Oh My Pa-Pa (O Mein Papa)
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"O Mein Papa" is a German language song, written by Paul Burkhard in 1939 for a musical called Der Schwarze Hecht or Feuerwerk (Fireworks).
Under the original German title, an instrumental version by trumpeter Eddie Calvert topped the United Kingdom charts in 1954 and was also a top ten hit in the USA.
It was adapted into English by John Turner and Geoffrey Parsons, under the name "Oh! My Pa-Pa." A recording by Eddie Fisher became a #1 hit on the US charts in 1954. Fisher's version also made the UK top ten; thus, in the UK, Calvert's version was number one while Fisher's made the top ten but missed the top spot, and in the US, the roles were reversed.
| Preceded by Rags to Riches |
Cash Box magazine best selling record chart #1 record December 26, 1953–January 30, 1954 |
Succeeded by Stranger in Paradise |
| Preceded by Stranger in Paradise |
Cash Box magazine best selling record chart #1 record February 13, 1954–February 20, 1954 |
Succeeded by Stranger in Paradise |
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