Bully Buhlan, born Hans-Joachim Buhlan on February 3, 1924, in Berlin-Lichterfelde, Germany, was a jazz and pop pianist, singer, composer. He began his career during World War II by performing as a pianist in local venues. In 1945, he joined the Radio Berlin Dance Orchestra under Michael Jary, who recognized his vocal talents. His first recordings were released with Amiga in 1947. Buhlan later signed with Polydor in 1949 and had notable songs like "Ich hab’ mich so an dich gewöhnt" (1951) and "Ham' se nich' 'ne Braut für mich" (1951). His song "Angelika" (1954) reached number 21 on the German charts in 1954. Buhlan's popularity waned in the 1960s but he continued to work with RIAS and appeared in various television productions. He attempted a comeback in the early 1980s but passed away from a heart attack on November 7, 1982.
