Died On This Date (June 21, 1980) Bert Kaempfert / Successful Composer
themusicsover Bert Kaempfert
October 16, 1923 – June 21, 1980
Bert Kaempfert was a German born musician and composer who is best remembered for penning the music for such standards as “Spanish Eyes” (Al Martino), “L.O.V.E” (Nat King Cole), and “Strangers In The Night” (Frank Sinatra). But his biggest contribution to pop music was likely his hiring of the then unknown Beatles to back Tony Sheridan on “My Bonnie,” “Ain’t She Sweet,” “Cry For A Shadow,” and “When The Saints Go Marching In.” It was the first time they were put on record. In 1980, Bert Kaempfert died of a stroke at the age of 56.
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