Bibi Johns - Papa Tanzt Mambo - 50 Groгџe Erfolg... Instant

Born Gun Birgit Johnsson in 1929, Bibi Johns was a multi-talented entertainer—a singer, actress, and painter. After early success in Sweden and a brief recording stint with RCA Victor in the U.S., she moved to Germany in 1953. Her breezy, optimistic style perfectly captured the post-war German spirit, leading to a decade of chart dominance.

This collection gathers 50 of her most essential recordings, showcasing her versatility in pop, mambo, and jazz-influenced tracks. Bibi Johns - Papa tanzt Mambo - 50 groГџe Erfolg...

CD 1: "Bella Bimba," "Gilli-Gilli Oxenpfeffer," "Ich möcht' auf deiner Hochzeit tanzen". Born Gun Birgit Johnsson in 1929, Bibi Johns

CD 2: "Billy’s Banjo Band," "Nach Haiti," "Junggesellen mußt du Fallen stellen". Papa tanzt Mambo by Bibi Johns und die Penny-Pipers This collection gathers 50 of her most essential

The 2-CD compilation (2016) is a comprehensive celebration of Bibi Johns, the Swedish-born star who became one of the most beloved figures of the German "Schlager" era. The Artist: Bibi Johns

The title track "Papa tanzt Mambo" (a German cover of Perry Como's "Papa Loves Mambo") reached #5 on the German charts in 1955. Other top-ten hits include "Bella Bimba" (#2 in 1954) and "Die Gypsy-Band" , which hit #1.