Bert Kaempfert later formed his own big band and toured with them, following that by working as an arranger and producer, making hit records with Freddy Quinn and Ivo Robic.
13 Facts About Bert Kaempfert
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Bert Kaempfert's first hit with his orchestra was "Wonderland by Night".
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For Bert Kaempfert, little brought him more personal satisfaction than Nat King Cole recording his "L-O-V-E".
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The Brass covered "Magic Trumpet", and Bert Kaempfert returned the favor by covering Brass compadre Sol Lake's number "The Mexican Shuffle".
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Bert Kaempfert auditioned and signed the Beatles, and recorded two tracks with them during his sessions for Sheridan: "Ain't She Sweet" and "Cry for a Shadow".
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Bert Kaempfert was so intrigued by the idea of a Liverpool band releasing a record that he investigated.
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That event led to his discovery of the Beatles and, through his efforts, their signing by George Martin to Parlophone Records after Bert Kaempfert helped them avoid any contractual claim from Polydor.
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The Bert Kaempfert tracks were done in his arrangement style, and the Bacharach tracks were done in the American's unique upbeat style.
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Bert Kaempfert expanded the musical scope of his band and recorded in a wide variety of styles.
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Bert Kaempfert began to play live concerts with his orchestra, beginning in 1974, with an appearance at the Royal Albert Hall in London.
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Bert Kaempfert is sampled in the 1998 song "One Week" by the Barenaked Ladies.
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The song's lyrics declare that "Bert Kaempfert's got the mad hits".
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Bert Kaempfert died suddenly following a stroke at his home in Mallorca on 21 June 1980, at the age of 56, shortly after a successful appearance in the United Kingdom.