Freitag Musik

Bert Kaempfert (Berthold Heinrich Kämpfert) was a songwriter, producer and German orchestra leader that popularized jazz and easy listening music.  He also wrote any number of songs popularized by Al Martino, Nat King Cole, Elvis Presley and Wayne Newton.  He's remembered for writing Strangers in the Night, Moon Over Naples and Swinging Safari (first and original theme song for the MATCH GamE).

 Kaempfert played a role in the success of The Beatles after he signed them to record several tracks during his sessions with Tony Sheridan.  Who knew?

Because my folks spent considerable time living in Germany before returning the the states in 1959 Bert's albums were always on deck for hi-fi music in our household growing-up in the 1960s.  

Enjoy this medley of possibly familiar tunes...