DANKE SCHOEN
“Danke Schoen” is a 1962 song first recorded by Bert Kaempfert; however, it gained its fame in 1963 when American singer Wayne Newton recorded his version of it. The music was composed by Bert Kaempfert, with the German lyrics written by Kurt Schwabach and the English lyrics by Milt Gabler. The melody was originally released without lyrics under the title “Candlelight Cafe”. (More from Wikipedia)
Bobby Darin had a generous spirit to match his outsized talent; he passed along “Danke Schoen” to his friend Wayne Newton, when it was really sent for him to record.
(June 2011)
