Tommy Körberg - Anthem (Chess)

"Tommy Körberg - Rakt Upp och Ner" live at Berwaldhallen, Stockholm, 2006

[@arthurmartinson4370]

I bought the original Chess CD in the 1980s. I simply cannot imagine being able to sing, to have that grace, and to have that POWER, in voice.

[@sirrykr1679]

No one does it better. I remember visiting my friend in Copenhagen, coming from Iceland, christmas 1986 and buying this record there. I was 19 then and I still love it today at almost 56 (in few weeks).

[@JimmyOlsson]

Tommy is phenomenal! The best swedish male singer of his generation, in fact one of the best singers and performers of his generation in the world!

[@djkmusic60]

I absolutely concur with you. his performance of Endgame from Chess is also breathtaking, especially when you hear his very last note when he jumps from F to the high Bb, it is thrilling. no one else does that in any performance I have ever heard. Outstanding!!!!

[@kevinteran5624]

Try best in the world His vocals are unparalleled

[@rateit1474]

If you think Tommy is the best Swedish singer. I think you should check Tommy Johansson, for instance this one... kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKCqe2qjrbOkZq8

[@JimmyOlsson]

@@rateit1474 I most certainly know of Tommy Johansson! I'm a big fan and a subscriber since the early days of his channel. He's absolutely frigging amazing in every aspect. He's a jack of all trades and super talented in everything he does. Especially in singing and above all playing guitar! I just can't understand how he manages to be so productive as he is, since he's fully commited to Sabaton as well! Tommy is a beast! But remember, I wrote that Tommy Körberg is the best Swedish singer of HIS GENERATION! As for other younger male Swedish singers I absolutely love Erik Grönwall as well. I'm a member on his KZbin channel and he's an absolutely wonderful human being except from being one of the best metal singers in the world right now. Here's a song from him just for bonus, but I have a feeling you already dig Erik if you like Tommy J. :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/roLFhWCHnNefaJI But my number one is without any question Chris Kläfford! His voice is like no others! He's completely unique! The variety and control he has when singing together with his otherworldy feeling for any song he sings is mindblowingly good! He's simply outstanding! That's why I'm proud to be the co-founder of his international unofficial fansite on Facebook. Take a listen to this one if you haven't already: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGarnpeNh9ashck

[@rateit1474]

@@JimmyOlsson I know all of them. Well written. I agree with all and I know that you wrote "of his generation". I was thinking maybe you had Jussi in mind when you wrote that. Thanks for the clarification. I just use to put Tommy Johanssons name out there since many, even Swedish ppl, doesn't know about him. Tommy Körberg is amazing too. I have him as third best singer in Sweden ever. Tommy Johansson second and Jussi Björling comes first.

[@Lea-rb9nc]

You can hear his heart ❤ in every note when he sings this song in his native Swedish. It takes my breath away and I think of my Swedish father who would have loved to hear him

[@davidleck6206]

More than 30 years after I first heard this and it STILL gives me "chills". A masterclass; never bettered.

[@hansdahlstrom5243]

Many singers tried to sound like Mr Tommy Körberg.... they haven`t succeded. Always no:1. The power in his voice❤️

[@blackout2189]

Anthem is, imo, one of the best pieces of musical work ever created. It is a perfect build of vocals, instruments, tempo and production. It is a tricky song that a good singer can do amazing things with. I've heard all the others, from Bell to Groban to Ramin to others, and they all do amazing with the song. But this is Tommy's baby. This is his bag. Same with Murray Head doing Heaven on Their Minds or Odem doing Wait for It. It's their song. Everyone else just covers it.

[@hansnobelstar77]

Sista sekunden i Tommys ögon; där ser han minsann nöjd ut :-) Och det ska han banne mig vara! Där satt det; he nailed it! Wonderful! Beautiful! Perfectamente!

[@WilhelmvonB]

Ja, jag la märke till det, jag också. Han har all rätt att ta till sig allt beröm !

[@jimmyandersson59]

Perfekt framträdande! ❤😊

[@popi4787]

Prettiest.. this voice make me remember all what I see in my life.

[@kajsadragon4749]

Gråter varje gång...❤❤❤

[@000RainbowChick000]

I'll never stop being amazed by the fact that Tommy can do both the American and Swedish version with so much passion :D

[@giuseppemancusi5993]

Dall'Italia grande e bravo Tommy, viva la Svezia.

[@djkmusic60]

From a musicians standpoint, Tommy Korberg's multiple performances of Anthem are shattering, definitive, and bring this piece to life. His understanding of the words, beauty of tone and power are extraordinary. No one can touch him in this arena.

[@SteVoPhoto]

sorry david , but josh groban version is far superior, hands down

[@Sunedosa]

steven rochelle Disagree strongly, Grobans version is dull, lackluster and lifeless compared to the original. Just saw him sing it on the tonight show and there's just no comparison, his version is allmost completly void of passion and feel for the piece.

[@SteVoPhoto]

Sunedosa, well in the musical Josh's voice is stronger way more powerful and if it is lifeless as you said , chech out Josh's neck on the last note, he is giving everything, unlike your inept mr korbergs version where I had to put my speakers on full power just to hear him. And you my friendly idiot this is my last response....

[@Sunedosa]

Jesus you really have a hardon for Josh groban haven't you ? I'm not talking about this specific version, this is 20 years after this song was written with Korberg in mind. Of course Korberg who is allmost 60 here will not have the same power as he had in his late 30*s. And to be honest, your attitude makes you just an idiot, not even a friendly one. I've seen you post the same crap in tons of Korberg videos, trying to belittle people on your white knight Groban mission but i don't think you could be less of a cunt even if you tried..

[@theresel9733]

steven rochelle Listen to a version with Tommy when he was younger, search onAnthem (Recording Season 1983)

[@Darcieloujames]

Absolute dream of a voice .

[@svenerikhaberg4146]

An honour to sing this anthem, and in line of many with gøød intentions.... we all fall short, there has always been songs for people like Tommy and Jussi (Björling), near exclusively. Leave them be, sing wirh them, but never challenge their talent, they are untouchables👌

[@HyPreA]

"My land's only borders lie around my heart" - instant goosebumps everytime...

[@carolynmattingly3440]

Every singe time! Amazing how 30-odd years later this song still resonates, but then the writers are legendary.

[@siaitsme6800]

🙏⚘️💜⚘️🙏

[@cck523]

The way he just rips "where" at 2:50 is simply unique to that time period, and it gives that song an authentic style

[@peterandersson4295]

I love that part too. It is brilliant, powerful. The end of this song is captivating.

[@johnnauman347]

God, I love this man. We were together in NYC.

[@siaitsme6800]

🙏⚘️💜⚘️🙏

[@bishopphonsie7237]

a wonderful singer and a lovely song. How 171 people gave this the thumbs down is inexplicable!

[@ninaelsbethgustavsen2131]

They're tone deaf....🤣

[@petergrimes5115]

They obviously have no clue of what good singing is..

[@bengtjohansson7920]

Vilken fantastisk sångröst du har Tommy Körberg. Du är bäst. 🌹💙🌹

[@karencarroll1687]

Magical! What a treasure this man is.

[@MotoritaFZ10]

AMAZING! Bravo! He sounds as flawless as in the recordings from the 1980's. I would sell my soul to go back in time and see the live Chess stage show performed by the original cast.

[@frankhuhn7369]

I saw Tommy K perform this in London about a year after the premier I believe. The first professional stage production I ever saw. Literally changed the musical course of my life. After this, only the highest quality in any genre would do. I am blessed.

[@abbamaniac1066]

Superbe titre composé par Björn ULVAEUS et Benny ANDERSSON, superbe interprétation... Bravo la Suède !

[@pbraun2102]

I got chills the first time I heard him sing this when I bought the original album when it came out. I still get chills every single time I hear it.

[@AxxLundOlga]

Since everyone else doing covers, it´s nice to hear the original version. Just amazing!

[@fijay2400]

Loved this when I first heard it in 1984. Many have sung it since but Tommy is the best, the depth, tone and emotion just amazing! ❣️

[@peterpreston2949]

Tommy and Elaine, what a powerful singing duet. Brings tears to my eyes whenever I hear it.

[@Asa-wv1zb]

Same, tears are rolling

[@FanofSmartCar]

I love this song so much and only this master can perform it!

[@moondogmusic3996]

The original voice of this magical, majestic song and still, by far the best.

[@JohnCampbellARM]

Just listened to Philip Quast, Josh Groban, and Michael Ball versions of this song, and Tommy Korberg just seems to caress, phrase, and sing this song better. I'm ashamed to say that I hadn't heard him sing before. Beautiful version.

[@PsychicPhilosopher]

Anthony Stewart Head is my favorite singer for this song. Phenomenal. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to find a video.

[@NeaEmrys]

There's even better versions of him singing this, imagine that...

[@IzabellaRos]

Tommy Körberg is the original. :)

[@valeriefajardo151]

I definitely agree with you there. I love Josh Groban and I think he did well singing Anthem, but Josh's version was done a bit too heavily. I think there was too much anguish. This rendition is just perfect. Some anguish there, but more pride and love.

[@mandylovett1818]

I totally agree John. Like you, I've listened to many versions but this has to top them all! I hadn't heard it before but it's how this amazing song should sound...can't stop listening to it now!!!

[@djmarkishouseofmusic8369]

So many have tried to sing this but no one ever never come near Tommy K. This is his song 4 ever.

[@marianhariti5786]

Re ally best voice in our country!!!!!!

[@frankciurca7001]

Actually Groban does, both are great though.

[@chrillebjork5948]

Sweden is not Sweden any more...gone be a Muslem Country so sad...

[@ericaadamsson9734]

@@chrillebjork5948 What..????

[@chrillebjork5948]

Its not a christian any more gone to be Muslem Country. i am leaving my Loving country

[@ingvarsoder3678]

Detta är en underbar framställning av Tommy.....

[@carolbradley6826]

Fall more in love every time I hear him sing this song in particular.

[@brink401]

I will never forget being present at the exciting moment Chess opened in London and heard Tommy Korberg sang this sung and I fell in love with it at once. The song is beautiful and I have heard many fine interpretations and loved them all. Who performs it best is subjective it is the music and lyrics that are the real beauty.

[@onepersona]

This is another epic performance by the one and only - Tommy Körberg, singing "Anthem" from Chess. No other singer will even come close. Huge affection-factor !

[@Jonnyboy567]

I always seem to come back to this video when I'm trying to find incredible songs to listen to. :)

[@andreavo6546]

For me he is the the one and only unbeaten Russian through all these years since 1985. Thumbs up with the three Knights who had casted him for the concept album of CHESS. Tommy was, is and will be the incredible master of this incredible masterpiece in musical songs !!!!

[@jontecockrel3858]

Tommy is not Russian...

[@p-al4773]

@@jontecockrel3858 no, but he plays the role of one... The Chess musical is about a Russian chess player.

[@kevinteran5624]

He's swedish

[@peterandersson4295]

This is simply brilliant. I love the end where he goes in with all his passion and power. Whish I'd discovered him earlier and got the chance to see him live in his prime. To a certain extent, I think his voice have gained power and depth with the years.

[@Molly-kv5si]

This is so beautiful! So much passion in his voice ❤️

[@christerbjalkenfalk2551]

One singer touches me the most, Tommy Körberg, it´s truly wonderful this!

[@claytonpascoe480]

What an absolute perfect voice.

[@claytonpascoe480]

When it comes to this song. There is nothing else like Tommy Korberg. With no disrespect to the other Artists with singing this song. There can be only one person to sing this song. That is Tommy Korberg.

[@Fiemus9]

It's like Elaine Paige and memory. No one will ever capture these songs like them

[@kareflater529]

Jan Werner. Tommy K, fake poser.

[@tanukiman3855]

The greatest singer no one thinks about when great singers are considered. Magnificent in every way - range, tone, dynamics, emotion. And how he draws in sufficient breath to hold that final note in that brief moment before "my" is amazing.

[@TheAutopilots]

This is so flippin’ beautiful! That he (as a baritone) manage to sing this song in D-major at a rather non youthful age! It’s bloody amazing how it sounds! That expericene he has, is so inceridble!!

[@siaitsme6800]

🙏🌷♥️🌷🙏

[@siaitsme6800]

🙏🌷♥️🌷🙏

[@sabinacleosetterberg3779]

Non é solo la voce di questo straordinario interprete che mette i brividi, ma il testo che mi emoziona, come emigrante che vive dall'84 all'estero in diversi Paesi, avendo perso il contatto con il mio Paese d'origine questo testo mi fa affiorare tutto il dolore e la malinconia del distacco dalle mie radici. Koerberg esprime tutto cio' con la sua voce e veramente mi emoziona fino alle lacrime!

[@LuvlyUnknown]

Is it odd that my top 3 favorite versions of Anthem are by the same person??? Mr. Korberg is unbelievable....no one compares, this is his song....

[@lars-eriklarsson8067]

Wondeful song powerful voice,goosebumps when you hear this song in his version.

[@jmconradie_VARIETY_playlists]

Stunningly beautiful. I wish I could put a reaction of this on my own channel, it is the best of the past few decades' stage musicals.

[@sunraker27]

this is a fantastic performance,it is truly his song.

[@siaitsme6800]

🙏🌷♥️🌷🙏

[@gunillawigertz8986]

Åh, jag var också där några dagar efter premiären! Satt med gåshud i 2 timmar! Underbart!!!!!!!!

[@AlbinoTigerBarb]

No man, no madness Though their sad power may prevail Can possess, conquer, my country's heart They rise to fail She is eternal Long before nations' lines were drawn When no flags flew, when no armies stood My land was born And you ask me why I love her Through wars, death and despair She is the constant, we who don't care And you wonder will I leave her -- but how? I cross over borders but I'm still there now How can I leave her? Where would I start? Let man's petty nations tear themselves apart My land's only borders lie around my heart

[@carmenvillamajor6907]

Beautifull!! It really sounds like an anthem, part from the lyrics!

[@janlundberg6439]

2020-09-14- stil wonderful song from Tommy Körberg , autstanding voise.

[@susse80]

Helt maktlös!!! Sällan någon låt får mig att rysa ända in i ryggmärgen och tåra mina ögon, men varje gång jag hör denna stannar tiden!!

[@liefenheim]

Anthem was in fact written for Tommy.

[@NekkuSuomi]

He was in jail at the time.❤

[@JaneDoe-ci3gj]

@@NekkuSuomi was that when he was arrested for cocain? He sober now at least!

[@theresel9733]

Listen to this version when he was younger and you will hear it. Search on: Anthem (Recording Season 1983)

[@Situnadei]

OTROLIGT vilken sångare, Unbelievable, What A Singer- Tommy Körberg !

[@mike76543210]

The guitar ending part is priceless!!!

[@dawnhollander2091]

Electrifying , such a fantastic voice.

[@peterg7480]

Much to my shame and missing out on a great, great voice i have to admit until today when i was searching Google for something else i had never heard of this amazing singer. But now that has all changed and i will be searching for many more of his performances,

[@JohanFredenstamHuss]

Cheack out "Dead by April - feat Tommy Körberg" Amazing :D - Rumor says he did it in one take - age 70

[@klippcb]

Härligt, en man som kan sjunga allt...och som jämt överaskar... Härligt. En man som kan sjunga allt , och som har en känsla för för takt och ton :) "Anthem" kommer nog alltid betyda mycket för mig gällande musikaliska förebilder, och inte minst Tommy. Jag har lyssnat och sett på denna man sen jag var mindre, på konserter, på teve och i radio.

[@VeronicaMcCarrison]

Wow what a voice

[@siaitsme6800]

🙏🌷♥️🌷🙏

[@annasandqvist5563]

One Of The Best He’s Has Singing ! And Love This Song From My Hart.

[@liseandresen9685]

Han er den bedste sanger i Norden,især når han synger denne sang

[@Fnuffelina]

I absolutly LOVE this song and I think Tommy sings this so perfectly. I think this should be our national anthem! But in swedish of coarse =D I love love love the lyrics!!!!!!!!! This is how I feel about my country Sweden

[@RioMuc]

But the lyrics were written by Tim Rice, who happens to be English and not Swedish.

[@2mariasmusik]

Jag tycker det här är den bästa låten med Tommy körberg.

[@roberthenry8562]

Hello how are you doing

[@JoeyDynamite2008]

This is truly amazing. Brings a tear to my eye every time I hear it. :')

[@Asa-wv1zb]

I still listen to it and cry

[@Vamilator7165]

Beautiful, truly beautiful

[@MrsMupp93]

It is often said that the original is always the best and in this case, that is definately true. NO ONE will ever sing this song as amazing as Tommy does, Josh Groban did it very well. no doubt, but Tommy is still the man

[@fabfaruk]

Wilkerson owns Valjean, Crawford owns The Phantom, and Tommy Korberg will forever own Anatoly Sergievsky. Other people play the part and sing the songs but Korberg actually appears to become the part. The depth of emotion he brings with each rendering leaves all the others standing at the gate. While I've learned to enjoy other versions Chess, nothing will ever equal the original cast and recording. I even get goose bumps when he sings it in Swedish!

[@andersforsell1728]

If this was the theme to a movie it would win for best song.

[@TitaniusAnglesmith]

Anders Forsell Well it's from Chess

[@gabekillian2761]

This is the theme for every patriot who has ever felt forced to go against their country

[@occamsrayzor]

This song and this artist are are just part of the reason I think Chess is one of the greatest musicals of the 20th century.

[@MarthalieThurstonSachemPiper]

Greetings from New England USA. I have listened to many covers. Yesterday, while listening to Sissel Kerjabo, i came across a duet where this gentleman sang with her, which led to this, and then the instudio . I believe the two men who composed the composition had him in mind. This is his song .The man is the song.

[@doonberg]

You are right. Tommy is the main singer for this very special song.

[@christellindroos7878]

Yup ! He's really something !

[@JackHarknessBarrowgill]

The best Version from this Song. Tommy Körberg sing this only fantastic. I love this Song so much.

[@Loki19810310]

Everytime I listen to this I wanna start up Civilization :) I dont know why but I guess its something patriotic growing inside of me

[@rxnumbercruncher]

This is a beautiful song. The first time I saw the musical "Chess" I was in college, and attended with a Lithuanian friend of mine. We were both deeply moved by the song, it moved her to tears. Though the lyrics are written about the Russians, it could also have been written for the Baltic states that were annexed by the Soviets. After the fall of the Soviet Union, I had a chance to visit Lithuania during the freedom festivals that celebrated Lithuania's separation from the Soviet Union. Words can't describe the nationalistic pride they felt as they raised their own flag again, and were once again able to speak Lithuanian in public.

[@onbe804]

they got so many songs that could be anthems of Sweden ! Arrival when all is said and done ,the way old friends do ;i gave a dream,hamlet 111,klinga mina klokor ,i've been waiting for you ,karlekens tid ,botom sol och manen !

[@davidsolomon8203]

I never tire of listening to marvelous anthem! Tommy sings with power and passion!

[@drachirzim]

Mr Korberg sang this song with dignity clarity power control and the continuous crisp clear diction that few can do ... he is the bar.....

[@molnvit]

Säga vad man vill om Körberg men hans röst är MAGISK! Att han är helt självskolad också, WOW

[@JulieTang1984]

I grew up listening to and loving this song, One of the best ever written and sung. Tommy (not only because he was the original singer) does the best rendition I have ever heard. I love this video because it is the first time I have seen Tommy sing

[@SteVoPhoto]

well julie you are missing the best version by josh groban

[@iFoss]

steven rochelle You really go everywhere with your Groban bullshit huh? watch?v=Pdap50L3Jtc - enough said

[@klippcb]

Im almost crying, Tommy set chills down my spines... Yes Tommy is number one

[@cgg5812]

Världens bästa nu levande sångare //C

[@mrpositive8697]

Tommy du är ju grym på Anthem. Vi hade en på Teater Satelliten som sjöng den för snart ett år sedan på en vårkonsert

[@HurupThy2010]

Universal Hymn - no Less, no More.....!!!!

[@marianhariti5786]

❤I love him and his fantastic voice ❤

[@annicabladsjo3595]

I love this......Tommy!

[@roberthenry8562]

Hello how are you doing

[@fridafridh7875]

Underbart! Kan höra på detta om och om igen.... hade även glädjen att se/höra detta i London på 80-talet :)

[@roberthenry8562]

Hello how are you doing

[@lollie87]

I love Josh Page's version of this, I only heard this song for the first time today (I am Australian) and I absolutely love it! :)

[@matochvinmedfannyochpatjan6971]

Leets keep sharing this amazing video, this is music history!

[@DINORATHEREZINHA]

TOMMY KORBERG, LINDO E TALENTOSO! GOSTO MUITO!

[@Asa-wv1zb]

He is fantastic

[@wandabirdable]

What a voice.

[@henrymckellar1878]

It is the theme of a broadway show, later released as a program on ETV. It is "Chess" by the boys of ABBA

[@OllieSvensson]

Oh my gosh!!!! I'm supposed to sing this song around October! Tommy... You're amazing

[@LillaDalaHast]

This is the song for all patriots, all feeling people everywhere. Amen, Tommy K.!

[@mags6784]

Our male choir at school is singing this and oh my gosh it is beautiful

[@TDDmusique]

Fantastic voice!! Subpar timing just like all of the swedish singers. Still one of the all time best in the world.

[@Giedon]

Tommy är otroligt duktig!!😊🌻🙏

[@ralfiasz]

Nobody else has such connection with this song. There are lots of beautiful performances and versions of it (like Josh Groban’s one which is stunningly beautiful in its own right) but his one is THE ONE.

[@petergrimes5115]

Agree with that comment

[@peterbedford380]

Amazing voice I'm new to this great singer where have I been

[@liisaniemi8476]

I love Tommy's version the best because of his passion. Josh does a fine job because his voice is so polished. Check out Jai McDowall as well since his voice is beautiful and depicts raw talent.

[@zigadenagabardini]

Liisa Niemi josh sings opera ,,Tommy sings from the heart , no lessons ever , no sing up ever , pure natural

[@detectivefiction3701]

+zigadena Gabardini You're posing a false dichotomy: "opera" vs. emotion and "heart." No one who truly knows and loves opera would make such a comment. And anyway, Josh Groban is not an opera singer.

[@zigadenagabardini]

Then why does he try to sing like one???

[@Jshjo91]

+zigadena Gabardini his singing style while definitely baritone is more p'opera, (a heavy tambored vibrato if you will). There are techniques that Operatic singers use that he possesses, but does not use. plainly stated without recourse of complexities of violins etc. i.e. Fiddle - Violin. Same instrument, vastly different styles.

[@joycemoss6205]

when I saw Jai's audition I had no idea what he was singing so I checked out all versions of song gosh have you heard Only Men Aloud sing it ? This song sung by all these singers cannot choose one!