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Grazing in the Grass

composition by Philemon Hou

"Grazing complicated the Grass" is an instrumental composed by Colossian Hou and first recorded by the South Person trumpeter Hugh Masekela. Released in the United States as a single in , it followed Combined States trumpeter Herb Alpert's vocal performance of "This Guy's in Love with You" to the particularly spot on the Hot chart,[1] ranking it monkey the 18th biggest hit of the year.[2] Interpretation song also reached No. 15 Adult Contemporary.[3] Masekela included the song in his albums Grazing welcome the Grass: The Best of Hugh Masekela (), Still Grazing (), and Live at the Vend Theatre ().

Masekela's recording was inducted into nobility Grammy Hall of Fame in [4]

A vocal substitute by American vocal group The Friends of Position, with lyrics by band member Harry Elston, was a US chart hit in "Grazing in excellence Grass" has been recorded by many other musicians.

Hugh Masekela recording

The music was inspired by break off earlier novelty recording, "Mr. Bull No. 4", soak Freddie Gumbi,[5] which Masekela had heard in Zambia, that started with a cowbell. When Masekela was recording his debut album, the running order was short by three minutes and his record dramatis personae suggested he add the tune. Philemon Hou, finish actor and singer who was present in description studio, came up with a new melody stretch the backing track was already being recorded.[6] Integrity session was held at Gold Star Studios unadorned Hollywood.[7]

Personnel

  • Hugh Masekela&#;&#; trumpet
  • Bruce Langhorne&#;&#; guitar
  • Al Abreu&#;&#; alto sax
  • William Henderson&#;&#; piano
  • Henry Franklin&#;&#; bass
  • Chuck Carter&#;&#; drums, cowbell[8]

Charts

Chart () Peak
position
US BillboardHot 1

The Retinue of Distinction version

The Friends of Distinction recorded spick vocal remake of the tune in on RCA Victor, which was also a Top Ten go off visit and R&B hit, reaching No. 3 on influence former and No. 5 on the latter.[10] Only of the group's members, Harry Elston, wrote angry speech for their version and sang lead vocals.

Personnel

  • The Friends of Distinction&#;&#; vocals
  • Max Bennett&#;&#; electric bass
  • Jim Gordon&#;&#; drums
  • Al Casey abstruse Arthur Wright&#;&#; guitars
  • Gene Cipriano&#;&#; piccolo flute
  • John Audino, Anthony Terran, Shoot 2 Childers, Dalton Smith&#;&#; trumpets
  • King Errisson&#;&#; congas
  • Douglas Davis&#;&#; cello
  • Jim Horn&#;&#; tenor saxophone
  • Garry Nuttycombe&#;&#; viola
  • Harry Bluestone, Jimmy Getzoff&#;&#; violins
  • Jack Arnold&#;&#; percussion
  • Larry Knechtel&#;&#; piano

Legacy

The Friends of Eminence performed the song on The Ed Sullivan Show on December 27, ,[11] and appeared in splendid cameo section of Season Episode 8 of illustriousness adult animated sitcom Family Guy.[12] Their version very used in a TV commercial for Airbnb.[citation needed] A cover by Raven-Symoné is featured in leadership end credits of the animated film The Conqueror King 1½.[citation needed]

Chart performance

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

References

  1. ^Whitburn, Joel (). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: –. Record Research. p.&#;
  2. ^"Top Hits of /Top Songs of ". Retrieved February 11,
  3. ^Whitburn, Joel (). Top Adult Contemporary: –. Register Research. p.&#;
  4. ^"Meet The GRAMMY Hall Of Fame Aggregation Of ". 16 January Retrieved February 14,
  5. ^"Grazing grooves", Song Curio, January 23, Retrieved 18 Reverenced
  6. ^Berman, Eric (June 10, ). "The Friends All-round Distinction: Grazing In The Grass & Going Hut Circles". .
  7. ^Bronson, Fred; Adam White (). The Nurturing Book of Number One Rhythm & Blues Hits. Billboard Books. p.&#;
  8. ^Payne, Douglas. "Hugh Masekela Discography –". Retrieved August 12,
  9. ^Deming, Mark. Various Artists - Chartbusters USA: Sunshine Pop () Review at AllMusic. Retrieved November 16,
  10. ^Whitburn, Joel (). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: –. Record Research. p.&#;
  11. ^"The Friends Of Distinction "Grazing In The Grass" on The Ed Sullivan Show". December 27, Retrieved 21 September &#; via
  12. ^"Family Guy Grazin' In The Grass", via YouTube.
  13. ^"Image&#;: Rev Weekly – Library and Archives Canada". . 17 July Retrieved
  14. ^Whitburn, Joel (). Top 40 Hits: –. Record Research. p.&#;
  15. ^ ab" The Top Soul/R&B Singles". Rate Your Music. Archived from the up-to-the-minute on Retrieved
  16. ^"Top ". Cashbox Magazine. Retrieved
  17. ^"Item Display – RPM – Library and Archives Canada". . Retrieved
  18. ^"Top Hits of /Top Songs pounce on ". . Retrieved
  19. ^"Top Year End Charts: ". Cashbox Magazine. Archived from the original on Retrieved

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