Afrikaan Beatby Bert Kaempfert And His Orchestra

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Song Information

Year
1962
Peak Position
#42
Weeks on Chart
10
Total Ratings
0

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Artist Bio

Artist Bio:
Bert Kaempfert was a German orchestra leader, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter who was born in 1923 and passed away in 1980. He is best known for his easy listening and jazz-influenced music, which gained popularity in the 1960s. Kaempfert's orchestra was known for its signature smooth sound and unique arrangements.


Bert Kaempfert And His Orchestra had several hits, including "Wonderland by Night," which reached number one on the Billboard charts in the US in 1961. They also recorded the original version of "Strangers in the Night," which became a hit for Frank Sinatra. Kaempfert's music has been featured in numerous films and TV shows over the years, and his influence on the easy listening genre continues to be felt today.

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