"Morgen" is a popular song (1959), originally performed in

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n singer Ivo Robić and The Song-Masters, accompanied by

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and his orchestra.

Background

"Morgen" was written by Peter Moesser, the song became a hit in

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, and later on the US charts in 1959 where it peaked at #13.

Other recordings

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versions, titled "One More Sunrise" (lyrics by Noel Sherman), were issued as singles by

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, and

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and other performers of the era: the only artist to reach the UK Top 20 with his version of the song was Dickie Valentine who spent 7 weeks therein from October to December 1959, peaking at No 14. *

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recorded an instrumental version to open their first album in 1960, ''

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'', on Dolton BLP 2003 (monaural)/BST 8003 (stereo). *

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included the song in his 1961 album '' Holiday in Europe'' and

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sang the song on her 1965 album ''

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.'' * Ray Conniff recorded an instrumental version which was part of his album "'S Continental" (Columbia Records CS 8576) released in 1961. *

recorded an instrumental version for the U.S. version of his album "The Wonderland of B. K." for Decca Records in 1961.

References

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