"De sista ljuva åren", Swedish: ''The last sweet years'', lyrics and music by Jan Christer Eriksson, is a

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that

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and Swedish singer

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recorded in a

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. It was originally on Lasse Stefanz' 1988

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''Livets ljusa sida''. The unrhymed lyrics sentimentally describe the love between an ageing couple:'' Let the last sweet years be the best in our life''.

Chart places

Svensktoppen

As a

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, "De sista ljuva åren" was originally a

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, but was tested for

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and entered the chart on February 5, 1989, and stayed for 65 rounds until September 23, 1990, which back then was the record. The song never managed to reach the first place. However, "De sista ljuva åren" became a big

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and one of the most famous dansband songs ever. In 2002, when Svensktoppen celebrated its 40th anniversary, it was appointed "Svensktoppen song of all times". The record was broken by

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1991-1993 with the song ''

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''.

Cover versions

*Swedish heavy metal group

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the song on their 1995 album "

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", in a heavy metal style.Information at Svensk mediedatabas
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covered the song in 2001.Information at Svensk mediedatabas
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References

1988 songs Male–female vocal duets Swedish songs Swedish-language songs Lasse Stefanz songs {{1980s-song-stub