Michael Holm (born Lothar Walter, July 29, 1943, Stettin) is a German singer, musician, songwriter and producer. He is primarily known as the Schlager music singer. Although his first appearance on the hit parade was in 1962 ("Lauter Schöne Worte"), he had his first big hit in 1969. "Mendocino", the German adaptation of a song by Sir Douglas Quintet, was the best-selling single that year on Germany. The album was released in September 1969, reached number three for five weeks, selling more than a million copies. Ariola awarded him a gold record in October 1970. Other hits such as "Barfuß im Regen" (1970), "Tränen lügen nicht" (literally, "Tears Don't Lie", recorded in English as "When A Child Is Born ") (1974) and" Musst Du jetzt gerade gehen, Lucille "(1977) followed. He also composed the music for the popular international horror film, Mark of the Devil (1970). He is also known for his work as a member of the new age band, Cusco, along with Kristian Schultze.
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