A Fifth Of Beethoven

Song Info:
"A Fifth of Beethoven" by Walter Murphy & The Big Apple Band was released as a single in 1976. The disco instrumental track, which is a disco adaptation of Beethoven's Symphony No. 5, became a huge success, reaching the top of the charts in the United States and Canada. The single was also featured on the soundtrack of the iconic film "Saturday Night Fever" and has since become a classic in the disco genre.

Artist Bio:
Walter Murphy is an American composer, pianist, and arranger who gained fame with his disco hit "A Fifth of Beethoven." Born in 1952 in New York City, Murphy studied classical and jazz music before transitioning to disco in the 1970s. His collaboration with The Big Apple Band resulted in the successful disco adaptation of Beethoven's Symphony No. 5. Apart from his disco work, Murphy is also known for his compositions for film and television, including the theme song for the popular animated series "Family Guy." With a career spanning several decades, Walter Murphy continues to be a respected figure in the music industry.