Will glahe biography

Will Glahé (February 12, 1902 – November 21, 1989) was a German accordionist, composer, and bandleader. Glahé was born at Elberfeld, Germany. In the 1930s, he was, along with and , one of the most successful accordionists in Germany.

He led his own orchestra from 1932 and became successful particularly in popular music. His "Liechtensteiner Polka" was also a hit in the U.S., hitting No. 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1957. The follow-up single "Sweet Elizabeth" (1958) appeared in all major U.S.

charts, nearing the top 40 in Cashbox and Music Vendor. He died at Rheinbreitbach.