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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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