Wonderland by Night
Engelbert Humperdinck
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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 could 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 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 could 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
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Written by: KLAUS GUNTER-NEUMAN, LINCOLN CHASE
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Wonderland by Night" was originally composed and recorded by Bert Kaempfert.
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AchievementThe instrumental song was one of Kaempfert's biggest international successes, reaching number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1961.
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ClassificationThe song belongs to the genre of traditional pop and easy listening.
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Distinctive FeatureOne of the distinguishing characteristics of "Wonderland by Night" is the trumpet solo, which is performed by Charles Tabor.
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InstrumentationThe song also features a combination of orchestral strings, a wordless chorus, and a rhythm section, which creates a distinctive, evocative mood.
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Cultural Impact"Wonderland by Night" has been covered by numerous artists, showing its influence across music genres and generations.
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Notable CoverAmong the most notable covers is the one by Engelbert Humperdinck, which features his unique vocal interpretation.
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RarityHumperdinck's version is one of the few that carry lyrics since the original was an instrumental song.
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Evolution in Humperdinck's careerHumperdinck’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.
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Impact on Humperdinck's reputationHis 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.
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