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They were musicians too (7) = Thomas Hardy
Thomas Hardy (1840 - 1928) - Poet and novelist, among his notable works are Tess of the d'Urbervilles and Jude the Obscure. He played the accordion.
WERNER MULLER
European light music fans came to know Müller from his many years as director of two of the leading popular radio orchestras in Germany. From 1948 to 1967, he led the Tanzorchester for the powerful station RIAS in Berlin.
While with RIAS, he became associated with the singer Caterina Valente, whose cover of "Malaguena" was an international success. In an odd flip-flop, several collections of French, Italian, and other national tunes Müller recorded for Decca were released in Europe under the name of "Ricardo Santos," but in the U.S. under Müller's own name, as part of a series of "Musical Holiday" albums tied-in with the travel magazine, Holiday.
In 1967, Müller moved to Cologne to take over the Tanzorchester of radio station WDR, which had an even larger audience. Müller ensured his tenure with a versatile and perfectionist approach to his material.
During his long career Muller recorded around 50 original albums-many of which were re-issued as compilations.
MAMBO JAMBO
In 1950 arranger Sonny Burke heard "Que rico el mambo" played by Perez Prado while on vacation in Mexico and recorded it back in the United States as "Mambo Jambo". The single was a hit, which caused Perez to launch a US tour. His appearances in 1951 were sell-outs and he began recording US releases for RCA Victor. Prado also composed other famous songs like "Patricia", "Mambo number five" and "Mambo number eight."
MHO
A powerful and energetic version of the Prado "classic" by the versatile Werner Muller and his Orchestra. Brass section in the best of shapes - definitely a necessity in order to be able to play these notes at such a high tempo.
Supersong, super arrangement, super performance : Werner Muller at his best ! Enjoy.
They were musicians too (7) = Thomas Hardy
Thomas Hardy (1840 - 1928) - Poet and novelist, among his notable works are Tess of the d'Urbervilles and Jude the Obscure. He played the accordion.
WERNER MULLER
European light music fans came to know Müller from his many years as director of two of the leading popular radio orchestras in Germany. From 1948 to 1967, he led the Tanzorchester for the powerful station RIAS in Berlin.
While with RIAS, he became associated with the singer Caterina Valente, whose cover of "Malaguena" was an international success. In an odd flip-flop, several collections of French, Italian, and other national tunes Müller recorded for Decca were released in Europe under the name of "Ricardo Santos," but in the U.S. under Müller's own name, as part of a series of "Musical Holiday" albums tied-in with the travel magazine, Holiday.
In 1967, Müller moved to Cologne to take over the Tanzorchester of radio station WDR, which had an even larger audience. Müller ensured his tenure with a versatile and perfectionist approach to his material.
During his long career Muller recorded around 50 original albums-many of which were re-issued as compilations.
MAMBO JAMBO
In 1950 arranger Sonny Burke heard "Que rico el mambo" played by Perez Prado while on vacation in Mexico and recorded it back in the United States as "Mambo Jambo". The single was a hit, which caused Perez to launch a US tour. His appearances in 1951 were sell-outs and he began recording US releases for RCA Victor. Prado also composed other famous songs like "Patricia", "Mambo number five" and "Mambo number eight."
MHO
A powerful and energetic version of the Prado "classic" by the versatile Werner Muller and his Orchestra. Brass section in the best of shapes - definitely a necessity in order to be able to play these notes at such a high tempo.
Supersong, super arrangement, super performance : Werner Muller at his best ! Enjoy.
