Siw Malmkvist
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Siw Malmkvist
With "Primaballerina", the Swedish singer reached the final of the Eurovision Song Contest in 1969 and appeared in several European charts. In the 1960s and 1970s, she released numerous recordings in various language versions, including Swedish, German and English. Many of her singles and albums were released in several countries and are now sought-after collectors’ items.
Siw Malmkvist – Successes & musical relevance
Her best-known songs include "Liebeskummer lohnt sich nicht" and "Primaballerina", which achieved high chart positions in Germany and Scandinavia. Malmkvist is known for her multilingualism and her appearances at international competitions. Her repertoire covers pop schlager from the 1960s to the 1980s, with both solo and collaborative releases. The ongoing demand for her original pressings results from her international career and the various language versions.
Discover Siw Malmkvist vinyl releases
Collectors will find with the Harlekin LP sung in ENGLISH/SWEDISH (12'' Vinyl Maxi) a rare edition that unites both language versions. The single Trocadero 9910 (7'' Vinyl) reflects the early phase of her work. Primaballerina (7'' Vinyl) is particularly relevant for schlager collectors as an original pressing.
Carefully compiled pressings offer collectors the opportunity to document different creative phases of Siw Malmkvist.
- Genre: Pop, Schlager
- Origin: Sweden
- Active: 1959–1980s
- Notable: Numerous German-language hits and Eurovision appearances
