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.
Santa Lucia
Tommy Seebach Lyrics
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Stolt på din krone
Rundt om i hus og hjem
Sangen skal tone
Nu på Lucia-dag
Hilser vort vennelag
Santa Lucia, Santa Lucia
Sangen skal klinge
Gaver til hver en gæst
Glad vil du bringe.
Skænk os af lykkens væld
Lige til livets kvæld
Santa Lucia, Santa Lucia
Tommy Seebach's song "Santa Lucia" is a festive tribute to the celebration of Saint Lucy's Day, also known as Lucia Day. The song opens with the uplifting lyrics "Nu bæres lyset frem," which translates to "Now the light is brought forward." This is a reference to the custom of lighting candles and singing songs to commemorate St. Lucia, who is associated with light and wisdom in Swedish and Danish culture. The lyrics also suggest that people should be proud of their heritage and traditions, as symbolized by the use of the word "krone" or crown, which could represent the cultural pride of the Nordic region.
Line by Line Meaning
Nu bæres lyset frem
Now the light is carried forward
Stolt på din krone
Proudly wearing your crown
Rundt om i hus og hjem
Around the house and home
Sangen skal tone
The song shall sound
Nu på Lucia-dag
Now on the day of Lucia
Hilser vort vennelag
Greeting our friends
Santa Lucia, Santa Lucia
Santa Lucia, Santa Lucia
Her ved vor ønskefest
Here at our wish festival
Sangen skal klinge
The song shall ring
Gaver til hver en gæst
Gifts for every guest
Glad vil du bringe.
You will bring happiness
Skænk os af lykkens væld
Pour us from the abundance of happiness
Lige til livets kvæld
Until the evening of life
Santa Lucia, Santa Lucia
Santa Lucia, Santa Lucia
Writer(s): Teodoro Cottrau, Arr:richard Harris
Contributed by Josiah S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@martenandersson3226
Glad Lucia på er alle
@mariarandrup2278
Jeg elsker denne her sang
@annalm5275
Jeg skal være santa lucia BRUDEN den 13 december og det glæder jeg mig til.
@rasmuswachmannnielsen3345
Den er god
@MargarethaRydberg
Vad trevligt att se en dansk Lucia. Ni verkar fira denna högtid lika som oss i Sverige!
@borjadk
Det gør vi oz ;)..............
@lisamadsen2895
Margaretha Rydberg
@saragorgin7906
Margaretha Rydberg Sarah. Sarah. Ersød😘kysse. Sarah
@mikkelsusgaardnielsen8026
Jeg elsker denne her sang😇
@borjadk
Tommy var musik gud ;) Han var/er Dansk musik på bedste måde, han vil altid være savnet ;) R.I.P Tommy ;)