The Andersson-Ulvaeus Chronology | Part 8 | 1987-1993

After 20 years of being a prolific songwriter, Benny finally released some solo albums. Returning to his folk roots, he - with the help of new friend Kalle Moraeus - rounded up some fiddlers to accompany Benny on accordion. The fiddlers (Kalle Moraeus, Per-Erik Moraeus, Olle Moraeus, Nils-Erik Göthe, and Leif Göras) would become known as Orsa Spelmän.
Only a handful of Benny's compositions from this era have lyrics by Björn, however there are some instrumentals credited to the duo. 'Lottis Schottis', for instance, is derived from a rejected ABBA demo known as 'Hamlet III'.
Some old friends can be seen in the 'Klinga mina klockor' choir including Frida, Karin Glenmark, Lena Andersson, and Lil Babs; amongst other famous Swedes Lena Philipsson, Eva Dahlgren, and Carola to name a few. Also Benny's future daughter-in-law Nanne Nordqvist (later Grönvall).
'Someone Else's Story' was the main addition to Chess on Broadway and later inserted itself into the West End run. I had originally intended to include some other Broadway additions but recently reconsidered based on their melodies being too similar to other Chess songs.
In 1990, after Benny's wife Mona noticed girl group Ainbusk on tv, Benny approached Josefin Nilsson with an offer to collaborate. Initially she didn't want to leave Ainbusk behind, so Benny ended up working with them all.
By 1993, Josefin was ready to do a solo album and insisted on doing it in English. The resulting Shapes is one of the strongest albums in the Andersson-Ulvaeus collection.
On a personal note, the cross-fade between 'Beatrice' and 'Surprise Surprise' is my favourite transition in the whole series.
The Andersson-Ulvaeus Chronology | Part 8 | 1987-1993
[196] Benny Andersson / Lottis Schottis (BA, BU)
[197] Benny Andersson / Födelsedagsvals till Mona (BA, BU); Benny Anderssons Orkester / Birthday Waltz For Mona (BA, BU)
[198] Benny Andersson / Trolskan (BA, BU)
[199] Benny Andersson / Klinga mina klockor (BA, BU)
[200] Chess (Broadway) / Someone Else's Story (BA, BU, Tim Rice)
[201] Benny Andersson feat. Tommy Körberg & Världsungdomskören (World Youth Choir) / The Conducator (BA, BU)
[202] Svenska Ryttarlandslaget & Tommy Körberg / Upp till kamp (BA, BU)
[203] Kalle Moraeus / Beatrice (BA, BU)
[204] Josefin Nilsson / Surprise, Surprise (BA, BU)
[205] Josefin Nilsson / Heaven And Hell (BA, BU)
[206] Josefin Nilsson / We Won't Be Going Anywhere (BA, BU)
[207] Josefin Nilsson / Where The Whales Have Ceased To Sing (BA, BU)
[208] Josefin Nilsson / High Hopes And Heartaches (BA, BU)
[209] Josefin Nilsson / Midnight Dancer (BA, BU)
[210] Josefin Nilsson / Leave It To Love (BA, BU)
[211] Josefin Nilsson / When I Watch You In Your Sleep (BA, BU)
[212] Josefin Nilsson / Now You See Him, Now You Don't (BA, BU)
[213] Josefin Nilsson / The Film I'd Like To See (BA, BU)
0:00 Folk
0:54 Theatre
1:52 Pop
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[@arnoldgorenflo4900]

I love Josefin’s Album very much! 👍❤️ R.I.P Josefin Nilsson 😢

[@sylvierau3208]

J'aime beaucoup Josefin Nilsson , je ne connaissais pas et vraiment c'est magnifique , elle a une très belle voix

[@eskilbuijtenhek6843]

Älskar: Klinga mina Klockor 💙

[@karleksang]

Great selection of songs/videos..... R.I.P Josefin Nilsson😥.She had such a beautiful voice..

[@bicheno]

Wonderful work this whole project. Please keep on going.

[@igorchernov3674]

Awesome.

[@suhonmi]

Thank you again. This video shows how eclectic composer and musician Benny Andersson is.

[@stormapproaching]

Cheers :) . Thanks for the support.

[@svetlana7966]

Круто!!!!отличная музыка..реально сюрприз сюрприз,♥️♥️♥️

[@manuelbauer6624]

Lovely productions with Josefin Nilsson I didn't know until today. Thanx again for your brillian survey

[@stormapproaching]

Thanks for the support :)

[@peteb1206]

Easily the best post-ABBA project of them all. This compilation is a lovely tribute to Josefin's great work on that album

[@JF-sh2sm]

Patiently waiting for part 9

[@stormapproaching]

I'm stuck in indecision about the intro.

[@123billydog]

Stunning as usual

[@stormapproaching]

Thanks again

[@blakemorley8305]

I really love the song High hopes and Heartaches from the Shapes album and I have to thank this video for making me discover that song. Dose anyone know where I can find the full music video for the song as the only part of that video I've seen is the snippet in the video?

[@herbwarren6671]

It is a shame Josefin was not more popular outside of Sweden. She should have recorded more of B&B's music. Beautiful woman with an enchanting voice. Reminded me a bit of Agnetha.

[@herbwarren6671]

I have her CD Shapes. Play it often!

[@gobiobi5030]

What about Part 9 (Kristina)?

[@stormapproaching]

I've been working on it recently. It's pretty hard finding visual material without stretching too much into later performances!