Al Hirt - September Song download

Thanks for recognizing Big AL....too bad as the years go by so does good music

Not something I normally think about when the subject of trumpet music comes up, but Hirt could make almost anything sound good on his instrument.

Al was the greatest after Mendez i believe. He was a Dr of Music and got kidid abouit being Dr Hirt lol listen to him play carnival of venice on the Live at Carnegie Hall album talk about technique!!!!!!!! they say he was over qualified for the dixieland music but loved his Nwalins roots. I live an hour a way.

When one is old as I am now every day is golden and not to be wasted. We must make most of it using it wisely as we really do not know how much time we have left. There is so much to do and so little time!

I have to hear Big Al at least once a day play this song......play on Al...you will never be forgotton.

This was off his Honey in The Horn LP that got AL on the big board and noticed by every one listening to pop music.Recorded in Nashville with the Anita Kerr singers Floyd Cramer Chet Atkins and other greats-- Al just blew everyone away with these great arrangements and solos....

Oops! I should have written these instead of this in the comment below. Sorry about that.

This is a very powerful song. Pure artistry.

The best version you can get !!!

I have heard this many times sung by many singers but this instrumental version is great too. A nice nostalgic song I appreciate it better now I am an old man at 71. Beautifully played as only big Al could do it.

Seduced my first girlfriend while this song was in the background ... almost forgot it! Thanks for the posting!

No doubt, a talented man who left us with many great tunes.

Thanks for this upload- discovered Hirt fairly recently and heard this on Sirius radio- bought the 45 vinyl of "September Song" on eBay I liked it so much! Very powerful, moving tune, bless.

oh i agree id much rather listen to Jumbo and have many of his albums and cds.

I used to play a very early Mendez trumpet (Olds), and I have liked mr. Mendez all of my life. Mendez had a few technical "tricks", but he never -- NEVER! -- made the trumpet "sing" like Al did. No point in arguing; trumpet players are all of a different breed, and each has his niche.

Al did not play second chair to ANY trumpet player.... EVER!!! He was better all round at every form of playing than anyone else..period THE BEST!!!