What Happened To THE CARDIGANS (LOVEFOOL)?

[@rnrtruestories]

What other whatever happened to episodes for you want to see? By the way, a HUGE Canadian 90's band is coming out on Friday on my channel.

[@IloveKurtCobain-z5k]

Three Days Grace with Adam Gontier? I know Him. Our Lady Peace? I met them. The drummers Grandmother was a pt of mine. Saw then 4 times. Saw The Cure 10 times.

[@rnrtruestories]

@@IloveKurtCobain-z5koooo you guessed it right, the question is which one is it?

[@michael7054]

Our lady peace would be fun to watch. Clumsy and somewhere out there were cool songs​@@rnrtruestories

[@houmandehdashtidmd9078]

Hi. Elastica would be great..thank you for your work .

[@IloveKurtCobain-z5k]

@@rnrtruestories OH Man Three Days Grace>

[@FLWVideosYT]

Their song Erase and Rewind is a hidden gem!

[@Ira__L]

"I Need Some Fine Wine and You, You Need to Be Nicer" is another one!

[@benjaminframe5530]

My favorite song from them.

[@kenrehill8775]

How was it hidden? everyone knows it.

[@buickcityfilms]

They have a bunch of genius songs.. erase/rewind is a gem indeed ❤

[@Zeebo1uk]

My absolute favourite

[@petertrotman7708]

Nina (along with Dolores O'Riordan from The Cranberries) had one of most distinctive voices of the 90's. You couldn't mistake her with any other singer, absolutely effortless and full of grace.

[@BwInNewJersey]

Fiona Apple?

[@mariogonzalez5107]

Harriet Wheeler of The Sundays

[@petertrotman7708]

@@BwInNewJersey I love Fiona but her songs were her identity more than her voice IMO.

[@petertrotman7708]

@@mariogonzalez5107 Really? OK.

[@BwInNewJersey]

@@petertrotman7708 Makes sense.

[@davek7702]

Long gone before daylight is a killer album. Super underrated.

[@Vibeagain]

Are you sure it's underrated, or just underappreciated?

[@topsyturvy5485]

Great album!

[@ROMANTIKILLER2]

Yep. Super Extra Gravity also has some hidden gems. Frankly speaking, I think that their entire discography is really solid.

[@joseu151]

Their best work

[@willbrink]

I was listening to it today in fact. Their peak LP I'd say.

[@marmaladecreammedia]

Long Gone Before the Daylight is a brilliant record. Incredible songwriting, and impeccable production. You're the Storm is such a great love song

[@SerpentStar_]

Absolutely love this band. Still have 4 albums on CD from high school days. Sad they're only known for Love Fool. SO MANY outstanding songs 💿

[@nimhard]

They are amazing and ultra versatile

[@arcticmonkey3]

@@nimharderase and rewind ⏪

[@pebblesandwoowoo]

My Favourite Game was the best

[@RoseanneSeason7]

Do you have their album Life?

[@michaell1751]

Long Gone Before Daylight is a masterpiece.

[@MaxtheFinger]

Sometime after 'Love Fool' came out, I remember an interview with Nina where she was asked for what must have the millionth time, 'How did the band get together?' Her response was, 'The record company found us at a modeling agency.' 😂

[@floogelhornzzz4770]

Sarcasm?

[@MaxtheFinger]

@@floogelhornzzz4770 I would think! 😆

[@elgatofelix8917]

MTV: "yeah sorry Cardigans but we can't air your new music video, it's too controversial and might be a bad influence on the youth. Besides, we need the air-time to show more reruns of Beavis & Butthead."

[@MaxtheFinger]

@@elgatofelix8917 😆

[@SaintLewisMusic]

I remember running into her once in Athens, Georgia, and she was, oddly enough, with Billy Corgan, and they asked me for a light. I did not smoke so I was unable to help them. Still, it was surreal - when someone taps you in the shoulder and says “hey man, got a light?“ And you turn around and you see those two faces it’s just weird.

[@soulkiss1001]

Did billy corgan smoke that day?

[@davebayliss3142]

🤥

[@sampleoffers1978]

It's weird if your eyes get too agitated by smoke to help rockstars I can see that.

[@eduardoalfonso4509]

Athens . . . chances of spotting N Persson and K Pierson together

[@SaintLewisMusic]

@@eduardoalfonso4509 THAT would be COOL!

[@hareborne]

Long Gone Before Daylight is from start to finish one of the best albums ever. There's so much depth, soulfulness and richness to it. It's like a warm blanket that I have to listen to start to finish every time I put it on.

[@BobbyGeneric145]

Good recommendation... Ill give it a listen. Ill give you one. Psychopop by Japanese Breakfast

[@fancynancy2888]

Long Gone Before Daylight reminds me of autumn. That album and Gran Turismo are albums I love.

[@hareborne]

@@BobbyGeneric145 thanks, I’ll give it a listen as well!

[@BobbyGeneric145]

@@hareborne its so good i immediately ordered it on Amazon on vinyl.

[@hw2508]

Fantastic album. Kind of sorry for the band to be reduced to the two big hit singles very often. All their albums have something and they changed their style always a little.

[@smathfury]

Gran Turismo is a brilliantly perfect record. “Do you Believe” was covered by The Deftones

[@Minortough1034]

I didn't know this. awesome!

[@MrWesleyDP]

Yes! Everyone forgets that album. Honestly it's probably top 10 or 15 albums of the 90's. The album is really underappreciated and seemingly largely forgotten it seems as there are now a couple of these "Hey, you guys remember the Cardigans? Did they ever do anything after Lovefool?" video's up on YT now.

[@EMarrs42]

Gran Turismo is an amazing album on every level. My favorite by them. 'Higher' plays in my head at least once a week.

[@RoseanneSeason7]

@@MrWesleyDP why hasn't anyone heard the cardigans album Life?? It's the greatest pop music I've ever heard

[@esforward69]

Wow! I’ve l loved and listened to this song for years and had absolutely no idea, thanks for the insight.

[@NOISEONOMICON]

I´m from Ecuador, one time I saw two guys having a fist fight in the middle of the street, out of their cars, under a bright sun, they were insulting each other and punching each other while "lovefool" sounded loud through the car´s speakers. I´ll never forget that, it was so cinematic. It happened many many many years ago.

[@AsterYsk-d9f]

Lo que uno se perdería viviendo en Suiza.

[@lancelotthanksalot7777]

I truly found the Cardigans with Gran Turismo (I had heard Lovefool, of course). I fell deeply in love with that entire album. It was dark, moody and catchy. Really interesting guitar work, electronics + Nina’s voice just made such an interesting album. One of my favorites of all time. I really wish they were more well-known. They deserved it.

[@gringogreen4719]

This band is AMAZING! I saw them when "Lovefool" took off and I always loved them as a Indie/Euro band. If you only know them for "Lovefool" then they were only a one hit wonder but they are so much more than that. The album "Life" always puts me in a better mood after I listen to it, definitely check it out, it's an easy listen.

[@yuriiklopovsky]

"For what it's worth" and "I need some fine wine and you need to nicer" are probably my two favourite songs of theirs.

[@gregw988]

I Need Some Fine Wine and You, You Need to Be Nicer - my favorite rock song of the mid noughties.

[@poindextertunes]

“Pull over!!!” “No its a cardigan but thanks for asking!” 😂

[@Daniel189HLL]

Love D&Der

[@Marauder1981]

I wouldn´t recommend opening the front door during the next 48 hours.

[@steevidrums]

😂 love it!

[@sampleoffers1978]

can't be too impressionable for video and buy those sweaters

[@axeman14]

“You’ll keep your mouth shut if you know what’s good for ya buddy!”

[@claywalker1980]

My favorite game is a banger. Great video.

[@SunsetGraves]

‘Long Gone Before Daylight’ is a total masterpiece. Spend some time with it.

[@ehleroo]

Came to the comments to say just this!☝️Spellbinding album, top to bottom. I’ve also grown to enjoy their follow-up, Super-Extra Gravity. Nice to meet another fan!

[@michaell1751]

Absolutely.

[@alterdino]

Yep, got me throught the 00s along with all their other albums. One of my all-time favorite albums ever, you can listen from the first song to the last without a pause. But all other albums are super as well.

[@alterdino]

@@ehleroo Super-Extra Gravity has some amazing tracks as well, true.

[@benjisandk]

Agreed! ❤

[@bradkrekelberg8624]

Gran Turismo is SO good.

[@erikmochrie1868]

The lead singer was a certified 90’s babe

[@leightnite3056]

For real!

[@RM-mm1lz]

No doubt

[@sahinberg]

Back then the forefront babes were about being sweethearts with real talents.. Not twerking hormoned botoxed monsters...

[@yes3293]

@@RM-mm1lz - Don't Speak

[@1968spikey]

​@@yes3293I know just what you're saying.

[@corykey9187]

Long Gone Before Daylight is a stunning collection of songs. A little bummed it didn't get more attention in this video.

[@justinsantos8514]

The song Erase / Rewind is such an underrated song. God, I love everything about that track, and imo Nina was extremely pretty back in the day, hell most women were prettier during the late 90s early 20s.

[@IvanoForgione]

agreed, that song is one of my favorite things during the dark times known as the late nineties

[@gsogymrat]

Agreed. One of my favorites to this day.

[@C64SX]

I was at their live show a few weeks ago, and when they started playing Erase/rewind there were tears of pure happiness. It is such a great song.

[@IvanoForgione]

@@C64SX so they still play?

[@C64SX]

@@IvanoForgione Yea they did this festival gig in Malmö, Sweden, in July, and I think they had one or a couple more shows planned, but no major tours as of now at least.

[@lansesteiner3563]

That cover of “burning down the house” was unique

[@snowdenwyatt6276]

That entire Tom Jones "Reload" album is chock full of interesting covers.

[@mkygod]

Sixpence None the Richer's Kiss Me had a similar vibe. I miss these types of pop songs.

[@dexterie]

I’d add “All 'Bout the Money”, by Meja, to this. They sound, to me, as coming from the same box :)

[@rnrtruestories]

Sixpence is coming this Friday…

[@iliana_b]

they're actually still doing gigs and i think they've found the perfect balance in their lives - they have the cash to live and still doing shows whenever they feel like - and they sound AMAZING

[@Terry_Bell]

The way Garbage and The Cardigans had a chokehold of me when I was a teen

[@TeraGreene1]

Agreed! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@dexterie]

Omg. You and me both!

[@kingswing00]

The term "chokehold" seems to have a chokehold on a ton of people at the moment

[@Terry_Bell]

@@dexterie omg marry me 💍🧎🏻‍♂️

[@Terry_Bell]

@@kingswing00 it's a vibe

[@gwts1171]

Great band. They are so underrated here in the US. "Long Gone..." is a gem.

[@fuckgoogle8661]

It’s easily their best album.

[@FlexChavez707]

Learned a ton about from this video about The Cardigans....biggest thing is that MTV refused to air the main release from "my favorite game" because it was too edgy! Like "WHAT?!?!?!?" MTV in that day and age played some wild stuff and had even more edgy videos! As in, they refused to play the video because she was driving with one hand. WTF????? Was it because MTV's music interest lied in them being a pop band instead of an indy band? This truly blew my mind. MTV seemed never one to censor bands and artist back then. I really need to know the "behind the music" on this subject with MTV and The Cardigans. Great video.

[@StillRooneyStarcraft]

I wish you had spent more time talking about Long Gone Before Daylight, it's absolutely their best album and one of my top 3 favorite albums of all time.

[@alexxannomaly8735]

I am a grown man and have always loved the Cardigans Lovefool is such a jam I also like a few other Cardigans songs erase and rewind is really good

[@paulosicne8498]

The 90s was a different, better world.

[@richardthompson5810]

Hanging Around might be my top favourite of theirs. Probably their grungiest/alt-rock sounding song.

[@clicheguevara5282]

I was indifferent about their first single, but I still listen to Gran Turismo today. Such a great album.

[@MiltonTheMouse]

This man couldn't end the video soon enough. Didn't show nearly the respect the songwriting of the last two albums deserves. If you're into American Country as a music genre I highly recommend them both!

[@stealthyBLK]

I AGREE 👍

[@topsyturvy5485]

The last two records were amazing!

[@amusethemasses3797]

Long gone before daylight.... one of the best albums ever

[@RandomPerson-ck9dm]

I love listening to the Cardigans. Takes you down a 90’s nostalgia trip. I more recently came across one of their songs called “For What it’s Worth”. Great song! Awesome rhythm and vocals.

[@franknahon9328]

Nina Person made a great album with Mark Linkous (Sparklehorse) : A Camp.

[@mightyV444]

'The Bluest Eyes In Texas' was from that album, I think.

[@jackedkerouac4414]

Persson seems to be a very genuine woman. All of her quotes are no nonsense and a little self deprecating in its humor. I like her and always liked the band. Time to download some Cardigans. Great vid.

[@RobotsAreDix]

"Long Before Daylight" is a brilliant album 🔥

[@anthonysprott650]

So good. Time for a come back.

[@georgemusic4all4seasons]

Really enjoyed and still do the music of the Cardigans.

[@dexterie]

Saw them live last year and it was one of the most emotional shows I’ve been to. They were great, sounded amazing.

[@Zeldaboy2k2]

I love The Cardigans!!! First Band on the Moon was a perfect album!

[@mightyV444]

That's also my favourite of theirs 😀

[@LoganInThailand]

My Favorite Game is a killer track. A big thanks to whatever the euro soft p film was that introduced me to it during the credits.

[@realhamonwry8620]

What a gem of a band.

[@TeraGreene1]

I was 12 in 1995 and have loved this band ever since I first heard them all those years ago. Love that you also mentioned The Sneaker Pimps… they are also still in the rotation since I first stumbled upon them in my youth. Thank you for the story!😊

[@knifeknerdreviews4609]

My Favorite Game is Iconic... What a Masterpiece. I just love the Cardigans all together but that song is peak for me.

[@arvinrunstein5707]

One of my all time favorite bands

[@michaelg5005]

One of my all-time favorite (favourite) bands! So creative and unique. All their albums are top-notch.

[@tonnaboy10]

Nina Persson sang on Manic Street Preachers UK number 2 hit “Your Love Alone Is Not Enough”. Check it out if you haven’t heard it.

[@kurtcobainpizza5606]

Great tune from a brilliant band..watch the bts making of the video..Nina is sitting there in between takes knitting 😊

[@kevinmc3252]

That was her? Always thought the girls voice was a bit annoying tbh

[@kevinodell1502]

For me, “Long Gone Before Daylight” is their crowning achievement.

[@frazzelicious]

A Camp is the solo side project of Nina Persson, vocalist for the Swedish indie pop band The Cardigans, her husband, composer Nathan Larson, and former Atomic Swing guitarist Niclas Frisk. Persson formed A Camp when The Cardigans took a break after several years of touring and the recording of their 1998 album Gran Turismo. A Camp recorded and released two albums, in 2001 and 2009, after which the project has been inactive

[@geoffreyclaes9775]

2 great albums btw, too bad he doesn't talk about them

[@ljones1990]

Erase & Rewind is one for the hall of legends.

[@RanterInShades]

I always found the voice very seductive. Also your audio is sounding so much better here.

[@michaelodria1986]

The thing about the song 'Love fool' it was not just Nina Persson sweet appealing voice in this song. The funky guitar playing by Peter Svensson was just great! It really sounded James Brown funky. Not fake funk wannabe at all.

[@42-Donuts]

Great video, as always. And as a swede this one hit nice. 🤘

[@rnrtruestories]

Thanks! 👍

[@kathywellerart]

One of my fave bands of this era! Thanks for this video!

[@jesterr7133]

I totally had a thing for Nina as a teenager. She's gorgeous. I was in love.

[@schlooonginator1227]

I'm a metal guy, death metal mostly but actually liked that song they did back then.

[@SerpentStar_]

I'm also a "metal guy" and no surprise all your metal heros love Abba, The Carpenters and other soft shit. Ahh.. just call us "music guys" 😜🎶

[@edsense5710]

My favorite band of all time. I remember listening to their first album on my walkman as a kid.

[@carlosbengaly9128]

Got to know them through the game gran turismo 2, which had my favourite game as the intro game music. Still enjoy it today.

[@HeavyHydrogen]

I'm not from Sweden, but studied the language and I'm impressed by your pronunciation of Jönköping

[@meditasisemesta]

Carnival is definitely my all time favorite’s tune of The Cardigans. Tore Johansson also played the big part of their recording album (except for Long Gone Before Daylight)

[@ForrestFox]

Eraze/Rewind, so cool video and beautiful song, one of my favorites :D.

[@lumpyspace9073]

Erase and rewind....memories ❤

[@everettharris967]

I played Life a lot and I mean a LOT back in the day. I'll still play it now and then and it holds up. Just fun breezy music.

[@everettharris967]

This was the first video of yours I've seen. Good stuff. They may not fit with most of the other musicians you've profiled but I think Stereolab would be a great subject to dive into.

[@jacquesmesrine8031]

Saw them live in Glasgow and I was surprised how tiny Nina is yet her presence was so so big for the whole arena. Nuts!

[@drvee1983]

Good video and narrative. The Cardigans were unique. Thanks for posting.

[@rnrtruestories]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@michellenmakeup]

I had no idea they weren't a one hit wonder lol and now I want to hear the songs you shared clips of!

[@oasisbeyond]

Grand Turismo is great kinda Luke a more pop Radiohead album.

[@covid19alpha2variantturboc7]

@@oasisbeyond it wasn't as good as First Band on the Moon

[@pedrobotsaris2036]

I love this band!

[@ManchesterBlackSheep]

Long Gone Before Daylight is the finest album released this century. By anyone. Super Extra Gravity has half an album's worth of superlative songs too. It is a real shame that after two such a fabulous aalbums they stopped recording. Really wish Peter would record with them again.

[@yvesrn]

You TOTALLY overlooked that “My Favourite Game” was the title song for Gran Turismo 2 for the original Playstation. The popularity of the game and song drove the Cardigan’s success to new heights. It was similar to how The Prodigy became universally popular due to their hit song, Firestarter in the WipeOut XL PS1 game.

[@AussieHuus]

Mate, I love your stories. Thank you again, fascinating. cheers

[@legacy7ds]

Favorite Game is my favorite song by them. I still listen to it to this day.

[@apukdcfc]

I loved The Cardigans in the mid 90s. Used to listen to LIFE over and over. I was also into Oasis, Blur, The Smiths, Chemical Brothers etc

[@deadinthewater218]

Nina absolutely gorgeous

[@eddysandland58]

The Cardigans are Class & I know Love Fool is "There" Wonderwall Creep etc but they've got loads of Quality Tunes! Here's some of the Best one's - Erase/Rewind, My favourite game, Carnival, Hanging around, Been it, Rise & shine n Sick & tired! Cheers Mate 🍻 Thanks for a trip down memory lane ✊

[@Black_Jesus3005]

Lot of the scenes from the video “My Favourite Game” were filmed in Daggett, CA and surrounding areas in the Mojave Desert.

[@douggreen639]

I love the Cardigans!

[@floogelhornzzz4770]

I prefer turtlenecks and sweater vests. 😜

[@vincentschneuwly9783]

My Favorite Game is still to this day on my "spirited driving" playlist, reminds le of the video game Gran Turismo 3

[@Minortough1034]

Being a fan of punk of all types The Cardigans will always be my favorite guilty pleasure. I don't really listen to too much top 40 pop. What immediately got me interested in Nina and the band was they clearly wrote pop music that centered around a live band performance. It is fair to call them more indie than alternative. First Band On The Moon was my favorite growing up but I find myself enjoying their last album Super Extra Gravity more and more as the years pass. Sad that we won't get any new material from them but at least Nina is still writing music.

[@AaronClow]

Long Gone Before Daylight and Super Extra Gravity is my favorite phase of The Cardigans. I was smitten by the very first track, "Communication." I wish those albums were recognized more. There were so many brilliant songs on each of them. "Live and Learn" is one of my favorite songs of any group ever.

[@micke_mango]

They are still active, sort of. This summer, a handful of concerts are carried out in Sweden and Norway

[@dracco159]

I really recommend listening " Long Gone Before Daylight ". It's a great album.

[@scottmoyle879]

“Life” is a fabulous album.

[@FitzMastaflex]

The album this tune was featured on was awesome and had a badass lounge cover of Iron Man.

[@cara1111]

There is no single album from the cardigans that I don't like, but my fave ones for sure are First band in the moon, Long gone before daylight and Super extra gravity. These albums are JUST MAGNIFICENT PERFECTION!

[@benabel7326]

Long Gone Before Daylight is very underrated, a great album.

[@fuckgoogle8661]

It’s their best.

[@JackpotToys]

Super Extra Gravity is fantastic front to back, every song. I urge anyone check it out if you like any of their other music and haven’t heard it yet.

[@aizek333]

Great album, dark and bluesy.

[@mattdylan664]

Cardigans are awesome , they should be on the charts in 2024 but kids today listen to cra...omg I'm turning into my Father

[@rnrtruestories]

It’s okay I feel the same way

[@sahinberg]

Kids today do really listen to cr*p

[@modrevolve]

Really great band..saw them open for Beck on his Odelay tour back in the day. Picked up all the vinyl reissues a couple years ago.

[@rnrtruestories]

Speaking of Beck…I have t covered him on my channel yet

[@alexjerome5429]

Saw that gig in Tinley Park Illinois. How fortunate we are to have got to see that when First Band on the Moon came out

[@huwhitecavebeast1972]

She was hot, the Swedes are a good looking people.

[@michaelblaine6494]

Indeed,I dated a Swedish girl in 2010-2011 and she looks exactly like you’d think she would

[@gypsydildopunks7083]

Lord Oden can confirm

[@pollyxoxo-j8b]

Love The Cardigans.They were unique & lovely.

[@wutangpjs5055]

Great great great band. First Band on the moon is one of my favorite records

[@rufonfire9015]

Good to see your vids getting a lot of views Sid. Been following since the early GNR Central days.🤘

[@egodeth]

Love My Favorite Game & their cover of Sabbath Bloody Sabbath.

[@FallicIdol]

The lead singer is beautiful

[@jasperchance3382]

Great band!

[@bangslamwham88]

There's another Swedish band I'd love to see you do a video about: The Wannadies.

[@monicapyle]

The entire band on the moon album was amazing ❤