Artist: Hugo Alfvén
Author: Hugo Alfvén
Year: 1904
Post romantic Swedish composer inspired by Swedish landscapes.
Covers:
David Rose [as Swedish Rhapsody]
Carmen Cavallero [idem]
Percy Faith [hit US as Swedish Rhapsody (Midsummer Vigil)]
Mantovani [idem; n°2 UK]
Ray Martin [idem; hit UK]
Bobbejaan Schoepen [as Zweedse Rapsodie]
Chet Atkins [all as Swedish Rhapsody]
Deep Purple [Richie Blackmore sidestepping during Lazy on live album Made In Japan]
Intrigued both bandleaders and guitarists.
If you noticed blunt omissions, mis-interpretations or even out-and-out errors,
please let me know:
Arnold Rypens
Rozenlaan 65
B-2840 Reet (Rumst)