Cornelis sjunger Taube cover

Cornelis sjunger Taube

Cornelis Vreeswijk · 1969

44 min · 16 tracks · blues · traditional folk music

A captivating blend of Swedish folk melodies and Vreeswijk's distinctive storytelling, rich with humor and nostalgia.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady melodic storytelling journey
  • humorous narratives with nostalgia
  • for cozy gatherings
  • short tracks for quick enjoyment
  • gentle background for relaxed moments

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of high-energy tracks
  • prefer standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1969, 'Cornelis sjunger Taube' was Cornelis Vreeswijk's fourth studio album at a time when he was solidifying his reputation as a prominent figure in Swedish music. Following the success of his previous albums, this record marked Vreeswijk's deepening connection to Swedish folk traditions, showcasing his ability to reinterpret the works of revered songwriter Evert Taube.
Stylistic neighbors
Bert Jansch· Nick Drake· John Martyn

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Sjuttonde balladen 3:06
  • 2 Byssan lull 2:44
  • 3 Den glade bagarn i San Remo 2:50
  • 4 Dansen på Sunnanö 3:46
  • 5 Nudistpolka 2:23
  • 6 Skärgårdsfrun 1:29
  • 7 Ingrid Dardels polska 1:42
  • 8 Vals i Valparaiso 3:14
  • 9 Och skulle det så vara 1:34
  • 10 Oxdragarsång 2:06
  • 11 Cervantes 4:01
  • 12 Fritiof Anderssons paradmarsch 3:25
  • 13 Jag är fri, jag har sonat 2:42
  • 14 Vidalita 3:26
  • 15 Rosa på bal 2:31
  • 16 Tango i Nizza 3:13

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