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May 1983 I Want Candy (RCA RCXK 004, cassette EP). Recently, the band has followed a more country music style. Feb 1983 Do You Wanna Hold Me? b/w What's the Time (RCA 314, 45rpm single). The Cardigans returned in 2003 with the quieter, more introspective Long Gone Before Daylight. Feb 1983 When the Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going (RCA RCALP 6068, 33rpm LP). Nina Persson released an album as A Camp, Peter Svensson worked on the project Paus with help from Joachim Berg of Kent, and Magnus Sveningsson recorded as Righteous Boy. Sep 1982 Fools Rush In b/w Sex (instrumental) (EMI 5344, 45rpm single). 1998's Gran Turismo was less popular, and was followed by a long hiatus during which the band members pursued solo side projects (however, they did collaborate with Tom Jones for a track on his 1999 album Reload).

Jul 1982 Louis Quatorze b/w Mile High Club (RCA 263, 45rpm single). "Lovefool" was a hit across the globe, especially in the United States and again in Japan, where the album reached platinum in only three weeks. Jul 1982 I Want Candy (EMI EMC 3416, 33rpm LP). They were signed to Mercury Records thereafter, and released First Band on the Moon in 1996 was a marked departure from previous works, including more unusual accompaniment and lyrics with violent themes. May 1982 I Want Candy b/w King Kong (RCA 238, 45rpm single). The rest of 1994 was spent touring Europe and recording Life, which was released in 1995. Life became an international success, selling more than a million copies worldwide and achieving platinum status in Japan. Apr 1982 See Jungle! (Jungle Boy) / (I'm a ) TV Savage (RCA 220, 45rpm single, double A-side). The album was later voted the best of 1994 by a readers poll in Slitz magazine.

Jan 1982 Go Wild in the Country b/w El Boss Dieho (RCA 175, 45rpm single). Their debut album was Emmerdale (1994), which include the Swedish radio hit "Rise & Shine". Oct 1981 Chihuahua b/w Golly! Golly! Go Buddy! (RCA 144, 45rpm single). Living together in a small apartment, The Cardigans recorded a demo tape which record producer Tore Johansson heard, leading to invitation to record at a studio in Malmö. City All Over! Go Ape Crazy. (RCA RCALP 3000, 33rpm LP). Peter Svensson and Magnus Sveningsson, both heavy metal musicians, formed the group in 1992 in Jönköping, Sweden, with drummer Bengt Lagerberg, keyboardist Lars-Olof Johansson and lead singer Nina Persson. Oct 1981 See Jungle! See Jungle! Go Join Your Gang, Yeah. They remain best-known for their breakthrough album, Life (1995) and hit singles including "Lovefool", known as the title track in Baz Luhrmann's Romeo + Juliet.

Jul 1981 Prince of Darkness b/w Orang-outang (RCA 100, 45rpm single). The Cardigans are a Swedish indie/pop band that formed in 1992. Nah, No No My Daddy Don't) b/w C30, C60, C90, Anda (EMI 5153, 45rpm single). (N.O. Mar 1981 W.O.R.K.