The Bob Crewe Generation - Music To Watch Girls By (1967)

Spring 1967 and it seemed everywhere I went this song was playing from cars, department stores, radios perched on open window sills, transistor radios, and even bus terminals.
It sort of became part of the soundtrack of my life. Quite fitting since this was likely one of the most popular instrumentals of the 1960's ... and one that actually helped to define the era. It's Herb Alpert flavor in the beginning gradually evolves into something much jazzier and sensual with a fabulous sax solo. The song would have made for a great movie soundtrack, but was never used for this purpose.

Released in December 1966, the song peaked at #15 on Billboard on February 11, 1967 and at #9 on Cash Box on February 18, 1967. Due to the popularity of the song's title theme, it remained a radio favorite throughout the spring and summer, especially for the beach crowd.