Here is a little heard song written by ABBA-star Benny Andersson. It is immediately recognized by the opening notes as a Benny composition! Enjoy this sad song about the clown, who after the children leave, becomes a sad lonely man, until the next time the children cry "Hey clown, dance and sing for us!"
Here is an unreleased song by the boys, the old folk chestnut, "500 miles". The Swedish version was a hit for the boys, "Så länge du älskar är du ung".
Enjoy some autogrammed items from my collection while you listen.
Here is the UK 45 version of "Consolation" (OLGA# Ole 001), written by Benny Andersson. This is a completely different take than the one used for the Swedish market. Svenne sings a little more clearly and Benny's organ playing is different. You will see some covers and autogrammes from my collection while you enjoy this seldom heard rarity!
Finland Telefunken FA1010. Here we have the rare Hootenanny Singers' recording of the old Ukrainian love song. It is unusual because it was only recorded and released in the Finnish language, unlike the boy's other international records, which usually had a Swedish release as well. Enjoy!
Fabulous Four sing "Puff the Magic Dragon" with ABBA-star Benny Andersson on keyboards. It was released on the Hep Stars owned label, "HepHouse". Enjoy!
Arne Lamberth (trumpet) & Einer Nilsson (church-organ) perform Psalms 103, "Bered en väg för Herran". It is from Arnes Polar LP, POLS 218 "Psalmer och andliga sånger". I love Arnes smooth stylings.
Lena sings the lovely Swedish version of "I've been waiting for you". Lena was discovered when she was only 15 singing on Swedish radio by Stig Anderson. ABBA befriended her, and wrote and sang on many of her records. She later toured with ABBA.
The Telstars sing the Swedish version of Benny Anderssons hit for the Hep Stars, "Fröken Sunny Girl". Enjoy. Also look for my video of the Finnish version of Sunny Girl by Timo Tervo.
Evert Taube was Swedens greatest composer. As a youth he traveled the world as a sailor, experiencing other cultures, peoples and lands, all of which later shows up in his music. A cowboy, poet, actor, painter & musician. A man for all seasons. His melodies are absolutely infectious.
Lena Andersson singing a mostly unknown Björn & Benny song. It is English lyrics for "Livet går sin gång".
The lyrics translate more like the German version, "Was die Liebe sagt", than the Swedish, however. Enjoy!
Benny Andersson with the Theme from the strange Swedish TV program. (Notice the odd characters on the sleeve). The "B" side is another of Benny's popular instrumentals, "Duo jag". Enjoy these seldom known Benny Andersson songs.
Lena Andersson sings two lovely songs written by the ABBA boys. "En visa om arton svanar" and "Barn". The first song was written wirh Cornelis Vreeswijk, and the second with Beppe Wolgers. Enjoy!
Here we have a lovely song by it's composer, Evert Taube, and by the Hootenanny Singers. The song appears on the boys LP "Nya Vindar" Polar 304. This album is one of of my top 2 or 3 favorites by the Hootenannys, it is THAT good. As you listen to the beautiful melody, enjoy the albums on which it is featured, as well as some artwork by Swedens greatest composer and national treasure, Evert Taube.
![Jan Malmsjö \"Hej Clown\"](http://img.youtube.com/vi/XYwZosU9B80/2.jpg "Jan Malmsjö \\"Hej Clown\\"")
![Lena Andersson och ABBA \"Hasta Mañana\" (Svensk)](http://img.youtube.com/vi/2Je2riuRQTM/2.jpg "Lena Andersson och ABBA \\"Hasta Mañana\\" (Svensk)")
![Hootenanny Singers \"500 Miles\"](http://img.youtube.com/vi/a4M4w9aI20M/2.jpg "Hootenanny Singers \\"500 Miles\\"")
![Evert Taube \"Medley of hits\"](http://img.youtube.com/vi/Zpi-vV2gH4g/2.jpg "Evert Taube \\"Medley of hits\\"")
![Evert Taube och Hootenanny Singers \"Bibbi\"](http://img.youtube.com/vi/9B1hun76Edc/2.jpg "Evert Taube och Hootenanny Singers \\"Bibbi\\"")
