Tommy Körberg (born July 4, 1948) is a Swedish singer and actor. English-sp… Read Full Bio ↴Tommy Körberg (born July 4, 1948) is a Swedish singer and actor. English-speaking audiences know him best for his role in the Benny Andersson–Björn Ulvaeus–Tim Rice musical Chess. He was the first to play the role of "The Russian" on the 1984 concept album Chess, and performed the same role on stage in the 1986 world premiere production in London. In the 1990s and 2000s he took time off from other projects in order to recreate the role in subsequent productions of Chess, including the 1994 tenth anniversary concert and the 2002 Stockholm production. He has also appeared in the Swedish productions of other musicals, including The Sound of Music and Les Miserables.

Eurovision Song Contest 1969 - Madrid
Entry for Sweden

Performer: Tommy Körberg
Song title: Judy, Min Vän
Song writer(s): Britt Lindeborg
Song composer(s): Roger Wallis

Sang in Position: 9
Final Position: 9
Total Points: 8

For the first time in the history of the Eurovision Song Contest, the outcome of the voting resulted in a tie for the first place. Four countries gained 18 points each: France, the Netherlands, Spain and the United Kingdom. Since there was no solution for this situation, all four countries were declared winners. Luckily, there were four medals available to the four winning singers - the four medals were intended for the winning singer and three winning songwriters.

The four winners differed a lot from one another: France had a haunting ballad performed by Frida Boccara, the Netherlands sent in Lenny Kuhr with a guitar, Spain and Salomé performed the energetic Vivo Cantando whereas the star from the British islands, Lulu, had a happy, clap-along song. However, having four winners caused lots of criticism from the media and several TV-stations re-considered participating in the following Eurovision Song Contest. Had the 1969 Eurovision Song Contest still attracted 16 countries, the number went down to only 12 in the 1970 edition of the contest.

Eurovision Song Contest 1988 - Dublin
Entry for Sweden

Performer: Tommy Körberg
Song title: Stad I Ljus
Song writer(s):
Song composer(s): Py Bäckman

Sang in Position: 2
Final Position: 12
Total Points: 52

The 1988 Eurovision Song Contest was hosted in Dublin for the third time, and featured one of the most exciting votings in the long history of the contest. Switzerland's entry Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi performed by Céline Dion beat the runner-up, the United Kingdom's Scott Fitzgerald by just a single point. Before the last vote, the UK entry was leading with 136 points to Switzerland's 131 but then Yugoslavia, the last country to vote, gave six points to Switzerland while ignoring the British song Go completely.

For Céline Dion, winning the 1988 Eurovision Song Contest was the starting point of her globe-wide career. Had she only been known in Canada and France before 1988, the Eurovision Song Contest gave her the opportunity to record songs which would sell millions of copies all around the world. But not only Céline Dion made a huge profit from the 1988 Eurovision Song Contest, also her colleague Lara Fabian who was singing for Luxembourg started a successful career after the contest with a mainly French-sung repertoire.

In 1988, 21 countries participated in the Eurovision Song Contest. Cyprus decided to withdraw because their entry did not match the rules of the contest: it had already been published previously. The venue of the 1988 contest was the same as in 1981, but this time, RTÉ managed to create a very special stage that created the illusion of a spage age-style grid which suggested that it was a huge arena with lots of lighting and special effects. Even nowadays, this set is still praised by experts.

Möte på en bro
Tommy Körberg Lyrics

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Vad har jag nu gett mig in i
Jag är en stor idiot
Dom måste undra vad han har att göra med mig

Hon ser lite frågande ut
Hon är söt hon ler
Hon får dom att smälta allihop

Det kan man kalla för tajming
Hon blev schack matt i ett drag
En ungersk prinsessa på glid

Hon har ett sånt smittande skratt
Hon är klok
Hon verkar ta det med humor
Undrar om jag

Jag tror att han är en aning besvärad
Precis som jag

Hon tycks ha tröttnat hon kanske vill gå härifrån

Åh Om det kunde ta slut
Jag vill inte va' kvar jag vill inte va' med
Han får klara sig själv

Åh nu ser jag hur vacker hon är

Tänk om min ryske vän vill något mer
Och tror att jag vill samma sak
Om jag inte säger ifrån
Åh Gud Lämna inga dörrar på glänt

Nej men tyvärr så måste vi gå
Från och med nu så rår jag mig själv
Representerar inte nu längre mitt land
Tu v'aimes auf wiedersehen

Det är en ny politisk skandal
En sensation världen förundras
Det är ett scoop och alla vill vara först

Vad som kan ske i morgondag
Vet inte du och inte jag
Det som är dolt kan ingen se
Om man så blickar ut från världens högsta berg

Vad har jag nu gett mig in i
Hur kan jag vara så dum

Kära kollega jag lägger in en skarp protest

Så jag har fått godkänt av dig
Det var tur

Tur Jag beundrar dig
Ingen tänker som

Du du gör mig svag
Du borde vara min fiende
En som är slipad och härdad och vass som ett svärd

Jag skyller allting på dig
Och de märkliga under som skett
Att jag plötsligt fått livet tillbaks

När jag står här just nu

Finns de ingenting som kan hindra mig
Från att stanna en stund på berget med dig

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Tommy Körberg's song "Möte på en bro" depict a chance encounter on a bridge between two individuals who seem to be caught off guard by the unexpected connection they feel. The singer expresses self-deprecating thoughts, feeling like a fool for getting involved in the situation and wondering what others must think of their odd pairing. The mention of the woman's questioning gaze and sweet smile suggests that she has a disarming charm that captivates everyone around her.

The lyrics go on to describe the woman as having infectious laughter and a sense of wisdom and humor, which draws the singer to her despite their initial discomfort. The dynamic between them seems to shift as the singer and the woman both appear slightly flustered by the encounter, hinting at a sense of mutual attraction or intrigue that neither quite knows how to navigate. The singer's inner conflict is reflected in their thoughts about potentially misunderstood intentions and the fear of leaving doors ajar for unwanted advances.

As the interaction unfolds, there is a sense of tension and uncertainty, with the woman possibly growing impatient and the singer feeling overwhelmed by the situation. The lyrics touch upon themes of self-doubt, cultural differences, and the fear of miscommunication or misinterpretation in a delicate social exchange. The singer grapples with conflicting emotions, admiring the woman's beauty while also questioning their own motives and desires in the moment.

In the final verses, there is a shift towards empowerment and resolution as the singer seems to find a sense of liberation and confidence in the presence of the woman. The lines about representing oneself and asserting independence suggest a newfound clarity and determination to assert personal boundaries and take control of the narrative. The closing lines convey a sense of freedom and contentment as the singer embraces the moment and the connection with the woman, finding solace and strength in their shared experience on the bridge.

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