Wencke Myhre

Wencke Myhre

With German-language Schlager songs and appearances on TV shows in the 1970s and 1980s, the Norwegian singer became well known to a wide audience in Germany. Among her best-known recordings is “Er hat ein knallrotes Gummiboot”, which featured in the charts in 1970. Duets and collaborations with other artists have also shaped her discography.

Wencke Myhre – Sound & Production Style

Wencke Myhre’s productions are characterised by classic Schlager arrangements with brass, strings and catchy melodies, often under the direction of German producers such as Heinz Gietz or Ralf Bendix. The focus on clear vocals and danceable rhythms, typical for the genre, is a hallmark. Releases appeared mainly on labels such as Ariola and Polydor.

Wencke Myhre on vinyl – the key releases

For genre collectors, editions such as the Abendstunde hat Gold im Munde Vinyl LP (12'' Vinyl Maxi) and the So bin ich Vinyl LP MIT POSTER/ STILL SEALED! (12'' Vinyl Maxi) offer typical examples of the late 1970s sound. The collaboration with Andreas Martin is documented on the & Andreas Martin Vinyl LP [Er hat ein knallrotes Gummiboot] (12'' Vinyl Maxi), which includes one of the biggest titles from Wencke Myhre’s repertoire.

For listeners specifically seeking Schlager productions from this period, these records provide a representative insight into Wencke Myhre’s work.

• Genre: Schlager
• Origin: Norway
• Active: since the mid-1960s
• Notable: Numerous German-language recordings and collaborations with German producers