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"Öppna landskap" is a song written by Ulf Lundell, and recorded by him on the 1982 album Kär och galen.
Hallå Västindien is a song written by Anders Melander, originally intended to be a dansband parody song for the TV series Lycka till in 1980. Recorded by Felix, it acted as a B-side for the single Tomorrow.
"Dra dit pepparn växer" is a song written by Ulf Nordquist, and originally recorded by Sten & Stanley on the 1985 album Musik, dans & party. The song was also recorded in English, as "Don't Play a Sad Song after Midnight", and was released as a single. This version was entered into the "Castlebar Song Contest" of that year, which it ultimately won.
Guenerina is a song written by singers Paul Sahlin and Monica Forsberg. The song stayed at Svensktoppen for 11 weeks from 17 April- 10 July 1977, topping the chart seven times.
"En timme för sent" is a song written by Lasse Holm, and recorded by Kikki Danielsson in 1986 on the album Papaya Coconut. The song was tested for Svensktoppen, where it stayed for totally nine weeks between 30 November 1986-1 February 1987, and peaking at number three.
"Hej, mitt vinterland" is a song written by Britt Lindeborg. While not mentioning any holiday, the song is generally associated with Christmas. The song was recorded by Lena Conradson on her 1960 EP Banjo Boy.
"Mitt i ett äventyr" is a song written by Stephan Berg, and performed by Carola Häggkvist at Melodifestivalen 1990, where the song ended up second, 15 points after Edin-Ådahl with "Som en vind". During Carola Häggkvist's the Nacka transmitter was knocked out. Urban rumors told about sabotage, since Carola Häggkvist had joined Christian denomination Livets ord.
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.
"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.
Sjömansjul på Hawaii, also known as "Jag en ensam sjöman är" or "Det är julkväll på Hawaii", is a Christmas song, with lyrics by Helge Roundquist and music by Yngve Stoor. The lyrics describe a Swedish sailor visiting Hawaii at Christmastime, and longs back home to Sweden when the sailors celebrate Christmas on board their boat, moored to a wharf while the Sunshine.
"Gabriellas sång" is a ballad song with music by Stefan Nilsson and lyrics by Py Bäckman. Recorded by Helen Sjöholm & Stefan Nilsson the song charted at Svensktoppen for 68 weeks during the period 24 October 2004-5 February 2006, peaking at second position before leaving the chart. The song also became famous with the film 2004 As It Is in Heaven.
"När vi två blir en", written by Per Gessle, also known by the refrain's opening line "Jag vill känna din kropp emot min", is a song with lyrics describing teenage love, released as a single on 29 October 1980 by pop group Gyllene Tider. Göran Fritzson wrote the Farfisa intro and the hook. Gyllene Tider also recorded the song with lyrics in English, as "Beating Heart", releasing it as a promotional single on 1 September 1981 using the group name Modern Times.
"Ännu doftar kärlek" is a song by Swedish singer-songwriter Marie Fredriksson, issued on 15 May 1984. Fredriksson had previously been lead vocalist for two commercially unsuccessful rock bands, Strul (Trivial) and MaMas Barn. Following the disbandment of the latter group, she signed a recording contract as a solo artist with EMI Svenska, who released "Ännu doftar kärlek" as the lead single from her debut studio album, Het vind (1984).
"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.
"För kärlekens skull" is a song with springtime references, written by Kenneth Gärdestad and Ted Gärdestad, and originally recorded by Ted Gärdestad in 1993. This recording charted at Svensktoppen for nine weeks between 16 May-10 July 1993, peaking at second position. The song has also been recorded by Christer Sjögren (2003), Lotta Engberg 2005), Erik Linder (2009) and Helen Sjöholm.
"Tiotusen röda rosor" is a song written by Thore Skogman. Recorded by Jan Høiland, it was released as a 1967 single, and became a Svensktoppen hit charting for six weeks between 17 March-21 April 1968, which included the song topping the chart.
En spännande dag för Josefine is a song written by Benny Borg, and recorded by Schytts, using it as a B-side for their 1974 single "Hasta la vista " and also charted at Svensktoppen for one weeks, at 9th position, on 20 October 1974. It was also recorded by Curt Haagers on their 1985 album with the same name, and Göran Lindbergs orkester, on the 1993 album Den röda stugan.
Man ska leva för varandra is a song written by Bengt Sundström, and recorded by Trio me' Bumba, releasing it as a single in September 1968, and charted at Svensktoppen for 26 weeks between 26 May-16 November 1969, which included the song 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.
"Köppäbävisan" is a song written and recorded by Bengt Pegefelt, releasing it as a single in 1980, scoring a major hit in Sweden topping the Swedish singles chart between 8 May-5 June 1981. The song also charted at Svensktoppen for 10 weeks between 5 April-14 June, and even topped the chart.
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