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. The single was released under the name ''Lill-Babs'' &

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and in 1994 the song was used as signature melody for the SVT TV series '' Bert '', where the refrain can be heard. In the TV series, Bert is seen dancing at the mirror when the song was played, while appearing words showed the episode title. In 2004 the song was on Lill-Babs compilation album '' Lill-Babs i lyxförpackning''. The song became a

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hit for nine weeks, during the period 10 December 1994 – 14 January 1995, peaking at second position.

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also performed the song at

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, when

was tonight's theme in the second round. The song was also recorded on their

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album '' Rock'n'Roll Dance Party''. Black Jack recorded the song on the 2012 album ''

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References

1994 singles Lill-Babs songs Songs in Swedish 1994 songs {{1990s-pop-song-stub