The Spotnicks are an instrumental rock group from Sweden, who were formed i… Read Full Bio ↴The Spotnicks are an instrumental rock group from Sweden, who were formed in 1961. They were famous for wearing "space suit" costumes on stage, and for their innovative electronic guitar sound. They have since released 42 albums, selling more than 18 million records, and still tour.
History
The Spotnicks originated from "Rock-Teddy and The Blue Caps", a group formed in 1957 in Gothenburg by guitarist Bo Winberg (born 27 March 1939), with Bo Starander (born 11 March 1942) (rhythm guitar), and Björn Thelin (born 27 June 1942) (bass guitar). In 1958 they added Ove Johansson (drums), changed their name to "The Frazers", and began playing regularly in local clubs. They signed a recording contract in 1961, and changed their name to "The Spotnicks", a play on the Russian satellite Sputnik as suggested by their manager, Roland Ferneborg. Starander was later known as Bob Lander.
They soon became the first Swedish group to have significant international success, in a similar style to The Shadows and The Ventures. They toured Europe, and one of their early records, "Orange Blossom Special", became their first big international hit, making the Top 30 in the UK Singles Chart in 1962 on the Oriole label, and reaching # 1 in Australia. Around this time they began wearing their trademark "space suits" on stage. They recorded their first album, The Spotnicks in London - Out-a-Space, in 1962. Further hits included "Rocket Man" (no relation to the Elton John song), and "Hava Nagila" (their biggest UK hit, where it made # 13). Winberg also recorded solo, credited as "The Shy Ones".
In 1963, "Amapola" became one of their most successful singles in their home country, staying at # 1 in Sweden for eight weeks. They appeared in the movie Just For Fun, continued to tour widely, and recorded their second album, The Spotnicks in Paris. That year, drummer Ove Johansson left and was replaced by an Englishman, Derek Skinner. Two years later, Skinner was replaced briefly by Jimmy Nicol, who had previously toured with The Beatles while Ringo Starr recovered from having his tonsils removed.
In 1964 and 1965, The Spotnicks expanded their popularity in Germany and Japan, reaching # 1 in Japan in 1966 with "Karelia". Elsewhere, however, they became less successful as popular music tastes changed. The group—having undergone many personnel changes—split up in 1970 after releasing their fifteenth album, The Spotnicks Back in The Race. Yet the band was still popular in Japan and it soon reformed under Winberg's control in 1971 at the request of a Japanese record label.[2]
Winberg has continued to lead versions of The Spotnicks, occasionally including Lander and/or Thelin, on tour and in recordings since then.
History
The Spotnicks originated from "Rock-Teddy and The Blue Caps", a group formed in 1957 in Gothenburg by guitarist Bo Winberg (born 27 March 1939), with Bo Starander (born 11 March 1942) (rhythm guitar), and Björn Thelin (born 27 June 1942) (bass guitar). In 1958 they added Ove Johansson (drums), changed their name to "The Frazers", and began playing regularly in local clubs. They signed a recording contract in 1961, and changed their name to "The Spotnicks", a play on the Russian satellite Sputnik as suggested by their manager, Roland Ferneborg. Starander was later known as Bob Lander.
They soon became the first Swedish group to have significant international success, in a similar style to The Shadows and The Ventures. They toured Europe, and one of their early records, "Orange Blossom Special", became their first big international hit, making the Top 30 in the UK Singles Chart in 1962 on the Oriole label, and reaching # 1 in Australia. Around this time they began wearing their trademark "space suits" on stage. They recorded their first album, The Spotnicks in London - Out-a-Space, in 1962. Further hits included "Rocket Man" (no relation to the Elton John song), and "Hava Nagila" (their biggest UK hit, where it made # 13). Winberg also recorded solo, credited as "The Shy Ones".
In 1963, "Amapola" became one of their most successful singles in their home country, staying at # 1 in Sweden for eight weeks. They appeared in the movie Just For Fun, continued to tour widely, and recorded their second album, The Spotnicks in Paris. That year, drummer Ove Johansson left and was replaced by an Englishman, Derek Skinner. Two years later, Skinner was replaced briefly by Jimmy Nicol, who had previously toured with The Beatles while Ringo Starr recovered from having his tonsils removed.
In 1964 and 1965, The Spotnicks expanded their popularity in Germany and Japan, reaching # 1 in Japan in 1966 with "Karelia". Elsewhere, however, they became less successful as popular music tastes changed. The group—having undergone many personnel changes—split up in 1970 after releasing their fifteenth album, The Spotnicks Back in The Race. Yet the band was still popular in Japan and it soon reformed under Winberg's control in 1971 at the request of a Japanese record label.[2]
Winberg has continued to lead versions of The Spotnicks, occasionally including Lander and/or Thelin, on tour and in recordings since then.
Happy Guitar
The Spotnicks Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Happy Guitar' by these artists:
Duo California Spiel noch einmal fuer mich, Spiel fuer mich, oh Happy…
Edina Pop Spiel noch einmal fuer mich, Spiel fuer mich, oh Happy…
We have lyrics for these tracks by The Spotnicks:
C Well c'mon everybody And let's get together tonight I got…
Endless Sleep The night was black, rain fallin' down; Looked for my baby,…
For No One Your day breaks, your mind aches You find that all the…
Ghost Riders In The Sky An old cowpoke went riding out one dark and windy…
Goofus I was born on a farm out in Ioway A flaming…
Hey Good Looking No verso apaixonado de Orfeu Reina uma mulher somente sua Po…
I Your day breaks, your mind aches You find that all the…
I Got a Baby Well, I got baby, she's still in her teens I got…
I Remember You I'm gonna do all the thing for you A girl wants…
If You Could Read My Mind Title: If you could read my mind Artist: The Spotnicks [Ins…
Johnny Guitar Play the guitar, play it again, my Johnny Maybe you're cold,…
My Bonnie My Bonnie lies over the ocean, My Bonnie lies over…
Norwegian Wood I once had a girl Or should I say she…
Papa Oom Mow Mow Papa-papa-papa-papa-oom-mow-mow Papa-oom-mow-mow Pa-papa-oom…
Riders in the Sky An old cowpoke went riding out one dark and windy…
San Antonio Rose Deep within my heart lies a melody A song of old…
Say Mamá Say Mama can I go out tonight? Say Mama would it…
Sentimental journey Gonna take a sentimental journey Gonna set my heart at ease …
Swing Low Sweet Chariot I looked over Jordan and what did I see? Commin' for…
The Rocket Man Bir fahişe sabaha karşı çok seksiymişim öyle diyor gülüyoruz…
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bernard gauzere
Je ne me lasse pas de cette musique.c etait la belle epoque. Il faudrait un festival de cette musique ce serait bien
Joseph Lauret
Super groupe, c'était la belle époque. On n'aura plus. Ça fait mal au cœur. ....
michel calteau
J'écoute toujours ce morceau avec plaisir et il fait partie du répertoire que j'interprète avec celui des Shadows, mais tout le répertoire évidemment...Le son des Spotnicks est un peu particulier, la prise de son et le mixage de l'époque restent par moment assez perfectibles par rapport aux studio anglais...N'avons-nous pas aussi un peu, voire beaucoup, évolué avec le temps et suivi le progrès en matière de son ? D'ailleurs vous trouverez souvent beaucoup d'enregistrements de cette époque, retravaillé au niveau du mixage et remastérisé mais pour un bon résultat il faut aussi que la bande master dispose de pistes indépendantes, mais elles sont plutôt rares...
David Barnett
Bought the 45 with Johnny Guitar on it in the early 60's while stationed in Europe. This was on the flip side and equally enjoyable. I still have it after all these years.
serge grenier
Super morçeaux des Spotniks, et je suis toujours fan de ce groupe, çà c'était encore de la musique jouée avec des instruments à cordes, dommage que des groupes comme ceux là n'éxistent plus !
PapaNowel128
Quel bonheur cette chanson ! Vive les Spotnicks !
Jan Magnusson
Remarkable guitar playing, as always when it comes to the Spotnicks! However this tune I hadn't heard before. For sure the guitar sound makes you feel happy! Another favorite of mine, when it comes to this band!
jose antonio da silva lopes
muito bom, isto sim é musica, guitarra feliz como falas.
Michel Litique
Je ne peux rester indifférent à cet instrumental de rêve merci les annes 60!! MERCI!!
Semper Fidelis
ah , quelle belle époque , magnifique, j'écoute toujours aujourd'hui cette musique .