Forbes was a
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dansband
(; "dance band"), or in Norwegian and Danish, is a Swedish term for a band that plays ("dance band music"). ' is often danced to in pairs. Jitterbug and foxtrot music are often included in this category. The music is primarily inspired ...
'' (literal translation: "dance band") of the 1970s.
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The band represented Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest 1977
The Eurovision Song Contest 1977 was the 22nd edition of the annual Eurovision Song Contest. It took place in London, United Kingdom, following the country's victory at the with the song " Save Your Kisses for Me" by Brotherhood of Man. Organ ...
with the entry " Beatles". The song is about the British
British may refer to:
Peoples, culture, and language
* British people, nationals or natives of the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Crown Dependencies.
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* British English ...
band of the same name. Forbes ended in 18th and last place and got only two points. It was one of the worst placements ever for a Swedish entry in the Eurovision Song Contest.
The band consisted of Peter Forbes, Roger Capello, Claes Bure, Peter Björk, Anders Hector and Chino Mariano.
References
External links
Information about Forbes in 1977
Forbes
(in Swedish)
Eurovision Song Contest entrants for Sweden
Eurovision Song Contest entrants of 1977
Dansbands
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