Who Wrote Grazing in the Grass
“Grazing in the Grass” was written by South African songwriter and trumpeter Hugh Masekela. He composed the instrumental melody that became a worldwide hit, and he is credited as the primary songwriter.
Original Version and Recording
The song was first recorded by Hugh Masekela and released as a single in 1968. His version features a prominent trumpet melody over a jazz-influenced instrumental arrangement.
Later Popular Cover
The most commercially successful version was recorded by American singer and trumpeter Herb Alpert. His cover reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1968 and helped popularize the song globally. Learn more about the song’s history.
