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.
vi Ønsker jer alle en glædelig jul
Tommy Seebach Lyrics
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Hygge for store og små
Sig mig nu hvad I ønsker
Og håber mest at få
Masser af julegaver
Under det grønne træ
Godter til vores maver
Vi ønsker jeg alle en glædelig jul
En glædelig jul til jer
En stjerne så smuk som det pure guld
Hvad ønsker vi os mere
Vi ønsker os alle en glædelig jul
En jul der varer ved
Til påske, til pinse, til næste jul
Et år med julefred
Nu er det jul i Danmark
Alle skal med ud og se
Nissernes røde huer
Og julepynt og sne
Alle de kendte sange
Nødder og julebag
Klejner og bjældeklange
På året bedste dag
Vi ønsker jeg alle en glædelig jul
En glædelig jul til jer
En stjerne så smuk som det pure guld
Hvad ønsker vi os mere
Vi ønsker os alle en glædelig jul
En jul der varer ved
Til påske, til pinse, til næste jul
Et år med julefred
The song "Vi ønsker jer alle en glædelig jul" by Tommy Seebach and Annette Heick celebrates the Danish Christmas traditions, expressing the joy and excitement that comes with the holiday season. The lyrics invite everyone, young and old, to join in the festivities and share their wishes for the season.
The song starts with acknowledging that it is Christmas time in Denmark, and everyone is enjoying the warmth and coziness of the season. Then, it invites people to share their wishes and hopes for the holiday season, including lots of presents and treats under the Christmas tree, and all the delicious food that comes with it. The refrain repeats the phrase "Vi ønsker jer alle en glædelig jul" (We wish you all a Merry Christmas) and expresses the desire for a beautiful star, lasting joy, and peace throughout the year.
The second verse describes the traditional Danish Christmas customs, such as seeing the red hats of the Christmas elves (nisser), decorating with ornaments and snow, singing well-known songs, and baking holiday treats like klejner (a type of doughnut) and bjældeklange (bell-shaped cookies). The song ends with the same refrain, emphasizing the wish for a joyful Christmas that lasts well beyond December 25th.
Line by Line Meaning
Nu er det jul i Danmark
It is now Christmas time in Denmark
Hygge for store og små
Coziness for both adults and children
Sig mig nu hvad I ønsker
Tell me now what you wish for
Og håber mest at få
And hope to get most
Masser af julegaver
Lots of Christmas presents
Under det grønne træ
Under the green Christmas tree
Godter til vores maver
Goodies for our stomachs
Lidt slik i ny og næ
A little candy now and then
Vi ønsker jeg alle en glædelig jul
We all wish for a Merry Christmas
En glædelig jul til jer
A Merry Christmas to all of you
En stjerne så smuk som det pure guld
A star as beautiful as pure gold
Hvad ønsker vi os mere
What more do we wish for
Vi ønsker os alle en glædelig jul
We all wish for a Merry Christmas
En jul der varer ved
A Christmas that lasts
Til påske, til pinse, til næste jul
Until Easter, until Pentecost, until next Christmas
Et år med julefred
A year of Christmas peace
Nu er det jul i Danmark
It is now Christmas time in Denmark
Alle skal med ud og se
Everyone should go out and see
Nissernes røde huer
The red hats of the elves
Og julepynt og sne
And Christmas decoration and snow
Alle de kendte sange
All the well-known songs
Nødder og julebag
Nuts and Christmas treats
Klejner og bjældeklange
Klejners and bell-rings
På året bedste dag
On the best day of the year
Vi ønsker jeg alle en glædelig jul
We all wish for a Merry Christmas
En glædelig jul til jer
A Merry Christmas to all of you
En stjerne så smuk som det pure guld
A star as beautiful as pure gold
Hvad ønsker vi os mere
What more do we wish for
Vi ønsker os alle en glædelig jul
We all wish for a Merry Christmas
En jul der varer ved
A Christmas that lasts
Til påske, til pinse, til næste jul
Until Easter, until Pentecost, until next Christmas
Et år med julefred
A year of Christmas peace
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