MELODIFESTIVALEN 2007
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Jönköping
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Money
Elin Lanto
Music & lyrics | Lasse Andersson
Song | Pop.
Composers | This is Lasse Andersson's first entry.
Performer | Elin Lanto had her break-through with "I won't cry" in 2004.
Review | 
Sounds like a modern type of "Fiddle on the roof". I like the mix between Britney Spears and musical and cabaret feeling. Will surely reach the second chance...
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Anything But You
Aleena Gibson & Stefan Andersson
Music & lyrics | Aleena Gibson, Stefan Andersson
Song | Soft country with influences from Simon & Garfunkel.
Composers and performers | Stefan Andersson is a debutant in the contest. He had a big break-through in 1992 with "Catch the moon" and received a lot of Swedish Grammys. Aleena Gibson is also known as Anna-Lena Högdahl. She wrote "Anropar försvunnen" (2000) and three entries in 2003; "Nothing can stop me", "We're unbreakable" and "Better believe it", which she also performed. "Better believe it" did not qualify to the final, but instead won ”Baltic Song Contest” the same year.
Review |
A very simple country tune, but still very beautiful. I am not sure it will appeal the big audience, so it will not qualify. But Andersson & Gibson have good voices, though.
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Samba sambero
Anna Book
Music & lyrics | Thomas G:son
Song | A happy party schlager. Anna Book sang on the demo.
Composer | Thomas G:son made his debut in the contest in 1999. He has two victories; in 2001 "Listen to your heartbeat" and in 2006 "Evighet/Invincible". He is also the man behind "Världen utanför", "What difference does it make", "Vem é dé du vill ha", "Tango! Tango", "C'est la vie", "As if tomorrow will never come", "Så nära", "Idag och imorgon", "Silverland" and "Innan natten är över".
Performer | Anna Book has competed twice before; "ABC" (1986) and "Det finns en morgondag" (1987).
Review |
A very typical Thomas G:son-schlager. Like a mix between "Tango tango" and "Idag och imorgon". It makes you really happy. Anna Book performs it very well. The lyrics could have been better, sounds a bit stupid. It will definitely qualify directly to the final.
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Clubbin
Addis Black Widow
Music | Armias Mamo
Lyrics | Armias Mamo, Dianne Wiston
Song | Soul/dance.
Composers | The composers are debutants in Melodifestivalen.
Performer | Addis Black Widow released their debut album "The battle of Adwa" in 1996. A few years later they had some hits with "Goes around comes around" and "Wait in summer". The group consists of Armias "Pigeon" Mamo, Dianne Wiston, Mitsu, DJ Al and Jazz Allyway.
Review |
This type of songs is too modern for this concept. But in a way I like this strange song. I fear it will end up last, though.
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Move
Andreas Lundstedt
Music & lyrics | Andreas Lundstedt, Johan Röhr
Song | Dance.
Composers and performer | Both Andreas Lundstedt and Johan Röhr are debutants as composers.
Johan Röhr has been a member of the Melodifestivalen choir a couple of years, in 2006 he was one of Carola's backing singer.
Andreas Lundstedt has participated twice as a solo artist "Driver dagg faller regn" (1996) and "Jag saknar dig, jag saknar dig" (1997), and twice as a part of Alcazar "Not a sinner, nor a saint" (2003) and "Alcastar" (2005). In 2006 he joined Six4One and represented Switzerland in Eurovision Song Contest.
Review |
I am a bit disappointed in Andreas Lundstedt's entry. I though it would be much more disco and funk, than this blip-blop mess. I hear some influences from Justin Timberlake. Too monotonous.
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Jag tror på människan
Tommy Nilsson
Music | Johan Stentorp, Lasse Andersson
Lyrics | Tommy Nilsson
Song | Powerballad.
Composers | Lasse Andersson has entered the competition with four songs before, the most well-known is "Piccadilly Circus" from 1985.
Both Johan Stentorp and Tommy Nilsson are debutants in the contest as composers, but Tommy won Melodifestivalen 1989 as an artist.
Performer | After his victory with "En dag" Tommy Nilsson has released a number of albums with some hits. But that was some years ago...
Review |
Tommy Nilsson has a great voice. But his song is quite boring actually. Maybe it gets a secong chance. It is not as good as "En dag" back in 1989.
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Hypnotized
Sofia Berntson
Music & lyrics | Dimitrios Stassos, Jason Gill, Sofia Berntson
Song | Oriental dance pop with Greek influences.
Composers | The composers are debutants in Melodifestivalen.
Performer | Sofia Berntson comes from Stockholm, but moved to Greece after school. When she returned to Sweden she performed at Greek clubs and restaurants, and started to write music.
Review |
I like the rhythm and the Greek instruments. But I cannot find any hook. The chorus is too repetitive.
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God morgon
Irma Schultz Keller & Uno Svenningsson
Music & lyrics | Uno Svenningsson, Staffan Hellstrand
Song | Pop in mid-tempo.
Composers | Both Uno Svenningsson and Staffan Hellstrand are debutants in the contest. But they are veterans in Swedish music business. Staffan was awarded Rockbjörnen prize twice as Best song of the year; "Lilla fågel blå" (1993) and "Fiskarna i havet" (1995).
Performers | Irma had some hits in the early 90's and has worked as an actress lately. Uno started his career in the band Freda' in the 80's. As a solo artist he has had several hits in Sweden.
Review |
Oh my God, what I like this song. A very positive and catchy tune. Even if I do not like Uno's voice that much, I will overlook that. The melody is huge, you can hear influences from Staffan Hellstrands previous songs.
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Photo: Carl Bengtsson
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Gothenburg
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Rainbow Star
Regina Lund
Music | Bobby Ljunggren, Fredrik Kempe
Lyrics | Fredrik Kempe, Regina Lund
Song | Magnificent, up-tempo disco.
Composers | Bobby Ljunggren's list of qualifications from Melodifestivalen is impressive. His first entry was "När morgonstjärnan brinner" in 1987. He has three victories; "Se på mig", "Kärleken är" and "Evighet/Invincible". He has also written "Om igen", "Du", "Ett liv med dig", "Anropar försvunnen", "Not a sinner nor a saint", "Unbreakable", "Bye bye", "Efharisto", "Min kärlek", "This woman", "Etymon", "Att älska dig" and "My no 1".
Fredrik Kempe wrote "Finally" (2004), which he also performed. In 2005 he and Sanna Nielsen sang "Du och jag mot världen".
Performer | Regina Lund is a well-known actress in Sweden and has starred in a lot of movies and tv-series. She has also recorded some albums with minor success.
When Bobby Ljunggren and Fredrik Kempe contacted Regina, they asked her to listen to a song they had written for her. She was disappointed, it was a ballad. Instead the three of them wrote a song together - an up-tempo.
Regina Lund has been offered entries for Melodifestivalen before, but turned them down.
Review |
Disco with a touch from the 80's. Regina is not a great singer, but she will do a great performance. "Rainbow star" grows a lot after some listenings.
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Trying To Recall
Marie Lindberg
Music & lyrics | Marie Lindberg
Song | Ballad.
Composer and performer | Marie Lindberg is a debutant. She works as a teacher and is married to Jan Lindberg, member of the group Date.
Review |
At first I found this very boring. But later it became very beautiful. The song may have some qualities but should not have any chances in the contest. But you never know! I can hear some influences from Maria McKee's "Show me heaven" and singer/song writers such as Swedish Sophie Zelmani and Anna Ternheim.
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Amanda
Jimmy Jansson
Music & lyrics | Thomas G:son, Jimmy Jansson
Song | Happy pop song, sounds very much Jimmy Jansson.
Composers | Thomas G:son made his debut in the contest in 1999. He has two victories; in 2001 "Listen to your heartbeat" and in 2006 "Evighet/Invincible". He is also the man behind "Världen utanför", "What difference does it make", "Vem é dé du vill ha", "Tango! Tango", "C'est la vie", "As if tomorrow will never come", "Så nära", "Idag och imorgon", "Silverland" and "Innan natten är över".
This is Jimmy Jansson's first entry as a composer. The chorus was written during his time in Fame Factory 2003/2004 and been submitted to the contest three years in a row.
Performer | Jimmy Jansson has performed two times before; in 2002 together with The Poets "What difference does it make?" and in 2005 with "Vi kan gunga".
Review |
"Amanda" is much better than "Vi kan gunga" from 2005. This sounds more "What difference does it make" from 2002. At the same time I hear Håkan Hellström's "Kom igen Lena" in this happy catchy tune. Jimmy will qualify directly to the final.
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What's Your Name
Cosmo4
Music | Niklas Edberger, Henrik Wikström
Lyrics | Kent Olsson
Song | Shakira meets Helena Paparizou and Sugababes.
Composers | Henrik Wikström's first entry was "Okej, jag ger mig" in 1983. He performed in Melodifestivalen 2000 with the group Avengers and "När filmen tar slut". Since 2004 he has written many entries together with Bobby Ljunggren; for example "Efharisto", "Min kärlek", "This woman", "Etymon", "Att älska dig" and "Evighet/Invincible".
Niklas Edberger (from the Hurricane-team) has written"Just like a boomerang", "Innan mörkret faller", "Runaway", "Olé olé", "Alcastar", "Om natten", "Alla flickor", "Vi kan gunga" and "Las Vegas".
Kent Olsson is a debutant.
Performer | The first single from the girl group Cosmo4 "Peek-a-Boo" came in 2006 and reached some popularity on radio and the charts. Cosmo4 consists of Yasmine, Ulrika, Jenny and Rudina.
Review |
Well, the song is quite okay. But I think it is too ordinary without that extra hook. A little bit of Shakira and a little bit of Helena Paparaizou.
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Allt vi en gång trodde på
Lustans Lakejer
Music & lyrics | Johan Kinde
Song | Up-tempo.
Composer & performer | Johan Kinde and his band Lustans Lakejer was popular in late 70's and early 80's. The group split up in 1986, but had a minor comeback in 2004. Lustans Lakejer consists of Julian Brandt, Johan Kinde, Tom Wolgers and Jan Lundkvist.
Review |
Acutally better than I had expected. This sounds like a hit song written by Orup. Even if the singer has not the greatest voice "Allt som vi en gång trodde på" is one of the better song in semi 2.
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Kom
Jessica Anderssson
Music & lyrics | Robert "Rob" Wåtz, Rasmus "Raz" Lindwall, Mårten Eriksson, Lina Eriksson
Song | Discopop with cocky lyrics. Jessica Anderssson sang on the demo.
Composers | Robert Wåtz and Rasmus Lindwall was two of the men behind Mendez "Adrenaline" (2002).
Mårten Eriksson participated as a singer in 1996 with "Förlorad igen". Then he has composed ""Genom eld och vatten" (2003) and "The name of love" (2006), a song also Lina Eriksson wrote.
Performer | Jessica Andersson is the female part of Fame, and won Melodifestivalen in 2003 with "Give me your love". In ESC the song reached 5th place. Fame also participated with "Vindarna vänder oss" (2004). In 2006 Jessica Andersson came 5th in the third semi final with "Kalla nätter".
Review |
Jessica has a great voice, and sings this disco song well. The song is good, but not a masterpiece. Could do well, but also end up in the bottom.
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Första gången
Anne-Lie Rydé & Svante Thuresson
Music | Bobby Ljunggren, Dan Sundqvist
Lyrics | Sonja Aldén
Song | Jazzy, charming, nostalgic bossa nova. Svante Thuresson sang on the demo.
Composers | Bobby Ljunggren's list of qualifications from Melodifestivalen is impressive. His first entry was "När morgonstjärnan brinner" in 1987. He has three victories; "Se på mig", "Kärleken är" and "Evighet/Invincible". He has also written "Om igen", "Du", "Ett liv med dig", "Anropar försvunnen", "Not a sinner nor a saint", "Unbreakable", "Bye bye", "Efharisto", "Min kärlek", "This woman", "Etymon", "Att älska dig" and "My no 1".
Sonja Aldén has written two entries in he contest before; the lyrics to "Att älska dig" (2005) and "Night of passion" (2006).
Dan Sundquist is the man behind "Vad du än trodde så trodde du fel" performed by Arja Saijonmaa in 2005.
Performer | Svante Thuresson has participated seven times before; two songs in 1966, 1967, two songs in 1968, 1969, 1977. He and Lill Lindfors won in 1996 with "Nygammal vals". Svante, born in 1937, will be one of the oldest in Melodifestivalen history.
Anne-Lie Rydé participated in 2004 and 2005 with "Säg att du har ångrat dig" and "Så nära" but did not make it to the final.
Review |
Sweet bossa nova with voices that match perfectly. Some may think it is old fashioned, but "Första gången" is timeless. Some simlarities with "A different kind of love" from 2005.
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The worrying kind
The Ark
Music & lyrics | Ola Salo
Song | Glam rock.
Composers | This is Ola Salo's first entry in Melodifestivalen.
Performer | The Ark was formed in 1991, but had their break-through in 2000 with "It takes a fool to remain sane" and "Let your body decide". Some of the following hits were "Calleth you, cometh I", "Father of a son" and "One of us is going to die young".
The members are: Ola Salo, Sylvester Schlegel, Martin Axén, Jepson, Lasse "Leari" Ljungberg - and the new member Jens Andersson.
Review |
Maybe we have too high expectations on The Ark. "The worrying kind" is not the best song from the group, but still it is really good. They have stolen from "Love grows (where my Rose Mary goes)" in the chorus. Unfortunately the verses are too weak. But The Ark will qualify directly to the final.
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Örnsköldsvik
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Cara Mia
Måns Zelmerlöv
Music | Fredrik Kempe, Henrik Wikström
Lyrics | Fredrik Kempe
Song | Up-tempo discopop with BWO-sound.
Composers | Fredrik Kempe wrote "Finally" (2004), which he also performed. In 2005 he and Sanna Nielsen sang "Du och jag mot världen".
Henrik Wikström's first entry was "Okej, jag ger mig" in 1983. He performed in Melodifestivalen 2000 with the group Avengers and "När filmen tar slut". Since 2004 he has written many entries together with Bobby Ljunggren; for example "Efharisto", "Min kärlek", "This woman", "Etymon", "Att älska dig" and "Evighet/Invincible".
Performer | Måns Zelmerlöv was one of the finalists in Swedish Pop Idol 2005. In 2006 he participated in the tv show "Let's dance" and won.
Review |
The song is quite okay, but too anonymous. "Cara mia" is light pop with schlager influences. The chorus is effective, though.
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Drop Dead
MissMatch
Music | Stefan Woody, Fredrik Boström, Felix Persson, Märta Grauers
Lyrics | Stefan Woody, Marit Woody
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Composers | The composers are debutants in Melodifestivalen.
Performer | MissMatch is Carin Ekroth and Emma Göransson.
Review |
No, no, no. This is not good. Sounds like Tatu and other girl rock bands. Nothing for Melodifestivalen.
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Live Forever
Magnus Carlsson
Music & lyrics | Thomas Thörnholm, Michael Clauss, Danne Attlerud
Song | Magnificent up-tempo with a great feeling.
Composers | Thomas Thörnholm wrote "Se mig" in 2000, "Sista andetaget" in 2002, "It's in the stars" in 2004. He also wrote the Norwegian entry in 2004 "High".
Michael Clauss wrote "Mama take me home" (2006).
Danne Attlerud has written the lyrics to "Se mig", "Sista andetaget", "Älvorna", "Vindarna vänder oss", "Golden star".
Performer | Magnus Carlsson was lead singer in Barbados in the contest three years in a row; 2000 (2nd with "Se mig"), 2001 (2nd with "Allt som jag ser") and 2002 (4th with "Världen utanför"). Together with Alcazar he came in third place twice; 2003 with "Not a sinner nor a saint" and 2005 with "Alcastar". In 2006 he started his solo career and sang "Lev livet".
Review |
"Live forever" is a mix between A-ha's "Take on me" and Bosson's songs. Magnus really sings well, but I think he sings falsetto too much. One of the best songs in this semi.
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I mina drömmar - Mani armani taha
Sheida
Music | Rostam Mirlashari
Lyrics | Rostam Mirlashari, Ulrika Bodén, Niklas Rosvall
Song | World music.
Composers | The composers are debutants in Melodifestivalen.
Performer | Sheida is a world music group consisting of Rostam Mirlashari, Ulrika Bodén, Niklas Rosvall and Abdulrahman Surizehi.
Review |
"I mina drömmar" is a very strange mix between all kinds of folk music around the world. Very rhythmic and original.
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The Arrival
The Attic & Therese Granqvist
Music & lyrics | Michael Feiner, Eric Amarillo
Song | House.
Composers | The composers are debutants in Melodifestivalen. The Attic is the pop-house duo collaboration of songwriters and producers Michael Feiner and Eric Amarillo. The Attic combines strong melodic hooks with the dance floor energy into an exciting musical mix.
The Attic's first single "I Just Can't Help It" charted #1 for seven weeks on the Swedish Dance Chart, and was one of the most played tracks on the Swedish Radio winter/spring 2004. The song was also featured as the theme for Swedish national TV4's program Fortet (Fort Boyard) and The Attic also wrote the whole musical score for the program. Second single "Destiny" also charted #1 on the Swedish Dance Chart and #2 on the UK club chart. [Source: theattic.se]
Performer | Therese Granqvist (formerly known as Drömhus) came 2nd in 1999 with "Sjärna på himmelen".
Review |
"The arrival" has a very nice groove. Very good produced. But unfortunately the song is too modern for this contest. Directly to the final if I would decide.
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When the night comes falling
Sebastian Karlsson
Music & lyrics | Sebastian Karlsson, Peter Kvint
Song | Pop.
Composers | This is Sebastian's first entry in Melodifestivalen as a composer.
Peter Kvint wrote "Sing for me" in 2006, and also "A little bit of love" in 2007 - both performed by Andreas Johnson.
Performer | Sebastian Karlsson came second in Idol 2005 and had a hit with his debut single "Do what you're told".
Review |
Sebastian's voice sound very much like Andreas Johnson's. And the song too. "When the night comes falling" is a good pop song with British influences. One of the best songs in this semi.
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För att du finns
Sonja Aldén
Music | Bobby Ljunggren
Lyrics | Sonja Aldén
Song | A strong ballad.
Composers | Bobby Ljunggren's list of qualifications from Melodifestivalen is impressive. His first entry was "När morgonstjärnan brinner" in 1987. He has three victories; "Se på mig", "Kärleken är" and "Evighet/Invincible". He has also written "Om igen", "Du", "Ett liv med dig", "Anropar försvunnen", "Not a sinner nor a saint", "Unbreakable", "Bye bye", "Efharisto", "Min kärlek", "This woman", "Etymon", "Att älska dig" and "My no 1".
Sonja Aldén has written two entries in he contest before; the lyrics to "Att älska dig" (2005) and "Night of passion" (2006).
Performer | Sonya (Sonja Aldén) participated with "Etymon" in 2006 and came 5th in the second semi final.
Review |
A beautiful ballad, very much like Bobby Ljunggren's previous "Ett liv med dig", "Se på mig" och "Kärleken är". Sonja sings it perfect, but I think it never raises.
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Jag måste kyssa dig
Nanne Grönvall
Music | Nanne Grönvall, Peter Grönvall
Lyrics | Ingela "Pling" Forsman
Song | Rhythmic and speedy rock song.
Composers | Since 1981 Ingela Pling Forsman has written over 30 entries in Melodifestivalen - a Swedish record. She has three victories; "Bra vibrationer", "Se på mig" and "Kärleken är". Through the years Ingela has written the lyrics to "Min kärlek", "Om igen", "Du", "Efharisto", "Ett liv med dig", "Håll om mig", "Jag ljuger så bra". Her first song as a composer was "Etymon" in 2006.
This will be Nanne Grönvall's 10th entry and Peter Grönvall's 9th. It started with "Eldorado" in 1986, and through the years they have written well-known songs like "Alexandra" (1987), "Det vackraste" (1995), winning song "Den vilda" (1996) and "Avundsjuk" (1998). In 2005 Nanne wrote "Håll om mig" together with Ingela Pling Forsman.
Performer | "Jag måste kyssa dig" is Nanne's 7th song as a performer - the 4th as a solo artist. In 2005 she missed the victory with only 3 points.
Review |
Sorry, but I have had it with Nanne's entries. It is very much the same as usual. No harmonic melody, just rhythm.
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Gävle
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För kung och fosterland
Magnus Uggla
Music | Magnus Uggla, Anders Henriksson
Lyrics | Magnus Uggla
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Composers | This is Anders Henriksson's fourth entry in the contest after "Andra kan väl
också se" (1972), "Historien om en vän" (1973) and "Något som gör dig glad" (1978).
Magnus Uggla wrote "Johnny the rocker" in 1979.
Performer | Magnus Uggla is back in the contest, 28 years after "Johnny the rocker" which finished last. But through the years he has been one of Sweden's most popular artist with several hits and awards.
Review |
Very, very weak Uggla-song. I had expected something more. And I don't like these "crazy" and "stupid" lyrics. Magnus Uggla has done so much better songs.
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Vi hade nåt
Emilè Azar
Music & lyrics | Larry Forsberg, Sven-Inge Sjöberg, Lennart Wastesson
Song | R'n'b ballad. Emilè Azar sang on the demo.
Composers | These three composers has written "Kom och ta mig", "Hon kommer med solsken", "Crazy in love", "La dolce vita".
Performer | Emilè Azar is 21 years old and lives in Sandviken.
Review |
Well-written r'n'b ballad. Maybe the arrangement is too complicated for the viewers. But "Vi hade nåt" has a beautiful melody.
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Vågar du, vågar jag
Sanna Nielsen
Music | Bobby Ljunggren, Fredrik Kempe, Henrik Wikström
Lyrics | Fredrik Kempe
Song | A pop schlager with a strong chorus and high notes.
Composers | Bobby Ljunggren's list of qualifications from Melodifestivalen is impressive. His first entry was "När morgonstjärnan brinner" in 1987. He has three victories; "Se på mig", "Kärleken är" and "Evighet/Invincible". He has also written "Om igen", "Du", "Ett liv med dig", "Anropar försvunnen", "Not a sinner nor a saint", "Unbreakable", "Bye bye", "Efharisto", "Min kärlek", "This woman", "Etymon", "Att älska dig" and "My no 1".
Henrik Wikström's first entry was "Okej, jag ger mig" in 1983. He performed in Melodifestivalen 2000 with the group Avengers and "När filmen tar slut". Since 2004 he has written many entries together with Bobby Ljunggren; for example "Efharisto", "Min kärlek", "This woman", "Etymon", "Att älska dig" and "Evighet/Invincible".
Fredrik Kempe wrote "Finally" (2004), which he also performed. In 2005 he and Sanna Nielsen sang "Du och jag mot världen".
Performer | Sanna Nielsen came 3rd with "Igår, idag" (2001), 5th with "Hela världen för mig" (2003) and 9th with "Du och jag mot världen" (2005).
Review |
"Vågar du, vågar jag" is a worse copy of "Invincible". Sanna Nielsen has a great voice, but she tend to make a boring appearence on stage. I think this kind of schlager is old fashioned, especially when we have heard good songs with The Ark and Sebastian.
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Tror på dig
Caroline af Ugglas
Music | Heinz Liljedahl, Caroline af Ugglas, Mattias Torell
Lyrics | Heinz Liljedahl, Caroline af Ugglas
Song | Janis Joplin in Swedish, up-tempo.
Composers | The composers are debutants in Melodifestivalen. Heinz Liljedahl and Caroline af Ugglas are married and both play in the band Twiggs.
Performer | Caroline af Ugglas has released two albums; "Ida Blue" and "Mrs Boring".
Review |
Caroline af Ugglas has an original, cool and great voice. The song has a lot of influences from Janis Joplin and other music from the 60's. I don't think it will qualify, but I like the song a lot.
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(Åh) När ni tar saken i egna händer
After Dark
Music | Henrik Wikström, Kent Olsson
Lyrics | Kent Olsson
Song | Schlagerdisco.
Composers | Henrik Wikström's first entry was "Okej, jag ger mig" in 1983. He performed in Melodifestivalen 2000 with the group Avengers and "När filmen tar slut". Since 2004 he has written many entries together with Bobby Ljunggren; for example "Efharisto", "Min kärlek", "This woman", "Etymon", "Att älska dig" and "Evighet/Invincible".
Kent Olsson is a debutant.
Performer | After Dark came 3rd in 2004 with "La dolce vita". This time Christer Lindarw will perform without Lasse Flinckman.
Review |
"La dolce vita" from 2004 was much better. This song is a cheap copy of Village People's "Go west". Christer Lindarw is not a great singer, but he knows how to make a good performance. So, watch out, this can be a huge success, even if I don't want it.
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I Remember Love
Sarah Dawn Finer
Music & lyrics | Peter Hallström, Sarah Dawn Finer
Song | R'n'b ballad with gospel feeling.
Composers | The composers are debutants in Melodifestivalen, but Peter Hallström has been to the contest as a backing singer many times.
Performer | Sarah Dawn Finer has worked as a backing singer behind various Swedish artists (Agnetha Fältskog, Eric Gadd, Stephen Simmonds, Teddybears STHLM...). As a solo artist she has made duets with popular Swedish artists Moneybrother and Peter Jöback. And performed in a lot of TV-shows.
Review |
Sarah Dawn Finer has a warm and beautiful voice. The verses are very good and strong. Maybe the chorus is a bit weak, I had expected more power.
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La musica
Verona
Music | Johan Fjellström, Joakim Udd, Karl Eurén
Lyrics | Johan Fjellström, Joakim Udd, Karl Eurén, Robert Rydholm
Song | Eurodisco.
Composers | Joakim Udd wrote "Stop, look, listen" (2003).
Karl Eurén has written "Bara du och jag" (2000), "15 minuter" (2003), "En gång för alla" (2004) and "One Step Closer to you" (2005).
Johan Fjellström and Robert Rydholm are debutants.
Performer | Verona released a single in 2005; a cover of "Ti sento".
Review |
"La musica" is the weakest entry in this semi final. The beat is so much 90's. I like the Italian lyrics, though.
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A Little Bit Of Love
Andreas Johnson
Music & lyrics | Andreas Johnson, Peter Kvint
Song | Andreas describes: Elvis meets Springsteen in John Lennon's echo chamber.
Composers | Andreas Johnson came 3rd in Melodifestivalen 2006 with "Sing for me". He had a big break-through in 1999 with the smash hit "Glorious", which climbed the charts in the UK and the rest of Europe. In 2005 he released the single "Show me XXXX" and the album "Mr Johnson your room is on fire".
Peter Kvint also co-wrote "Sing for me".
Performer | Andreas Johnson was uncertain to return to the contest as a singer after his huge success with "Sing for me", but accepted to perform the song.
Review |
I admit the chorus is not as immediate as "Sing for me". But however "A little bit a love" is a lovely song. In the verses I hear influences from Bruce Springsteen. The chorus is just a nice flow of influences from the 60's. One of the best songs in Melodifestivalen 2007.
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