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02 Aug 16 - 11:31 AM (#3803205) Subject: Identify Tune? From: wysiwyg Earworm! The intro by the band lacked amplification, so I missed it. https://youtu.be/WicUp4ZRHaU |
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02 Aug 16 - 01:17 PM (#3803232) Subject: RE: Identify Tune? From: NOMADMan Wonderland by Night, a #1 hit for Bert Kaempfert in 1961 John (NOMADMan) Mazza |
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02 Aug 16 - 02:24 PM (#3803248) Subject: RE: Identify Tune? From: wysiwyg BAM! How did you know? I think I prefer the harmonica version. That lyric needs to be fixed if it's gonna be sung that ponderously. |
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02 Aug 16 - 05:09 PM (#3803266) Subject: RE: Identify Tune? From: NOMADMan Actually, I just remembered it - after some significant mental strain. The original version by Bert Kaempfert and His Orchestra was strictly instrumental with the trumpet as the lead instrument. Vocal versions have been recorded by various other folks. John |
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02 Aug 16 - 06:04 PM (#3803273) Subject: ADD: Wonderland by Night From: wysiwyg Wonderland by Night Bert Kaemfert As sung by Engelbert Humperdinck Stars hang suspended Above a floating yellow moon Two hearts were blended While angels sang a lover's tune And so we kissed Not knowing if our hearts could pay the price But heaven welcomed us to paradise Blessing our love Then came the sunrise Fading the moon and stars from sight Recalling always Our wonderland by night Stars hang suspended.... SH |
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02 Aug 16 - 06:08 PM (#3803275) Subject: RE: Identify Tune? From: wysiwyg Sorry, typo above-- s/be KaemPfert " 'Wonderland by Night' (German title "Wunderland bei Nacht") is a popular song byBert Kaempfert that was a Billboard number one hit for three weeks, starting January 9, 1961. The song was written by Klaus-Günter Neumann with English lyrics by Lincoln Chase." https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wonderland_by_Night |
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03 Aug 16 - 12:29 PM (#3803381) Subject: RE: Identify Tune? - Wonderland by Night (Kaempfert) From: Jack Campin Is it already listed in the Truck Driver's Gear Change Hall of Shame? (C major to D major about halfway through). |
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03 Aug 16 - 03:20 PM (#3803406) Subject: RE: Identify Tune? - Wonderland by Night (Kaempfert) From: keberoxu Mister Campin, you nearly made me burst out in a roar of laughter right in the middle of the public library here. |