Tommy was born in Copenhagen. He started his musical career as an organist in his own group "The Colours" at 14 years of age, and in the years to follow he played in many pop and beat groups. He played piano with various orchestras and groups, sometimes going under the name of "Boogie-Woogie-Tommy". He broke through when in 1965 he became a member of the group Sir Henry And His Butlers, writing many of their most popular hits. In 1976 he also began performing solo, and with great success. His hit album "Tommygun" was released in 1977. At the same time he was in high demand as a producer at his record company EMI, and was involved in projects for among others Lecia & Lucienne.
He really hit his stride in 1979 when he won the Danish Melodi Grand Prix with Disco Tango (Danish lyrics) (English lyrics) which he coauthored with Keld Heick. It became a megahit both in Denmark and in other European countries. He represented Denmark at the Eurovision Song Contest 1979 with the song, and ranked number 6.
He participated in the Danish Melodi Grand Prix again in 1980 with "Bye-Bye", and once again he won the competition in 1981, singing Krøller eller ej (Danish lyrics) (literally "Curls or not", but translated as "Straight or Curly Hair") with Debbie Cameron. It ranked number 11 at Eurovision Song Contest 1981. This song was also coauthored with Keld Heick.
He participated in the Danish Melodi Grand Prix a number of other times during the 1980s (1982, 1984, 1985 and 1987) without winning the competition. He had a big hit in 1989 with the duet Du skælder mig hele tiden ud (translated, "You're Always Yelling at Me"), sung with Annette Heick, Keld Heick's daughter. They followed up this success with two more singles and a Christmas album.
Top success was once again his in 1993 at the Danish Melodi Grand Prix when he performed Under stjernerne på himlen (Under the stars of the sky), another song coauthored with Keld Heick. However, the success was fleeting, and the tides turned for him at the Eurovision Song Contest 1993 when the song received only 9 points, giving him a ranking of 22 out of 25. The poor ranking caused Denmark to be disqualified from the following year's contest. Tommy was blamed for Denmark's defeat, and he suffered greatly as a result.
The 1990s were lean years for him as a performer and recording artist. He had a comeback of sorts on account of a disco-version of Krøller eller ej released in 1999, as well as the release of a compilation album. He toured the country's discotheques at that time and found cult interest in his old hits among a new, younger public.
Tommy lived life in the wild and fast lane as "King of the Grand Prix". He had great success and great failures. He had a problem with alcoholism. It took its toll on him and he died at the age of 53 from a heart attack at amusement park Bakken, where he was head of musical entertainment during the past several years.
Tommy competed eight times in the Danish Melodi Grand Prix. He and the musical group Hot Eyes were the only two acts ever to win the competition three times.
A tribute show to Tommy— The Tommy Seebach Show— tours Denmark and continues to bring his music to old and new fans.
Pyjamas For To
Tommy Seebach Lyrics
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Men ligeså snart jeg' helt parat bli′r min hjerne tom
Du har vel sikkert selv lagt mærke til
Jeg' lidt varm på dig
Når jeg engang får samlet mod så vil jeg ringe på din dør
Og sige hej her er jeg.
Hvad vil du si' til hvis vi slår os sammen en dag
Mon vi ku′ slå tiden ihjel under samme tag
Der godt ikke noget med Cadillac eller sekretær
Det jeg ka′ gi' dig er en hel anden snak
Men det′ forsøget værd
Ja for at si' det ligeud har jeg kun det her.
En lyseblå pyjamas for to
En sok og et par udtrådte sko
Jeg′ villig til at dele det hele
Med dig kan du tro
En lyseblå pyjamas for to
Er ikke noget dumt sted at bo
Og jeg er altid klar med lidt varme
Kom indenfor værsgo.
En lyseblå pyjamas for to
En sok og et par udtrådte sko
Jeg' villig til at dele det hele
Med dig kan du tro
En lyseblå pyjamas for to
Er ikke noget dumt sted at bo
Og jeg er altid klar med lidt varme
Kom indenfor værsgo
In "Pyjamas For To," Tommy Seebach, a Danish singer-songwriter, sings about his desires towards someone he's attracted to. He's thought about asking her out, but every time he becomes ready, his mind goes blank. He hopes that she has noticed his feelings towards her. He wants to know what she would think of them being together someday and living under the same roof, just the two of them. He's not rich, so he cannot offer her a Cadillac or a secretary, but he's willing to share his meager possessions with her, including a pair of worn-out shoes and a light blue pajama set that is large enough to fit both of them. He promises to keep her warm, both literally and figuratively, and invites her to come inside.
Overall, the song is about showing affection and making gestures that prove how much you care for someone. Even if you do not have vast resources, you can still offer them the gift of your time, your company, and your warmth.
Line by Line Meaning
Der′ en ting jeg tit har tænkt på at spørge dig om
There's something I've often thought to ask you about
Men ligeså snart jeg' helt parat bli′r min hjerne tom
But as soon as I'm ready, my mind goes blank
Du har vel sikkert selv lagt mærke til
You've probably noticed it yourself
Jeg' lidt varm på dig
I have a bit of a crush on you
Når jeg engang får samlet mod så vil jeg ringe på din dør
When I gather up the courage, I'll knock on your door
Og sige hej her er jeg.
And say hey, here I am.
Hvad vil du si' til hvis vi slår os sammen en dag
What would you say if we teamed up one day
Mon vi ku′ slå tiden ihjel under samme tag
Maybe we could pass the time together under the same roof
Der godt ikke noget med Cadillac eller sekretær
I don't need anything fancy like a Cadillac or a secretary
Det jeg ka′ gi' dig er en hel anden snak
What I can give you is a whole different story
Men det′ forsøget værd
But it's worth a try
Ja for at si' det ligeud har jeg kun det her.
Yes, to be blunt, this is all I have.
En lyseblå pyjamas for to
A light blue pajama set for two
En sok og et par udtrådte sko
One sock and a pair of worn-out shoes
Jeg′ villig til at dele det hele
I'm willing to share it all with you
Med dig kan du tro
You can believe that with you
Er ikke noget dumt sted at bo
It's not a bad place to live
Og jeg er altid klar med lidt varme
And I'm always ready with a bit of warmth
Kom indenfor værsgo.
Come on in, be my guest.
En lyseblå pyjamas for to
A light blue pajama set for two
En sok og et par udtrådte sko
One sock and a pair of worn-out shoes
Jeg' villig til at dele det hele
I'm willing to share it all with you
Med dig kan du tro
You can believe that with you
Er ikke noget dumt sted at bo
It's not a bad place to live
Og jeg er altid klar med lidt varme
And I'm always ready with a bit of warmth
Kom indenfor værsgo.
Come on in, be my guest.
Writer(s): Keld Heick, Tommy Seebach
Contributed by Alexander R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.