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Melodifestivalen 2004 (semifinals)
Melodifestivalen 2004 was the selection for the 44th song to represent Sweden at the Eurovision Song Contest. It was the 43rd time that this system of picking a song had been used. Five heats had taken place to select the ten songs for the final, in Karlstad, Gothenburg, Umeå, Malmö and a Second Chance round in Stockholm. The final was broadcast on SVT1 and Sveriges Radio's P4 network. The winner was Lena Philipsson with "Det gör ont" who later that year came in 5th place in Eurovision Song Contest 2004 in Turkey with the English-language version ''Det gör ont, It Hurts''. Heats The heats for Melodifestivalen 2004 began on 21 February 2004. Ten songs from these heats qualified for the final on March 20, 2004. This was the third year that a heat format had been used for the competition. Heat 1 Heat 2 Heat 3 Heat 4 Second Chance Round Finals Juries Televotes Returning artists See also *Eurovision Song Contest 2004 *Sweden in the Eurovi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charlotte Perrelli
Anna Jenny Charlotte Perrelli (; ; born 7 October 1974) is a Swedes, Swedish singer and television host. She was the winner of the Melodifestivalen 1999, 1999 Melodifestivalen and subsequently Eurovision Song Contest 1999, that year's Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Take Me to Your Heaven (song), Take Me to Your Heaven". Since then she has released seven albums and multiple singles. Perrelli once again won Melodifestivalen 2008 and represented Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 with her song "Hero (Charlotte Perrelli song), Hero". She is one of Sweden's most popular female singers, often performing at Sweden's top shows. Throughout her career, she has worked with different types of music, ranging from dansband and schlager music, schlager, via modern pop, to soulful ballads and jazz melodies. Biography 1987–1998 Born in Hovmantorp, in the southern Swedish province Småland, at the age of thirteen Perrelli joined a local dansband, Bengt Ingvars, which became "Be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eurovision Song Contest 2004
The Eurovision Song Contest 2004 was the 49th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. It took place in Istanbul, Turkey, following the country's victory at the with the song "Everyway That I Can" by Sertab Erener. Organised by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and host broadcaster Turkish Radio and Television Corporation (TRT), the contest was held at the Abdi İpekçi Arena, and, for the first time, consisted of a semi-final on 12 May, and a final on 15 May 2004. The two live shows were presented by Turkish actors Korhan Abay and Meltem Cumbul. It was the first time that Turkey had hosted the contest, 29 years after the country made its debut, and was also the first time since the contest in Birmingham that it was not hosted in the host country's capital city. This was the only edition of the contest that was hosted in a city other than the host nation's capital in the 21st century, until Germany picked Düsseldorf as the host city for the 2011 edition. Thirty-six countri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Niklas Andersson (singer)
Niklas Per Andersson (born 20 May 1971) is a Swedish former professional ice hockey left winger. In his career, he spent time with several National Hockey League (NHL) teams as well as various minor professional teams in North America, but mostly played for Frölunda HC in the Swedish Elitserien. He is the younger brother of former hockey player Mikael Andersson and the father of Lias Andersson. Playing career Andersson was selected in the 4th round (68th overall) of the 1989 NHL Entry Draft by the Quebec Nordiques, while he was playing in his native Sweden for Västra Frölunda HC. At the age of 20, he left Frölunda to play in the American Hockey League (AHL) for the Nordiques' affiliate, the Halifax Citadels. He played there for two years until the team moved to Cornwall, Ontario. After a year with Cornwall he was signed as a free agent by the New York Islanders, and assigned to their International Hockey League (IHL) club, the Denver Grizzlies (which became the Utah Grizz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
LaGaylia
LaGaylia Frazier (born 16 February 1961) is an American-born Swedish singer who specializes in Soul and jazz. Early life and work LaGaylia Frazier was born in Miami, Florida. and grew up in Miami Shores. As a child she played classical piano for twelve years. She began singing at the age of 15 and received a full scholarship at the University of Miami where she majored in voice and musical theatre. After leaving the University of Miami, she performed with Top 40 bands, eventually joining singer Rosco Martinez and pianist Paquito Hechavarriais in a Pop-Latin dance band whose recording debut was as Bandera in 1989. Bandera enjoyed radio support in Florida but were otherwise overlooked despite a European promotional tour by Frazier and her bandmates. After a sabbatical in Britain, Frazier returned to Florida in 1990 and was hired to sing with the house band at the Fort Lauderdale club Coconuts. After she was noticed by a manager, Eliot Weisman, she began singing in Atlantic City ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karl Martindahl
Karl Glenn Martindahl (born in Bankeryd, Sweden on 5 June 1980) is a Swedish singer and son of Swedish footballer Glenn Martindahl. Beginnings Karl Martindahl had his debut in the TV program ''Söndagsöppet'' in the early 1990s as a child singer with "The Flying Eagles" and the song "Filippa". He also took part in the Swedish reality show ''Fame Factory'' for the 2003–2004 season. In 2004, he took part in Melodifestivalen 2004 with "Love Turns Water into Wine" written by Michael Persson and Peter Broman a bid to represent Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest 2004, but failed to be chosen. He continued his solo musical career. The Wallstones In 2004, agreed with Johan Becker, the ''Fame Factory'' winner in 2004 to form the pop duo The Wallstones where they had a 2005 album ''Pleasure and Pain'' and three singles "Good Old Stonecake" in 2004, and "C'mon Julie" in 2005. The Wallstones duo made another bid to Melodifestivalen 2005 with "Invisible People" written by Martinda ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Älvorna
"Älvorna" is a song written by Lars "Dille" Diedricson, Marcos Ubeda and Dan Attlerud. The song was performed by Sarek at Melodifestivalen 2004, where it was knocked out at Andra chansen. The single peaked at number eight on the Swedish Singles Chart. The song also charted at Svensktoppen ''Svensktoppen'' () is a weekly record chart airing at Sveriges Radio. Until January 2003, the songs had to be in the Swedish language. Svensktoppen has aired since 1962, except for the years 1982-1985. The last years before the January 2003 cha ... for two weeks between 4 April-25 April 2004 with two positions at number ten before leaving the chart. Track listing #Älvorna - 2:58 #Älvorna (karaoke version) - 2:58 Charts References {{DEFAULTSORT:Alvorna 2004 singles Melodifestivalen songs of 2004 Swedish-language songs Songs written by Marcos Ubeda Songs written by Lars Diedricson 2004 songs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sarek (band)
Sarek was a Swedish folk-pop band formed in 2002, taking their name from Sarek National Park. They debuted in 2002 with the single "Vinterland" ("Winter land") and in 2003 they broke through with their single "Genom eld och vatten" ("Through fire and water") in Melodifestivalen. The group parted ways in 2012. Members * Stina Engelbrecht (music, lyrics, vocals, chorus, kulning) * Jessica Wetterstrand (vocals) * Zara Kronvall (vocals) * Kristofer Pettersson (nyckelharpa, accordion) *Göran Månsson (flute, jew harp, percussion) Discography ;Albums * 2003 – ''Genom eld och vatten'' * 2004 – ''Sarek'' * 2008 – ''I natt ska marken skälva'' * 2011 – ''Magiska toner'' ;Singles * 2002 – ''Vinterland'' * 2003 – ''Genom eld och vatten'' * 2003 – ''Solen glimmar'' * 2004 – '' Älvorna'' * 2004 – ''Medan stjärnorna vandrar'' * 2004 – ''Törst'' * 2004 – ''Alla änglar log'' * 2008 – ''I natt ska marken skälva'' * 2008 – ''Magiska sekunder'' See also * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Kärnfalk
Kim Charlott Kärnfalk Löwstedt (born 1 November 1974 in Uddevalla, Sweden) is a Swedish singer. Together with Nina Inhammar she sang in the duo ''Nina & Kim''; they competed in Melodifestivalen 2004 with the song ''En gång för alla'' and the same year they released their album ''Bortom tid och rum''. They were also two of the members of the band ''Friends ''Friends'' is an American television sitcom created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman, which aired on NBC from September 22, 1994, to May 6, 2004, lasting ten seasons. With an ensemble cast starring Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa ...'' (1999–2002). In 2008, her autobiography ''Mamma, mormor och jag'' was released. LIBRIS. References External links [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nina Inhammar
Nina Karin Elise Inhammar Allard (born ''Inhammar'' 22 May 1977 in Lidköping (grew also up in Svalöv and Klippan)) is a former Swedish singer. She studied music at secondary school and sang in a jazz band, and she also appeared in ''Hässleholmsrevyn''. Inhammar and Kim Kärnfalk were famous when they appeared in the reality show ''Friends på turné'' in 1999. Their band Friends won Melodifestivalen 2001 with the song ''Lyssna till ditt hjärta''. When ''Friends'' split in 2002, Kärnfalk and Inhammar continued alone in their duo ''Nina & Kim Nina may refer to: * Nina (name), a feminine given name and surname Acronyms *National Iraqi News Agency, a news service in Iraq *Norwegian Institute for Nature Research, on the campus of Norwegian University of Science and Technology *No income, n ...'' (split in 2006). Inhammar left the music career in 2006. References and sources * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Inhammar, Nina People from Lidköping Municipality 1977 births Living people 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Petra Nielsen
Petra Nielsen (born ''Petra Magdalena Nielsen'' 1 February 1965 in Stockholm) is a Swedish singer and actress. She has starred on Broadway during her career. Her mother is Swedish actress Monica Nielsen and her father Swedish-Hungarian photographer Adam Inczédy-Gombos (1940-2020).Swedish Tax Authority's Skatteverket public records She is best known for her appearances at the Chinatheater in Stockholm in the 1990s, in musicals including ''Grease'' and ''Fame''. She participated in Melodifestivalen in 2004, finishing fourth with "Tango! Tango!". She received some international fame when she appeared in the vampire film Frostbite Frostbite is a skin injury that occurs when exposed to extreme low temperatures, causing the freezing of the skin or other tissues, commonly affecting the fingers, toes, nose, ears, cheeks and chin areas. Most often, frostbite occurs in the han ... as one of the main characters, Annika. References External links * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Nielsen, Petra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sara Löfgren
Sara Therese Löfgren, (born 11 April 1977), is a Swedish singer known for her participation in Fame Factory and her song "Starkare" (''Stronger''). Background Löfgren started singing at the age of 12. She got a break in the talent show Fame Factory which was broadcast on TV3, performing songs like "Starkare", and "Aldrig". She participated in Melodifestivalen 2004 performing " Som stormen", which finished 7th. In 2004, she was also nominated in two categories at the Nordic Music Award". Her debut album "Starkare" sold over 60,000 copies. She was a member of the gothic metal Gothic metal (or goth metal) is a fusion genre combining the aggression of heavy metal with the dark atmospheres of gothic rock. The music of gothic metal is diverse with bands known to adopt the gothic approach to different styles of heavy met ... band Those We Don't Speak Of, later leaving the band due to pregnancy. Discography Album *2004: Starkare *2009: Där maskrosorna blommar Singles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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