Klaus Wunderlich (June 18, 1931 – October 28, 1997) was a German organist, composer, and bandleader, best known for his distinctive easy listening and electronic organ music. Born in Saxony, Germany, he studied piano and organ, later becoming a pioneer in blending traditional organ sounds with modern synthesizers and electronic effects.
Wunderlich gained popularity in the 1960s and 1970s, producing a vast catalog of albums featuring instrumental pop, swing, jazz, and classical adaptations. His signature style combined Hammond organ, Moog synthesizers, and orchestral arrangements, creating a unique and instantly recognizable sound.
With over 100 albums released and more than 20 million records sold, Wunderlich became one of the most successful instrumental artists of his time. Hits like Hammond Pops and Wunderlich’s Hit Parade showcased his talent for reinterpreting popular melodies in a fresh, engaging way.
Despite the rise of digital music, Wunderlich’s recordings remain beloved among fans of vintage organ and lounge music. His ability to merge technical mastery with a lighthearted, entertaining approach secured his place as one of the most influential electronic organists of the 20th century.
52 recordings by Klaus Wunderlich you can hear on Instrumentals Forever:
A Whiter Shade Of Pale • Amor, Amor, Amor • Besame Mucho • Blues • Brasil • Canto de Ossanha • Charade • Cherokee • Chopin-Bossa • Corn-Flakes • Deep Purple • Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood – Yes Sir, I Can Boogie • Dufter Zahn (Fragrant Tooth) • Eso es el Amor • Fascination-Shuffle • Felicidade • Five Sons • Happy Vienna Wood (Happy Wienerwald) • Im Wagen Vor Mir – It’s Your Life – Lady In Black • Java • Krimoogulus • La Paloma • La Parranda • Let’s Do The Latin Hustle • Lotto Numbers (Lotto-Zahlen) • Love Dreams (Liebestraume) • Lover • Manha De Carnaval • Mas Que Nada • Moon River • Moonlight In Vermont • Oh Happy Day • One Note Samba • Oxygène IV – Magic Fly – I Feel Love • Pennies From Heaven • Prelude Cis-Moll, Op. 2 No. 3 (Rachmaninoff) • Queen Of China-Town – Sorry I’m A Lady – Love Me Baby • Raindrops Keep Fallin’ • Rio • Rumbah Tambah • Snow Whispers (Schneegeflüster) • Summer Samba • Summerwind • Swing Again • Tanti Auguri – California • The Sound Of Music • Thema From “W” • Theme From Furst Igor • Tico Tico • To The Spring (An Den Frühling) • Tristeza • Winchester Cathedral •
