Horst Jankowski (30 January 1936 – 29 June 1998) was a classically trained German pianist, most famous for his internationally successful easy listening music. == Biography == Born in Berlin, Jankowski studied at the Berlin Music Conservatory and played jazz in Germany in the 1950s. In 1953 and 1954 he was a member of Kurt Hohenberger's orchestra, then pianist for singer Caterina Valente until 1955. Jankowski's fame as a composer of easy listening pop peaked in 1965 with his instrumental... [more on Wikipedia]
As a songwriter, Horst Jankowski first charted in 1965 with A Walk in the Black Forest.The artist placed 2 songs on the Billboard Hot 100.The artist scored 1 UK Top‑75 entries, including a single Top‑10 placement.On US AC the artist achieved 1 number‑one.
Top songs: #1: A Walk in the Black Forest - #2: Simpel Gimpel - #3: Black Forest Holiday - #4: Heide
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