Monica Zetterlund was big in the USA, she toured with Ella Fitzgerald and lots of other jazz artists. She really was amazing

@tommiejonsson8952

2 жыл бұрын

Was she really? In the movie "Monica Z" her american adventure seems like one big fail - or maybe it's my memory that is failing?

@megan88

Жыл бұрын

A black and a white girl together. Must been a controversy back in the day

The Swedish comedian Tage Danielsson described her as "ett lingonris i ett cocktailglas" (she was from a very small town in Värmland. She also dated Marlon Brando for a few days! One of his first comments to her was "May I call you Sven?", so she went by the name of Sven for a weekend. And the bass player here was George Riedel, who among other things has written a lot of Swedish children's song, like all the songs for Emil i Lönneberga and Alfons Åberg.

Ah, so happy you got to this. Monica's jazz-velvety sound and her understanding to lyrics is pure joy. The Swedish lyrics to this song really describes the romantic, Swedish summer night.. You walk around all night with your loved one, small talking, steals a kiss or two and sits down to meet the morning sun.

You should try Monica Zetterlund's song Trubbel, it's so unusually straightforward in ways, a bit more sad but I love it.

@johankaewberg8162

3 ай бұрын

She had the kitchen knife beneath her jacket…

Ah, nostalgia! My mother Went to school with Monica. They both climbed trees and fought with the boys. Monicas injury actually was from one of those trees!

This is one of my favourite love songs to Stockholm.

Monica is the Swedish Queen of jazz!

Monica = Iconic. She was huge in United States back in the day. You should totally watch the movie about her life! "Monica Z".

We had some amazing jazz musicians and singers here. Sonya Hedenbratt (singer), or Jan Johansson (pianist, specialized in taking European folk music and turning it into superchill jazz), just to name a few.

Still can’t get enough of this song🎉

The way the lyrics describe the bright Scandinavian mid-summer nights ... pure joy, and I'm overcome by a dreamy nostalgia as my mind wanders away from this winter gloom, to the brighter days to come. One of my favourite songs. ♥ I sat here listening with you, smiling from ear to ear just like you did. Monica Zetterlund is a national treasure. :)

@JonathanRollinssthlm305

3 жыл бұрын

I was glad to experience it. It was one of my favorites so far.

@grossteilfahrer

3 жыл бұрын

@@JonathanRollinssthlm305 from wikipedia "She worked with some of the greatest international jazz names including Louis Armstrong, Bill Evans, Stan Getz, Steve Kuhn and Quincy Jones, and in the Scandinavian jazz world with people like Georg Riedel, Egil Johansen, Arne Domnérus, Svend Asmussen and Jan Johansson.[1" She was recognized worldwide. I'd love for you to hear "Håll musiken igång" with her together with Povel Ramel, likely the best rhyming worsmoth we ever had. It's insanely well done lyrics, and a theatrical act in song form.

This is one of my favorite songs! 💖 I recommend you listen to it again on a lovely summer night in Stockholm.

@JonathanRollinssthlm305

3 жыл бұрын

I sure will!

She wanted her vocals to "float detached to the rhythm, like a bird". Incredible singer.

You should see the film made of her life! The actress that plays her is from Iceland and does a very good ppictue of Monica. Finally, she actually was in USA and met and performed with big jazzartists. I enjoy yourmoments of learning to know Swedenwould like you to listen toRobert Broberg Båtlåt or Marie Fredriksson Så glittrande var aldrig havet and finally Monica Zetterlund Trubbel , live from 1968. SHIVERS!!!!

@snaxon

3 жыл бұрын

Båtlåt and Trubbel are great. The beautiful and clever lyrics beats most of the songs produced today. All theese wondeful words and expressions seem like they are getting lost...

@raimat66

2 жыл бұрын

The actress's father is from Iceland. Edda Magnason, the actress, is from Skåne.

"One more Time - Highland" - High quality swedish pop from the 1990s. Went to number one in more than ten countries in 1992. Written by Peter Grönvall (the son of ABBA member Benny Andersson).

As a swede, these reactions make me really happy. I suggest adding some Ted Gärdestad songs to your list!

@JonathanRollinssthlm305

3 жыл бұрын

I'm sure I'll do more Ted. I did "Himlen är oskyldigt blå". Great song!

@sebbe.4313

3 жыл бұрын

@@JonathanRollinssthlm305 Nice! i look forward to it

Helt underbar låt som Monica Z är ett med sång och lyrik ... 🙏💖💖💖✨ Magiskt! Det här är Stockholm 💞

Om - by Niklas Strömstedt, is a song that will forever get me nostalgic thinking about Sweden (as someone who no longer lives there).

This is a true Swedish classic. It is not only about Stockholm, but also about the long summer nights. Every Swede knows about those (but they might not miss it until they live abroad). First, great work with the Swedish! You´re doing well, man! Second, I guess you get a lot of recommendations of Swedish classic songs. I have not watched many of your videos, so I am not sure of what you have already covered - but, from the same era as this is Jan Johanssons version of "Visa från Utanmyra". It is said to be The Song that captures the Swedish Soul at its utmost. It is a sad song, but I would really call it truly Swedish. Play it for (older) Swedish folks in exile, and you might see them cry. No lyrics, only a melody.

@jokervienna6433

3 жыл бұрын

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Tack. Ett utmärkt låtval

Lyrics by writer/poet/actor/jazz enthusiast and lyrical genius Beppe Wolgers (voicing Baloo the bear in Kalle Anka on Christmas). He also did several kid’s shows in the 70’s

Very nice. I would say Bo Kaspers Orkester - Fullkomligt Kaos is an essential part of swedish classics. Also has a nice music video to go with it.

I just found your channel by looking to send this song to my brother! Glad I made my way here. I like this song a lot. I then couldn't help but snort laughing hearing the next song you'll react to. I won't spoil it too much but I loved the drama of it when it came out (I think it was on Mello/Melodifestivalen to begin with?) while I was growing up. Thanks for your smiles and soothing voice!

Great reaction! Monica had a awsome voice you've got to appriciate no matter what music genre you're into. Monica was on her way into a carreer as a jazz singer in the US for a while.

We still can't get enough of it. I love this song ❤. And I have nooo idea why I write in English when I'm Swedish...😂🙈

Monica var fantastisk och självklart är det här en gammal klassikern. :)

This one always made me smile, all through my life. Under bar reaction, tack så mkt.

you should react to Monica Zetterlund - Gud gjorde ej gröna små äpplen

Thank you well done. 😊😊 This can make one happy all day

Wohoo I didn't see that you already reacted to this when I left a suggestion for it

Lyssna även på Alice Babs ! Generationerna innan... Jazzigt... Fuga av Bach..från Hylands Hörna Från -63 tror jag! Fantastiskt !

Monica Z was the one who made me start listen to jazz and fusion jazz. She changed my opinion about it. I didn´t looked upon it as Frank Zappa said "Jazz is not dead, it´s just smells funny" Besides this one one of Monicas songs. I like Trubbel and Under vinrankan. You should listen to them

love that song...and I'm from Sweden

Trubbel med monica Zetterlund är också jättefin

@JonathanRollinssthlm305

3 жыл бұрын

I'll check it out even if I don't react to it. I think I may be Ms. Zetterlund's newest fan.

@nia9496

3 жыл бұрын

@@JonathanRollinssthlm305 she did some songs with bill evans.. once upon a summertime

@leob4403

2 жыл бұрын

Vad en liten gumman kan kno" another good one

She was a very popular and Good Singer and artist

Well... Monika was our best Jazz singer... Jazz was her thing.

Lyssnar på nytt på en favorit i repris!

Awesome reaction vid! You should look up Monica Z with Bill Evans 👍

Ljuvligt 🥰

If you like Monica Zetterlund, I really recommend the movie Monica Z about her life.

Kjell Höglund - Jag hör hur dom ligger med varandra i våningen ovanför, is fun to.

Afzelius needs to be covered in this project. Pref. Ikaros.

It´s hard not to love Stockholm!!

Älskade Monica ❤❤

Monica Z did perform with some jazz legends, from wikipedia: "Hon samarbetade med amerikaner inom jazzen, exempelvis Louis Armstrong, Bill Evans, Stan Getz och Quincy Jones."

@scubasteve4152

3 жыл бұрын

Läste det sista du skrev med Mats Nileskärs röst, känns som något han hade sagt. Haha

The love for the city in this song reminds me of Solen Glimmar Blank och Trind by Carl Michael Bellman (best version is by Trio CMB with Fred Åkerström at SVT öppet arkiv)

Hej Jonathan! Kommer vi få vänta till nästa vinter på Vintersaga med Jerry Williams? :-)

@susanneericsson3871

3 жыл бұрын

😲

And now for something completely different.... Caramba with "Hubba Hubba Zoot Zoot" ... ah num num

Walking my Baby Back Home. Pretty famous jazz standard

Jag undrar hur många gånger jag har ackompanjerat den här på piano till olika kvinnliga sångerskor. Den är ljuvlig!!

Skulle vilja se lite Timbuktu.

She died in the most horrible death, burned alive while wheelchair bound, I get nightmares only to think about it. Rest in peace dear princess

This is the first time I agree that the song IS a "classic".. I have a difficult time thinking of songs that were created during my lifetime (and also a lot of them kind of disappeared because they didn't survive the test of time.. Is the phrase "Diminishing return" valid for music too? Zetterlund is primarily a Jazz singer.. And secondarily an actress.. and I also find it a bit odd if you never heard "Walkin' my baby back home".

Z. You made me cry :-(

Jan Johansson är också stor inom jazzen: kzread.info/dash/bejne/l55ospimZ6-TZLg.html

Please listen to "Sånt e livet " . Dont remember if it is Monika that sings it but i love that song .

@MrAstonP

3 жыл бұрын

Anita Lindblom

Monica was epic.

swing it magistern alice babs Det är en riktigt gammal var med i en film med samma namn

Det finns en fin film om Monikas liv. Den heter Monika Z

Another classic from southern Sweden is Wilmer X, "Teknikens under". But I guess what is called a classic depends on your age. :) I would call Wilmer X the "Prophets of Sweden". This song was released in 1988 and just watch what has happened since! kzread.info/dash/bejne/mIGqmMuhkqnZh84.html

Next up: Björn Afzelius - Ikaros!

You know that in the 'classic' recordng of this it was Bill Evans on Base. I am not certain of which version you are playing in this reaction, so I can't say for sure.. This version: kzread.info/dash/bejne/eXqTsKaLfZaaaZs.html

@katarsett9384

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, Mathias! That was the real Classic recording of this song with Bill Evans.

@raimat66

2 жыл бұрын

I believe that there only is one studio recoring. So this is it!

Om du gilla detta kanske du skulle gilla Anna Lena Löfgren Lyckliga gatan och Björn Afzelius- tusen bitar

Monika bjöds in till USA och spelade in musik med bla Bill Evans

Thats nice swedish man

Kjell Höglund! Häxprocessen would be your longest video but Man vänjer sig or Genesarets sjö are other good songs.

Klockan är två och himlen är blå.

If you had understood the lyrics, you would have loved it even more.

Kalle baah

Thåström - Balladen om briggen Blue Bird kzread.info/dash/bejne/mommm7mwfNGaops.html

Tråkigt att man knappt kunde skriva egna låtar i Sverige förr i tiden, men det var väl enklare att bara ta melodin från en utländsk hit.. :)

@erik....

3 жыл бұрын

@Margareta Holmgren Ja nu skrev jag ju inte det men hittar man en bra gammal svensk låt så är risken stor att melodin är lånad.

Not sure what you're getting at with the the original title "Walking my baby back home". It's customary to see to it that your date gets home safely, either by walking with her or getting her a taxi or something. This is more true than ever right now with sexual assaults on the rise. Has nothing to do with sexism.

Ett lingonris i ett cocktailglas

Trubbel med Monica Z! Just saying

An american cover

2,7 billion SEK is what Sweden earned in musicexport 2019. 12,2 billion SEK was the earnings for Swedish music industry in 2019. Aren't you at all interested in how and why Sweden developed into the "music wonder" it is today?

Hon sjöng jazz med "svarta" kända musiker i USA och det var INTE populärt då. Blond svenska med svarta jazzmusiker - hon fick åka tillbaka hem. Vilken tok 😕

Trubel....ja den och glöm inte Lill Lindfors ....åh en sån karl..........

Walking my baby back home American You're doing it again Just svensktoppen Nearly all the songs from that time are foreign but translated into swedish. Not a Swedish Classic. When are you going to listen to something else than Svensktoppen? We have hundreds of singers, artists, producers and composers that are world famous and often on US Billboard 100s, why aren't you listening to them? Or historical swedish artists or composers, why aren't you listening to them?

@paulknight9998

3 жыл бұрын

They are not translated. The lyrics are original, swedish and why the songs have become classics in Sweden.