Blue SwedeBlue Swede was a Swedish rock band from the early to mid-1970s that succeeded with a few singles which were covers of other artists' material. The band was originally called "Blåblus" (Swedish for "blue denim shirt") and featured Björn Skifs singing the lead vocals. The band got their international break-through in 1972 with their cover of the 1969 B.J. Thomas song "Hooked on a Feeling", adapted by British pop eccentric Jonathan King. The group had a US top 10 hit with a cover of The Association's "Never My Love". Also of note, the group recorded a medley that combined "I'm Alive" by The Hollies and "Hush" by Deep Purple which played better in Scandinavia than anywhere else. See also: List of Swedes in music This article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it (http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Blue_Swede&action=edit).This page about Blue Swede includes information from a Wikipedia article. Additional articles about Blue Swede News stories about Blue Swede External links for Blue Swede Videos for Blue Swede Wikis about Blue Swede Discussion Groups about Blue Swede Blogs about Blue Swede Images of Blue Swede |
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See also: List of Swedes in music. Note: Bobby Brown should not be confused with the actress Bobbie Brown and the cosmetician Bobbi Brown. Also of note, the group recorded a medley that combined "I'm Alive" by The Hollies and "Hush" by Deep Purple which played better in Scandinavia than anywhere else. In February 2004 Brown was arrested and jailed in Georgia on a parole violation related to a previous drunk driving conviction. The group had a US top 10 hit with a cover of The Association's "Never My Love". He married pop/R&B singer Whitney Houston in July 1992. Throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, Brown's drug and alcohol troubles threatened to overshadow his music. Thomas song "Hooked on a Feeling", adapted by British pop eccentric Jonathan King. The following year he contributed a song (#2 pop single On Our Own) to the Ghostbusters 2 soundtrack. The band got their international break-through in 1972 with their cover of the 1969 B.J. With hits like "Don't Be Cruel", "My Prerogative" and "Roni", the album made Brown famous. The band was originally called "Blåblus" (Swedish for "blue denim shirt") and featured Björn Skifs singing the lead vocals. A pioneer of New Jack Swing music, Brown released his second album Don't Be Cruel in 1988. Blue Swede was a Swedish rock band from the early to mid-1970s that succeeded with a few singles which were covers of other artists' material. Telephone Man. He began his music career as a member of the R & B group New Edition He recorded a moderate solo hit Mr. 1996 "Every Little Step" (remix) #25 UK. 1995 "My Prerogative" (remix) #17 UK. 1995 "Humpin' Around" (remix) #8 UK. 1995 "Two Can Play That Game" (re-release) #3 UK. 1994 "Two Can Play That Game" #38 UK. 1994 "Something in Common" (with Whitney Houston) #16 UK. 1993 "Get Away" #14 US. 1992 "Good Enough" #7 US. 1992 "Humpin' Around" #3 US, #19 UK. Bobby Brown) #1 US, #12 UK. 1990 "She Ain't Worth It" (Glenn Medeiros feat. 1990 "The Free Style Mega-Mix" #14 UK. 1989 "Roni" #3 US, #21 UK. 1989 "Rock Wit'cha" #7 US, #33 UK. 1989 "On Our Own (Theme from Ghostbusters II)" #2 US, #4 UK. 1989 "Every Little Step" #3 US, #6 UK. 1989 "Don't Be Cruel" #8 US, #13 UK. 1988 "My Prerogative" #1 US, #6 UK. 2000 "Greatest Hits". 1997 "Forever" #61 US. 1993 "Remixes N the Key of B". 1992 "Bobby" #2 US, #11 UK; US Sales: 2 million. Ya Know It!" #9 US, #26 UK (1989 release); US Sales: 1 million. 1990 "Dance!.. 1988 "Don't Be Cruel" #1 US, #3 UK (1989 release); US Sales: 7 million. 1987 "King of Stage" #88 US, #40 UK (1989 release). |