Sweden started out in Eurovision as a rather obscure country with old-fashioned songs and less than impressive results, but that all changed in 1968 when the country started to establish itself as the powerhouse of pop we know today.

The song "Det börjar verka kärlek, banne mej" with the relatively unknown young singer Claes-Göran Hederström was something completely different, and his confidence and swagger gave the already catchy tune with the quirky lyrics an additional boost, and the song is still a classic in Sweden.

53 years later, Mr. Banne-mej is no longer a young man, but he's still got the swagger and often sings his beloved entry.

He has participated one more time in Melodifestivalen after his victory and has released several other singles, but none as successful as his Eurovision entry. But why did it take him ten years to release an English version of the song?

Legend: Claes-Göran Hederström

Songs: Det börjar verka kärlek, banne mej (Sweden 1968)

Host: Emil Löfström

Contact: emil@schlagervannerna.se

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