By mid 1978 he became a member of Vikingarna, earlier he sang in the band Pelles Orkester.
Since the early 2000s, Christer Sjögren lives in Hammarö, outside Karlstad, Sweden.
The first album by Vikingarna with Christer Sjögren as singer is "Kramgoa låtar 7", released in 1979.
He competed in Melodifestivalen 2008, the Swedish preselection for the Eurovision Song Contest. Taking one of the two top spots in the first semi-final, his song "I Love Europe" was qualified for the final in the Globe Arena on March 15, 2008. He finished in 9th place.
Bella Notte
Christer Sjögren Lyrics
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denna ljuvliga natt,
som vi kallar Bella Notte.
Se, vilken syn,
alla stjärnor i skyn,
denna ljuva Bella Notte.
blir natten ödsligt tom,
men i hans närhet sluts du in
i dess trolska rikedom.
Oh, oh, denna natt,
det är ungdomens natt,
som vi kallar Bella Notte.
The lyrics of Christer Sjögren's song "Bella Notte" speak to the beauty and enchantment of a night spent with a loved one. The song begins by celebrating the wonder of the night, which is given the name "Bella Notte." The imagery of the night sky filled with stars is impressed upon the listener.
However, there is a sense of longing in the lyrics, as the singer acknowledges that being far from the one you love can make this beautiful night feel lonely and empty. Nevertheless, when in the presence of the loved one, the night becomes magical and entrancing, creating a sense of otherworldliness.
In the chorus, there is a nod to the youthfulness of the night, emphasizing the idea that this is a time for romance and adventure, with the moniker "Bella Notte" further highlighting the magical quality of the evening.
Overall, the lyrics of "Bella Notte" by Christer Sjögren speak to the transformative power of love and the enchantment of a special night spent with someone you care deeply for.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, denna natt,
What a wonderful night this is,
denna ljuvliga natt,
This delightful night,
som vi kallar Bella Notte.
That we call Bella Notte.
Se, vilken syn,
Look, what a sight,
alla stjärnor i skyn,
All the stars in the sky,
denna ljuva Bella Notte.
This sweet Bella Notte.
Fjärran från den du älskar
Far away from the one you love,
blir natten ödsligt tom,
The night becomes lonely and empty,
men i hans närhet sluts du in
But when you're close to him,
i dess trolska rikedom.
You're enveloped in its magical richness.
Oh, oh, denna natt,
Oh, oh, this night,
det är ungdomens natt,
It's the night of youth,
som vi kallar Bella Notte.
That we call Bella Notte.
Contributed by Emma F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.