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.
Why this album works
The album became a popular holiday staple in Sweden, showcasing Carola's ability to reinterpret classic Christmas songs through her unique vocal style. It received significant airplay during the holiday season and solidified her status as one of Sweden's preeminent singers, contributing to the burgeoning trend of seasonal music albums in the late 1990s.
- Best for
- heartwarming holiday sing-alongs steady pacing for cozy evenings melodic journey through traditions
- 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
- Robyn· Kent· Roxette· The Cardigans· Ulf Lundell· Per Gessle· Magnus Uggla· Kikki Danielsson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 O, helga natt Standout 4:22
- 2 O Betlehem, du lilla stad 3:49
- 3 Himlen i min famn 4:55
- 4 The Little Drummer Boy Standout 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 Standout 5:21
- 14 Dagen är kommen 4:53
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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