Främling 25 år
Carola Häggkvist · 2008
130 min · 34 tracks · pop music
A vibrant celebration of Swedish pop, blending nostalgic melodies with heartfelt performances that evoke a sense of warmth and familiarity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Främling Start here — This track was Carola's breakthrough hit in the early 1980s and remains synonymous with her artistic identity. Its inclusion showcases her signature vocal style and enduring popularity.
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Fångad av en stormvind — This song won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1991 and is a staple in Carola's repertoire. Its anthemic quality and emotional delivery highlight her strengths as a performer.
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Evighet — 'Evighet' is another Eurovision entry that solidified Carola's place in Swedish music history. The song’s powerful chorus showcases her vocal range and ability to convey deep emotion.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- nostalgic reflections on past love
- sing-along moments with friends
- uplifting anthems for celebration
- short, catchy melodies throughout
- warmth in live performance energy
Maybe skip if you
- prefer long experimental albums
- seek heavy production
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Celebrates a milestone of a well-loved album, resonating with dedicated fans.
- Themes
- Swedish pop nostalgia· Eurovision glory· celebration of legacy
- Career context
- Released on February 20, 2008, 'Främling 25 år' marked the 25th anniversary of Carola Häggkvist's career, following her breakthrough success in the 1980s. At this point, she had already established herself as a prominent figure in Swedish pop music, and this album served as both a retrospective and a showcase of her enduring appeal.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Roxette· ABBA· Lena Meyer-Landrut
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Främling Start here 2:58
- 2 Säg mig var du står 3:50
- 3 Benjamin 3:06
- 4 Gör det någonting 4:39
- 5 Gloria 4:32
- 6 You Bring Out the Best in Me 4:40
- 7 Mickey 4:02
- 8 Se på mig 4:14
- 9 Liv 4:38
- 10 Visa lite mänsklighet 3:59
- 11 Fjortonde maj 3:00
- 12 Du försvinner i natten 3:58
- 13 Främling / Je ogen hebben geen geheimen / Love Isn't Love / Fremder 5:19
- 14 Mitt i ett äventyr 3:03
- 15 Fångad av en stormvind 3:01
- 16 Evighet 3:00
Disc 2
- 1 Sometimes When We Touch 4:00
- 2 Om du törs 2:59
- 3 Butterfly 4:09
- 4 Säg mig var du står 3:51
- 5 Albatross 4:26
- 6 Hunger 5:30
- 7 Tokyo 3:19
- 8 Du lever inom mej 3:59
- 9 I en sommarnatt 3:13
- 10 Let There Be Love 4:49
- 11 Gospel Medley (Live) 4:27
- 12 Elvis Medley (Live) 7:07
- 13 What a Feeling... Flashdance (Live) 2:38
- 14 Fame (Live) 1:58
- 15 Love Isn't Love (Främling) 2:57
- 16 You Are My Destiny (Mitt i ett äventyr) 3:03
- 17 Captured by a Lovestorm (Fångad av en stormvind) 3:01
- 18 Invincible (Evighet) 3:01
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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