gusbastien --
The arranger of Danke Schoen was Jimmie Haskell.
Here are my sources for the information:
"Album Notes:
On [the album] "Danke Schoen," orchestra arranged and conducted by
Richard Behrke, except the song "Danke Schoen," which was arranged and
conducted by Jimmie Haskell."
Oldies: Collectables: Wayne Newton: Danke Schoen
http://www.oldies.com/product/view.cfm/id_28382.html?print=true
"Mr. Haskell has worked with most the greats of the music business,
from Elvis Presley to Tina Turner. He arranged the classic Wayne
Newton song "Danke Schoen", and has done arrangements for Billy Joel,
Michael Jackson, Bobby Darin, Fats Domino, and Neil Diamond."
NewsVantage: Arts & Culture Arranger Jimmie Haskell: The Man Behind
the Music Mike O'Sullivan
http://quickstart.clari.net/voa/art/gr/39ED38E0-AE40-4299-93103A6238CF8512.html
Additional Information:
Here is a link to Jimmie Haskell's website:
Jimmie Haskell
http://www.jimmiehaskell.com/
Search Strategy:
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wayne newton arranger OR arranged haskell danke
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"jimmie haskell"
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