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Jag Vill Leva I Europa
Jag vill leva i Europa is a song written by Jan Hammarlund, recorded by him on the 1982 album ''Järnvägsräls''. Arja Saijonmaa recorded the song on her 1987 album ''Högt över havet (album), Högt över havet'' and her recording charted at Svensktoppen for 14 weeks between 17 May-1 November 1987, peaking at second position. In 1987 it was also recorded by Jan Hammarlund in French, as "Je veux vivre en Europe". Kenneth Lindholm also recorded the song in 1987. Euskefeurat has also recorded the song, with other lyrics, called "Jag vill städa i Europa". Theme The song lyrics, dealing with the universal message of peace, describe four tourists from Sweden travelling by car across various state (polity), states in Europe. Version 1 When the original version came out in 1982, the world was living in the shadows of the Cold War. A threatening nuclear weapon war was the main theme. Version 2 A 1991 Jan Hammarlund version was changed, to better fit in the era, with a Europe where ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Song
A song is a musical composition intended to be performed by the human voice. This is often done at distinct and fixed pitches (melodies) using patterns of sound and silence. Songs contain various forms, such as those including the repetition and variation of sections. Written words created specifically for music, or for which music is specifically created, are called lyrics. If a pre-existing poem is set to composed music in classical music it is an art song. Songs that are sung on repeated pitches without distinct contours and patterns that rise and fall are called chants. Songs composed in a simple style that are learned informally "by ear" are often referred to as folk songs. Songs that are composed for professional singers who sell their recordings or live shows to the mass market are called popular songs. These songs, which have broad appeal, are often composed by professional songwriters, composers, and lyricists. Art songs are composed by trained classical compose ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
