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A Swingin’ Safari (Song)
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| “A Swingin’ Safari” | |
|---|---|
| Single by Bert Kaempfert | |
| from the album A Swingin’ Safari | |
| B-side | “Black Beauty” |
| Released | 1962 |
| Recorded | December 1961 and March 1962 |
| Studio | Polydor Studio, Hamburg-Rahlstedt |
| Label | Polydor, Decca |
| Songwriter(s) | Bert Kaempfert |
| Bert Kaempfert singles chronology | |
| “Wonderland by Night“ (1961)”A Swingin’ Safari“ (1962)”Afrikaan Beat” (1962) | |
“A Swingin’ Safari” is a 1962 instrumental composed by Bert Kaempfert. It was recorded by Kaempfert on Polydor Records and released in the United States on Decca Records. The song features a distinctive main theme played on the piccolo as substitute for the traditional tin whistle, and a trumpet solo by Manfred “Fred” Moch. The prominent bass line is by Ladi Geisler. Kaempfert’s recording of the song did not reach the charts, but a near-simultaneous cover by Billy Vaughn reached #13 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and No. 5 on the Easy Listening chart.
| A Swingin’ Safari | |
|---|---|
| Original album cover | |
| Studio album by Bert Kaempfert and His Orchestra | |
| Recorded | 1962 |
| Label | Polydor Records |
| Bert Kaempfert and His Orchestra chronology | |
| With a Sound in My Heart (1962)A Swingin’ Safari (1962)That Happy Feeling (1962) | |
| Singles from A Swingin’ Safari | |
| “That Happy Feeling” Released: April 3, 1962″A Swingin’ Safari” Released: June 22, 1962 | |
A Swingin’ Safari (Album)
The song was the title track of an LP consisting of orchestrations of the South African kwela style of penny-whistle music popular in the 1950s. The album was credited to “Bert Kaempfert and His Orchestra”.
This album was first released in the U.S. in August 1962 under the title That Happy Feeling and had climbed to Number 14 in the charts by September of that year. It was then released on the European market with the title A Swingin’ Safari in autumn of the same year.
Tracklist
The tracklist for the album was:
- “A Swingin’ Safari” – Written by Bert Kaempfert (3:06)
2. “That Happy Feeling” – Written by Guy Warren (2:54)
3. “Market Day” – Written by Kaempfert (2:31)
4. “Take Me” – Written by Kaempfert and Helmut Brüsewitz (3:01)
5. “Similau” – Written by Arden Clar and Harry Coleman (2:56)
6. “Zambesi” – Written by Anton de Waal, Bob Hilliard & Nico Carstens (2:48)
7. “Afrikaan Beat” – Written by Kaempfert (2:26)
8. “Happy Trumpeter” – Written by Kaempfert (2:37)
9. “Tootie Flutie” – Written by Kaempfert (2:09)
10. “Wimoweh” – Written by Paul Campbell & Roy Ilene (2:41)
11. “Black Beauty” – Written by Kaempfert & Cedric Dumont (2:34)
12. “Skokiaan” – Written by August Msarurgwa & Tom Glazer (2:49)
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA) | Gold | 35,000^ |
| ^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
Billy Vaughn Version
| “A Swingin’ Safari” | |
|---|---|
| Single by Billy Vaughn | |
| from the album A Swingin’ Safari | |
| B-side | “Indian Love Call“ |
| Released | June 1962 |
| Recorded | 1962 |
| Genre | Instrumental |
| Length | 2:15 |
| Label | Dot |
| Songwriter(s) | Bert Kaempfert |
| Producer(s) | Randy Wood |
| Billy Vaughn singles chronology | |
| “Continental Melody” (1962)”A Swingin’ Safari“ (1962)”Blue Flame” (1962) | |
In 1962, the same year as the release of the original, Billy Vaughn recorded the song “A Swingin’ Safari” as a cover; his version reached #13 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and No. 5 on the Easy Listening chart that summer. On Cash Box, the song peaked at No. 11.
A Swingin’ Safari Album
Track List
- A Swingin’ Safari Written-By – Bert Kaempfert
2. (It’s No) Sin Written-By – Shull*, Hoven*
3. Born To Be With You Written-By – Don Robertson
4. Alone Written-By – Freed*, Brown*
5. Glow Worm March Adapted By, Arranged By – Billy Vaughn
6. In The Chapel In The Moonlight Written-By – Billy Hill
7. Sunday In Madrid Written-By – Bert Kaempfert
8. Love Letters In The Sand Written-By – C. Kenny*, Coots*, N. Kenny*
9. Blue Flame Written-By – Noble*, Bishop*, Corday*
10. A Fool Such As I Written-By – Bill Trader
11. Throw Another Log On The Fire Written-By – C. Tobias*, Scholl*, Mencher*
12. When The Saints Go Marching In Adapted By, Arranged By – Billy Vaughn
Use in media
- The Bert Kaempfert version of “A Swingin’ Safari” served as the original theme music to the television game show The Match Game, from 1962 to 1967.
- The Kaempfert version is also featured as the main theme in the Swedish game show called Vi i femman, where two teams of fifth-graders compete against each other.
- In 1971, the song was used as the theme music to the Blue Peter Royal Safari.
- In the 1970s, the song was used as the theme for the African Safari shortwave broadcasts on the Voice of America.
- In 2009, the song was played over the closing credits of the Australian animated film Mary and Max.
- In 2017, the song was used extensively by the European furniture retailer DFS, in both TV and radio advertising campaigns.
A Swinging Safari Covers
- Anita Kerr Singers
- Eric
- Bill Justis
- In 2018, it lent its title to the Australian comedy film Swinging Safari, set in the 1970s. The track featured in the soundtrack, and the album cover was seen on screen when a character showed off his collection of popular LPs.
Swinging Safari (Film)
| Swinging Safari | |
|---|---|
Theatrical film poster | |
| Directed by | Stephan Elliott |
| Written by | Stephan Elliott |
| Produced by | Al Clark Jamie Hilton |
| Starring | Guy Pearce Kylie Minogue Radha Mitchell Julian McMahon Asher Keddie Jeremy Sims Atticus Robb Darcey Wilson Jack Thompson |
| Narrated by | Richard Roxburgh |
| Cinematography | Brad Shield |
| Edited by | Sue Blainey Laurie Hughes Annette Davey |
| Music by | Guy Gross |
| Production companies | Screen Australia Piccadilly Pictures SQN Capital Screen Queensland Screen NSW Cutting Edge Wildheart Films See Pictures |
| Distributed by | Becker Film Group |
| Release date | January 18, 2018 |
| Running time | 97 minutes |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $1.2 million |
Swinging Safari is a 2018 Australian comedy-drama film starring Guy Pearce, Kylie Minogue, Radha Mitchell, Julian McMahon, Asher Keddie, and Jeremy Sims. It was written and directed by Stephan Elliott, most famous for his work on the film The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, released in 1994. Swinging Safari was released in Australia on 18 January 2018, with international territories following later in the year.
Originally titled Flammable Children, the final title references the 1962 global hit “A Swingin’ Safari” by Bert Kaempfert. The tune is heard on the soundtrack and its album cover is seen on screen during the film.
Cast
Hall Family
- Guy Pearce as Keith Hall
- Kylie Minogue as Kaye Hall
- Jesse Denyer as Gerome Hall
- Jacob Kotan as Andrew Hall
- Alex Kotan as Damien Hall
- Chelsea Jamieson as Liz Hall
- Ava Taylor as Keira Hall
Jones Family
- Radha Mitchell as Jo Jones
- Julian McMahon as Rick Jones
- Darcey Wilson as Melly Jones
- Imogen Hess as Young Melly
- Ethan Robinson as Liam Jones
- James Calder as Cal Jones
Marsh Family
- Asher Keddie as Gale Marsh
- Jeremy Sims as Bob Marsh
- Atticus Robb as Jeff Marsh
- Richard Roxburgh as Adult Jeff (The Narrator)
- Oscar Bailey as Young Jeff
- Chelsea Glaw as Bec Marsh
Other characters
- Jack Thompson as The Mayor
- Jacob Elordi as Rooster
- Drew Jarvis as Jehovah’s Witness
- Sebastien Golenko as Dog
- Monette Lee as Mrs. Wilson
- Marcus Guinane as Mr. Logan
- Caleb Monk as Nigel Frost
- Renaud Jadin as Dave
- Stephan Elliott as Cop (uncredited)
Reception
On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, Swinging Safari has an approval rating of 75%, based on 28 reviews, with an average rating of 6.3/10. The website’s critics consensus reads: “Swinging Safari gathers an entertaining ensemble to offer audiences a messy yet ultimately endearing comedy rich with period detail.”
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