Evert Taube in our style, or, Evert Taube done our way.
The boys released two albums of Taube songs. 1965s "Sjunger Evert Taube",(See my earlier video here)
and this album 10 years later, in 1974. The first Taube LP
featured his accoustic folk tunes, this LP features his waltzes and polkas.
The album is extremely well made, slickly produced and arranged by Björn, Benny and well known band-leader Sven-Olof Walldorf (He was ABBA's "Napoleon" at their Eurovision win.)
First up is "Ingrid Dardels Polska". Little Ingrid watches the fishing boats come in, filled with their glittering catch. The sea-gulls are happy, they'll share in the feast!
The clock stikes noon, it is served! What will you have? Candy, fruit, spices, flowers?
The boats have returned from overseas! Watch your skirt, the sailors are back! Ingrid, it's me, Evert Taube, and I am greeting you with the song I wrote just for you!
Next is "Vals i Varapraiso". While sitting on the beach under the swaying palm-trees, I see the dolphins play amongst the corals. Over there! There's a shark's fin!
They sing a sweet little song in Varapraiso, about Rosita, the little Chilean maiden.
But, the condors are upset! The rattlesnakes are shaking their rattles furiously! for I am of Spanish blood, a "conquistador" in this land.
Last is "Skärgårdsfrun". Elinor is a woman (Taube's daughter was named Elinor) (Tack casinobowling) living on Stockholms skärgård. (peninsula, archipelago,
the LP cover pictures this) The sailors are returning from their long voyages, their arms filled with "treasures from Neptune!"
As you listen enjoy some pictures and artwork by Evert Taube. If you are interested in hearing Taubes versions, look for my video here of "Evert Taube medley of hits"