Amerikanen Reacts to Svenska Klassiker: Povel Ramel - Ta av dej skorna

[@kitharoidos1089]

This was my grandfather’s favorite song and we could still sing it together although he was affected by severe dementia in his later years. He passed away last year in December at the age of 92. Vila I frid, farfar.

[@WhoisSiggie]

Åh, började nästan gråta av denna kommentar. Så sorgligt och fint.

[@christerpalmgren2419]

Povels katalog är en guldgruva; så otroligt många underbara melodier och roliga och intelligenta texter. Fortsätt gräva i den gropen!

[@MayaShantiSoulpeace]

Povel Ramel started a scholarship, "Karamelodiktstipendiet", a yearly award given to a person that has made excellent texts and music. Robban Broberg, your next artist you'll listen to, got this prize in 1989.

[@susannes7023]

You should call it "banger-of-its-time" because it really was. And it is true classic indeed! Povel Ramel is legendary in swedish entertainment.

[@eh-modo]

As others mentioned, Povel is Swedens equilibrist with words. Beppe Wolgers with whom he often worked wrote the Swedish lyrics "Sakta vi gå genom stan" with Monica Zetterlund. I believe all three of them had a close relationship during the sixties and seventies

[@justmaria]

Povel Ramel is really a classic and there is many layers to his songs both fun and serious sides in most of them depending on how you listen to them. He had a way with words and played alot on the Swedish language, meaning that almost every word means different things by how you say them. If I may do a suggestion for a reaction... Sarah Dawn Finer with the song kärleksvisan. She is an amazing singer.

[@matsbluckert]

It´s basically a sixties call to skip formal dress, titles and to enjoy the good things in life, be here and now and to love - in the struggle between head and heart Povel asks "What about the feet?" As a stand up comedian, check Povels partner-in-crime Martin Ljung and "Fingal Olsson", maybe not a classics reaction thingy but peak Swedish 50s comedy (and, it´s all about the small nuances of how you say things..)

[@jonashansson2320]

"Fingal Olsson" is an amazing little bit but I have a feeling that someone who doesn't speak fluent Swedish will have problems with that one. :)

[@Stefan-]

When talking about Martin Ljung i can really recommend "Skojten" or "Viking" but as Jonas mentioned it can be tricky to get some of the jokes if you dont know Swedish very well, but that goes for many things in comedy since its common to play with words.

[@edvinnodrog]

My favourite song with Martin Ljung is ''Jasså'' together with Brita Borg, his body language and playfullness with the awkward swedish emotional sterness in social situations always makes me laugh

[@jonashansson2320]

@@Stefan- More or less all comedy needs some familiarity with the language (not Papphammar. :) ), but the amount could vary a lot, some comedy is linguistically very simple, others are not. "Fingal Olsson" is probably one of the hardest, so much of it revolves around different intonations and the like, that one is bosslevel comedy for a non swede. :)

[@millepill]

It's a good suggestion. Listening to comedy from the 60s and 70s will give Jonathan a great opportunity to learn Swedish properly. I'd say it's a huge difference now from then. Look for Carl-Gustaf Lindstedt, Lars Ekborg, Jarl Borssén, Roffe Bengtson eller Mille Schmidt till exempel. :)

[@japphan]

The message of this song should help US-Americans and others of shoes-inside-cultures to be a bit less stiff. Ta av dig skorna!

[@klaskristian1]

Great great artist he was Povel Ramel. Han gjorde massor av klassiska låter. Jobbade med Cornelis Wreswiijk å många andra. Jag älskar hans musik!

[@kitharoidos1089]

This is just a cute and adorable song. Really no hidden meaning. Just about enjoying life and taking of ones shoes to be more in tune with our primordial nature.

[@annarensfeldtflink3425]

Povel Ramel var också en fantastisk pianist. Titta tex på någon inspelning när han spelar (och sjunger) "min högra hand".

[@annicaesplund6613]

The best Povel Ramel is "Underbart är kort". The lyrics are spot on.

[@vansting]

He is playing with words but it’s about the fact that if you take off your shoes and let that primitive side of you out you will relax more and take life less seriously. And yes Povel was ahead of his time in much.

[@jonashansson2320]

First a little warning or whatever you would like to call it. While "Ingela" is a nice little song by Robban Broberg, it's not one of his big classics. The biggest ones are probably "Uppblåsbara Barbara" or "Båtlåt". Povel Ramel. Since he does play with words a lot (as does Robban Broberg) some of his songs can be quite difficult for someone not born here. Especially since they are also quite old. But pretty much everything he have done could almost be considered a classic, he was that big, and he was that loved by everyone. "Far, jag kan inte få upp min kokosnöt." is a simple and somewhat silly one that is definately a classic. "Gräsänklingsblues" is another one that is really beautiful and a bit fun at the same time. Could be a difficult one though..

[@rickardelimaa]

Blev förvånad när jag fick reda på att "Far, jag kan inte få upp min kokosnöt" är en översättning. "I've Got a Lovely Bunch of Cocoanuts", heter originalet. /kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJeZaGOlp61-maM

[@bjornjonsson6583]

Povel Ramel is one of my favourite artists! His songs always makes me smile, especially this one - and watching your smile during the song makes me smile even more! Also I realize even more how good it is! Speaking of Harry Belafonte, Povel also made a song called Naturbarn (Nature child) which is also a kind of calypso, if you want to hear more in the same style. A true Swedish novelty classic! Other suggestions to reactions (if you haven't done them yet) might be: Monica Zetterlund - Att angöra en brygga Jokkmokks-Jocke - Gulli gullan Thore Skogman - Pop opp i topp Galenskaparna - Gött å leva Lill Lindfors - Musik ska byggas utav glädje

[@SteamboatW]

Ramel is a noble name. He was actually Baron Ramel. (Pronounced with a short "a" like "rammel".)

[@Huxteble]

short "a" menar du :)

[@SteamboatW]

@@Huxteble Ah. Självklart, tack!

[@raimat66]

Povel Ramel was humongous. And so extraordinary that he used to say that "My business is being Povel Ramel."

[@annicaesplund6613]

Povel Karl Henric Ramel, born June 1, 1922 in Stockholm, died June 5, 2007 on Lidingö, was a Swedish baron, lyricist, composer, pianist, singer, comedian and actor. He belonged to the Ramel family from Skåne.

[@andreasjohansson3945]

Trance dance- You’re gonna get it.

[@listonheinz9103]

Povel Ramel var ett geni.

[@klaskristian1]

"Far jag kan inte få upp min kokosnöt" "Måste vägen till Curaco gynga så" är ju 2 bra låtar

[@jokervienna6433]

Not a banger, I agree, but one of the true Swedish Classics. Might be hard to get the jokes, they played a lot with words/grammar. This song is basically about love though. Just admit that it is great to take off your shoes after a long day. Such a simple thing, but it can be enjoyed every day. :) Since you are a comedian, there are more Swedish folks you can check out (not so much songs, but comedy). It is likely wise to start with Gösta Ekman (Papphammar especially), Tage Danielsson/Hasse Alfredsson and Martin Ljung. They all knew each other "back then" and many have done something together.

[@klaskristian1]

My 3 favourite songs by him are "Johanssons boogy woogy vals" "Mitt eget blue hawaii" and "Måste vägen till curacao gynga så"

[@MrBoombast64]

Han var supportad med Gals And Pals, en svensk sånggrupp med underbara artister, bl a Svante Turesson som gick bort för en kort tid sedan. V.I.F Svante.

[@fredriklarsson9568]

The music genre is Calypso its a Caribian music style precursor to Soca.

[@tommiejonsson8952]

Now, THAT is a classic, kids.

[@someopinion2846]

Povel Ramel is about how to handle all these new American trends while being Swedish. Interesting when you want to analyze how today's Swede was made. They might sound American, but aren't quite.

[@Huxteble]

Bra val! Både denna och nästa. Sen gärna lite 80-talsklassiker: hårdrocksballaden "Carrie" by Europe och contempurary dansant popbanger "Oh Mama" by Lili & Sussie.

[@mellertid]

I like that! If Oh Mama is contemporary, I'm not so old after all 👍

[@Huxteble]

@@mellertid Well, 1987-contemporary. Inget annat... ;)

[@jonathanpetterson6491]

Inofficial swedish classic; Bleed - Meshuggah

[@bigbang1891]

Suck, jag har tjatat om Robert Broberg sen jag började följa dig för jag vet inte hur länge sen, men jag ville att du skulle lyssna på "Öken" 🤣🤣🤣 Missuppfatta mig rätt, "Ingela" är en svängig bra låt, men "Öken" har mer finess, en riktig tungvrickare.

[@iamapotato]

*Båtlåt, Målarock, Vatten* är andra riktigt bra alternativ 😊

[@jonashansson2320]

@@iamapotato Den riktiga klassikern (tillsammans med Båtlåt kanske) måste ju ändå vara "Uppblåsbara Barbara". :) Även fast jag också tycker att Öken är riktigt bra.

[@mellertid]

Some lyrics, themes may be considered awkward, cringy or, yeah, racist. But the inspiration from jazz, boogie-woogie and carribean vibes are also very genuine. And, at his early days, probably somewhat edgy. For something else: "Varför är där ingen is till punchen" is a biting take on ignorant nationalism.

[@brunojonsson7106]

Reagera på Daniel Lemma "If I used to love you" en superlåt som du kommer älska.....

[@billytheschmid]

Great choice! You should try some John Holm too. Good songs are "Sommaräng", and "En vanlig dag".

[@Ertleon]

Du borde lyssna på Kommer ifrån av Snook Fel del av gården av Movits och Bomfalleralla av Afasi & Filthy

[@Salve01]

Skall Du börja leta i Povel Ramels produktion så kommer Du att att få en låååång rad av Svenska klassiker att reagera till. Från skämtsamma låtar (Naturbarn) till djupa och allvarliga (Följ mej bortåt vägen).

[@johankaewberg8162]

Han är som bäst när det är Monica som sjunger…

[@rursus8354]

This song doesn't have a secondary message, except perhaps pacifism. It is just party music with ingenious Swedish lyrics that Povel Ramel was reknowned for. He considered himself an entertainer, and seldom did music with any secondary meaning, with the very rare exception of "Varför är det ingen is till punschen".

[@Goddybag4Lee]

Var är tvålen is probably even better. But almost everything Povel Ramel did turned into gold and rightfully so. Naturbarn is also a great song as well as Jag Diggar dig. In many ways Povel is the Swedish soul.

[@mellertid]

Så ljuvligt och praktiskt 😁 isn't that a bit Swedish though.

[@mariahedberg5549]

Please react to our wonderful singer Laleh, her song "Some die young" or "Tomorrow" or any other of hers

[@T1hitsTheHighestNote]

For more genius Povel, react to Var är tvålen, or Gräsänklingsblues. Povel was an "ordvrängare av rang".

[@graceybfrg]

You should check out Gräsänklingsblues by Povel, bit different vibe.

[@larssoderstrom6244]

I recommend reacting to obsession by army of lovers

[@fredriklarsson9568]

Do Nationalteatern " Doing the omoralisk schlagerfestival" , "Sveriges styvbarn 2" eller "Kolla kolla"

[@eh-modo]

Robert Broberg, yes - another one of Sweden's word equilibrists. But why "Ingela"? OK, It's a cute and cheerful song but not his best in my opinion either. I think, as well as Jonas H., that "Båtlåt"is much better, and "Vatten"!!! - about Stockholm. Not my home town, but it was - I suppose - Robert's town and a beautiful city

[@fredrikaprili3149]

Albin Lee meldau-spela min favorit vals:)

[@TheBurtonian]

Hellacopters - im in the band or grace of god dude. We need more punkrock on the channel

[@JonathanRollinssthlm305]

I have a Hellacopters song on the list. I look forward to it!

[@TheBurtonian]

@@JonathanRollinssthlm305 Coool. Witch one?

[@klaskristian1]

Asså, du måste ju reagera till Perssons packs "1000 dagar härifrån" kanske den bästa svenska råcklåten! Eller en av dom.ialla fall.

[@piddeandersson4628]

You'll enjoy this one -- Monica Zetterlund & Povel Ramel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGHRY5-PjMdrhKM

[@alfredkleinwichs5482]

Listen to Povel Ramel ”Sukiyaki syndrome”!!

[@carinakarlsson4775]

a i Ramel uttalas med ett kort a och med betoningen på a. a:et uttalas som a i hade.

[@oscarl.3563]

Män(n)-i-skor behöver ta av sig skorna. Like loosening your tie or letting it all hang out. Un-civilize and become a monkey again. He's saying you're like a monkey when you're in love, he isn't right but hey that's how people think.

[@pspsvan65]

Låten handlar om kärlek, svårare än så är det inte.

[@birgittalagerstrom6264]

Han var en mästare med ord.

[@helenascheele5922]

I really would like If you could det är samurajs det text of the sång andra det kontens it’s content

[@danielstengards]

Elias Lewter - Who's Da' Man Make a reaction too that

[@kenjohan]

Povel Ramel is gone.

[@saraorback755]

Definitely a classic, but not my favorite Povel song. Other songs are more “goofy”.

[@kasper9047]

Denna låt är så sorglig