Honey in the Horn (album) explained

Honey in the Horn
Type:	Album
Artist:	Al Hirt
Cover:	Honey in the Horn (album).jpg
Released:	1963
Studio:	RCA Studio B, Nashville
Genre:	Jazz^[1]
Label:	RCA Victor
Producer:	Chet Atkins, Steve Sholes
Prev Title:	Trumpet and Strings
Prev Year:	1962
Next Title:	Our Man in New Orleans
Next Year:	1963

Honey in the Horn is an album by Al Hirt released by RCA Victor. The album was produced by Chet Atkins and Steve Sholes. The Anita Kerr Singers provided the vocals for the album. The backing band on the album consisted of saxophonist Boots Randolph, bassist Bob Moore, guitarists Ray Edenton and Grady Martin, and pianist Floyd Cramer.^[2]

The single "Java" hit No. 1 on the Easy Listening chart and No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1964. The album landed on the Billboard Top LPs chart, reaching No. 3.^[3]

Track listing

1. "I Can't Get Started" (Ira Gershwin, Vernon Duke)
2. "Java" (Allen Toussaint, Alvin Tyler, Freddy Friday)
3. "Man with a Horn" (Bonnie Lake, Eddie DeLange, Jack Jenney)
4. "Tansy" (Norrie Paramor)
5. "Night Theme" (Ray Peterson, Wayne Cogswell)
6. "Talkin' Bout That River" (Ray Charles)
7. "Fly Me to the Moon (In Other Words)" (Bart Howard)
8. "To Be in Love" (Beasley Smith, Teddy Best)
9. "Al Di La" (Carlo Donida, Mogol)
10. "Malibu" (George Weiss, Hub Atwood)
11. "Theme from a Dream" (Boudleaux Bryant)
12. "I'm Movin' On" (Hank Snow)

Chart positions

Singles

Year	Single	Chart	Peak position
1964	"Java"	Billboard Hot 100	4
		Easy Listening (Billboard)	1

Notes and References

1. The Hello Gorgeous Edition. Hit Parade Music History and Music Trivia. Slate. Molanphy. Chris. February 10, 2024. February 10, 2024.
2. http://www.allmusic.com/album/honey-in-the-horn-mw0000872566 Al Hirt, Honey in the Horn
3. http://www.allmusic.com/album/honey-in-the-horn-mw0000872566/awards Al Hirt, Honey on the Horn Chart Position