Ernst Bader
Ernst Bader (7 June 1914 – 10 August 1999) was a German actor, composer and songwriter (lyricist) best known for his hit recordings "Tulips from Amsterdam" and "Milord". In 2021, "Bongo Cha Cha Cha", a song he co-wrote for Caterina Valente, gained renewed success. Performers of songs written or produced by Ernst Bader include Marlene Dietrich, Edith Piaf, Dalida, Nana Mouskouri, Charles Aznavour and Freddy Quinn.
Ernst Bader
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- Name
- Ernst Bader
- Birthplace
- Stettin, Pomerania, Prussia, German Empire
- Place of death
- Norderstedt, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
- Occupation
- * Actor
- Born
- 1914 · Szczecin.
- Died
- 1999 · Norderstedt.
- Nationality
- Germany
- Languages
- German
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Ernst Bader (7 June 1914 – 10 August 1999) was a German actor, composer and songwriter (lyricist) best known for his hit recordings "Tulips from Amsterdam" and "Milord". In 2021, "Bongo Cha Cha Cha", a song he co-wrote for Caterina Valente, gained renewed success. Performers of songs written or produced by Ernst Bader include Marlene Dietrich, Edith Piaf, Dalida, Nana Mouskouri, Charles Aznavour and Freddy Quinn.
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• Name — Ernst Bader • Birthplace — Stettin, Pomerania, Prussia, German Empire • Place of death — Norderstedt, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany • Occupation — * Actor • composer • songwriter • Notable Works — * "Tulips from Amsterdam" • "Milord" • "Bongo Cha Cha Cha" • Shoulder Arms • Legion Condor
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• Shoulder Arms (1939) • Legion Condor (1939) • Thrice Wed (1941)
A-side label of " Bongo Cha Cha Cha /Guardando il cielo" — 1959 Italian single by Caterina Valente
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Ernst Bader died in 1999 at Norderstedt.
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Ernst Bader is recorded as composer, lyricist, songwriter, actor and cabaret performer.
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