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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.
The band was originally called "Blåblus" (Swedish for "blue blouse", a pun on the word "blues") and featured Skifs singing the lead vocals. The band got their international breakthrough in 1974...
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Jul 4, 2014 · Blue Swede recorded B. J. Thomas' song in 1973, but based its rendition of the song on a 1971 version released by British pop eccentric Jonathan King, which created the "ooga-chaka ooga-chaka...
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Aug 12, 2008 · I say I'm hooked on a feeling, And I'm high on believing, That your in love with me. I'm hooked on a feeling. Blue Swede - Hooked On A Feeling (With Lyrics)PLEASE RATE & COMMENT!Ouga Chaka ouga...
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“Hooked on a Feeling” by Blue Swede is a song that we all know and love. But that version of the song, released in the U.S. by the Swedish band in 1974, is actually a cover song. Several years before, in 1968, country and pop singer B.J. Thomas released the original version of the song, which was written by Mark James. In addition to collaborations...
The famous ooga-chaka ooga-oogas that you hear at the opening of Blue Swede’s version was a result of a separate cover version of “Hooked on a Feeling.” In 1971, English singer/songwriter Jonathan King recorded his own version of the track and added the famous chant. King was inspired to add the oogas and chakasafter listening to Johnny Preston’s 1...
Blue Swede’s version of “Hooked on a Feeling” in ’74, was the most successful version of the song, hands down. This version—ooga-chakas included—brought international success to the band from Stockholm, Sweden. The band, fronted by Björn Skifs, had also added their own spin to the track. On their cover, Blue Swede eliminated any references or allus...
“Hooked on a Feeling” was Blue Swede’s first and only song that reached number one in the United States, where the song saw the most success. The tune remained on the Billboardchart for an impressive 18 weeks. The band, however, didn’t have the same longevity. In fact, Blue Swede was only active as Blue Swede from 1973 to 1975 before frontman Skifs...
Learn how Blue Swede, a Swedish rock band, covered and popularized the song "Hooked on a Feeling" in 1974. Discover the origins, changes and legacy of this hit song and the band behind it.
Blue Swede was a Swedish rock band fronted by Björn Skifs which was active between 1973-1975. Blue Swede released two albums of cover versions, including a rendition of “Hooked on.
Swedish hitmakers from the mid-'70s who topped the American charts with "Hooked on a Feeling." Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1970s. Formed. 1973 in Stockholm, Sweden. Genre. Pop/Rock.
