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Knäppupp
''Knäppupp'' ( Swedish: "unbutton") was the collective name of a popular revue series produced by Swedish musician and entertainer Povel Ramel. It was associated with Knäppupp AB, the production company that was set up specifically for the purpose of managing and financing the theatrical performances. The company was active from 1952 to 1968. Ramel was the driving force behind the revues and wrote and performed most of the material himself. Among the more prolific co-actors were Martin Ljung and Brita Borg. History Povel Ramel and Per-Martin Hamberg had worked in the Swedish Radio entertainment department, where Ramel made innovative radio programs such as ''The Hunt for Johan Blöth'', ''The Association for the Promotion of Flying'', ''Four Around a Grand Piano'' and ''Mr. Hålm's Fates and Adventures'', in which Brita Borg and Martin Ljung participated. When the swaying artist and entertainment producer Felix Alvo came up with a proposal for a collaboration, the result was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Povel Ramel
Baron Povel Karl Henric Ramel (; 1 June 1922 – 5 June 2007) was a Swedish entertainer. Ramel was a singer, pianist, vaudeville artist, author and a novelty song composer. His style was characterized by imaginative wit, both verbal and musical.''Nationalencyklopedin'' article about Ramel He took inspiration from US and UK 'crazy' style humor and created his own personal Swedish version, unusual combinations of lyrics and music, word play, pastiche and general unexpectedness. He wrote approximately 1700 songs, skits and monologues, and he is regarded as a legend and an institution in Swedish entertainment."Varför skulle nån köpa en zebra?" Interview in '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
