Grimascher och telegram cover

Released 60 years ago

Grimascher och telegram

Cornelis Vreeswijk · 1966

35 min · 14 tracks · blues · traditional folk music

A blend of whimsical storytelling and poignant reflections wrapped in folk-infused melodies and bluesy undertones.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • whimsical storytelling with warmth
  • for reflective afternoons
  • brief interludes that invite smiles
  • playful narratives with poignant moments

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy anthems
  • prefer longer, cohesive experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1966, 'Grimascher och telegram' was Cornelis Vreeswijk's second studio album, following his debut 'Ballader och oförskämdheter'. At this point, Vreeswijk was establishing himself as a prominent figure in Swedish music, known for his distinctive voice and poetic lyrics that combined humor with social commentary.
Stylistic neighbors
Bert Jansch· Nick Drake· John Martyn

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Telegram för en bombad by 1:21
  • 2 Cylinderhatten 2:39
  • 3 Jubelvisa över fiffiga Nanette 2:44
  • 4 Telegram för Lucidor 1:35
  • 5 En visa om ett rosenblad 4:02
  • 6 Medborgarinnan Agda Gustavssons lott 3:38
  • 7 Polaren Per är kärlekskrank 2:30
  • 8 Ångbåtsblues 3:01
  • 9 Telegram för en tennsoldat 2:25
  • 10 Får jag presentera fiffiga Nanette? 1:58
  • 11 Jag hade en gång en båt 3:01
  • 12 Balladen om herr Fredrik Åkare och den söta Fröken Cecilia Lind 2:57
  • 13 Telegram för min värdinna 1:38
  • 14 Telegram för fullmånen 1:46

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