"A Lover's Concerto" is a pop song written by American songwriters Sandy Linzer and Denny Randell, based on the 18th century composition by Christian Petzold, "Minuet in G major", and recorded in 1965 by the Toys.
"A Lover's Concerto" sold more than two million copies and was awarded gold record certification by the RIAA.
Although often attributed to Bach himself, the "Minuet in G major" is now generally accepted as having been written by Christian Petzold.
[4][5][6] The melody had been popularized by bandleader Freddy Martin in the 1940s, in a recording that was released under the title "A Lover's Concerto".
Riding across one of the most deceptively hook-laden melodies ever conceived ... 'A Lover's Concerto' marks the apogee of the Girl Group sound.