Björn Ulvaeus y Tonny Roth, únicos miembros originales vivos de Hootenanny Singers se reunieron anoche junto a Tomás Ledin y Niklas Strömstedt para celebrar el 60⁰ aniversario de la banda en el Västervik Song Festival con un único concierto exclusivo.
Björn Ulvaeus & Tonny Roth, the only surviving original members of the Hootenanny Singers reunited last night together with Tomás Ledin & Niklas Strömstedt to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the band at the Västervik Song Festival with one exclusive concert.
Tomas Ledin celebró su 70º cumpleaños anoche con un concierto homenaje en el Avicii Arena de Estocolmo. Entre los amigos invitados estuvo Björn que le regaló una versión country de la antigua canción "HEJ GAMLE MAN" en inglés, "HEY GRAND OL'MAN".
Tomas Ledin celebrated his 70th birthday last night with a tribute concert at the Avicii Arena in Stockholm. Among the guest friends was Björn who gave him a country version of an old song "HEJ GAMLE MAN" in English, "HEY GRAND OL'MAN".
Video "HEY GRAND OL'MAN", Björn Ulvaeus @ Tomas Ledin's 70º:
Se acaba de conocer la muerte de la cantante Liza Öhman con 70 años. Liza, cantante sueca, fue cantante de coro en la gira de Abba de 1979-80. DEP.
Just learnt about the death of the Swedish singer Liza Öhman at the age of 70. Liza, Swedish singer, also sang backup vocal on the Abba 1979-80 tour. RIP
Mañana el canal sueco de TV TV4 retransmitirá la gala "Don't stop the music" para apoyar a la industria musical sueca en tiempos de pandemia. Referencias y homenajes a Abba y Roxette se darán durante la gala. Información en inglés abajo y se incluyen las actuaciones relacionadas con Abba y Roxette.
Tomorrow Swedish TV channel TV4 will broadcast the show "Don't stop the music" in support of the Swedish musical business scene in these times of pandemic. References and tributes to Abba & Roxette are announced in the show. Information and Abba & Roxette related performances included below.
TV4 have revealed that music gala 'Don't Stop The Music' will honor the Swedish music phenomena and will have some sort of ABBA theme. Among other things Helen Sjöholm, Tommy Körberg and Peter Jöback will appear together in some sort of Björn & Benny tribute while First Aid Kit will perform ‘Chiquitita’ wearing ABBA kimono costumes.
During the live gala, the Swedish music phenomena is celebrated and the musicians will remind us of Sweden's unique position in the music world. The music gala 'Don't Stop The Music' will be broadcast live from Hamburger Börs in Stockholm on TV4 Saturday 30th January between 20:00 - 22:00 CET.
The TV gala organizers, Swedish Music Foundation, "has the purpose to, with the support of funds raised, support, promote and develop Swedish music life ".
So far following artists have been revealed to be participating in 'Do Not Stop The Music' 2021:
Lars Winnerbäck
Tomas Ledin
Molly Sandén
Helen Sjöholm
Peter Jöback
Tommy Körberg
Big
Benjamin Ingrosso
First aid kit
Janice
Frida Öhrn
Hosted by:
Martin Stenmark
Sarah Dawn Finer
For two hours filled with live music, Sarah Dawn Finer and Martin Stenmarck will host the music gala "Don't stop the music" from the traditional Hamburger Börs in Stockholm. The evening is arranged by the Swedish Music Foundation's Fundraising Foundation, which works to support everyone in the music industry who has been affected by the pandemic in various ways. For many scenographers, sound engineers and musicians, the opportunities to support themselves have completely disappeared.
- Many professional groups are now on their knees during the progress of the pandemic and I want this evening to contribute to paying tribute to the professional groups that are in my vicinity but which may never be visible at the front of the microphone or in front of the camera. This is an evening for everyone who keep music in Sweden alive, says Martin Stenmarck.
- It is an honor to host this evening. Personally, I want to contribute in whatever way I can to help the entire entertainment ecosystem, all professional groups and different parts of the event industry, to have a reasonable chance of surviving this pandemic. Music heals. Music is needed. The evening is a tribute to all of music Sweden, says Sarah Dawn Finer.
Video Björn-Benny medley Tommy Korberg, Helen Sjöholm & Peter Jorback:
Video "CHIQUITITA", First Aid Kit:
Video Roxette medley, Loreen, Mariette, Frida Ohrn & Janice:
Foto: Frida & Swedish designer Efva Attling. efvaattling instagram.
Foto. Tomas Ledin & Marie Ledin (Anderson) parents, Alexandra Hamilton & Johns Ledin. Expressen.
Foto: Frida & partner Henry Smith. Shutterstock.
En la red fotos de Frida asistiendo hoy a la boda de uno de los hijos de Tomás Ledin en Kristianstad, Suecia. Tomás Ledin, cantante y compositor sueco, casado con Marie Anderson, hija del manager de Abba, Stig Anderson, fue coro del grupo en su gira de 1979 y cantó con Agnetha el dueto "NEVER AGAIN/YA NUNCA MÁS" y compuso "TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOUR CHILDREN" y "I GOT SOMETHING" para los primeros solo-álbumes en inglés de Agnetha y Frida, respectivamente.
On the net photos of Frida attending today the wedding of one of Tomas Ledin's sons in Kristianstad, Sweden. Tomas Ledin, Swedish singer and composer, married to Marie Anderson, Abba's manager Stig Anderson's daughter, had been backing vocalist on Abba's 1979 tour and sang together with Agnetha the duet "NEVER AGAIN" and wrote "TAKE GOOD CARE OF TOUR CHILDREN" and "I GOT SOMETHING" for Agnetha and Frida's first solo-albums in English, respectively.
Tomas Ledin es un cantante y compositor sueco con vínculos con Abba ya que grababa en Polar Music y había estado en sus conciertos como coro durante la gira de 1979-80. De éxito en Suecia pero desconocido en Europa, Stig Anderson, manager de Abba y propietario de Polar Music, creía en sus habilidades artísticas y quería promocionarlo en Europa. Tomas llegó con "NEVER AGAIN" ("Nunca más"), y Stig pensó que la canción era idónea para un dueto. Con Frida ocupada en su primer disco en solitario en inglés, pensó que la podría cantar Agnetha que no estaba implicada en ningún proyecto. El tema fue éxito en Alemania, debido en gran parte a la aparición de Agnetha. También se grabó una versión en español, "YA NUNCA MÁS", que tuvo éxito en Sudamérica. Hoy las recordamos.
Tomas Ledin is a Swedish singer & composer already familiar with Abba as he recorded for Polar Music and had been in their concerts as backing vocals during the 1979-80 Abba's tour. With success in Sweden but unknown throughout Europe, Stig Anderson, Abba's manager & Polar Music owner wanted to promote him in Europe. Tomas came up with the song "NEVER AGAIN" and Stig thought it was a good duet. As Frida was busy with her first English solo-album, he thought Agnetha, who was involved in any project at that moment, could sing it. The song was a hit in Germany, specially because of Agnetha's appearance. A Spanish version was also recorded, "YA NUNCA MÁS" ("Never again"), which was a success in South America. We remember them today.
