Bert Kaempfert (born Berthold Kämpfert; 16 October 1923 – 21 June 1980) was a German orchestra leader and songwriter. He made easy listening and jazz-oriented records, and wrote the music for a number of well-known songs, such as "Strangers in the Night" (originally recorded by Ivo Robić) and "Spanish Eyes".
He was born in Hamburg, Germany - where he received his lifelong nickname, Fips - and studied at the School of Music there. A multi-instrume...
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- Oct 16, 1923
Date of death:
- Jun 21, 1980 (age 56 years)
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- Bert Kampfert,
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- Bert Kaempefert,
- Berthold Kaempfert
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