Born in Barmbek, Hamburg, Germany
Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
[spouse(s) unknown]
[children unknown]
Died
at age 56
in Palma de Mallorca, Baleares, Islas Baleares, Spain
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Biography
Bert (Kämpfert) Kaempfert is Notable.
Research Notes
- Died of a stroke at his vacation home. He wrote Frank Sinatra's hit song "Strangers In the Night." Attended Hamburg Music Academy. Drafted into German Army during WWII and spent 6 months as a POW. While in the camp, he formed an 18-piece band. Wife was Hanne, whom he married in 1946. Two daughters, Marion and Doris. His first big hit record was "Wonderland By Night." Also wrote Al Martino's "Spanish Eyes."Durbin-702 10:52, 9 February 2018 (EST)
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See also:
- "Bert Kaempfert, Composer, Dies." The Los Angeles Times 23 Jun 1980: Part I. p. 21. Print.
- Bert Kaempfert at Wikipedia.
- This WikiTree profile is referenced from Wikidata: Item Q506360, en:Wikipedia
- Artist on Spotify
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