About Ralf Bendix
Lived 1924 – 2014 (aged 90). Ralf Bendix was a German composer, record producer, singer, recording artist, musician and schlager singer.
Karl Heinz Schwab (16 August 1924 – 1 September 2014), known professionally as Ralf Bendix, was a German Schlager singer, music producer, composer and songwriter.
Biography Early on, Ralf Bendix played the modern music of his time in bands, both as a soldier and in American custody. He began his studies - which he financed as a guitarist at the venue of Frankfurt - in order to become a lawyer and economist, and graduated in 1952. He was then appointed head of the Düsseldorf office of Trans World Airlines. He held that position until 1962, although he had been already active as a Schlager singer for seven years.
His artistic career began with a performance as a singer in a regional television show in the American city of Pittsburgh in 1955.
Discography
Hit records (singles) (Musikmarkt Top 30/50)
Issued Title Place Weeks 02.06.1956 "Sie hieß Mary Ann" 2 21 23.06.1956 "Minne Minne Haha" 8 13 30.11.1957 "Wo meine Sonne scheint" 8 13 11.01.1958 "Buona Sera" 5 16 26.04.1958 "At The Hop" 16 7 14.06.1958 "Bambina" 8 13 08.11.1958 "Come prima" 5 17 25.04.1959 "Trinidad" 14 7 02.05.1959 "Tschau tschau Bambina" 12 9 28.11.1959 "Kriminaltango" 13 10 01.10.1960 "Venus-Walzer" 21 24 04.02.1961 "Weit von Alaska" 41 4 25.03.1961 "Babysitter-Boogie" 1 26 20.05.1961 "Der rote Tango" 29 3 06.01.1962 "Striptease-Susi" 9 20 10.11.1962 "Babysitter Twist" 29 8 17.11.1962 "Die große Nummer wird gemacht" 28 12 02.02.1963 "Wo ist denn das Kätzchen" 30 7 09.11.1963 "Der große Treck nach Idaho" 27 8 13.06.1964 "Schaffe, schaffe Häusle baue" 11 20 05.12.1964 "Unser Papa hat kein Geld" 43 2 02.12.1967 "Aber du in deinem Himmelbett" 32 2 21.04.1976 "Maria Helen" 11 6* Airplay Top 50
Films 1958: 1959: 1959: Haus Vaterland (Tausend Sterne leuchten) 1961: What Is Father Doing in Italy? 1961: Adieu, Lebewohl, Goodbye
Television 1985: WWF-Club (TV series) 1970: (TV series) 1966:–1970 Die Drehscheibe (TV series) 1970: Star Parade (TV series) 1969: (TV series) 1967–1974: Haifischbar (TV series) 1966: Ab morgen haben wir Humor (TV film) 1966: (TV series) 1966: Der nächste Urlaub kommt bestimmt (TV series) 1965: several appearances in (EWG, Quiz series) 1965: Vom Ersten das Beste (TV film) 1965: Deutsche Schlagerfestspiele 1965 (TV film) 1965: Gala 65 (TV film) 1964: Show hin – Schau her (TV film) 1963: Strandgeflüster (TV film) 1962: Deutsche Schlagerfestspiele 1962 (TV film)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ralf Bendix?
German composer, record producer and singer (1924–2014)
When was Ralf Bendix born?
Ralf Bendix was born on 16 August 1924 in Dortmund.
When did Ralf Bendix die?
Ralf Bendix died on 1 September 2014 in Stansstad.
What was Ralf Bendix's occupation?
Ralf Bendix was a composer, record producer, singer, recording artist, musician and schlager singer.
What nationality was Ralf Bendix?
Ralf Bendix was German.
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