Bert Kaempfert - The Best Of (1968) Vinyl Greatest Hits, Strangers in the Night

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Page attached to inner-gate. Recorded in Europe. Vinyls play with occasional crackles with a few light-clicks during "Afrikaan Beat"(play-graded). Double LP. Gate-fold cover has a few creases near edges, light-scuffing, slight discoloration with darker spots (front/back); small surface impressions on back, small surface abrasions on front. Some discoloration on inner-gate; a few tears near center hinge. One inner-sleeves are London/RCA Ads. Spine is readable with mild-wear. Shelf-wear along top-edge, heavier along bottom and corners. Small split from left of rear-bottom. Openings show signs of use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. Strangers In The Night
2. Red Roses For A Blue Lady
3. Lady
4. Bye Bye Blues
5. Wiederseh'n
6. Magic Trumpet
7. L-O-V-E
8. The World We Knew
9. That Happy Feeling
10. Remember When
11. Three O'Clock In The Morning
12. Caravan
13. Danke Schoen
14. Spanish Eyes
15. Hold Me
16. Sweet Maria
17. Hold Back The Dawn
18. Afrikaan Beat
19. Wonderland By Night
20. I Can't Help Remembering You
21. You Are My Sunshine
22. Steppin' Pretty
23. A Swingin' Safari

About The Record:

The Best Of, by Bert Kaempfert, is a double-LP compilation showcasing the German orchestra leader's signature easy-listening sound featuring lush strings, muted brass, and prominent trumpet solos that defined his distinctive style. It gathers fan-favorites and popular instrumentals like Wonderland By Night, A Swingin' Safari, Strangers In The Night, Red Roses For A Blue Lady, Afrikaan Beat, and That Happy Feeling, many of which he composed or arranged, highlighting his talent for crafting catchy, melodic pieces often with a light jazz or exotic flair. Kaempfert's work stands out historically as a rare success for a non-English-speaking artist in the US market, where he sustained popularity in the easy-listening genre while also penning standards recorded by major stars like Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole. The album captures his knack for blending continental sophistication with accessible pop appeal, including revived classics and originals that evoke a warm, swinging sophistication. Unique elements include the pennywhistle-inspired rhythms in some tracks reflecting his fascination with South African music, adding an intriguing global flavor to his orchestral arrangements. Strangers In The Night reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.