ABOUT
Will Glahe (February 12, 1902 - November 21, 1989) was a highly acclaimed German accordionist, composer, and bandleader known for his arrangements of traditional German and international polkas who became famous beginning in the early 1930s. Best known in the U.S. for his chart-topping rendition of the jolly "Beer Barrel Polka" (1939), which became a million-seller, other hits include "Hot Pretzels" (1939) and "Liechtensteiner Polka" (1957).
Best known songs (with years) include:
- Woodpecker (1940)
- You Can't Be True (1948)
- Liechtensteiner Polka (1957)
- Sweet Elizabeth (1958)
Pop charts debut year: 1939
Years active: ca. 1930s - 1970s
Genres: Traditional pop, traditional German music, polka, big band, folk
Labels: London, Victor, RCA Victor
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