Jussi Björling - Ack Värmeland du sköna

Bilder från Värmland till Jussis skönsång av Sveriges kanske allra vackraste visa. Fast han sjunger om Värmland så sjunger han samtidigt om hela sitt älskade fosterland : Sverige. Inspelningen är från 1936. Hade Jussi levt ett halvt år till så hade vi antagligen haft en stereoversion av sången idag. Han hade nämligen planerat att göra ett 20-tal nyinspelningar av sin gamla svenska repertoar någon gång i början av 1961. Att så inte blev fallet är såklart en katastrof för oss alla och den svenska folksjälen.
"Ack Värmeland Du sköna,
du härliga land,
du krona bland Svea rikes länder!
Och komme jag än mitt i det förlovade land,
till Värmland jag ändock återvänder!
Ja, där vill jag leva,
Ja, där vill jag dö.
Om en gång ifrån Värmland jag tager mig en mö,
Så vet jag att aldrig jag mig ångrar.
I Värmeland - ja, där vill jag bygga och bo,
med enklaste lycka förnöjder.
Dess dalar och skog ge mig tystnadens ro,
och luften är frisk på dess höjder.
Och forsarna sjunga sin ljuvliga sång -
vid den vill jag somna så stilla en gång
och vila i värmländska jorden."
For those of you who do not speak Swedish: This most famous of Swedish songs is very special to the people of Sweden. In many ways it's almost like a second national anthem. Jussi's version was recorded way back in 1936. His untimely death in 1960 probably robbed us from now having a crystal-clear stereo recording of the song, as he was planning to re-record some 20 songs from his old Swedish repertoire in early 1961. "Värmeland/Värmland" is a beautiful province of central Sweden. If you haven't been there, you can now have a look at what it is Jussi is singing about, for all the images are taken from that wondrous part of my homeland. The monument at the start of the video is a map in stone of Värmland. The provincial animal of Värmland is the wolf, hence it's inclusion; and the flower at the end is called chickweed-wintergreen, the provincial flower. The Swedish name of the flower is so much nicer though: "Skogsstjärna" which means "Forest star". Enjoy.

[@T1hitsTheHighestNote]

Det kommer aldrig igen komma någon endaste människa med lika magisk röst som Jussi!

[@kfkfkfkfkfkf4736]

Faddie Waddling o Sofia Kalsson

[@kfkfkfkfkfkf4736]

Ok ?????!!!

[@kfkfkfkfkfkf4736]

DU sa Jussi B. Lyssna raka ord som dagen' s läge . Ang KRIG . Hoppas du vaknar UPP

[@goranomarbockman940]

Sorgligt men så sant! Jussi är Unik; inte ens hans 2 bröder eller hans son Rolf, framstående som de var, kan nämnas jämte Jussi!

[@Tripperchris]

Om jag lyssnar til denne låt, gråter jag nästan: "O helga natt": kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZeunJJ7qcajp5Y

[@stefanlarsson494]

I am born, i have raised my kids and i have grown old in Värmland, i have seen the world and its wonders, but yet i wish to end my days in this place, with these people around me, the land of story tellers and sagas.

[@mrsixpix]

Jag är först och främst värmlänning sedan svensk. Så detta är min nationalsång!

[@susannehakanlind2942]

Jussi, Världens bästa tenor genom tiderna. ❤️

[@achantus1]

Absolut! Hvilken røst! Min mormors mor kom från Karlstad, Værmland. Helsingar från Halden, Norge.

[@vpower9625]

Så sant ♥️

[@T1hitsTheHighestNote]

Pavarotti håller med!

[@Egilfjaler]

Stemmer! ! Med hilsen fra Norge! 🇧🇻

[@Marco-uh5zn]

​@@T1hitsTheHighestNote That is true, but in Pavarotti's opinion Fritz Wunderlich, who unfortunately died way too early, was at the same level as Björling as a "lyrical" tenor.

[@Oleee94]

jeg er Nordmann, og vil bare si at Värmeland er helt fantastisk! har en stugo der! Hilsen fra Norge.

[@giovannimarchesi3776]

Every time I listen to the wonderful voice of the great Jussi Bjoerling, one of the greatest singers of all time, I feel a great emotion, especially in this beautiful piece, in which he sings the beauty of his land: here his voice rises over the forests. and on the lakes with contemplative solemnity and mysterious melancholy and descends into the depths of the soul. May his name and his art be remembered for ever.

[@Nyllsor]

well said sir!

[@veronicamarklund1769]

Vet inte nån som sjunger denna fantastiska sång bättre än just Jussi Björling ♥️

[@Arlianor]

Sjöng den faktiskt tyst för mig själv när jag besökte Värmland för en tid sedan. Av någon anledning så började jag och mitt resesällskap sjunga på låten när vi körde in över gränsen. Kanske berodde det på att ingen av oss hade varit där på många herrans år. Sången är dock, som alla vi svenskar vet, magisk och en del av vår folksjäl.

[@vindheimar2631]

Som utflyttad svensk blir jag nostalgisk och tårögd när Jussi Björling sjunger Ack Värmeland du sköna

[@enmidsommarnattsdrom]

Jussi Björling with tears in his voice Verkligen världens genom tiderna bästa tenor!! gråter i hjärtat av att höra det här. Obeskrivligt.

[@metteholm4833]

I´m only danish, but this song always gives me goosebumps and tears in the eyes.

[@andreaseriksson8803]

Only? You are our brother and alike.

[@hakanwioletta]

I hade også en virkelig stor sanger i Danmark, han er her ikke længre. Kim Larsen ikke den samme type af musik, men aligevel en af jeres bedste.

[@olofholm8612]

What a wonderful self-irony! You are the best, you Danes!

[@pirkkojohnes8675]

I'm an old Finn in America, and get homesick and very teary-eyed hearing this song.

[@piabrostrombrostrom2292]

Så vacker sång Så mitt hjärta blöder kram pia jag är ifrån värmland ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@callsign_turcopole]

I felt the beautiful Swedish wind on my face while listening to this, made me feel sad and happy at the same time.

[@Freawulf]

'Sad and happy' at the same time is the essence of Swedish folk music, at least to my ears... Or rather Scandinavian folk music in general, I would say... Sublime, no matter what!

[@eugenweber2700]

Ihr Schweden seid gesegnet! War mit meiner Tochter öfter- leider nur kurz- in euren Traumlandschaften u.liebe diesen JUSSI und WALLANDER! WERDEN WIR UNS JE WIEDERSEHEN? Elke Alles Gute 2021....

[@vrfvfdcdvgtre2369]

@@Freawulf Especially, because Scandinavia is gone, the MultiCulture rules.

[@Alex462047]

@Vrfvfd Cdvgtre They've done that to all of Europe, and all the music has started to sound the same too. I can still remember a time when each country has it's own distinct music, it's own distinct styles that we all enjoyed. In Western Europe that is all but gone, in Eastern Europe it is fading. I hate the brainless generic rubbish that is replacing it.

[@Emile1864]

I'm so glad I discovered Jussi Björling. His voice is spectacular to say the least. All these beautiful songs too. This one in particular has a really nice melody. I wish more young people could understand the beauty of it (at the time of writing I'm 18). Also greetings from Finland! 🇫🇮🇸🇪

[@Arlianor]

Tack för din trevliga kommentar Emrin. Jag önskar dig en god forsättning på julen och ett Gott Nytt År 2023...

[@Marco-uh5zn]

@emile1864 Björling in fact is rated as the best lyrical tenor ever at the same level of Fritz Wunderlich. Björling's performance with baritone Merril in Bizet's Perlfisher duet (available at youtube) is spectacular as well.

[@lisbethforslund1047]

Bare helt utrolig nydelig, blir helt satt ut,,,💖

[@ingridhonig3811]

Dieses wunderschöne Lied, gesungen von Jussi Björling trifft einen mitten ins Herz!

[@vrfvfdcdvgtre2369]

Yes, one of the most beautiful recordings in existence.

[@himfromscandinavian5354]

Danke von Schweden!

[@gitarrenschulewestfalen7484]

Ja, das tut es. Ein vergleichbarer deutscher Sänger ist nur Rudolf Schock! Hör z.B. von Ihm mal "Ade zur guten Nacht" Ich meine beide, Jussi und Rudolf singen im Gefühl des 19. Jhd. Das gibt es heute einfach so nicht mehr. Liebe Grüße aus Westfalen!

[@coimbralaw]

One of the most beautiful, uplifting things I’ve ever heard in my life. What a treasure.

[@xithatreh5639]

Respect from Turkey. What a good song

[@mrjacob1718]

It is almost an interstellar experience hearing Jussi sing. Each verse is as astonishing as the next, each one beyond belief. Makes me proud to be a part of this country and to be able to call Sweden my home.

[@robertkarlsing1462]

Min far önskade att min yngsta son skulle heta Jussi och så blev det. En hyllning till denna fantastiska sångare ❤

[@solveigmwilder2512]

Beautiful ! My favorite Song about my WONDERFUL Homeland ! Love it ! Make's me Home sick ! Jussi Bjorling 's voice was very beautiful !! ❤

[@coolbeans8682]

tack jussi, det här var precis vad jag behövde nu

[@wollestoncraft]

Thank u so much for this video! When Jussi sings in Swedish there is something that is more intense than when he sings in any other language. I looked up the words in English & I can see why this song is special to the people of your country. The beautiful images are a perfect accompaniment to the song. I never get tired of hearing it!

[@sussiq8812]

I need that tear in hos voice, heavenly beautyful. He makes me feel him, and I Believe every word he sings.

[@kernowwing]

I have only quite recently discovered Jussi Bjorling. How I have lived over 70 years and never heard of him I don't know. He is magnificent, and was taken from us much too soon.

[@DafneOfeliaVallstrom]

Den enda sång vi har som ens kommer tillnärmelsevis nära Du gamla, du fria.. Sverigemys. 😊

[@lailairenedahlkarlsen8991]

Helt fantastisk!

[@BirkaViking]

Totalt episkt och nostalgisk video. Tack för den vackra videon ifrån den bästa tenoren någonsin. Mvh ifrån Södermanland.

[@roxyhart5692]

Tänk att få ha hört Jussi live ❤️

[@annabackman3028]

Jag önskar att Jussi sjungit in Jämtlandssången också! Vilken röst! Och vilken tragi att han rycktes bort så ung.

[@saltabiten6088]

Han var en känslomänniska. Finns ingen plats. Tyvärr.

[@jormungandr7885]

Jussi Björling. Svea Rikes stolthet och den bästa tenoren genom tiderna!

[@jasmine8245]

Nummer 1. Hans stämma är helt överlägsen.

[@anitajohansson5628]

Efter Erland Hagegård.

[@anitajohansson5628]

Jag tycker också att Erland Hagegård är världsbäst❣👍🍀🤩 //Simon 15 år (Men Jussi Björling är också toppen)

[@ramonavandermerwe1159]

​@@anitajohansson5628Jussi Bjorling has the most glorious voice I have EVER heard! Noone comes even close!

[@anitajohansson5628]

​@@ramonavandermerwe1159 🙃

[@kendelsthlm]

Jussi The King of tenors of all Times!

[@Situnadei]

Jussi är den störste sångaren av alla med en underbar röst och teknik.Jussi for ever !

[@jaanailmola9931]

Den här låten sjöng min pappa på finska för mig när jag var liten. Pappa dog 2009 men sången lever vidare och minnen..

[@ZZ-vd3uz]

Vackert minne! Må din far vila i frid.

[@britanniafirst1254]

Such a beautiful rendition of this classic Swedish folk song. Greetings from your friends in the United Kingdom.

[@rcampos1018]

I don't believe in god, but Jussi makes me think twice. I'm from Teresina- Brasil and love his Voice.

[@bettan47]

I spent my childhood in Värmland , remember long walks through the forests with my parents in deep snow sometimes , " The Finn Forests " Finnskogarna it was called , Do make the journey if you can ...i have returned to Sweden after nearly 35+ years ...take care x

[@magnusjonsson1316]

Jussi is for me the greatest ever, the only singer who’s voice sounds like an instrument in it self. One of the greats of Sweden

[@andresvensson262]

Som värmlänning blir man alldeles varm om hjärtat

[@vpower9625]

Pavarotti said , Im only a human compared to Jussi. ❤

[@sebastianjansson6976]

Spelades högt på både min morbror och morfars begravning i Sunnemo för ett antal år sedan. Oerhört fin låt.

[@kpeo85]

Vi hade denna låten på min sambos mormors begravning, men även på vår sons dop. Oerhört fin låt

[@i.vandelft8784]

Otroligt, vad en röst!

[@Alice-wk6gt]

The beauty of this song and his performance are heartbreaking. Heavenly

[@constantinebuddberg8924]

Wonderfull..Boyrling one of great singers in all times...best wishes from Russia

[@KonanSoze]

we just learned to sing this song in our choir. what a lovely song! björling's rendition is pure gold.

[@anbr5839]

Fyfan, vilken känsla han har. Kommer aldrig någonsin att få se något liknande...

[@gitarrenschulewestfalen7484]

Hör andra sånger av honom! (o helga natt t. ex.) Men det stämmer någ att den här är verkligen vacker och helt enkelt från en annan tid! Många hälsningar från Westfalen!

[@aminaeriksson7501]

Let me educate all.When Jussi died he barely had a tombstone no museum no city statue his parents were poor and his father alcoholic and so was he. But when the world heritage commitee came for a visit they gave the city he was born in so much shit for not honouring this legend that today there is a museum and statue. Even Luciano Pavarotti said that he'd never be as good as Jussi. Jussi had a once in forever voice's..There will never be another like him.

[@Constantin1813]

did you drank with him?...and with his father?

[@john-vf9wr]

what is your oi

[@Pete82451]

Right on Amina! Luciano was great, but there was just something....extra, with Jussi's voice; a beauty not matched by Caruso, Pavarotti, di Stephano or any of the others....

[@robertgulbrandsen2075]

Amina Eriksson 😂 en tåre for alle og en men denne mann var og er stor, hilsen fra Norge.

[@robertgulbrandsen2075]

Constantin Victorov go away....

[@deerhound1952]

Tack, Alianor for uploading this wonderful version of such a beautiful song. Jussi Bjoerling has to be the best tenor of all time. Thank you also for placing the words and images on here. They transport me back to a country I love but haven't visited for a very long time.

[@Slektet]

My homeland. First I am from Värmland, second I am Swedish.

[@SpontaneousProduct]

+Slektet Nämen, vad trevligt att stöta på dig här.

[@MrYrgas]

I cant stop crying everytime i here his voice and this song. Im 33 years old and ima weeping like a child. Its so powerful to me to listen to this. Btw from Sweden.

[@saiserieht]

What a beautiful song and what a beautiful country. I do not have to understand the words to know what the song means.

[@The343freak]

An awesome dude.

[@gabarra]

I will be in Värmland at the end of sept. 2016 for the 1st time. I hope it would be nice

[@gabarra]

...and it was simply beautiful. Det var så bra!

[@MrHroeder]

Ein wunderschönes Lied von Värmeland, wo wir uns jetzt befinden.

[@gitarrenschulewestfalen7484]

wirklich schön, dann habt ihr ja den värmländischen Herbst so richtig mitbekommen und auch die Nordlichter gesehen? Liebe Grüße, nun wieder aus Westfalen! ... und schaut doch gern mal auf unserem Kanal herein

[@pepinozinanasshole]

Har släkt i värmland... älskar värmland!!

[@Kottekungen]

sjung nationalsången lite långsammare till den här melodin! de låter så otroligt vackert!

[@gitarrenschulewestfalen7484]

Saa underbart! Satte en link till er! Bredvid Rudolf Schock är Jussi Björling 20hundrar talets bästa sjungare (tycker jag) vi var i den vackra Värmlanden just nu ock saa spelade jag in en version av Värmlandsvisa samt bilder. Titta gärna förbi! Manga hälsningar fraan Westfalen, Tyskland!

[@lenalundberg3701]

Länge leve Jussi och Värmland.

[@evinrude8873]

The most marvellous voice I´ve ever heard. (Translation: den mest underbara röst jag någonsin har hört. )

[@ramonavandermerwe1159]

Agree. Jussi Bjorling had a sublime voice!

[@metusalemuustalo]

Vacker sång. Hälsningar till Von Döbelns soldater från Finland.

[@lars-eriklarsson395]

sverige är ett vackert land,jussi björling var en fin symbol för sverige.

[@theodorpalmquist2036]

Jag håller med. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@TheSeBjo]

Sverige var ett vacker land*

[@seijahaapaniemi648]

This song is so beautiful. I love to listen this again and again. Jussi Björling's singing is the best for this song.

[@larsolafevensen937]

You know, on this recording he was only 18 years old. I know, but still I find his Voice so full, so mature.

[@FranckSonata]

Actually, Jussi was 25 at the time of this recording.

[@ramonavandermerwe1159]

His voice was always beautiful and glorious, no matter what his age! He always sounded a cut above the rest! RIP Maestro Jussi Bjorling, the greatest of them all! Never to be forgotten!

[@losamati63]

this song is so so beautful...

[@Situnadei]

THE ONE AND ONLY, the golden voice of the 20 th Century

[@anitajohansson5628]

Glömt Erland Hagegård???

[@ramonavandermerwe1159]

​@@anitajohansson5628Go and start a fan club. These comments are all about Jussi Bjorling only!

[@anitajohansson5628]

@@ramonavandermerwe1159 Jag kommenterar var fasen jag vill. Jag anser att Erland Hagegårds stämma överglänser Jussis. Punkt slut!!!!!!!

[@anitajohansson5628]

@@ramonavandermerwe1159 ERLAND HAGEGÅRD 🥇😁 Jussi Björling 🥈 // Regards Anita Johansson 😉

[@susannaschickerling3945]

I loved this song since my childhood days!!

[@birgittasward-barthelson5277]

Underbart!!!!

[@dannediesel2165]

I live in Värmland so i Love this!😊

[@timokautto9815]

Ylittämätön ja unohtumaton Jussi.

[@ramonavandermerwe1159]

Always remembered.

[@kristianyrjola8460]

Tää on hyvä & kaunis!

[@blueskygoldensun]

So very beautiful and full of emotion. :) I adore him. ❤

[@ramonavandermerwe1159]

So do I! Hugs from South Africa and Jussi Bjorlings biggest fan!

[@ibz46206]

en underbar sångare

[@Captain_Rhodes]

ive never heard the version with the vocals before. i like it

[@heikkiaho1177]

Wonderful voice, wonderful pictures, Northern Countries have been blessed for a long time. Sad to say how rapidly those are moving forward destruction.

[@seahpo6737]

how are any of the nordic countries moving towards destruction? by most metrics they're the best countries to live in in the world

[@BattleRushGaming]

Nice to see some BF people here :)

[@DANNYonPC]

The MCOM EE?

[@BattleRushGaming]

Yes :)

[@Dansoo]

BRG pl0x

[@gregorylouis617]

u brought me here mat lol

[@MajesticSheepLord]

lol

[@ahwerdfw]

Det kan jag fan hålla med om :)

[@PlacidaStaro]

Thank you, I did'nt now about this version of "Aria di Mantova"! Greetings from Italy

[@andreafasoli8186]

Love Jussi. My Heart.

[@blueskygoldensun]

That was really sweet. Thank you. ♥

[@Situnadei]

En röst som ingen annan, den vackraste av dem alla, fulländad.

[@bighill8891]

Ja. En Finne igen. Men skönt, alltför skönt.

[@alfredolapadura1402]

Fischer - Dieskau, el gran barítono alemán, decía que cantaban los angeles cuando escuchaba a Jussi

[@jmarie8001]

Friend from Malmö introduced me to this song. Love it ever since

[@FranciscoFerrerGaliana1930]

Magnifico tema e interpretación magistral

[@i.vandelft8784]

Hello Wayne, This song is about Värmland, a part of Sweden near the Norwegian border. The song tells about how beautiful Värmland is.

[@Rudipolt]

Fine Song Jussi! Thanks for posting! Aloha from Hawaii!

[@nessundorma44]

Jussi Björling : Seine Stimme, so rein und unvergleichlich schön, wie seine Schwedische Heimat !

[@mallanthabrallan]

Så mäktig!

[@RegnevaCixot]

En av få sånger som får mig tårögd.

[@achantus1]

Jag, en Norrmann (min mormors mor kom från Karlstad), tycker at Bjørling er den største tenor noensinne (og Flagstad den største sopran) .Jussi rules!

[@Arlianor]

Jag kan själv känna precis så när jag tänker tillbaka på min barndomssomrar på landet. Och Jussis sånger på svenska griper tag i en som ingen annan musik kan. Tack för din fina kommentar.

[@petergraham8681]

THANK YOU SO MUCH for the images to accompany this wonderful song- It is one of my favorite Björling recordings & I'm not at all surprised to learn how much this song means to the Swedish people. Translation anywhere?

[@MiniClown2]

I'll try! There is at least one more verse according to some finds on google, I'll put in inbetween the 2 verses Jussi is singing here. "Oh Värmeland You Beautiful, You lovely land You crown among Svea Rikes countries! Were I to venture to the middle of the promised land, To Värmland I still return! Yes, that's where I want to live Yes, that's where I want to die If from Värmland I take myself a maiden, I know I will not regret (repeat "if from Värmland..") (This verse is not included in this recording) In Värmland it's funny to live and reside The land I so gladly praise! Where hearts beat with honor and faith As steadfast as the heart of the mountain! And each and everyone Swedish, inside Svea Rikes land Who come as guests on Klarälven shore He finds merely brothers and sisters! In Värmland - yes, thats where I want to build and live With the most simple happiness to content/the most simple spice of life It's valleys and forests gives me the tranquility of silence And the air is fresh on it's peaks And the streams sing your lovely song! Next to that I would like to fall asleep so softly once And rest in the Värmländska soil! (repeat "and rest in the...")

[@benkeywood8407]

Peter Graham

[@dabors2sm29]

Really beautiful. It is similar to a music of Bedrich Smetana, a Czech composer.

[@jessicajensen5593]

Fredrik August Dahlgren född 20 september 1816 i Värmland 🎶 låt och text skriven till Värmland du sköna. Han borde hyllas och minnas för den fina texten tycker jag. ❤️🇸🇪👏👍🏆

[@Arlianor]

Håller med dig Jessica. Ha nu en fortsatt fin sommar. ;-)

[@robertnilsson7063]

När man hör det här känns det fan som att hjärtat slits ut och slängs i en hink isvatten. :(

[@ingenyman5113]

Klara toner, tydliga ord!

[@tomaskonarik7817]

Looks like our beloved B. Smetana (The Moldau song) did a bit copy paste here....:) beautiful song indeed!

[@sucramnormark]

Ja! Jag gjorde precis det. Mycket fin sång.

[@Arlianor]

You are always welcome back to us and to the country of your birth:)

[@Haepax]

HOLY cow. I recognize this. It is a hymn. . . . . . .DICE what are you up to...

[@kuroisuuu]

Theyre from Sweden

[@EnergyShotStudios]

Denna borde vara nationalsången. Så mycket bättre än den vi har nu.

[@Ganskasnabb]

Hur fan ska folk kunna sjunga denna på skolavslutningarna då? Kommer ju bli kaos.

[@dustgreylynx]

James Ericson denna är melodien av Israels nationalsången :)

[@EnergyShotStudios]

Nej, det är det inte.

[@tricky_a4073]

amazing nice this was actually really nice