About Bert Reisfeld
Lived 1906 – 1991 (aged 84). Bert Reisfeld was an Austrian composer, songwriter, poet, musician and lyricist.
Berthold Reisfeld (Vienna, 1906 - Badenweiler, 1991) was a lyricist, noted for adapting lyrics to well-known songs either to or from English. The songs he wrote English lyrics for include:
"It's Oh So Quiet", adapted from the German song "Und Jetzt ist es Still" by Horst Winter, "The Three Bells", adapted from the French song "Les trois cloches" by Jean Villard "Baciare Baciare (Kissing Kissing)" by Dorothy Collins.
He also co-wrote the instrumental "Morning Mood" with Glenn Miller in 1941 as a trombone solo with piano accompaniment.
He also translated "These Boots Are Made for Walkin' into the German "Die Stiefel Sind Zum Wandern" which was recorded by Eileen Goldsen.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Bert Reisfeld's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Bert Reisfeld's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Bert Reisfeld?
Austrian songwriter (1906–1991)
When was Bert Reisfeld born?
Bert Reisfeld was born on 12 December 1906 in Vienna.
When did Bert Reisfeld die?
Bert Reisfeld died on 11 June 1991 in Badenweiler.
What was Bert Reisfeld's occupation?
Bert Reisfeld was a composer, songwriter, poet, musician and lyricist.
What nationality was Bert Reisfeld?
Bert Reisfeld was Austrian.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bert Reisfeld. https://biography.guide/bert-reisfeld/
MLA: "Bert Reisfeld." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bert-reisfeld/.
Chicago: "Bert Reisfeld." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bert-reisfeld/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:05 UTC