Amerikanen reacts to Svenska klassiker: Somliga går med trasiga skor

I listened to Somliga går med trasiga skor for the first time. Here is my reaction to it.

[@hachimaki]

Cornelis is definitely considered to be a national treasure and a voice of a generation. Thank you for showing some appreciation for some old Swedish classics.

[@dennisrudin6907]

He was Dutch but mastered Swedish more than most Swedes ever do. 👍

[@satanihelvetet]

Certainly he did. Cornelis also recorded some albums in dutch, even when he lived in Sweden.

[@holoholopainen1627]

Didnt He Move to Sweden at very early age ? Yngre man är - lättäre de är att lära !

[@dennisrudin6907]

@@holoholopainen1627 han var 12 år

[@holoholopainen1627]

@@dennisrudin6907 He studied svenska - for years - and that made The Difference ! He was " 12 " and so He spoke Dutch by then ! If You speak several languages - You Have More tools at Your toolbox - to say The same THING ?

[@lYl93]

Men kebab, jihad, det transatlantiska slaveriet och islam är svenska förstås.

[@Cookie_moonlove]

I would not say it's kids songs. He is political and questioning about society but he also have some of the funniest songs and some really wonderful ones that just breaks your heart. He was amazing with words and I love his voice and way of singing. Two of his songs that everyone knows is the beautiful "Balladen om herr Fredrik Åkare och den söta fröken Cecilia Lind" and the funny "Brev från kolonien".

[@Lundis919191]

hönan agda ^^

[@Jiiimbooh]

I would say a "visa" is not exactly the same as a song, but a "visa" is a kind of song, a genre. A lullaby ("vaggvisa") is a subgenre of "visa". Today most "visor" (plural of "visa") are made for children, but it wasn't always like that.

[@lobaxx]

@@Jiiimbooh I would say that a visa is a song with a story, with focus on the lyrics and not the instruments. That’s often the case with childrens songs, but there are many (ofte political) adult songs with the same style.

[@MariahKigozi]

Im African from Uganda raised in sthlm sweden and This one of my fav song . second song is Sån’t är livet by Anita Lindblom. Text and musik: Bill Cook swedish text: Stikkan Andersson 1961. 2 greatest music singers in Sweden .

[@carinalundstrom7566]

Cornelis Vreeswijk was one of the best singer/songwriter in Sweden, he has a LOT of good songs. He had a troubled life, with tax debts and alcohol problems, but his lyrics and guitar playing is in top

[@satanihelvetet]

He was very laid back, but cared about people and to enjoy life. That personality was all through his way to to live and handle things in life.

[@holoholopainen1627]

Han jobbade med skattevärket - att få allt betalt som skatt !

[@ZetaReticuli87]

He had roots in Holland. Hence his last name. He's an icon here.

[@Gammaskalle]

My grandfather was from Holland and this was his favourite artist. Played three Cornelius songs at his funeral.

[@holoholopainen1627]

How well known was He at Holland ?

[@NH-ge4vz]

@@holoholopainen1627Well known for people that lived during the 70s/80s. He definetly had some hits (esp. de nozem & de non). The difference between his succes in Holland compared to his success in Sweden is that his success was only limited to those years. If you ask people now, it's a very specific age group that does know him. In Sweden his success transcends generations.

[@holoholopainen1627]

@@NH-ge4vz Tack / Thanks ! Did You know that even made a movie of His Swedish Life ! So People that never heard of HIM - so may get know His Life !

[@QueenOfCupsTarot]

Google translations of the swedish lyrics for your english speaking viewers: "Some people walk with broken shoes Say why is it so? God the Father who dwells in heaven Maybe wants it that way? God the Father who dwells in heaven Closes his eyes and sleeps sweetly Who cares about a pair of broken shoes When you are old and tired? Who cares how the days go They walk as they please Citizens in one hundred years you no longer exist Then someone else has taken your chair And you know nothing about it You feel neither rain nor sun Down in your dark tomb Who cares how the nights go? I do not care at all Only I can keep my face burried in my darling's hair I'm a dubious figure Not good for much Behind a corner, death lurks about He takes me whenever he choose Some people walk with broken shoes Until they have stopped walking The devil who lives in hell Get himself a good laugh then"

[@thgeremilrivera-thorsen9556]

This is one of my absolute Swedish favorites! Came to the country 10 years ago. He went to sea means he worked as a sailor 😊

[@Stefan-]

Definately not kids or partymusic, quite dark lyrics in spite of the more happy latin style arrangement, perhaps these contrasts make the song even better. A great classic song.

[@jessicajohansson9254]

You could do a least 10 or 15 more episodes about Cornelis classic songs. He is a national treasure and a genius songwriter.

[@aymara9152]

The meaning of the lyrics is very important in this song. A true masterpiece

[@tommi9649]

And getting more...

[@Norrland4Ever]

Cornelis is not from Sweden but spending majority of his life here. What I can say about him is he are a true genius as a musician but also as master of the Swedish language 😉

[@chr1llee]

When I found out that he was born in Holland I was blown away! He was one of a kind :) I love his songs!

[@holoholopainen1627]

Det Finns många svenskar som är född utomlands - lik Skandiamannen ! Nobody ever Said that - He wasnt a Swede !

[@alexanderstyrlander7991]

I hav to recommend Jan Johansson- Visa från Utanmyra and/or Gånglek från Älvdalen... Im an avid Jazz-fan and I consider Jan to be one of the greatest jazz pianists internationally... He has such a personal tone and frasing.

[@Edvinaronson]

I loved watching you react to this. Cornelis truly is one of the most spectacular artists in Sweden, and he has played a very big part in my life. Thank you! ☀️

[@themanthemyththelegend1237]

One of swedens best songs

[@SteamboatW]

Cornelis without a "u". He's born in the Netherlands, and still one of our greatest trubadours.

[@danielcraig243]

Just found your channel, keep doing what you're doing because I'm digging what it is you're doing

[@katarinaekstrand5632]

I met Cornelis (1974) in my fathers kitchen, I was 19 ” Vad gör du da” - Jag läser filosofi. Han tittar ut genom fönstret: ”HE! ja, det blir ingen skrattande filosof”. In nearest town, by the parking lot, today is a sculpture called “ The laughing Philosopher”. 😁

[@T1hitsTheHighestNote]

Vill höra mer om den historien! Vad var kopplingen till hans svar till dig och statyn?

[@holoholopainen1627]

Was this park at Stockholm - Where at ?

[@MartinAhlman]

Han bemästrade det svenska språket! Bättre än svenskarna.

[@holoholopainen1627]

Det är mycket sagd ! Utlänning som alla älskade ?

[@lYl93]

Alla germanska folk är från Skåne och Danmark. Gissar att du tycker att Cornelis inte var svensk, men att islam och jihad är det.

[@mat39]

Haha kanske bättre än några men inte alla slm du verkar få det. Jantelagen ska inte över i självförnekelse.

[@nahoj234]

Love that first reaction! 🙂 You should react to "Polaren Per är kärlekskrank" an other cool song by him.

[@satanihelvetet]

Yes, that would be awsome!

[@rositawangdahl457]

I love him. ....he wrote his song

[@tatazuki1451]

LOVE LOVE LOVE your channel man!!❤👊

[@Er.L.]

You should listen to Visa från Utanmyra with Jan Johansson. Maybe not in a reaction video since it's an instrumental but as someone who likes jazz living in sweden (at least you mentioned buying jazz records on amazon in AMK the other day, haha). Perfect relaxing song.

[@JonathanRollinssthlm305]

Thanks

[@carinalundstrom7566]

It's absolutely beautiful

[@Huxteble]

Visa från Utanmyra finns ju i en version med text med Monica Zetterlund. Den går att reagera på. :)

[@olasjoberg2111]

Cornelis is.. so swedish in our minds... dark and funny. his texts never gets old...

[@fordhouse8b]

Went to sea means that he joined the merchant marine. He worked on a cargo ship. He might have been born in the Netherlands, but he is a Swedish original.

[@TheJansonn]

Dear mr Rollins. Im in a very busy period of my life right now. And for this i dont usually spend time on youtube. But as life happens, i stummbled upon this video. And all i can say is that im very glad i did. Through you i have re-enjoyed these swedish classics. Some of these i have not heard in years, or sometimes not even att all. It´s really cool to get a new perspectiv and to see it in a new light. You sir. Have earned a subscription

[@JonathanRollinssthlm305]

Thank you for watching! It's been a very rewarding project for me.

[@dm4558]

Låttips: Rikard Wolff - ”Pojken på månen” Bröderna Lindqvist - ”Wiggen”

[@satanihelvetet]

Yeah, Cornelis was awsome, both as a songwriter and in his performing. I would also recommend you the songs 'Polaren Per är kärleksskrank', 'Balladen om Fredrik åkare och den söta Cecilia Lind', 'Epistel 81' (C M Bellman) and 'Brevet från kolonien' recorded by Cornelis.

[@jessicajohansson9254]

Hans version av Märk hur vår skugga är oslagbar. Han är bäst. När man ska rekommendera eller lista hans bästa låtar så tar det nästan aldrig slut.

[@ojda405]

Love your reactions! Would love to see your reaction on Helen Sjöholm - Du måste finnas. (helst live)

[@user-it8gf2db6n]

First clip with you... Im swedish and love Vreeswijk... I love the fact that you love Vreeswijk

[@woodsmanNo1]

Good reaction Jonathan. I love Cornelis, he was one of a kind!

[@adorebecka]

hi! thank you so much for sharing your swedish music journey with us! so far it's been a lot of fun following you. I thought since you're in Stockholm you could react to the song "Stockholm" by Orup, one of the members from GES. have a good day! wish you all the best.

[@JonathanRollinssthlm305]

Thanks for watching and thanks for the tip! I'll add it to the list.

[@Colacat2692]

One of the best musicartists in Sweden

[@Bledoston]

Theres alot of gems there out in the world.

[@pudelpom]

Du borde göra Cecilia Vennersten - ”Det vackraste” och Pierre Isacssons ”Då går jag ner i min källare” :)

[@semipalatinsk1]

Han har gjort båda dessa nu!

[@johanm1534]

I hope since you did this one that you listened to many more of his amazing tunes. Not usually the music I listen to att all, but somehow he lure you in and keep you interested throughout the entire song.

[@patrik2248]

you have a ocean of classics whit Cornelis, he is swedish music history

[@Silly3illy]

I love the things you do man. Would love to see you listen to and hear your thoughts on the following songs: En kväll i tunnelbanan - Noice Kolla kolla - Nationalteatern Trubaduren - Magnus Uggla När vindarna viskar mitt namn - Roger Pontare ❤️❤️

[@peo4989]

Cornelis is one of the first famous swedish troubadour in modern times that achieved acclaim. living as a boheme and such is what one could explain him by :) Awesome songs all of them he made. He is a national treasure

[@korvkioskshelvete]

Cornelis is pretty much our Bob Marley. Very important songs. You should react to Ulf Lundell with Öppna Landskap. That song describes the soul of a swede perfectly. There was even a pertition to make that song our national anthem.

[@titanuranus3095]

If Sweden has a Bob marley then it has to be Peps Persson, though.

[@korvkioskshelvete]

@@titanuranus3095 Sure, he’s a reggae artist, but I was thinking about lyrics not genre.

[@SomeGuy-tr6uq]

Jag skulle snarare säga Sveriges Bob Dylan

[@SteveDahlskog]

More with Cornelis: Turistens klagan, Sommarkort, all Bellman’s epistlar (Märk hur vår skugga, Nå, skruva fiolen) and the songs about Fredrik Åkare, Cecilia Lind och Persson samt Pär to see the depth of his work (and interpretations of others). And why not listen to a samba?

[@fanvanice]

Saskia

[@Lundis919191]

Or just to have fun Brev från kolonien or Hönan agda.

[@MrAstonP]

Personliga Persson is one of the characters he often sings about. He’s said to have changed his last name when married, from the normal spelling Persson (Pers son, the son of Per) to Person (the same as person in English). So he became Personal Persson (Personliga Persson). “Our” Dutch giant Cornelis learnt much of his guitar techniques from listening to Leadbelly, btw...

[@MrJagger112]

My personal favorite with Cornelis is "Brev från kolonien". He had so many good songs but I really enjoy the story being told in that song and the way it brings on a laugh and a smile :)

[@JonathanRollinssthlm305]

It's on the list! Coming soon...

[@gunnarjacobsson1049]

I love your reaktion to Wreesvijk musik 🙂❤️ He is one of my personal favorites. And he made a lot of good musik. 👍🏻 Can give you a tip. Listen to Fred Åkerström allso. He is in the same leag as Cornelis. 👍🏻

[@jagelskardey]

Tried to find the clip where you react to Roger Pontare but I only found you reacting to Helen Sjöholm at Morgonpasset (pissed I didn't get to see your whole reaction to that powerful song btw, haha) Also, another Cornelis song I love is Turistens klagan!

[@JonathanRollinssthlm305]

They're still editing the Morgonpasset video. It's coming soon. Thanks for the song tip!

[@witchfromthenorth5294]

Please do more of his stuff!

[@hassegullmarsvik2572]

Ooh man, this touch me deep. Legend.

[@lar208]

We in Sweden love you,,,!

[@johankaewberg8162]

My father went to sea at a similar age (16). He just showed up at the dock and asked ”Can I work for you?”. Answer, ”Yes”, but then he was of course Shanghai-ed and had to leap ship in Helsinki, but not before doing the Americas. The most beautiful women in the world, according to him, are Cuban.

[@grabbers6520]

would love to see reactions to more of Cornelis' songs. "Balladen om herr Fredrik Åkare och den söta fröken Cecilia Lind" is one of his most famous and also best songs, would be cool if you reacted to it!

[@bornholmisikte]

I dont know you but I just KNEW that you would like Cornelis! :D (Also, Im eating tacos right now! hahaha) Love this videos, so funny!

[@VattenDemonen]

Fun fact Cornelis released his songs in both Swedish and Dutch :)

[@EterPuralis]

Wait, where's the dutch version, i have dutch friends I'd love to show it to

[@holoholopainen1627]

@@EterPuralis There Are several Songs on Dutch ! I Have Friends that Are Pennsylvania Dutch - and They Have a saying Going Dutch - Do You know what IT means ?

[@PJxpanterx]

He might not have the best voice ever but his voice have a great feel to it, the text and voice and whistling makes me think about the south (of the USA), country songs, and cowboys....

[@svenkaahedgerg3425]

Great video. It is really fun to see what you think of the songs. Cornelis actually did Swedish versions of several American songs. See if you recognise the original for "Brevet från kolonien"

[@karl-johannoren4479]

Late comment, but some additional context. You're not entirely off about hearing a Spanish influence - Cornelis wrote it in Brazil, after he saw the street kids running around without shoes. However, the tune is Scottish, and originally known as "The Daemon Lover" (or "The House Carpenter"). His new lyrics are however entirely different from the English lyrics.

[@JonathanRollinssthlm305]

Thanks for the info!

[@Fatballshitface]

You should do Man Vänjer Sig by Kjell Höglund. It's a song about the pointless minutiae of life, all the small details which makes life pathetic and small issues that you just get used to (hence the title). In my headcanon this is the inofficial anthem of Sweden.

[@fartreta]

Vad som helst med mäster Höglund är en klassiker... "Häxprocess" skulle vara något att bita i för Jonathan. Skulle kanske behöva klippa lite i den... men vilket jäkla epos den låten är. Den har inte direkt förlorat sin knivskarphet sedan han skrev den, snarare tvärtom.

[@klaskristian1]

If you like "Somliga går med trasiga skor" check out "Eldkvarns" version. That is one great cover. Marie Fredriksson is singing on the Eldkvarn version. I seldom likes covers that much, but that obe is fantastic!

[@olahellsten818]

Nice with some old-style classics. How about some 60s-early 70s classics? Monica Zetterlund - Sakta vi gå genom stan Povel Ramel - Ta av dig skorna Povel Ramel - Jag diggar dig Doris - Did you give the world some love today, baby? Olle Adolphson - Trubbel Hep Stars - Wedding

[@JonathanRollinssthlm305]

Thanks! I'll add these to my list

[@elinsoderqvist3695]

Loved this video

[@JonathanRollinssthlm305]

Thanks for watching!

[@johnnyrosenberg9522]

I think it is ”Personliga Persson”, personal Persson. Persson is a common last name in Sweden, meaning Per's son (and Per is of course a common Swedish first name). So someone called Persson who is a personal guy. Something like that, anyway.

[@holoholopainen1627]

Person called Persson - that IS Funny

[@Stratotao]

It's actually a raditional ballad known by the name 'The House Carpenter'. Cornelis had done some modifications. If you are a fingerstyle guitarist you will also notice that the chord progression reminds alot from "the house of rising sun". Not that one done by Animals though, the one with Doc Watsson. Doc has also done a cover on "The House Carpenter". Anyway, huge respect to Cornelis. Cornelis mixed american blues, english traditional and some swedish folk music in a lot of his songs, and the results were amzing.

[@tommi9649]

The house carpenter was made later than,,,,,

[@MrMachineHead]

Sounds a little like Streets of London by Ralph McTell could be an influence as well.

[@Silk_WD]

I wouldn't worry about pronouncing his surname incorrectly. The swedish pronounciation is really different from the dutch one anyway.

[@holoholopainen1627]

He has an name Nobody outside of Holland Can say !

[@BosisofSweden]

Cornelis hardly did any covers. He made it all by himself.

[@danvernier198]

Cornelis covered Bellman and Taube quite a bit. He had entire albums of their songs and some of his biggest hits are among them. He also renade and in some cases translated Victor Jara.

[@camouflage81]

Eldkvarn and Marie Fredriksson also made a version of this in the late 80's.

[@stranden91]

Cornelis är en nationalskald! Ett ypperligt exempel på varför vissa "svenska demokrater" är helt fel ute.. Keep up the good work! Grymt kul att kolla på dessa videos!

[@Vinterfrid]

Vilka "svenska demokrater" är helt fel ute?

[@connynilsson6814]

This is the best we can offer from Sweden.

[@uncommonman]

There's so many amazing Cornelis Vreeswijk songs. Ågren, Grimas om morgonen and Blues för Fatumeh is some of hss best and darkest songs. And Personliga Person I rambled about in my other comment.

[@filiphelgstrand4045]

I like your content, Im subscribing now!

[@JonathanRollinssthlm305]

Thanks!

[@ikezorn6477]

An amazing song :)

[@Ahvenmeister]

Favourite of mine, Cornelis. You should try to through his treasure of songs

[@realmadrid3154]

Cornelis the voice of Sweden 🇸🇪

[@PAEricson]

What a Nice Show 🎧⭐️❤️⚓️🏴‍☠️👍

[@JonathanRollinssthlm305]

Thanks for watching!

[@mrforss9756]

Hi thanks for a very entertaining video. I myself am a big fan of Cornelis vreeswijk's music. I wonder if you've watched the movie about his life yet? He was in some movies where he both played guitar and sang.

[@ulvsbane]

Two suggestions: Millas mirakel - Rytmen av ett regn. A catchy song from 1988(?). Lennart Hagvall - Det är så hälsosamt och stärkande i fjällen. From 1947:ish, but don't let that fool you. It's catchy, funny and quite daring for it's age.

[@christians6199]

Thank you!

[@ymaifiyv6589]

Cornelis är vad man idag brukar kalla för ”fire” eller ”🔥”

[@tangfors]

It is strange how someone who was not born here can characterize the Swedish people's soul as Cornelius does. The black humor and undertone of the criticism of the establishment is wonderful.

[@citizenkane4831]

Yes, the flying dutchman made a big impresion on me in the-70´s. With his Polaren Pär är kärlekskrank and Polaren Pär hos socialen

[@erikjarnehall2665]

it´s from a swedish poem

[@niklaslundh8944]

Quite fun to see your reactions Jon. Many great suggestions from others on more of Cornelius songs, I'll add one too, Hönan Agda is a funny and good classic. Other artists and song suggestions for you. Marie Fredriksson - Sparvöga Millas mirakel - Rytmen av ett regn Harpo - Moviestar Björn Skifs - Michaelangelo, Härligt Härligt men farligt farligt Sven Ingvars - Ett litet rött paket, Jag ringer på fredag Håkan Hellström - Känn ingen sorg för mig Göteborg Tomas Ledin - Sommaren är kort, En del av mitt hjärta, Vi är på gång Arvingarna - Eloise Herreys - Diggeloo Diggeley Snowstorm - Sommarnatt Tommy Nilsson - Öppna din dörr, En dag Perikles - Vart ska vi Sova I natt Patrick Isaksson - Hos dig är jag underbar Kenneth & The Knutters - Som en riktig man Nick Borgen - we are all the winners Lena Philipsoson - Dansa I neon, Det gör ont Factory - Efter plugget Ulf Lundell - Öppna landskap (bara ett måste, lite av en Andra nationalsång här)! Fred Åkerström - Jag ger dig min morgon Secret Service - Oh Aussie, Ten O'clock postman Finns så otroligt mycket mer naturligtvis, men det här är en lista av blandade stilar från olika årtionden. Hoppas något faller dig I smaken.

[@na01jsn]

Awesome song! ^_^

[@ingmarxhoftovningsr6144]

"Went to sea" (gick till sjöss) means that he took a job on a ship.

[@glenngastonjonsson7954]

The weight of this song is...just its weight. Phenomenal.

[@rogerlundstrom6926]

I have been watching a lot of this guys "reacts to" videos in a row.. and I am a BIT surprised that he has watched TWO Cornelis Vreeswijk songs, but NOT "Balladen om Fredrik åkare, och den söta Cecilia Lind"... Together with "Jag trivs bäst i öppna landskap" I'd say it's part of the Swedish Anthems.

[@nocturne7371]

Om du gillar Cornelis tycker jag du ska lyssna på Brevet från kolonin!

[@kattahj]

Brev från Kolonien is a cover of Camp Granada - but the Swedish version is a lot more R-rated!

[@perirgensolsson3673]

@@kattahj men den är censurerad,fattas en vers

[@sivoog9525]

You can look att the movie about ated gärdestad (who made himlen är oskyldigt blå), its about how he commited suicide and The story before that (how he made up his career)

[@jagelskardey]

yeah but weirdly the suicide scene is not accurate, I wonder why

[@danielcraig243]

Also your Swedish is great, when did you start learning?

[@JonathanRollinssthlm305]

I've been here for eight years. My wife's grandmother helped me learn.

[@danielcraig243]

@@JonathanRollinssthlm305 cool :)

[@bornholmisikte]

GO AWAY TO SEA! Hahahaha

[@OlaviKeiskanderfromSWEDEN]

Cornelius wrote the song about TRASIGA SKOR HIMSELF

[@peternorman2762]

He actually prohibited the radio to play any of his songs when they censored one of his songs.

[@hastobe303]

Do a reaction of Leif Andersson - Kind mot kind Swedish classic, no doubt.

[@saltabiten6088]

Nja , han var konstnär, hade fantasi. Som såna har. det var menat som beröm .

[@n0namesowhatblerp362]

The cool thing is. whenver I hear dutch people from a far. For a couple of seconds, I think theyre speaking swedish. No lie.

[@ingmarxhoftovningsr6144]

You should react to "brev från kolonien", it is a fun Cornelis song. Definitely a classic!

[@terrordisco2944]

Latin rhythms are from south america, not spain. An Cornelis wrote this, folk singers usually write their own stuff.

[@piluttapajo]

Would be fun to see you react to any song with Lili & Susie. Maybe: what’s the color of love, oh mama, bara du och jag.

[@MrKlacken]

Love you ❤️❤️❤️

[@ingemojonsall3402]

One to hear of Cornelis is Hönan Agda