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:[1]
- "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 Gilles and Marc Herrand
- "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.[2]
He also translated "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'" into the German "Die Stiefel Sind Zum Wandern"[3] which was recorded by Eileen Goldsen.
Notes
- ↑ "Works written by: REISFELD BERT". ACE Title Search. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved 2011-09-06.
- ↑ WorldCat. Morning Mood.
- ↑ "title of version: DIE STIEFEL SIND ZUM WANDERN". Online Database — Musical Works. Gesellschaft für musikalische Aufführungs- und mechanische Vervielfältigungsrechte. Retrieved 2011-09-06.
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