Bert kaempfert??

I am I alone in my delight in this unsung genius?

psacanli12-10-2007 10:02pm

psacanli OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 535 posts 12-11-2007 at 11:20pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Pbb, Not to argue, but I don't think Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Ella, Shirley, Nat and countless others-who covered many of his songs- considered him another F&T(not to insult them either). Spanish Eyes, Danke Schoen, Red Roses were among his many well loved compositions.
avguygeorge Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,300 posts 12-11-2007 at 06:28pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I am a fan. I have a 4 of his cds. Once in a while they play him on Music Choice (cable). They post some tidbits on each artist they play and said he was held by the allies after WW2. IMO he sounds a bit like Ray Connif,sans vocals.
winoguy17 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,119 posts 12-11-2007 at 01:19pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete My father was a big fan...
pbb Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,140 posts 12-11-2007 at 01:13pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete A genius. A pure genius. Right up there with the twin pianos of Ferrante and Teicher.
gammajo Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 844 posts 12-10-2007 at 10:58pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I liked his song, "Happy Feeling"