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Björn Skifs

Data updated on 2024-11-11 18:54:17 UTC
The long recording career of Swedish singer/songwriter Björn Skifs spanned several decades, beginning in the 1960s and carrying on into the next century. His greatest success came in the mid- to late '70s when he scored a couple Swedish Top Five ("Firefly," 1976; "Lady," 1977) and Top Ten ("Härligt, Härligt Men Farligt, Farligt," 1978; "Det Blir Alltid Värre Framåt Natten," 1978) hits, not to mention his 1974 American chart-topper "Hooked on a Feeling," credited to the band Blue Swede (also known as Blåblus in Sweden).

Born on April 20, 1947, in Vansbro, Sweden, Skifs began his recording career in the band Slam Creepers, which released a couple albums (Bubbles, 1967; Sweet Ruth, 1968) before he split for a solo career. The solo albums From Both Sides Now (1969), Every Bit of My Life (1970), and Opopoppa (1971) weren't particularly successful, though, and so Skifs formed the band Blåblus, named after his 1972 solo album of the same name. The band was showcased on the 1973 album Pinewood Rally, comprised largely of English-language standards such as Leon Russell's "A Song for You" and Burt Bacharach and Hal David's "Always Something There to Remind Me." A cover of the 1969 B.J. Thomas song "Hooked on a Feeling" became a surprise number one hit in the United States in 1974, prompting the re-release of Pinewood Rally as Hooked on a Feeling under the English-language name Blue Swede rather than Blåblus.

After an English-language follow-up album featuring Blåblus, Out of the Blue (1974), Skifs resumed his solo career and released a series of very popular Swedish albums, namely Schiffz (1975), Watch Out! (1977), Split Vision (1979), and If...Then... (1984), not to mention some relatively less popular releases. During his time period of peak success, Skifs competed twice in the Eurovision Song Contest, in 1978 and 1981, on behalf of Sweden. In the late '80s Skifs resigned from the music scene for a decade and a half, during which time a number of greatest-hits compilations were issued. Back on Track (2001), a Top Ten hit album, signaled his return to the music marketplace. Among his follow-ups, Decennier (2005) was particularly successful, debuting at number one on the Swedish albums chart. The successive releases Andra Decennier (2006) and I2I (2007) also proved exceptionally popular, peaking respectively at number one and two on the albums chart. ~ Jason Birchmeier, Rovi

Total plays

886.7 million
Updated on 2024-11-11

Monthly listeners

4,839,604

Followers

93,653

Top Cities

  1. Sweden
    77,357 listeners
  2. Australia
    73,820 listeners
  3. Australia
    62,461 listeners
  4. United Kingdom
    46,173 listeners
  5. Australia
    57,377 listeners

Most popular tracks

Track Plays Duration Release date
Hooked On A Feeling
Hooked On A Feeling
727,601,975 2:53 1973-01-01
Michelangelo (Men så svara då!)
Michelangelo (Men så svara då!)
25,596,327 3:16 1975-01-01
When You Tell the World You're Mine
When You Tell the World You're Mine
16,547,852 4:06 2010-06-20
Är på väg - från "Björn Bröder"
Är på väg - från "Björn Bröder"
14,542,693 3:39 2003-01-01
Håll mitt hjärta (Same Old Story)
Håll mitt hjärta (Same Old Story)
12,167,012 4:22 2002-01-01
No Particular Place to Go
No Particular Place to Go
6,319,985 2:45 1980-01-01
Härligt, härligt men farligt, farligt
Härligt, härligt men farligt, farligt
5,072,629 3:21 2005-04-08
Härligt, närligt men farligt, farligt
Härligt, närligt men farligt, farligt
5,072,629 3:22 2010-01-29
Krama dej
Krama dej
4,609,132 3:22 1975-01-01
Det blir alltid värre framåt natten
Det blir alltid värre framåt natten
4,286,208 3:03 1978-01-01
(Christmas Eve) After Midnight
(Christmas Eve) After Midnight
2,551,770 2:60 2021-10-08
Solglasögon & sommarbil
Solglasögon & sommarbil
2,458,880 3:31 2014-07-01
Var med
Var med
2,411,878 3:14 2003-01-01
It´s Christmas
It´s Christmas
2,388,360 3:33 2022-09-16
Finns Ingen Utväg
Finns Ingen Utväg
2,351,026 2:38 2003-01-01
When You Tell the World You're Mine - Church Version
When You Tell the World You're Mine - Church Version
2,212,477 4:08 2010-06-20
Break the Spell
Break the Spell
2,139,373 3:36 2011-08-12
Far! Jag kan inte få upp min kokosnöt
Far! Jag kan inte få upp min kokosnöt
1,938,876 2:37 2010-11-24
Half Breed
Half Breed
1,550,302 2:52 1973-01-01
Fångad i en dröm
Fångad i en dröm
1,504,758 2:57 2005-04-08
Opening Ceremony
Opening Ceremony
1,496,171 9:21 2014-01-01
Stand by Me
Stand by Me
1,410,199 3:19 2005-04-08
Don't Be Fooled by the Name
Don't Be Fooled by the Name
1,381,373 3:53 1974-01-01
The Whole World Loves Christmas Day
The Whole World Loves Christmas Day
1,378,544 3:46 2022-10-14
Quartet (A Model Of Decorum And Tranquillity)
Quartet (A Model Of Decorum And Tranquillity)
1,275,662 2:20 2014-01-01
Chevrolet
Chevrolet
1,152,200 2:37 2007-11-16
Akta dej!
Akta dej!
1,053,363 3:25 1988-01-01
Never My Love
Never My Love
1,052,521 2:29 1973-01-22
Dreaming A Dream Of Christmas
Dreaming A Dream Of Christmas
783,063 3:08 2023-11-17
När frosten nyper i din kind
När frosten nyper i din kind
774,622 3:47 2017-11-24
Midnatt råder
Midnatt råder
747,883 3:06 2010-12-10
Thing Called Love
Thing Called Love
613,907 3:51 2009-01-01
Step Right Up
Step Right Up
613,342 3:01 2011-11-11
I mörkret med dej
I mörkret med dej
599,753 3:55 1975-01-01
Silly Milly
Silly Milly
597,868 2:55 1973-01-22
Working in the Coalmine
Working in the Coalmine
574,311 2:34 1973-01-22
I Pray on Christmas (feat. Björn Skifs)
I Pray on Christmas (feat. Björn Skifs)
547,421 3:19 2011-12-19
Hush / I'm Alive
Hush / I'm Alive
546,414 3:28 2005-04-08
Have I Told You Lately (That I Love You)
Have I Told You Lately (That I Love You)
533,479 4:29 2005-04-08
Kyss mig
Kyss mig
507,239 3:35 2002-01-01
Vild och vacker - 2004 Remastered Version
Vild och vacker - 2004 Remastered Version
496,371 4:07 2005-04-08
Det regnar, regnar
Det regnar, regnar
491,309 4:01 1975-01-01
My Calendar
My Calendar
472,146 4:05 2009-01-01
Pinewood Rally
Pinewood Rally
448,331 2:56 1973-01-01
A Song for You
A Song for You
435,807 3:55 1973-01-22
Måndag morgon
Måndag morgon
426,903 4:12 2002-01-01
En månskenspromenad
En månskenspromenad
421,742 3:12 2005-12-09
Feliz Navidad
Feliz Navidad
419,586 3:57 1980-01-01
Vill du inte ha mina kyssar...
Vill du inte ha mina kyssar...
417,741 3:40 2005-04-08
Sally var en reko brud
Sally var en reko brud
403,376 2:36 1974-01-01
Vi bygger sss en båt
Vi bygger sss en båt
379,106 4:15 1975-01-01
Underbart är kort
Underbart är kort
370,705 3:28 2005-12-09
Let's Kiss
Let's Kiss
361,655 3:35 2011-11-11
Åsa Bodén
Åsa Bodén
358,956 3:39 1980-01-01
I Didn't Sing (In the New York Subway)
I Didn't Sing (In the New York Subway)
353,765 3:08 1974-01-01
I Already Know
I Already Know
343,785 3:37 2011-11-11
When Our Lips Touch
When Our Lips Touch
324,311 4:18 2011-11-11
Med dig i mina armar
Med dig i mina armar
314,511 2:47 2005-12-09
I'm Here to Stay
I'm Here to Stay
312,253 3:16 2010-01-29
Out of the Blue
Out of the Blue
311,583 4:00 1974-01-01
Vi bygger oss en båt
Vi bygger oss en båt
301,880 5:20 2010-01-29
Back to Where We Started From
Back to Where We Started From
300,850 3:23 2011-11-11
Vild och Vacker
Vild och Vacker
300,017 5:29 1985-01-01
Det blir alltid värre framåt natten
Det blir alltid värre framåt natten
294,587 3:30 2010-01-29
Blå, blå Känslor (eller blå, blå vindar)
Blå, blå Känslor (eller blå, blå vindar)
289,663 4:14 1972-01-01
Blå, Blå Känslor (eller Blå, Blå Vindar) - 2002 Digital Remaster
Blå, Blå Känslor (eller Blå, Blå Vindar) - 2002 Digital Remaster
289,663 4:13 2005-06-29
Hela natten lång
Hela natten lång
285,393 4:45 1979-01-01
Håll mitt hjärta
Håll mitt hjärta
284,371 3:53 2013-09-29
Firefly
Firefly
267,971 3:36 1977-01-01
Jag blundar och drömmer (Can't Make It Without You)
Jag blundar och drömmer (Can't Make It Without You)
263,989 4:01 1979-01-01
You Got There in the End
You Got There in the End
243,222 3:46 2011-11-11
You Were Loved
You Were Loved
240,978 4:40 2011-11-11
This is Where the Story Ends
This is Where the Story Ends
234,951 2:59 2011-11-11
Nu tändas ater ljusen i min lilla stad
Nu tändas ater ljusen i min lilla stad
234,667 4:09 2005-12-09
Damned if I Do
Damned if I Do
229,504 3:25 2011-11-11
New York City Is Waiting
New York City Is Waiting
228,536 3:03 2005-04-08
Sång om syrsor
Sång om syrsor
227,991 3:50 2006-11-24
Säj, vad gör du med mej?
Säj, vad gör du med mej?
223,836 3:47 1972-01-01
Destiny
Destiny
222,030 2:33 1973-01-22
Fixing a Broken Heart
Fixing a Broken Heart
221,812 3:42 2001-01-01
Fångad i en dröm
Fångad i en dröm
221,442 3:15 2010-01-29
Altarpolska
Altarpolska
220,476 1:51 2002-01-01
To Touch You
To Touch You
218,549 5:37 1988-01-01
Snart kommer änglarna att landa - Akustisk Version
Snart kommer änglarna att landa - Akustisk Version
213,028 3:37 2010-12-10
Vill du inte ha mina kyssar...
Vill du inte ha mina kyssar...
212,967 3:33 2010-01-29
Mitt 70-tal
Mitt 70-tal
212,276 8:08 2010-01-29
Doctor Rock 'n' Roll
Doctor Rock 'n' Roll
207,130 2:29 1974-01-01
I Could Never Leave You
I Could Never Leave You
204,798 6:50 1979-01-01
Vild och vacker
Vild och vacker
201,216 4:25 2010-01-29
Akta dej!
Akta dej!
198,695 3:01 2010-01-29
Goodbye
Goodbye
197,185 4:03 2017-09-22
Säg det i toner
Säg det i toner
194,773 3:39 2006-11-24
Ni som kan ro
Ni som kan ro
188,573 3:26 1975-01-01
Straight Back to You
Straight Back to You
187,859 4:20 2001-01-01
Fixing a Broken Heart
Fixing a Broken Heart
182,178 3:38 2010-01-29
Lady
Lady
166,041 3:16 1977-01-01
Home Again
Home Again
162,208 3:20 2023-12-01
En stilla flirt
En stilla flirt
159,543 2:36 2005-12-09
Let Music Live
Let Music Live
158,240 3:46 1979-01-01
I mörkret med dej
I mörkret med dej
147,886 3:01 2010-01-29
Santa´s Back In Town
Santa´s Back In Town
147,527 2:56 2023-12-01
When You Tell the World You're Mine
When You Tell the World You're Mine
145,081 4:06 2010-06-19
Välkommen till mitt liv
Välkommen till mitt liv
141,386 4:20 2005-04-08
Sad Saturday Night
Sad Saturday Night
140,805 3:37 2010-01-29
What This Christmas Means To Me
What This Christmas Means To Me
140,637 3:34 2023-12-01
Regntunga skyar
Regntunga skyar
138,396 4:02 2005-12-09
Där drömmar dör
Där drömmar dör
133,126 5:23 2002-01-01
Rock & Roll
Rock & Roll
132,898 3:51 2005-04-08
Sommarvisa
Sommarvisa
131,557 3:14 2023-06-22
Funny What A Little Christmas Can Do
Funny What A Little Christmas Can Do
130,823 3:35 2023-12-01
Södermalm
Södermalm
130,219 4:23 2006-11-24
In Dreams
In Dreams
130,088 4:43 2010-01-29
My Christmas Universe
My Christmas Universe
127,248 3:40 2023-12-01
Christmas Star
Christmas Star
127,193 3:05 2023-12-01
When Christmas Finally Comes
When Christmas Finally Comes
123,235 3:29 2023-12-01
Utan dej
Utan dej
121,863 3:58 2005-12-09
Vill du ha mej (Så får du ta mej)
Vill du ha mej (Så får du ta mej)
121,848 4:43 1979-01-01
Jag var tall en gång...
Jag var tall en gång...
118,139 0:33 1995-01-01
Christmas Time
Christmas Time
118,072 2:47 2023-12-01
Följ mig bortåt vägen
Följ mig bortåt vägen
117,701 4:55 2005-12-09
Right Where We Left Off
Right Where We Left Off
115,431 4:19 2001-01-01
La Booga Rooga
La Booga Rooga
113,301 3:34 2010-01-29
Let Music Live
Let Music Live
113,226 3:31 2010-01-29
Forever Yours
Forever Yours
112,568 3:19 2023-12-01
Säg hur har du det med kärleken idag? (Hvordan ligger det med kaerlighed idag)
Säg hur har du det med kärleken idag? (Hvordan ligger det med kaerlighed idag)
109,075 3:22 2006-11-24
Havet , vinden och stjärnorna
Havet , vinden och stjärnorna
107,556 3:20 2005-12-09
Till dig
Till dig
105,122 4:11 2005-12-09
Violen från Flen
Violen från Flen
104,572 3:03 2006-11-24
Tid att älska
Tid att älska
99,732 4:14 2002-01-01
(I Washed My Hands In) Muddy Water
(I Washed My Hands In) Muddy Water
96,651 2:60 1973-01-22
New York City Is Waiting - Short Version
New York City Is Waiting - Short Version
94,126 3:17 2001-01-01
Ingen annan
Ingen annan
93,132 6:46 2002-01-01
Solen lyser även på liten stuga
Solen lyser även på liten stuga
91,214 3:05 2006-11-24
Slow Train Coming
Slow Train Coming
89,688 4:22 2020-06-08
Räkna de lyckliga stunderna blott
Räkna de lyckliga stunderna blott
89,459 3:39 2006-11-24
Lack of Courage
Lack of Courage
86,296 4:22 1979-01-01
Den dagen visorna dör
Den dagen visorna dör
85,616 2:09 2005-12-09
Alltför sent
Alltför sent
84,737 4:37 1972-01-01
Nattens melodi
Nattens melodi
84,280 2:29 2005-12-09
A Thing Called Love
A Thing Called Love
83,860 3:46 2007-11-16
Where Are the Angels?
Where Are the Angels?
83,775 3:34 2005-04-08
På en liten smutsig bakgård
På en liten smutsig bakgård
83,326 4:06 2006-11-24
Alla har vi varit små
Alla har vi varit små
81,087 4:24 2006-11-24
Wonderful Tonight
Wonderful Tonight
79,459 3:33 1984-01-01
Behöver dig
Behöver dig
78,524 3:38 2002-01-01
Aina
Aina
75,526 3:26 1975-01-01
You Better Run
You Better Run
74,514 3:03 1977-01-01
Med varann'
Med varann'
73,655 4:53 1975-01-01
Om du ger mig din sång
Om du ger mig din sång
72,725 5:03 1979-01-01
En joker i leken
En joker i leken
72,528 3:32 1975-01-01
Mer än tre ord
Mer än tre ord
72,363 4:03 2002-01-01
Part Time Love
Part Time Love
72,120 2:14 1977-01-01
Kärlekens värld
Kärlekens värld
71,847 2:51 2002-01-01
Allt detta och himlen därtill
Allt detta och himlen därtill
70,581 4:45 2006-11-24
Now and Then
Now and Then
68,532 3:19 1977-01-01
When My Baby Plays the Trombone
When My Baby Plays the Trombone
68,196 2:59 2007-11-16
God morgon stjärnljus
God morgon stjärnljus
66,769 3:42 1991-01-01
Alla säger att jag ser så ledsen ut
Alla säger att jag ser så ledsen ut
65,090 3:17 2006-11-24
Don't Worry 'Bout That
Don't Worry 'Bout That
64,291 2:54 2007-11-16
Boys Will Be Boys
Boys Will Be Boys
63,752 4:09 1984-01-01
Always Something There To Remind Me
Always Something There To Remind Me
62,886 3:41 1973-01-22
Tomtens Klagan
Tomtens Klagan
62,616 4:06 1987-01-01
Sån't händer män'skor varje dag
Sån't händer män'skor varje dag
62,094 3:35 1975-01-01
Få m', få m'...
Få m', få m'...
58,581 0:42 1995-01-01
Suspicious Minds
Suspicious Minds
56,428 3:22 1971-01-01
En liten smula kärlek
En liten smula kärlek
55,887 3:16 2006-11-24
Just the Two of Us
Just the Two of Us
55,525 3:19 1981-01-01
The Hungry Years
The Hungry Years
53,333 4:11 2005-04-08
Love Don't Come Easy
Love Don't Come Easy
52,570 2:47 1979-01-01
All the Way
All the Way
50,538 3:04 2007-11-16
River of Time
River of Time
49,616 4:59 2007-11-16
Längtar efter dej
Längtar efter dej
46,098 3:52 1972-01-01
Lonely Sunday Afternoon
Lonely Sunday Afternoon
46,080 3:13 1973-01-22
Till en poet
Till en poet
45,342 3:09 1975-01-01
The 50/50 Medley Radio Edit: Krama dej / Härligt, härligt men farligt, farligt / Michelangelo / Hooked on a Felling / Det blir alltid värre framåt natten
The 50/50 Medley Radio Edit: Krama dej / Härligt, härligt men farligt, farligt / Michelangelo / Hooked on a Felling / Det blir alltid värre framåt natten
44,174 4:55 1997-01-01
La Booga Rooga
La Booga Rooga
42,756 3:08 1977-01-01
Vart går du då
Vart går du då
42,673 3:40 2002-01-01
Turn on the Lights
Turn on the Lights
42,160 4:07 2007-11-16
Mumman Och Nubben
Mumman Och Nubben
42,019 0:56 2006-04-12
The Devil Made Me Do It
The Devil Made Me Do It
41,003 5:02 1974-01-01
Säg Ingenting
Säg Ingenting
39,832 4:16 2002-01-01
Why the Hell Do You Love Me
Why the Hell Do You Love Me
39,698 3:03 2007-11-16
(Solen lyser än på) mitt gamla barndomshem
(Solen lyser än på) mitt gamla barndomshem
39,558 2:32 1972-01-01
Angelica & Ramone
Angelica & Ramone
39,324 3:53 1979-01-01
What About You
What About You
37,900 3:33 2007-11-16
Mitt liv blev musik (Under My Thumb)
Mitt liv blev musik (Under My Thumb)
37,858 2:47 1972-01-01
I Can't Stand the Rain
I Can't Stand the Rain
37,624 3:31 2001-01-01
Every Step of the Way
Every Step of the Way
37,601 4:18 2007-11-16
Vispolka från Rättvik
Vispolka från Rättvik
36,428 1:09 1972-01-01
Blås i a-dur
Blås i a-dur
36,342 2:13 1972-01-01
Why Don't You Go Your Way
Why Don't You Go Your Way
35,880 3:49 1974-01-01
Ge varann en vänlig hand
Ge varann en vänlig hand
35,446 3:11 1972-01-01
In Dreams
In Dreams
34,714 5:22 1984-01-01
Do You Wanna Dance?
Do You Wanna Dance?
33,739 3:12 1977-01-01
Something's Burning
Something's Burning
33,655 3:44 1973-01-22
Here in This Room
Here in This Room
33,418 4:53 2007-11-16
Sweet Soul Sister
Sweet Soul Sister
31,963 3:54 2001-01-01
Indian Reservation
Indian Reservation
31,361 2:48 1971-01-01
När du sover
När du sover
30,267 5:15 1985-01-01
Hold On (You're the One)
Hold On (You're the One)
30,053 4:10 1988-01-01
Du!
Du!
29,203 4:13 1972-01-01
Baby Let's Run Away
Baby Let's Run Away
27,555 2:31 1984-01-01
To Love and Be Loved
To Love and Be Loved
27,332 3:38 2001-01-01
Om 10 år
Om 10 år
27,027 4:29 1972-01-01
Fancy Dance
Fancy Dance
26,835 5:12 1976-09-13
Solitaire
Solitaire
25,412 4:22 1984-01-01
Vår första dans
Vår första dans
24,338 5:33 1988-01-01
Why Don't You Try Me Tonight?
Why Don't You Try Me Tonight?
24,281 3:59 1984-01-01
Flashback
Flashback
23,912 3:30 1974-01-01
I Used to Love This City
I Used to Love This City
23,725 3:28 1974-01-01
Resurrection Shuffle
Resurrection Shuffle
23,720 2:54 1971-01-01
Don't Say it's Over
Don't Say it's Over
23,660 3:52 2001-01-01
Är vi så rädda för varandra?
Är vi så rädda för varandra?
23,629 1:58 1972-01-01
Trapped In The Moonlight
Trapped In The Moonlight
22,011 3:11 2001-01-01
Innocent Eyes
Innocent Eyes
21,491 3:55 1984-01-01
(You've Gotta) Tell It Like It Is
(You've Gotta) Tell It Like It Is
21,470 5:20 1974-01-01
I'm Wonderin'
I'm Wonderin'
21,309 3:22 1974-01-01
Free
Free
21,142 2:46 1971-01-01
Nature Plan
Nature Plan
21,121 3:54 2001-01-01
Like it Was Nothing at All
Like it Was Nothing at All
19,523 3:45 2001-01-01
Äntligen (Holding On)
Äntligen (Holding On)
19,131 5:00 1985-01-01
Stanna
Stanna
18,757 3:41 1985-01-01
Andra kan väl också se
Andra kan väl också se
18,611 2:32 2007-02-02
Lonely Nights
Lonely Nights
18,517 3:41 1984-01-01
In the Name of Love
In the Name of Love
18,392 3:53 1988-01-01
If You're Looking for a Heartache
If You're Looking for a Heartache
18,301 4:51 1984-01-01
Superman
Superman
18,168 3:01 1971-01-01
Hot Metal
Hot Metal
18,162 5:39 1976-09-13
Red Light
Red Light
17,919 4:38 1984-01-01
Music
Music
17,610 3:27 1979-01-01
I evighet
I evighet
17,042 4:05 1988-01-01
Hello Morning Rainbow
Hello Morning Rainbow
16,918 3:31 1971-01-01
Ja' e' en fixare
Ja' e' en fixare
16,903 3:10 1985-01-01
Don't Stop Now
Don't Stop Now
16,627 3:25 1977-01-01
Julie Girl
Julie Girl
16,401 4:15 1977-01-01
Roomful of Blues
Roomful of Blues
16,215 3:14 1979-01-01
Ge efter (The Persuader)
Ge efter (The Persuader)
16,095 3:40 1988-01-01
Chicago
Chicago
16,006 2:51 1971-01-01
Som en eld
Som en eld
15,926 3:23 1985-01-01
Shimmie Doo Wah Sae
Shimmie Doo Wah Sae
15,704 3:03 1977-01-01
Kallare hjärtan
Kallare hjärtan
15,452 3:31 1985-01-01
Sad Saturday Night
Sad Saturday Night