Lars-Eric Gustav "Lasse" Holm is a Swedish singer, songwriter and television host.
Dansband, or danseband in Norwegian and Danish, is a Swedish term for a band that plays dansbandsmusik. Dansbandsmusik is often danced to in pairs. Jitterbug and foxtrot music are often included in this category. The music is primarily inspired by schlager, country, rock'n'roll and some swing. The main influence for rock-oriented bands is the rock music of the 1950s and 1960s.
"Papaya Coconut" is a song, written by Ingela Forsman and Lasse Holm. It was recorded with lyrics in Swedish by Kikki Danielsson on her 1986 album Papaya Coconut, and is one of her most famous recordings. The lyrics are about travelling from the Earth's colder places to its hotter places. The song was a Svensktoppen #1 hit, being at the chart for 12 weeks from January 11-March 29, 1987.
Earcandy Six is the debut studio album from Swedish heavy metal band Black Ingvars. It was released in 1995.
"Till mitt eget Blue Hawaii" is a song written by Rose-Marie Stråhle, and recorded by Vikingarna on the 1990 album "Kramgoa låtar 18". With lyrics about Hawaii, it became a major Svensktoppen hit, staying at the chart for 23 weeks during the period 7 January-13 May 1990, and was atop of the chart for the first nine weeks. In October 1989, the song won "Hänts meloditävling".
"Aj, aj, aj" or "Aj, aj, aj " is a song written by Rune Wallebom, and originally recorded by Schytts who scored a Svensktoppen hit between the period of 9 September-9 December 1973. The song topped the chart. It was also recorded by Matz Bladhs and Roosarna.
Kristina från Vilhelmina is a song written by Rune Wallebom, and originally recorded by Sven-Ingvars and released as a single in March 1966. The same month, the song was also included on the band's EP record Fyra hits. This version was tested for Svensktoppen, where it stayed for 12 weeks during the period 4 June-20 August 1966, and also topped the chart. Sven-Ingvars also did a 1990 re-recording for the album På begäran.
"Carina" is a 2008 song written by Christian Antblad and Mats Ymell and performed by Larz-Kristerz. The song was originally performed through the TV program Dansbandskampen and became a successful early 2009 single.
"Gråt inga tårar" is a song written by Åke Hallgren in the dansband Pippis from Hede, and recorded and a released a single by several dansbands in 1974, including Pippis, Dannys and Thorleifs. Pippis also recorded the song on the 1975 album Ordning på torpet.
"Tusen vackra bilder" is a song written by Mikael Wendt and Christer Lundh, and originally performed by Lotta & Anders Engbergs orkester. It charted at Svensktoppen for 17 weeks during the period of 2 December 1990. – 14 April 1991.
"I kväll jag tänder ett ljus" is a Christmas song with lyrics and music by Ingvar Hellberg. With lyrics referring to childhood, it references snowy Christmases, probably on the Earth's Northern Hemisphere. It also uses some older Swedish grammar, with the lines och nu när snöflingor falla i julnatten lång.
"Hallå du gamle indian" is a song written by Lasse Dahlquist, scoring a 1941 success with Thore Ehrlings orkester. A recording by Swedish dansband Jigs dated 1972 reached number four in 1973 at Svensktoppen. Jigs also recorded the song in 1973 with lyrics in English, as "Hello You Red Old Indian".
"Till dom ensamma" is a song written and recorded by Mauro Scocco for his 1991 studio album Dr. Space dagbok, and released as a single the same year. The song charted at Svensktoppen for 22 weeks between 8 December 1991-10 May 1992, topping the chart. It also peaked at number 12 on the Swedish Singles Chart.
"Jag ringer på fredag" is a song written by Ingvar Hellberg, and originally recorded by Sven-Ingvars and released as a single in April 1967. In 1979, the song appeared on the Sven-Ingvars album Minnenas melodier.
"Säg inte nej, säg kanske" is a song written by Ingvar Hellberg and recorded by Sven-Ingvars.
Fut i fejemøget is a song written by John Mogensen, who recorded it in 1971. Ewert Ljusberg wrote lyrics in Swedish, as Sofia dansar go-go, recorded by Stefan Rüdén scoring a Svensktoppen hit for 16 weeks between 5 November 1972 and 18 February 1973, which included topping the chart.
"Vid en liten fiskehamn" is a song written by Jan Christer Ericsson in Lasse Stefanz, and originally thought to become a hit song with the own band. Lasse Stefanz recorded the song on the 1979 album Darlin', and it also appeared on the band's 1992 album På begäran.
"Har du glömt" is a song written by Jan Askelind and Conny Modig. It was originally recorded by Wasa on the 1975 album Wasa 1975, recorded on the Polar Music record label, and also released as a single in July that year.
"Bara 15 år" is a song written by Gert Lengstrand and Rune Wallebom, and recorded in 1974 by Jigs on the album Goa bitar 4, by the Streaplers on the album Lady Banana and the Drifters on the album I kväll and Jan-Inges on the album Tusentals sköna toner. Their version was also released as a single the same year, with Har du saknat mig ibland acting as a B-side.
Hem till dig is the fourth studio album by Swedish dansband Larz-Kristerz, released on 18 February 2009. For the album, the band was awarded a Grammis award in the "Dansband of the year" category.
