All That She Wants (TV series)

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All That She Wants
All That She Wants documentary.jpg
Promotional poster
Genre Documentary
Directed byJens von Reis
Starring
Music by
  • Erik Althoff
  • Isak Söderberg
Opening theme"Beautiful Life"
Ending theme"All That She Wants (Bali Bandits Remix)"
Country of originSweden
Original languages
  • English
  • Swedish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes3
Production
Executive producers
  • Martin Akander
  • Johan Wennberg
Running time42 minutes
Production companyNexiko
Original release
Network SBS On Demand
Release3 April 2024 (2024-04-03)
Network Viaplay
Release1 May 2024 (2024-05-01)

All That She Wants (aka All That She Wants: The Unbelievable Story of Ace of Base) is a limited-run documentary television series produced by Viaplay, and directed by Jens von Reis. The series explores the meteoritic rise of Swedish pop group Ace of Base; the highs and the lows, and where they are today. Former lead singer, Linn Berggren, breaks her silence in the form of a letter after 20 years in seclusion away from the public eye. Interviewees include American record producer Clive Davis and Haitian rapper and musician Wyclef Jean. The series premiered in Australia on SBS On Demand 3 April 2024. It became available on 1 May 2024 through other broadcasters in other territories and on Viaplay. [1] [2]

Contents

Background and development

The founding members of Ace of Base: (from left to right) Jonas "Joker" Berggren, Jenny Berggren, Malin "Linn" Berggren, and Ulf "Buddha" Ekberg. Ace of Base Members 1992-2007.jpg
The founding members of Ace of Base: (from left to right) Jonas "Joker" Berggren, Jenny Berggren, Malin "Linn" Berggren, and Ulf "Buddha" Ekberg.

The Swedish quartet, Ace of Base, made up of siblings Jonas, Jenny, and Linn Berggren, along with their friend Ulf Ekberg, took the world by storm in late 1992 with their record-breaking debut album Happy Nation . With success came immense pressure to continue delivering hits and sales similar to that of their groundbreaking debut. [1] By 1996, the stress brought the Gothenburg natives close to the breaking point. They would release three follow-up albums before taking a long hiatus in the early 2000s. The stress would eventually became to much for bandmember Linn Berggren to handle. She officially left the band in 2005, but not before taking a backseat as lead singer starting with the group's third album Flowers (1998) leading to much speculation about the star's personal life. [3] In 2007, Ace of Base reunited as a trio to perform their first full-length concert since 1996 in Yekaterinburg, Russia. They embarked on a world tour entitled Ace of Base - Redefined!, which continued throughout 2008 and 2009. The set list included several new versions of their greatest hits. [4] By 2010, Jenny Berggren set her sights on a solo career with Jonas and Ulf deciding to recruit two new female vocalists and continue as Ace of Base. [5] This led to a rift between Jenny and her former bandmates. Beginning in 2011, Jonas Berggren, through the group's official Facebook account, and the website ReverbNation, began releasing previously unreleased material on a semi-regular basis; this was referred to as "Ace Thursdays". [6] This would inspire an album made up of remastered unreleased material and b-sides, Hidden Gems (2015). [7] In 2020, the band began to celebrate the band's 30th anniversary with a series of anniversary releases. [8] [9] A documentary went into production in 2022. Jenny Berggren continues to perform as Jenny of Ace of Base around the world performing the group's greatest hits. She released her memoir, Vinna hela Världen in 2009. [10] Jonas Berggren continues to write music, while Ulf has moved into the world of technology. Much of the never-before-seen footage featured in the documentary comes from the latter's personal archives. [11]

Linn Berggren's letter

"For my sister to read. To Ulf: You wanted light. God bless you. Jenny, my co-pilot and master of struggling, has got the best voice ever. Listen to her chorus in "Memories Forever". It is so wonderful. And to my hardworking brother Jonas: he also has the best voice ever. Listen to the beginning of "Happy Nation". He has always been the sweetest, most protecting and caring big brother me and Jenny could have had. He has always struggled and fought for our sake from the very beginning. He has worked in the best interest of everyone involved in Ace of Base. They both make me so proud.

To my beautiful, kind family of singing philosophers: keep singing, life goes on. Jonas, keep making melodies that change our hurting world into a better place. We were all our joy. Nobody in Ace of Base have forced me to sing. To all of you out there who have loved the music: thank you. Joy and strength. Linn."

Linn Berggren's letter read by her sister Jenny in the documentary.

Episodes

No.TitleOriginal air date
1"Episode 1"3 April 2024 (2024-04-03)
The band's humble origins and early days are detailed. A revelation about Ulf's past threatens to destroy the band.
2"Episode 2"3 April 2024 (2024-04-03)
The pressures of fame begin to take a toll on the group.
3"Episode 3"3 April 2024 (2024-04-03)
The band's world is turned upside down after a crazed knife-wielding fan breaks into the Berggren family's home and threatens Jenny and her parents' lives. Linn Berggren breaks her silence.

International broadcast

The series premiered in Australia on SBS On Demand 3 April 2024. In Greece it premiered on Vodafone Greece 30 April 2024. In Sweden, the series began airing on TV3 in 1 May 2024, as well as on Viaplay the same day. The series is available via Viaplay in all other territories. [1]

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Linn Berggren</span> Swedish singer-songwriter

Malin Sofia Katarina Berggren is a Swedish singer-songwriter, best known as a former member of the pop music band Ace of Base. Having been interested and involved in music since her childhood, she formed the band in 1987, along with her sister Jenny, her brother Jonas and their friend Ulf Ekberg. Before forming Ace of Base, Malin sang in her church's choir. She was born in Gothenburg, Sweden.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jonas Berggren</span> Musical artist

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<i>The Bridge</i> (Ace of Base album) 1995 studio album by Ace of Base

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ulf Ekberg</span> Swedish musician

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jenny Berggren</span> Musical artist

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Sign (song)</span> 1993 single by Ace of Base

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<i>Cruel Summer</i> (Ace of Base album) 1998 studio album (reissue) by Ace of Base

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<i>Da Capo</i> (Ace of Base album) 2002 studio album by Ace of Base

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Never Gonna Say I'm Sorry</span> 1996 single by Ace of Base

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">All That She Wants</span> 1992 single by Ace of Base

"All That She Wants" is a song by Swedish group Ace of Base. It was released in Scandinavia in August 1992 by Mega Records as the second single from the group's first studio album, Happy Nation (1992), and in the following year, it was released as the first single from the 1993 album The Sign in North America. Produced by Denniz Pop with group members Jonas Berggren and Ulf Ekberg, the drum beat was inspired by the Kayo song "Another Mother". Berggren and Ekberg also wrote the lyrics.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Wheel of Fortune (Ace of Base song)</span> 1992 single by Ace of Base

"Wheel of Fortune" is a song by Swedish pop group Ace of Base, released as their first single from the debut album, Happy Nation (1992). The song was first serviced to Danish radio in early 1992, through Mega Records, but failed to pick up much support. When re-promoted for a third time and released in stores on 29 June 1992, it entered the official Danish singles chart at number six, before later peaking at number two. It wasn't released elsewhere in Europe until 1993, following the success of their second single, "All That She Wants".

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Happy Nation (song)</span> 1992 single by Ace of Base

"Happy Nation" is a song recorded by Swedish group Ace of Base from their debut album with the same name (1992). It was first released in Scandinavia in December 1992 by Mega Records and later released twice in the UK. The first appearance was in October 1993, when it peaked at number 42, it re-entered the chart twelve months later at number 40. "Happy Nation" reached number-one on the singles charts of Denmark, Finland, France in 1993 and 1994. Its music video was directed by Matt Broadley. In 2008, the song was remade by Ace of Base for a remix kit.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Waiting for Magic</span> 1993 single by Ace of Base

"Waiting for Magic" is a song recorded by Swedish pop group Ace of Base from their debut album, Happy Nation (1992). It was released in Scandinavia in April 1993 as the fourth single from the album. The song reached number one in Israel, and the top-10 in both Denmark and Finland. The original version of the song appears only on the original release of Happy Nation. On the album's re-release and The Sign (1993), it was replaced with its remix. No music video was produced for "Waiting for Magic", but it was promoted through a number of live performances, including one at the Miss Universe Denmark pageant.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Living in Danger</span> 1994 single by Ace of Base

"Living in Danger" is a song recorded by Swedish group Ace of Base. It was released in October 1994 by Arista and Mega as the seventh and final single from the group's debut album, Happy Nation and fourth single from their American debut release, The Sign (1993). Written by bandmembers Jonas Berggren and Ulf Ekberg, the single peaked at number 20 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and also topped the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart in December 1994. On the US Cash Box Top 100, it peaked at number ten. The single later reached number 18 on the UK Singles Chart in January 1995. Its music video was directed by Matt Broadley and filmed in Stockholm, Sweden. Ace of Base performed the song on the first ever MTV Europe Music Awards in Berlin, Germany in 1994. Q Magazine included "Living in Danger" in their list of the "1001 Best Songs Ever" in 2003.

<i>Greatest Hits</i> (2008 Ace of Base album) 2008 greatest hits album by Ace of Base

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<i>The Golden Ratio</i> (album) 2010 studio album by Ace of Base

The Golden Ratio is the fifth studio album by Swedish pop music group Ace of Base. It was recorded in early 2009 through mid-2010. It is the only album to feature two new vocalists: Clara Hagman and Julia Williamson. Production on this album initially began with former band member and lead vocalist, Jenny Berggren in which the resulting sessions were shelved.

<i>Hidden Gems</i> (Ace of Base album) 2015 compilation album by Ace of Base

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Would You Believe (song)</span> 2015 single by Ace of Base

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