Spanish Flea

The song "Spanish Flea" by Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass was originally played in the key of G major. It was composed by Julius Wechter and first released in 1965. Herb Alpert, an American musician and composer, performed the piece with his band, The Tijuana Brass. The song gained popularity and reached number 27 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. In the United Kingdom, it became even more recognized as the theme tune for the popular television show, "The Dating Game". The melody of "Spanish Flea" is upbeat and features a catchy trumpet riff accompanied by a lively, Latin-inspired rhythm. It has been covered by various artists over the years.