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.
Caravan
Bert Kaempfert Lyrics
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The myst'ry of their fading light
That shines upon our caravan
Sleep upon my shoulder as we creep
Across the sand so I may keep
The mem'ry of our caravan
This is so exciting
You are so inviting
Resting in my arms
As I thrill to the magic charms
Of you beside me here beneath the blue
My dream of love is coming true
Within our desert caravan
In Bert Kaempfert's song Caravan, the lyrics describe a romantic scene in the desert as a couple travels in a caravan beneath the stars. The first stanza establishes the setting of the desert night sky and the beauty of the shining stars. The second stanza is more intimate, with the singer inviting their partner to sleep on their shoulder as they journey through the sand, cherishing the memory of their time together. As the song progresses, the singer becomes increasingly excited by the adventure and the company they keep, singing about the magic of their love and how it is coming true.
The poem blends romance, adventure, and the sensory experience of being in the desert. The mystique of the stars and the beauty of the wild setting are juxtaposed with the warmth and intimacy of the couple's relationship. The fact that they are traveling in a caravan further emphasizes the idea of this love story as a journey through life together. As the song reaches its climax, the singer is overcome with excitement and happiness, capturing the joy of a true love that blossoms in the beauty of nature.
Line by Line Meaning
Night and stars above that shine so bright
Describing the all-encompassing darkness of the desert night sky, punctuated by the shining lights of the stars.
The myst'ry of their fading light
The unknown quality of the way in which stars shine and eventually fade out of view.
That shines upon our caravan
Emphasizing the way in which the stars and their light play a role in the journey of the caravan.
Sleep upon my shoulder as we creep
The way in which one partner in the caravan may seek comfort and rest from the other partner as they travel together.
Across the sand so I may keep
Describing the landscape of the desert, and how it is the backdrop for the journey of the caravan.
The mem'ry of our caravan
The idea that the journey of the caravan will be remembered long after the journey is over, and that it will be an important part of the partners' shared past.
This is so exciting
Expressing the thrill of the journey and the excitement that comes along with it.
You are so inviting
Describing the connection between the two partners in the caravan, and how they are drawn to each other during their journey.
Resting in my arms
Describing the comfort and intimacy that the partners share, and how they rely on each other for support during their journey.
As I thrill to the magic charms
Describing the way in which the journey, the desert, and the partner all combine to create a sense of magic and wonder for one of the partners.
Of you beside me here beneath the blue
Describing the way in which the vast blue sky above them frames the two partners, as they travel together beneath it.
My dream of love is coming true
Expressing the idea that the partners may have had dreams of each other before the journey, and that these dreams are becoming real as they travel together.
Within our desert caravan
The partners' shared journey through the desert, and how it is a special and unique experience that they will never forget.
Lyrics © Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RACHEL MARY BERKELEY PORTMAN
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@imonthebox1148
Superbly atmospheric. Brilliantly moody.
@bryanhenderson3667
Yes how true!! This used to be a demo track when shopping for a stereo sound system....
@walendxweg
23 mai 2022♦️👍👋
@marcplainchamp
Une autre approche, une autre interprétation d'un thème de jazz composé par Duke Ellington et enregistré en décembre 1936. Cette version de 1967 est valable, mais on ne peut pas lui donner une étiquette jazzy.
@razor6552
Real gone. Like ginchy man