Björn Skifs (born April 20, 1947 in Vansbro, the province of Dalarna, Swede… Read Full Bio ↴Björn Skifs (born April 20, 1947 in Vansbro, the province of Dalarna, Sweden) is a Swedish singer, songwriter, actor and screenwriter.
Björn Skifs formed his first musical group, the Slam Creepers in 1963. Slam Creepers split in 1969, and Skifs went on to form a new band, Blåblus, in 1972. As Blue Swede the band had a No.1 hit on Billboard in 1974 with a cover on Hooked on a Feeling. Björn Skifs left the band in 1976 to pursue a solo career.
He did the role of The Arbiter on the original studio album for Chess.
Povel Ramel gave him his award Karamelodiktstipendiet in 1984.
Björn Skifs represented Sweden twice in the Eurovision Song Contest, in the 1978 contest and the 1981 contest. In 2000 he hosted Melodifestivalen, the Swedish heat of the Eurovision Song Contest.
Eurovision Song Contest 1978 - Paris
Entry for Sweden
Performer: Björn Skifs
Song title: Det blir alltid värre framåt natten
Song writer(s):
Song composer(s): Peter Himmelstrand
Sang in Position: 20
Final Positon: 14
Total Points: 26
For the third time in Eurovision Song Contest history, the event was held in France. After having hosted the two previous contests in Cannes, French Television decided to host it in the capital Paris. A record of 20 countries participated this year.
Denmark returned to the contest after 11 years of absence. Turkey also participated, and no country withdrew from the previous year. For the first time, the show was presented by two persons, Denise Fabre and Léon Zitrone. It was the first time contest was broadcast live in Dubai.
Israel won the song contest for the first time with the song A-Ba-Ni-Bi by Izhar Cohen & The Alphabeta. The country received five consecutive 12 point votes, which is still a Eurovision Song Contest record. Israel's Head of Delegation, Rivka Michaeli, admitted though that they hadn't been satisfied with Cohen's song. Michaeli said it was only because all the other entries were "so absolutely awful" that Cohen had won the national heats. When it was obvious that Israel would win, the broadcasting company of Jordan stopped the live broadcast claiming they had technical difficulties. A day later they presented the song from Belgium - which came second - as the winning song.
Norway did not get a single vote, which was unique for the new voting system, but that fact would be repeated several times in the future. Big European stars participated in the contest this year, despite all achieving only moderate success. Italy's Ricchi & Poveri, only ending up 12th, went on to have a major success in Europe as part of the later wave of Italo-Pop. The popular singer for Germany, Ireen Sheer, also took part for the second time and came 6th beating Spain's disco queens Baccara who sang for Luxembourg into 7th position.
Eurovision Song Contest 1981 - Dublin
Entry for Sweden
Performer: Björn Skifs
Song title: Fångad I En Dröm
Song writer(s):
Song composer(s): Björn Skifs, Bengt Palmers
Sang in Position: 20
Final Positon: 10
Total Points: 50
For the second time, the Eurovision champion winner, Ireland, was the host for the event which took place in Dublin. In 1981, the total amount of participating countries was 20 once again equalling the record set three years earlier in Paris. Morocco withdrew after their first participation, and Italy decided to stay at home as well because the interest in the country had diminished. Yugoslavia returned to the contest after five years of absence, so did Israel after the county had missed out on one contest. Finally, Cyprus made its Eurovision debut. It was also the first year Egypt's television viewers could follow the contest live on television.
The opening sequence of the 1981 Eurovision Song Contest showed 'old Ireland' blending into 'modern Ireland' with shots of Celtic ruins, cliffs, castles, edited together with close-ups of art and shots of planes, waterfalls, people in the park, children feeding birds, traditional door knockers, front doors, architecture and horse races. The sequence ended with a map of Europe on a globe which span round to reveal the Eurovision logo.
The United Kingdom's entry Making Your Mind Up by the group Bucks Fizz won the 1981 contest after a close race with Germany's entry Johnny Blue by Lena Valaitis. Bucks Fizz was specially formed for the Eurovision Song Contest and had created a memorable show act when the 2 guys in the group ripped off the skirts of the 2 girls, revealing a shorter skirt underneath. To date, it is seen by many as one of the most memorable moments in the history of the Eurovision Song Contest. Bucks Fizz continued their career all over Europe with many hitsongs during the 1980s, like The Land Of Make Believe and My Camera Never Lies.
Björn Skifs formed his first musical group, the Slam Creepers in 1963. Slam Creepers split in 1969, and Skifs went on to form a new band, Blåblus, in 1972. As Blue Swede the band had a No.1 hit on Billboard in 1974 with a cover on Hooked on a Feeling. Björn Skifs left the band in 1976 to pursue a solo career.
He did the role of The Arbiter on the original studio album for Chess.
Povel Ramel gave him his award Karamelodiktstipendiet in 1984.
Björn Skifs represented Sweden twice in the Eurovision Song Contest, in the 1978 contest and the 1981 contest. In 2000 he hosted Melodifestivalen, the Swedish heat of the Eurovision Song Contest.
Eurovision Song Contest 1978 - Paris
Entry for Sweden
Performer: Björn Skifs
Song title: Det blir alltid värre framåt natten
Song writer(s):
Song composer(s): Peter Himmelstrand
Sang in Position: 20
Final Positon: 14
Total Points: 26
For the third time in Eurovision Song Contest history, the event was held in France. After having hosted the two previous contests in Cannes, French Television decided to host it in the capital Paris. A record of 20 countries participated this year.
Denmark returned to the contest after 11 years of absence. Turkey also participated, and no country withdrew from the previous year. For the first time, the show was presented by two persons, Denise Fabre and Léon Zitrone. It was the first time contest was broadcast live in Dubai.
Israel won the song contest for the first time with the song A-Ba-Ni-Bi by Izhar Cohen & The Alphabeta. The country received five consecutive 12 point votes, which is still a Eurovision Song Contest record. Israel's Head of Delegation, Rivka Michaeli, admitted though that they hadn't been satisfied with Cohen's song. Michaeli said it was only because all the other entries were "so absolutely awful" that Cohen had won the national heats. When it was obvious that Israel would win, the broadcasting company of Jordan stopped the live broadcast claiming they had technical difficulties. A day later they presented the song from Belgium - which came second - as the winning song.
Norway did not get a single vote, which was unique for the new voting system, but that fact would be repeated several times in the future. Big European stars participated in the contest this year, despite all achieving only moderate success. Italy's Ricchi & Poveri, only ending up 12th, went on to have a major success in Europe as part of the later wave of Italo-Pop. The popular singer for Germany, Ireen Sheer, also took part for the second time and came 6th beating Spain's disco queens Baccara who sang for Luxembourg into 7th position.
Eurovision Song Contest 1981 - Dublin
Entry for Sweden
Performer: Björn Skifs
Song title: Fångad I En Dröm
Song writer(s):
Song composer(s): Björn Skifs, Bengt Palmers
Sang in Position: 20
Final Positon: 10
Total Points: 50
For the second time, the Eurovision champion winner, Ireland, was the host for the event which took place in Dublin. In 1981, the total amount of participating countries was 20 once again equalling the record set three years earlier in Paris. Morocco withdrew after their first participation, and Italy decided to stay at home as well because the interest in the country had diminished. Yugoslavia returned to the contest after five years of absence, so did Israel after the county had missed out on one contest. Finally, Cyprus made its Eurovision debut. It was also the first year Egypt's television viewers could follow the contest live on television.
The opening sequence of the 1981 Eurovision Song Contest showed 'old Ireland' blending into 'modern Ireland' with shots of Celtic ruins, cliffs, castles, edited together with close-ups of art and shots of planes, waterfalls, people in the park, children feeding birds, traditional door knockers, front doors, architecture and horse races. The sequence ended with a map of Europe on a globe which span round to reveal the Eurovision logo.
The United Kingdom's entry Making Your Mind Up by the group Bucks Fizz won the 1981 contest after a close race with Germany's entry Johnny Blue by Lena Valaitis. Bucks Fizz was specially formed for the Eurovision Song Contest and had created a memorable show act when the 2 guys in the group ripped off the skirts of the 2 girls, revealing a shorter skirt underneath. To date, it is seen by many as one of the most memorable moments in the history of the Eurovision Song Contest. Bucks Fizz continued their career all over Europe with many hitsongs during the 1980s, like The Land Of Make Believe and My Camera Never Lies.
Let Music Live
Björn Skifs Lyrics
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Blue Swede Oh I heard a song and so remembered all the times we…
Blue Swede & Björn Skifs Oh I heard a song And so remembered All the times we…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Björn Skifs:
A Thing Called Love Uuh uuuuhuuuuh uh uuuuh Uh uuuh uuuuh uh uuh uuuh Uh uuh…
After Midnight Do do do do (ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh…
Akta Dej! När allt brakar ihop kan det kännas som man hamnat…
All The Way When somebody loves you It's no good unless he loves you,…
Alla Har Vi Varit Små Minnen låt oss ägna oss åt minnen Och vända blicken mot…
Andra kan väl också se Undrar så ofta när himlen är blå Om bara jag kan…
Är på väg Säg det till alla Jag är på väg Det finns ju så…
Behöver Dig Du e med mig vart jag går, En otrolig resa, e…
Break the Spell Lately, I've been driving by your house But you were never…
Där Drömmar Dör jag ligger med lampan tnd en bok i min hand jag hr…
Det Blir Alltid Värre Framåt Natten Dagarna och kvällarna då lever jag Trivs med mitt jobb Har…
Det regnar det regnar Det regnar regnar Och molnen hänger så lågt att de kan…
Det Regnar Regnar det regnar, regnar och molnen hänger så lågt att dom kan tri…
Det Regnar, Regnar Det regnar, regnar Och molnen hänger så lågt att de kan…
En stilla flirt Jag är en man i världen Som finner lust på färden I…
Fångad I En Dröm Fеngad I en drцm, hеlls du kvar дndе av din…
Far! Jag kan inte få upp min kokosnöt Far jag kan inte få upp min kokosnöt, Alla sätt jag…
Finns Ingen Utväg Om jag bara gått en annan väg Det finns inget som…
Fixing a Broken Heart There was nothing to say the day she left Just filled…
Fĺngad i en dröm Fеngad I en drцm, hеlls du kvar дndе av din…
Ha Ha Ha Gjorde jag gjorde jag gjorde jag Inte allt man kan begära Av…
Half Breed Meu pai se casou com uma Cherokee pura O povo da…
Håll Mitt Hjärta Håll mitt hjärta Håll min själ Lägg mitt huvud i ditt…
HÄrligt härligt men farligt farligt Jag var inte mer än tolv Och jag bara lira boll Men…
Hela natten lång Hela natten lång Hela natten lång Dagen du ringde och sa at…
Hooked on a Feeling Ooga-chaka ooga-ooga Ooga-chaka ooga-ooga Ooga-chaka ooga-oo…
I mörkret med dej ... Stig på Så slipper vi frysa Här bor faktiskt jag Här kan…
I mörkret med dig Stig på så slipper vi frysa Här bor faktiskt jag Här kan…
It´s Christmas No matter how alone you are I send a wish wherever,…
Krama Dej Ett ganska litet golv, här står vi du och jag, i trängsel…
Kyss Mig 1,2,3,4 Awh! Uhm, Huhehe Nu har jag bestämt mig för at…
La Booga Rooga Don't look back, that'll get you nowhere A wall to wall…
Lady Längesen när vi var små Och våran bakgård Hollywood Minns du…
Love A Go Go Riding along in my automobile, Den dricker 3,5 per mil. Men …
Måndag Morgon Det e ett under, Hur allting blev så här, Den där sekunden…
Med dig i mina armar Med dig i mina armar En solstråle småningom bröt fram, Och m…
Med varann Du kom när ingen annan såg sig om När ingen annan…
Mer Än Tre Ord Vaknar upp en helt vanlig dag Du sover naken bredvid Jag lig…
Michelangelo Har försökt att fånga bilden jag vill ha av dig Fast…
Midnatt Råder Midnatt råder tyst det är tyst i husen tyst i…
Music I get a kick out of singin' songs The magic of…
Never My Love You ask me if there'll come a time When I grow…
Ni som kan ro Ni som kan, ni som kan ro Ni som kan, ni…
No Particular Place to Go Riding along in my automobile, Den dricker 3,5 per mil. Me…
Nu tändas åter ljusen i min lilla stad På regntunga gator och väldiga hus Tändes nu storstadens fla…
Opening Ceremony I've a duty as the referee At the start of the…
Säg Det I Toner Jag för dig en liten sång Vill sjunga om den första…
Säg hur har du det med kärleken idag? Kommer du ihåg, alla löften du gav När vi blev ett…
Sång Om Syrsor Jag kan inte längre höra syrsor det är trist Men det…
Solen lyser även på liten stuga Visst vore det härligt att äga ett slott Med tinnar som…
Solglasögon & Sommarbil Har bomat huset och lämnat bort vår plats Så packa väskorna…
Solglasögon och sommarbil Har bommat huset och lämnat bort vår plats Så packa väskorna…
Stand By Me When the night has come And the land is dark And the…
Step Right Up Who am I? To ask from you To leave it all behind Who…
Straight Back to You So you had to go Go to where a brighter life…
To Touch You To touch to feel to hold you To touch to feel…
Underbart är kort Bara en enda ros på ett evigt klänge Så är livet…
Utan dej Ensam jag går nu, Ensam, förstår du? Allt är förbi, utan dej…
Välkommen Till Mitt Liv Björn Skifs Lyrics - Välkommen Till Mitt Liv Om det var…
Vi Bygger Oss En Båt Vi bygger oss en båt och alla går ombord vårt segel fylls…
Vild Och Vacker Snabba blickar I en spegel Vinden fyller tomma segel Och hjд…
Vill Du Ha Mej Gjorde jag gjorde jag gjorde jag Inte allt man kan begära Av…
VILL DU INTE HA MINA KYSSAR Gjorde jag, gjorde jag, gjorde jag Inte allt man kan begдra.…
Violen Från Flen Det står en vacker flicka i en bokhandel i Flen Och…
When the night comes Oh... I live a happy life from dawn 'til dusk I…
When You Tell The World You're Mine I'm standing by an angel Tears well up inside Feelings of be…
Working in the Coalmine Workin' in the coal mine Goin' on down, down Workin' in a…
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