Rise (Herb Alpert song)
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"Rise" is a song written by Andy Armer and Randy "Badazz" Alpert, and first recorded by trumpeter Herb Alpert
. The instrumental
track was included on Alpert's solo album Rise
and released as a single in 1979
. It reached number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100
in October of that year and remained in the top position for two weeks. Herb Alpert thus became the first (and only) artist to reach the top of the Hot 100 with a vocal performance ("This Guy's in Love with You
", 1968) as well as an instrumental performance. "Rise" also spent one week atop the adult contemporary chart. "Rise" was successful on the other charts, peaking at number four on the R&B chart and number seventeen on the disco chart. The recording also received a Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance
. Songwriters Andy Armer and Randy Badazz Alpert were both nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Composition.
"Rise" was originally recorded as an uptempo dance song, however, Herb and Randy tried slowing the tempo down to 100bpm. Upon release, the song received an unexpected burst of promotion: Jill Phelps, musical director of the ABC soap opera
General Hospital
, decided to use "Rise" as the musical backdrop for the rape
of Laura Webber by Luke Spencer
. For several weeks afterward, the recording was played on the show to evoke the memory of Luke's act. The added exposure in an extremely popular program boosted sales to the point of selling more than one million copies.
Shortly after "Rise" became a hit in the United States, it became a hit in the United Kingdom when British disk jockeys were playing import copies of the record at the wrong speed.
In the 1981 Hindi movie Yaarana
starring Amitabh Bachchan
and Neetu Singh, Neetu Singh teaches Amitabh some dance moves to this song. The song almost plays full length as Amitabh masters disco dancing.
A sample
of "Rise" is the entire musical groove of the 1997 number-one worldwide hit song, "Hypnotize
", recorded by The Notorious B.I.G.
and co-produced by Sean "Puffy" Combs
. The sample is credited on both the single, "Hypnotize
" and in the liner notes for the Notorious B.I.G's album, Life After Death
.
In 1999, Brazilian saxophonist Léo Gandelman
did a remake of "Rise" for his album "Brazilian Soul".
Herb Alpert
Herbert "Herb" Alpert is an American musician most associated with the group variously known as Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass, Herb Alpert's Tijuana Brass, or TJB. He is also a recording industry executive — he is the "A" of A&M Records...
. The instrumental
Instrumental
An instrumental is a musical composition or recording without lyrics or singing, although it might include some non-articulate vocal input; the music is primarily or exclusively produced by musical instruments....
track was included on Alpert's solo album Rise
Rise (Herb Alpert album)
-History:The Rise album was conceived in 1979 after the worldwide success of both the 7" & 12" version of the single "Rise," which became a huge hit song on sales charts, radio, and in dance clubs throughout America, Europe, and Japan....
and released as a single in 1979
1979 in music
See also:Record labels established in 1979* 1979 in music This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1979.-January–February:*January 1...
. It reached number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
in October of that year and remained in the top position for two weeks. Herb Alpert thus became the first (and only) artist to reach the top of the Hot 100 with a vocal performance ("This Guy's in Love with You
This Guy's in Love with You
"This Guy's in Love with You" is a song written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David, and recorded by Herb Alpert. Although known primarily for his trumpet playing as the leader of the Tijuana Brass, Alpert sang lead vocals on this solo recording, arranged by Bacharach.The recording's origin occurs, as...
", 1968) as well as an instrumental performance. "Rise" also spent one week atop the adult contemporary chart. "Rise" was successful on the other charts, peaking at number four on the R&B chart and number seventeen on the disco chart. The recording also received a Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance
Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance
The Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance was awarded between 1969 and 2011.*In 1969 it was awarded as Best Contemporary-Pop Performance, Instrumental*From 1970 to 1971 it was awarded as Best Contemporary Instrumental Performance...
. Songwriters Andy Armer and Randy Badazz Alpert were both nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Composition.
"Rise" was originally recorded as an uptempo dance song, however, Herb and Randy tried slowing the tempo down to 100bpm. Upon release, the song received an unexpected burst of promotion: Jill Phelps, musical director of the ABC soap opera
Soap opera
A soap opera, sometimes called "soap" for short, is an ongoing, episodic work of dramatic fiction presented in serial format on radio or as television programming. The name soap opera stems from the original dramatic serials broadcast on radio that had soap manufacturers, such as Procter & Gamble,...
General Hospital
General Hospital
General Hospital is an American daytime television drama that is credited by the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest-running American soap opera currently in production and the third longest running drama in television in American history after Guiding Light and As the World Turns....
, decided to use "Rise" as the musical backdrop for the rape
Rape
Rape is a type of sexual assault usually involving sexual intercourse, which is initiated by one or more persons against another person without that person's consent. The act may be carried out by physical force, coercion, abuse of authority or with a person who is incapable of valid consent. The...
of Laura Webber by Luke Spencer
Luke Spencer
Lucas "Luke" Lorenzo Spencer, Sr. is a fictional character in the American television soap opera General Hospital, and has been played by Anthony Geary since 1978.-Early years :...
. For several weeks afterward, the recording was played on the show to evoke the memory of Luke's act. The added exposure in an extremely popular program boosted sales to the point of selling more than one million copies.
Shortly after "Rise" became a hit in the United States, it became a hit in the United Kingdom when British disk jockeys were playing import copies of the record at the wrong speed.
In the 1981 Hindi movie Yaarana
Yaarana (1981 film)
Yaarana is a 1981 Indian film directed by Rakesh Kumar and starring Amitabh Bachchan, Amjad Khan, Neetu Singh, Tanuja and Kader Khan. This was one of the films where Amjad Khan plays a positive role...
starring Amitabh Bachchan
Amitabh Bachchan
Amitabh Bachchan is an Indian film actor. He first gained popularity in the early 1970s as the "angry young man" of Hindi cinema, and has since appeared in over 180 Indian films in a career spanning more than four decades...
and Neetu Singh, Neetu Singh teaches Amitabh some dance moves to this song. The song almost plays full length as Amitabh masters disco dancing.
A sample
Sampling (music)
In music, sampling is the act of taking a portion, or sample, of one sound recording and reusing it as an instrument or a different sound recording of a song or piece. Sampling was originally developed by experimental musicians working with musique concrète and electroacoustic music, who physically...
of "Rise" is the entire musical groove of the 1997 number-one worldwide hit song, "Hypnotize
Hypnotize (The Notorious B.I.G. song)
"Hypnotize" is the Grammy-nominated hip-hop song recorded by rapper The Notorious B.I.G. It was released as the first single from his album Life After Death in December 13, 1996. It was the fifth song to hit #1 posthumously for a credited artist....
", recorded by The Notorious B.I.G.
The Notorious B.I.G.
Christopher George Latore Wallace , best known as The Notorious B.I.G., was an American rapper. He was also known as Biggie Smalls , Big Poppa, and The Black Frank White .Wallace was raised in the Brooklyn borough...
and co-produced by Sean "Puffy" Combs
Sean Combs
Sean John Combs , also known by his stage names Diddy and P. Diddy, is an American rapper, singer, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur. He has won three Grammy Awards and two MTV Video Music Awards, and his clothing line earned a Council of Fashion Designers of America award. He was originally...
. The sample is credited on both the single, "Hypnotize
Hypnotize
Hypnotize may refer to:* Hypnosis* Hypnotize , by System of a Down** "Hypnotize" , title track from the above album* "Hypnotize" Hypnotize may refer to:* Hypnosis* Hypnotize (album), by System of a Down** "Hypnotize" (System of a Down song), title track from the above album* "Hypnotize" Hypnotize...
" and in the liner notes for the Notorious B.I.G's album, Life After Death
Life After Death
Life After Death is the second and final studio album by American rapper The Notorious B.I.G., released March 25, 1997 on Bad Boy Records. A double album, it was released posthumously following his death on March 9, 1997 and serves as his final studio album...
.
In 1999, Brazilian saxophonist Léo Gandelman
Léo Gandelman
Léonardo Gandelman is a Brazilian saxophonist, composer and producer. He has played with Lulu Santos, and guest appeared in Titãs' single "Televisão"...
did a remake of "Rise" for his album "Brazilian Soul".
See also
- List of Hot 100 number-one singles of 1979 (U.S.)
- List of number-one adult contemporary singles of 1979 (U.S.)
- Luke Spencer and Laura Webber