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Morgen (Ivo Robi song)

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"'Morgen'" is a popular song (1959), originally performed in German by Croatian singer Ivo Robi and The Song-Masters, accompanied by Bert Kaempfert and his orchestra.

Background



"Morgen" was written by Peter Moesser, the song became a hit in West Germany, and later on the US charts in 1959 where it peaked at #13.

Other recordings



*English versions, titled "One More Sunrise" (lyrics by Noel Sherman), were issued as singles by Leslie Uggams, and Vera Lynn and other performers of the era: the only artist to reach the UK Top 20 with his version of the song was Dickie Valentine who spent 7 weeks therein from October to December 1959, peaking at No 14.

*The Ventures recorded an instrumental version to open their first album in 1960, 'Walk, Don't Run', on Dolton BLP 2003 (monaural)/BST 8003 (stereo).The Ventures discography

*Bing Crosby included the song in his 1961 album 'Holiday in Europe' and Petula Clark sang the song on her 1965 album 'The World's Greatest International Hits.'

*Ray Conniff recorded an instrumental version which was part of his album "'S Continental" (Columbia Records CS 8576) released in 1961.

*Bert Kaempfert recorded an instrumental version for the U.S. version of his album "The Wonderland of B. K." for Decca Records in 1961.

References



Category:1959 singles

Category:German-language songs

Category:Polydor Records singles

Category:Laurie Records singles

Category:The Ventures songs

Category:Petula Clark songs

Category:Bing Crosby songs

Category:1959 songs

Category:Songs with lyrics by Noel Sherman

Category:Croatian songs

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