Sealed 1967 Blue & Green Label Stereo Original. Mann, Flute; Roy Ayers, Vibes' Jimmy Wisner, Piano; Reggie Workman, Bass; Bruno Carr, Drums; Carlos Patato Valdes, Conga Drums. Atilla Zoler Plays Guitar On "Dream Garden." "The Beat Goes On" is a studio album by Herbie Mann, a jazz flutist and saxophonist, which was released in 1967 by Atlantic Records. The album features a blend of jazz, pop, and world music, and includes covers of popular songs such as "The Beat Goes On" and "Soul Montuno".

Mann had already established himself as a successful musician with his earlier albums, which featured a mix of jazz and bossa nova. However, with "The Beat Goes On", he expanded his sound to include elements of rock, funk, and soul, reflecting the changing musical landscape of the late 1960s.

The album was recorded in New York City with a group of session musicians, including guitarist Larry Coryell and drummer Bernard Purdie. It was produced by Tom Dowd, who had previously worked with artists such as Aretha Franklin and Ray Charles.

Upon its release, "The Beat Goes On" received positive reviews from critics and became a commercial success, reaching No. 22 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album's title track, a cover of Sonny and Cher's hit song, also became a hit for Mann, reaching No. 30 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Overall, "The Beat Goes On" is considered one of Mann's most important and influential albums, blending jazz with popular music in a way that would influence many musicians in the years to come.