Bert Reisfeld
Berthold Reisfeld (Vienna, 1906 - Badenweiler, 1991) was a lyricist, noted for adapting lyrics to well-known songs either to or from English. The songs he wrote English lyrics for include: • "It's Oh So Quiet", adapted from the German song "Und Jetzt ist es Still" by Horst Winter, • "The Three Bells", adapted from the French song "Les trois cloches" by Jean Villard • "Baciare Baciare (Kissing Kissing)" by Dorothy Collins. He also co-wrote the instrumental "Morning Mood" with Glenn Miller in 1941 as a trombone solo with piano accompaniment.
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Bert Reisfeld
- Born
- 1906
- Died
- 1991
- Occupation
- poet
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Berthold Reisfeld (Vienna, 1906 - Badenweiler, 1991) was a lyricist, noted for adapting lyrics to well-known songs either to or from English. The songs he wrote English lyrics for include: • "It's Oh So Quiet", adapted from the German song "Und Jetzt ist es Still" by Horst Winter, • "The Three Bells", adapted from the French song "Les trois cloches" by Jean Villard • "Baciare Baciare (Kissing Kissing)" by Dorothy Collins. He also co-wrote the instrumental "Morning Mood" with Glenn Miller in 1941 as a trombone solo with piano accompaniment.
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He also translated "These Boots Are Made for Walkin' into the German "Die Stiefel Sind Zum Wandern" which was recorded by Eileen Goldsen.
Bert Reisfeld (1906–1991) was a poet.
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