Tribute to Peter Falk: "The Night, The Wine and The Roses", performed by Liquid Gold - with wine and dine scenes from "Columbo"


originally released as single in the UK in 1980



Peter Falk was an American actor and comedian, known for his role as Lieutenant Columbo in the long-running television series Columbo, for which he won four Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award.
 

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