Blue Swede

Blue Swede was a Swedish pop band of the 1970s.

It was founded in 1972 by Björn Skifs, a well-known musician in Sweden. The band recorded the song Hooked On A Feeling, with which were previously two other performers successfully: BJ Thomas in 1968, and Jonathan King 3 years later. The song was a hit for the third time and in the U.S. reached number 1 in the German singles charts the title reached number 22 in the same year the group in the United States succeeded with Never My Love ( originally performed by The Association ) an even sequel to which was in the charts at No. 7.

After 1975, the musicians moved back to Sweden and published under the name " Björn Skifs & The Blablus " more records.

Members

  • Michael Areklew, guitar
  • Ladislav Balaz, Keyboard
  • Tom Berger, trumpet, flute
  • Anders Berglund, Keyboard
  • Hinke Ekestubbe, saxophone
  • January Guldbäck, drums
  • Bo Liljedahl, bass
  • Björn Skifs, song

Hit- Singles

  • Hooked On A Feeling 1974 ( U.S. No. 1 )
  • Never My Love 1974 ( U.S. # 7 )

Swell

  • Frank skiing mountain hit lexicon of rock and pop, Volume 1, 1st Edition 2002
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