Amerikanen Reacts To Svenska Klassiker: Monica Zetterlund - Sakta vi gå genom stan

[@klaskristian1]

Monica Zetterlund was big in the USA, she toured with Ella Fitzgerald and lots of other jazz artists. She really was amazing

[@tommiejonsson8952]

Was she really? In the movie "Monica Z" her american adventure seems like one big fail - or maybe it's my memory that is failing?

[@megan88]

A black and a white girl together. Must been a controversy back in the day

[@ANightworkerslife]

Ah, so happy you got to this. Monica's jazz-velvety sound and her understanding to lyrics is pure joy. The Swedish lyrics to this song really describes the romantic, Swedish summer night.. You walk around all night with your loved one, small talking, steals a kiss or two and sits down to meet the morning sun.

[@EnergyCuddles]

The way the lyrics describe the bright Scandinavian mid-summer nights ... pure joy, and I'm overcome by a dreamy nostalgia as my mind wanders away from this winter gloom, to the brighter days to come. One of my favourite songs. ♥ I sat here listening with you, smiling from ear to ear just like you did. Monica Zetterlund is a national treasure. :)

[@JonathanRollinssthlm305]

I was glad to experience it. It was one of my favorites so far.

[@grossteilfahrer]

@@JonathanRollinssthlm305 from wikipedia "She worked with some of the greatest international jazz names including Louis Armstrong, Bill Evans, Stan Getz, Steve Kuhn and Quincy Jones, and in the Scandinavian jazz world with people like Georg Riedel, Egil Johansen, Arne Domnérus, Svend Asmussen and Jan Johansson.[1" She was recognized worldwide. I'd love for you to hear "Håll musiken igång" with her together with Povel Ramel, likely the best rhyming worsmoth we ever had. It's insanely well done lyrics, and a theatrical act in song form.

[@christerfurberg7720]

The Swedish comedian Tage Danielsson described her as "ett lingonris i ett cocktailglas" (she was from a very small town in Värmland. She also dated Marlon Brando for a few days! One of his first comments to her was "May I call you Sven?", so she went by the name of Sven for a weekend. And the bass player here was George Riedel, who among other things has written a lot of Swedish children's song, like all the songs for Emil i Lönneberga and Alfons Åberg.

[@juanitooctavio9023]

Ah, nostalgia! My mother Went to school with Monica. They both climbed trees and fought with the boys. Monicas injury actually was from one of those trees!

[@mariavarga863]

Monica is the Swedish Queen of jazz!

[@worryworm]

This is one of my favourite love songs to Stockholm.

[@DoktorVinter2011]

Monica = Iconic. She was huge in United States back in the day. You should totally watch the movie about her life! "Monica Z".

[@snorpenbass4196]

We had some amazing jazz musicians and singers here. Sonya Hedenbratt (singer), or Jan Johansson (pianist, specialized in taking European folk music and turning it into superchill jazz), just to name a few.

[@Asa...S]

This is one of my favorite songs! 💖 I recommend you listen to it again on a lovely summer night in Stockholm.

[@JonathanRollinssthlm305]

I sure will!

[@melladh]

You should try Monica Zetterlund's song Trubbel, it's so unusually straightforward in ways, a bit more sad but I love it.

[@johankaewberg8162]

She had the kitchen knife beneath her jacket…

[@saraorback755]

Still can’t get enough of this song🎉

[@idiotisterecords]

She wanted her vocals to "float detached to the rhythm, like a bird". Incredible singer.

[@hightie1]

You should see the film made of her life! The actress that plays her is from Iceland and does a very good ppictue of Monica. Finally, she actually was in USA and met and performed with big jazzartists. I enjoy yourmoments of learning to know Swedenwould like you to listen toRobert Broberg Båtlåt or Marie Fredriksson Så glittrande var aldrig havet and finally Monica Zetterlund Trubbel , live from 1968. SHIVERS!!!!

[@snaxon]

Båtlåt and Trubbel are great. The beautiful and clever lyrics beats most of the songs produced today. All theese wondeful words and expressions seem like they are getting lost...

[@raimat66]

The actress's father is from Iceland. Edda Magnason, the actress, is from Skåne.

[@paulknight9998]

"One more Time - Highland" - High quality swedish pop from the 1990s. Went to number one in more than ten countries in 1992. Written by Peter Grönvall (the son of ABBA member Benny Andersson).

[@sebbe.4313]

As a swede, these reactions make me really happy. I suggest adding some Ted Gärdestad songs to your list!

[@JonathanRollinssthlm305]

I'm sure I'll do more Ted. I did "Himlen är oskyldigt blå". Great song!

[@sebbe.4313]

@@JonathanRollinssthlm305 Nice! i look forward to it

[@mousynco]

I just found your channel by looking to send this song to my brother! Glad I made my way here. I like this song a lot. I then couldn't help but snort laughing hearing the next song you'll react to. I won't spoil it too much but I loved the drama of it when it came out (I think it was on Mello/Melodifestivalen to begin with?) while I was growing up. Thanks for your smiles and soothing voice!

[@hannaericson4246]

Om - by Niklas Strömstedt, is a song that will forever get me nostalgic thinking about Sweden (as someone who no longer lives there).

[@EmmisTrollchild]

Monica var fantastisk och självklart är det här en gammal klassikern. :)

[@MrAstonP]

Lyrics by writer/poet/actor/jazz enthusiast and lyrical genius Beppe Wolgers (voicing Baloo the bear in Kalle Anka on Christmas). He also did several kid’s shows in the 70’s

[@jonasjohnsson2130]

Tack. Ett utmärkt låtval

[@paolaoscarsson4710]

Helt underbar låt som Monica Z är ett med sång och lyrik ... 🙏💖💖💖✨ Magiskt! Det här är Stockholm 💞

[@satanihelvetet]

Great reaction! Monica had a awsome voice you've got to appriciate no matter what music genre you're into. Monica was on her way into a carreer as a jazz singer in the US for a while.

[@jokervienna6433]

This is a true Swedish classic. It is not only about Stockholm, but also about the long summer nights. Every Swede knows about those (but they might not miss it until they live abroad). First, great work with the Swedish! You´re doing well, man! Second, I guess you get a lot of recommendations of Swedish classic songs. I have not watched many of your videos, so I am not sure of what you have already covered - but, from the same era as this is Jan Johanssons version of "Visa från Utanmyra". It is said to be The Song that captures the Swedish Soul at its utmost. It is a sad song, but I would really call it truly Swedish. Play it for (older) Swedish folks in exile, and you might see them cry. No lyrics, only a melody.

[@jokervienna6433]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmOnZnuigLGbaZY

Very nice. I would say Bo Kaspers Orkester - Fullkomligt Kaos is an essential part of swedish classics. Also has a nice music video to go with it.

[@sts6388]

We still can't get enough of it. I love this song ❤. And I have nooo idea why I write in English when I'm Swedish...😂🙈

[@roslanflod5206]

She was a very popular and Good Singer and artist

[@Pilutta100]

This one always made me smile, all through my life. Under bar reaction, tack så mkt.

[@citizenkane4831]

Monica Z was the one who made me start listen to jazz and fusion jazz. She changed my opinion about it. I didn´t looked upon it as Frank Zappa said "Jazz is not dead, it´s just smells funny" Besides this one one of Monicas songs. I like Trubbel and Under vinrankan. You should listen to them

[@erikjarnehall2665]

you should react to Monica Zetterlund - Gud gjorde ej gröna små äpplen

[@nia9496]

Trubbel med monica Zetterlund är också jättefin

[@JonathanRollinssthlm305]

I'll check it out even if I don't react to it. I think I may be Ms. Zetterlund's newest fan.

[@nia9496]

@@JonathanRollinssthlm305 she did some songs with bill evans.. once upon a summertime

[@leob4403]

Vad en liten gumman kan kno" another good one

[@Robert-xv7io]

Thank you well done. 😊😊 This can make one happy all day

[@nilsolovjohansson9000]

Lyssna även på Alice Babs ! Generationerna innan... Jazzigt... Fuga av Bach..från Hylands Hörna Från -63 tror jag! Fantastiskt !

[@mogges]

Lyssnar på nytt på en favorit i repris!

[@paulaa6976]

love that song...and I'm from Sweden

[@perthyren601]

She died in the most horrible death, burned alive while wheelchair bound, I get nightmares only to think about it. Rest in peace dear princess

[@SteamboatW]

Well... Monika was our best Jazz singer... Jazz was her thing.

[@liselini]

If you like Monica Zetterlund, I really recommend the movie Monica Z about her life.

[@josiefever]

Awesome reaction vid! You should look up Monica Z with Bill Evans 👍

[@IsisMusic]

Walking my Baby Back Home. Pretty famous jazz standard

[@ArgaAnders]

It´s hard not to love Stockholm!!

[@VADARENSLILLAPOJK]

Hej Jonathan! Kommer vi få vänta till nästa vinter på Vintersaga med Jerry Williams? :-)

[@susanneericsson3871]

😲

[@mudshark5393]

And now for something completely different.... Caramba with "Hubba Hubba Zoot Zoot" ... ah num num

[@marcusberggren2616]

Kjell Höglund - Jag hör hur dom ligger med varandra i våningen ovanför, is fun to.

[@rogerlundstrom6926]

This is the first time I agree that the song IS a "classic".. I have a difficult time thinking of songs that were created during my lifetime (and also a lot of them kind of disappeared because they didn't survive the test of time.. Is the phrase "Diminishing return" valid for music too? Zetterlund is primarily a Jazz singer.. And secondarily an actress.. and I also find it a bit odd if you never heard "Walkin' my baby back home".

[@ann-sofiejohansson3954]

Jag undrar hur många gånger jag har ackompanjerat den här på piano till olika kvinnliga sångerskor. Den är ljuvlig!!

[@henrikpersson4698]

Afzelius needs to be covered in this project. Pref. Ikaros.

[@polara1se]

Jan Johansson är också stor inom jazzen: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5uXgWmjbLFgarc

[@birgittalagerstrom6264]

Älskade Monica ❤❤

[@maxkarlsson5218]

Skulle vilja se lite Timbuktu.

[@carolinasandeberg6270]

Ljuvligt 🥰

[@josefinasoderholm6488]

Det finns en fin film om Monikas liv. Den heter Monika Z

[@mariabostrom4629]

swing it magistern alice babs Det är en riktigt gammal var med i en film med samma namn

[@n.johanness7451]

Monica was epic.

[@CALLE92JOHANSSON]

The love for the city in this song reminds me of Solen Glimmar Blank och Trind by Carl Michael Bellman (best version is by Trio CMB with Fred Åkerström at SVT öppet arkiv)

[@sapio8802]

Please listen to "Sånt e livet " . Dont remember if it is Monika that sings it but i love that song .

[@MrAstonP]

Anita Lindblom

[@johankaewberg9512]

Z. You made me cry :-(

[@dataolle]

Monica Z did perform with some jazz legends, from wikipedia: "Hon samarbetade med amerikaner inom jazzen, exempelvis Louis Armstrong, Bill Evans, Stan Getz och Quincy Jones."

[@scubasteve4152]

Läste det sista du skrev med Mats Nileskärs röst, känns som något han hade sagt. Haha

[@jokervienna6433]

Another classic from southern Sweden is Wilmer X, "Teknikens under". But I guess what is called a classic depends on your age. :) I would call Wilmer X the "Prophets of Sweden". This song was released in 1988 and just watch what has happened since! kzbin.info/www/bejne/nH7ZZ5yel6umjc0

[@josefinasoderholm6488]

Monika bjöds in till USA och spelade in musik med bla Bill Evans

[@MathiasHeinel]

You know that in the 'classic' recordng of this it was Bill Evans on Base. I am not certain of which version you are playing in this reaction, so I can't say for sure.. This version: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXfCf3eIgphnb5o

[@katarsett9384]

Yes, Mathias! That was the real Classic recording of this song with Bill Evans.

[@raimat66]

I believe that there only is one studio recoring. So this is it!

[@andreasrundgren6479]

Om du gilla detta kanske du skulle gilla Anna Lena Löfgren Lyckliga gatan och Björn Afzelius- tusen bitar

[@Merecir]

Klockan är två och himlen är blå.

[@gustavberg9512]

Thats nice swedish man

[@euginiagruba5061]

Sweden like sing rim in music

[@marcusberggren2616]

Kjell Höglund! Häxprocessen would be your longest video but Man vänjer sig or Genesarets sjö are other good songs.

[@tomasenkvist1109]

Thåström - Balladen om briggen Blue Bird kzbin.info/www/bejne/nobVaoqtgdNnqJo

[@JustWickedSwede]

Next up: Björn Afzelius - Ikaros!

[@ZhengWang-lt4of]

Ur Swedish is not bad

[@kayleighmoran]

If you had understood the lyrics, you would have loved it even more.

[@trottpadej639]

Kalle baah

[@madvikins]

Ett lingonris i ett cocktailglas

[@erik....]

Tråkigt att man knappt kunde skriva egna låtar i Sverige förr i tiden, men det var väl enklare att bara ta melodin från en utländsk hit.. :)

[@erik....]

@Margareta Holmgren Ja nu skrev jag ju inte det men hittar man en bra gammal svensk låt så är risken stor att melodin är lånad.

[@sonjaolsson3257]

Hon sjöng jazz med "svarta" kända musiker i USA och det var INTE populärt då. Blond svenska med svarta jazzmusiker - hon fick åka tillbaka hem. Vilken tok 😕

[@helgesvensson7345]

Trubbel med Monica Z! Just saying

[@mliljegard19771209]

An american cover

[@soulextracter]

Not sure what you're getting at with the the original title "Walking my baby back home". It's customary to see to it that your date gets home safely, either by walking with her or getting her a taxi or something. This is more true than ever right now with sexual assaults on the rise. Has nothing to do with sexism.

[@katarsett9384]

2,7 billion SEK is what Sweden earned in musicexport 2019. 12,2 billion SEK was the earnings for Swedish music industry in 2019. Aren't you at all interested in how and why Sweden developed into the "music wonder" it is today?

[@veronicamatsson151]

Trubel....ja den och glöm inte Lill Lindfors ....åh en sån karl..........

[@katarsett9384]

Walking my baby back home American You're doing it again Just svensktoppen Nearly all the songs from that time are foreign but translated into swedish. Not a Swedish Classic. When are you going to listen to something else than Svensktoppen? We have hundreds of singers, artists, producers and composers that are world famous and often on US Billboard 100s, why aren't you listening to them? Or historical swedish artists or composers, why aren't you listening to them?

[@paulknight9998]

They are not translated. The lyrics are original, swedish and why the songs have become classics in Sweden.