Blue Swede

Blue Swede
The band in 1974
The band in 1974
Background information
OriginStockholm, Sweden
GenresPop rock, glam rock
Years active1973–1979
LabelsEMI
Past membersMichael Areklew
Anders Berglund
Tommy Berglund
Hinke Ekestubbe
Jan Guldback
Bosse Liljedahl
Björn Skifs

Blue Swede (Swedish: Blåblus) were a Swedish rock band fronted by Björn Skifs which was active between the years 1973–1979. Blue Swede released two albums of cover versions, including a rendition of "Hooked on a Feeling", which brought them international chart success.[1] The band consisted of Anders Berglund (piano), Björn Skifs (lead vocals), Bosse Liljedahl (bass), Hinke Ekestubbe (saxophone), Jan Guldbäck (drums), Michael Areklew (guitar), and Tommy Berglund (trumpet).[2] They disbanded after Skifs decided to embark on his solo career.

  1. ^ Caulfield, Keith (20 February 2014). "Blue Swede's 'Hooked On a Feeling' Sales Soar Thanks To 'Guardians of the Galaxy' Trailer". Billboard.com. Retrieved 3 August 2014.
  2. ^ Listing on Discogs.com.