orchestral pop

Harpers Bizarre – “The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin’ Groovy)”

Harpers Bizarre – “The 59th Street Bridge Song

Introduction Harpers Bizarre was an American band, whose sound belonged to the “sunshine pop” category which was popular in mid-1960s; they could also be noted for their baroque pop arrangements. Formerly known as the Tikis, they renamed themselves Harpers Bizarre and released their first single “The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin’ Groovy)” … Read more

Introduction to Bert Kaempfert

Bert Kaempfert

Bert Kaempfert’s career at a glance German bandleader and songwriter Bert Kaempfert was one of the most successful figures in the world of finely orchestrated pop music. Born in Hamburg, he was once a bandsman for the German Navy during the Second World War. He eventually formed his own band, and by … Read more