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Jul i Betlehem

Carola Häggkvist · 1999

58 min · 14 tracks · pop music

A heartwarming collection of Christmas classics infused with pop sensibilities and Carola's soaring vocals.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • heartwarming holiday sing-alongs
  • steady pacing for cozy evenings
  • melodic journey through traditions
  • soaring vocals for uplifting moments

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer upbeat party tracks
  • seek experimental soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on November 19, 1999, 'Jul i Betlehem' marked Carola Häggkvist's foray into the holiday music genre following her success in Swedish pop throughout the 1990s. By this point in her career, she had established herself as a beloved figure in Sweden, known for her powerful voice and emotional performances, making this album a natural extension of her artistic repertoire.
Stylistic neighbors
Roxette· ABBA· Lena Meyer-Landrut

Tracklist

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

  • 1 O, helga natt 4:22
  • 2 O Betlehem, du lilla stad 3:49
  • 3 Himlen i min famn 4:55
  • 4 The Little Drummer Boy 4:32
  • 5 Nu tändas tusen juleljus 3:02
  • 6 En stjärna lyser så klar 4:11
  • 7 Härlig är jorden 3:41
  • 8 I Wonder as I Wander 3:10
  • 9 Gläns över sjö och strand 3:54
  • 10 Mitt hjerte alltid vanker 4:12
  • 11 Mary's Boychild 3:42
  • 12 Jag är så glad var julenatt 4:23
  • 13 Stilla natt 5:21
  • 14 Dagen är kommen 4:53

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