Please Say Si Si

Spanish Eyes is one of the 50 most-performed songs, and there are estimated to be about 500 different versions.

Composed originally as an instrumental titled Moon Over Naples by German composer Bert Kaempfert, lyrics were added by Charles Singleton and Eddie Snyder.

Though not particularly well-known in his own right, Kaempfert is one of the most successful songwriters of the last century.

He apparently also had an eye for talent.

Kaempfert produced the first two albums for a British band who sought success in Germany. A band for which the lead singer, Tony Sheridan, was replaced by bass player Paul McCartney. Some give the composer claim to fame for discovering The Beatles.

Kaempfert also has a history with Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra for whom he composed Strangers In The Night in "A Man Could Get Killed" and Wooden Heart in "G.I. Blues," respectively.

Bert Kaempfert died in 1993.