He was born in Hamburg, Germany, and studied at the School of Music there. A multi-instrumentalist, he was hired by Hans Busch to play with his orchestra before serving as a bandsman in the German Navy during World War II. He later formed his own big band, toured with them, then worked as an arranger and producer, making hit records with Freddy Quinn and Ivo Robic. In 1961, he hired The Beatles to back Tony Sheridan on "My Bonnie (Lies Over the Ocean)," "When the Saints Go Marching In," "Ain't She Sweet" and "Cry for a Shadow," in a session for Polydor. These turned out to be the Beatles' first commercial recordings. When Beatles manager Brian Epstein asked Kaempfert about further promoting The Beatles, Kaempfert informed Epstein that the company was only interested in The Beatles as Tony Sheridan's backup group. (It also turned out British Decca executive Dick Rowe turned them down in favor of local beat combo Brian Poole and the Tremeloes.) He then released The Beatles from their contract with Polydor.
Again
Bert Kaempfert Lyrics
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This is that once in a lifetime
This is the thrill divine
What's more, this never happened before
Though I have prayed for a lifetime
That such as you would suddenly be mine
Mine to hold as I"m holding you now and yet never so near
Mine to have when the now and the here disappearWhat matters, dear, for when
This doesn't happen again
We'll have this moment forever
But never, never, again
Again, this couldn't happen again
This is that once in a lifetime
This is the thrill divine
What's more, this never happened before
Though I have prayed for a lifetime
That such as you would suddenly be mine
Mine to hold as I"m holding you now and yet never so near
Mine to have when the now and the here disappear
What matters, dear, for when
This doesn't happen again
We'll have this moment forever
The song "Again" by Bert Kaempfert And His Orchestra is a beautiful romantic ballad that talks about a rare and extraordinary moment of love that a person experiences. The singer opines that he never thought that he could have a love so intense, so divine, and so wonderful. He considers this moment as a once in a lifetime opportunity, something that he could never hope to experience again.
However, the singer also mentions that he has prayed for someone like her to come into his life, to be his, and to hold forever. He is happy that he has finally found this person, and he is holding her close, but he knows that the moment is fleeting. He wants to hold onto this moment forever, but he also knows that it is not possible. This awareness of the impermanence of the moment makes the singer appreciate the present even more, as he revels in the joy and beauty of the moment.
In essence, the song talks about one of the most profound aspects of human emotions, the intense connection that people can share with each other. It also emphasizes the importance of cherishing the present moment and living in the now.
Line by Line Meaning
This couldn't happen again
What we are experiencing now is so rare that it's unlikely we'll be able to experience it again
This is that once in a lifetime
This is the moment that happens only once in a lifetime
This is the thrill divine
This is an indescribable, overwhelming feeling of joy and excitement
What's more, this never happened before
This is a completely unique experience that has never happened in the past
Though I have prayed for a lifetime
I have been longing and hoping for this moment for a long time
That such as you would suddenly be mine
I had been waiting for someone like you to come into my life
Mine to hold as I'm holding you now and yet never so near
You are finally here, in my arms, and I want to hold on to this moment for as long as I can
Mine to have when the now and the here disappear
Even if the present moment fades away, I want you to remain mine forever
What matters, dear, for when
What's important is that we have this moment right now
This doesn't happen again
It's unlikely that we'll ever have another moment like this
We'll have this moment forever
We'll cherish this moment forever, even if we can't experience it again
But never, never, again
We may not have such a moment again, but we'll keep this memory alive forever
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Written by: Dorcas Cochran, Lionel Newman
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