Wonderland By Night

Bert Kaempfert

About Wonderland By Night

"Wonderland by Night" (German title "Wunderland bei Nacht") is a popular song by Bert Kaempfert that was a Billboard number one hit for three weeks, starting January 9, 1961. It was recorded in July 1959. The song was written by Klaus Günter Neumann with English lyrics by Lincoln Chase. It was Bert Kaempfert's first hit with his orchestra. The song featured Charly Tabor on trumpet. The original version of "Wonderland by Night" also crossed over to the R&B chart where it peaked at number five. Another cover, recorded and released by Louis Prima, also charted in the same year, reaching #15 on the Billboard charts. Anita Bryant's version, which included orchestrations by Lew Douglas, reached #18 on the US Pop Chart. Engelbert Humperdinck also recorded a vocal version of the song in his 1968 album A Man Without Love. more »

Year:: 2012
: 3:16
: 34 Views
Playlists:: #2

The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com

Stars hang suspended 
Above a floating yellow moon
Two hearts were blended 
While angels sang a lover's tune.

And so we kissed, 
Not knowing if our hearts would pay the price
But heaven welcomed us to paradise
Blessing our love.
Then came the sunrise, 
Fading the moon and stars from sight

Recalling always 
Our wonderland by night.

Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!

Bert Kaempfert

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 and Spanish Eyes. more »

1 fan

Sheet Music PDF Playlist

Written by: KLAUS GUNTER-NEUMAN, LINCOLN CHASE

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

10 facts about this song

Song Origin "Wonderland by Night" was originally composed and recorded by Bert Kaempfert.
Achievement The instrumental song was one of Kaempfert's biggest international successes, reaching number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1961.
Classification The song belongs to the genre of traditional pop and easy listening.
Distinctive Feature One of the distinguishing characteristics of "Wonderland by Night" is the trumpet solo, which is performed by Charles Tabor.
Instrumentation The song also features a combination of orchestral strings, a wordless chorus, and a rhythm section, which creates a distinctive, evocative mood.
Cultural Impact "Wonderland by Night" has been covered by numerous artists, showing its influence across music genres and generations.
Notable Cover Among the most notable covers is the one by Engelbert Humperdinck, which features his unique vocal interpretation.
Rarity Humperdinck's version is one of the few that carry lyrics since the original was an instrumental song.
Evolution in Humperdinck's career Humperdinck’s cover of "Wonderland by Night" is an example of how the artist adapted well-known instrumental tunes to his vocal style, which was a significant aspect of his career strategy during the 60s and 70s.
Impact on Humperdinck's reputation His version of “Wonderland by Night” helped reinforce Humperdinck's reputation as a smooth, versatile singer with a knack for transforming instrumental compositions into vocal hits.

more »

Discuss the Wonderland By Night Lyrics with the community:

0 Comments

Notify me of new comments via email.

Citation

Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:

Style:MLAChicagoAPA

"Wonderland By Night Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 16 Apr. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/28976990/Bert+Kaempfert/Wonderland+By+Night>.

Missing lyrics by Bert Kaempfert?

Know any other songs by Bert Kaempfert? Don't keep it to yourself!

The Web's Largest Resource for

Music, Songs & Lyrics

A Member Of The STANDS4 Network

Watch the song video