Fångad av en stormvind
"Fångad av en stormvind" | ||||
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BMG Ariola | ||||
Songwriter(s) | Stephan Berg | |||
Producer(s) | Stephan Berg | |||
Carola Häggkvist singles chronology | ||||
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"I morgon är en annan dag" (1992) ► |
"Fångad av en stormvind" (pronounced
"Fångad av en stormvind" peaked at number three on the
Critical reception
Robbert Tilli from Music & Media wrote, "Very reminiscent of one-time winner Bucks Fizz, the song is a typical example of a happy and cheerful first-prize tune."[1]
Eurovision Song Contest
Carola earned the right to represent Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest 1991 after convincingly winning
At the Eurovision Song Contest 1991, which was held in
Carola gave Sweden its third victory in the Eurovision Song Contest, following
Other versions
In addition to the original Swedish-language version, Carola also recorded an English-language version of the song, "Captured by a Lovestorm", with the lyrics written by Richard Hampton.[4] The remix of both versions, called "Hurricane Remix", was done by Emil Hellman.[5]
Track listing
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Charts
Chart (1991) | Peak position |
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Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[6] | 22 |
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[7] | 15 |
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[8] | 37 |
Finland ( Suomen virallinen lista)[9]
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9 |
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tipparade)[10] | 11 |
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[11] | 65 |
Norway (VG-lista)[12] | 6 |
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[13] | 3 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Sweden (GLF)[14] | Gold | 25,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
Cover versions
The Swedish heavy metal band Black Ingvars covered "Fångad av en stormvind" on their 1998 album Schlager Metal.
In 2000, demoscene artist "Auricom" covered "Fångad av en stormvind" and named it "Fångad av en korvring".[citation needed]
In 2005, Chilean urban singer DJ Méndez performed the song at the Alla tiders Melodifestival, a festival to celebrate the 50 years of Melodifestivalen. The song reached 9th place among 10 competitors.
See also
References
- ^ Tilli, Robbert (25 May 1991). "Spotlight: Carola" (PDF). Music & Media. p. 15. Retrieved 14 December 2022.
- ^ "Melodifestivalen 1991". Sveriges Television Archives (in Swedish). Retrieved 26 January 2017.
- ^ a b "Eurovision Song Contest 1991". Eurovision Song Contest. Retrieved 26 January 2017.
- ^ "Carola – Fångad Av En Stormvind (Vinyl, 7", Single)". Discogs. Retrieved 26 January 2017.
- ^ "Carola – Captured by a Lovestorm (Vinyl, 12")". Discogs. Retrieved 26 January 2017.
- ^ "Carola – Captured by a Lovestorm" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
- ^ "Carola – Captured by a Lovestorm" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
- ^ "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 8, no. 25. 22 June 1991. p. 21. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
- ^ "Top 10 Sales in Europe" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 8, no. 27. 9 July 1991. p. 40. Retrieved 22 March 2018.
- ^ "Carola – Captured By A Lovestorm" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 23 June 2022.
- ^ "Carola – Captured by a Lovestorm" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
- ^ "Carola – Fångad av en stormvind". VG-lista. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
- ^ "Carola – Fångad av en stormvind". Singles Top 100. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
- ^ "Carola Häggkvist – Fångad av en stormvind: Certificat" (in Swedish). Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved 26 January 2017.
External links
- "Fångad av en stormvind" performance at the Eurovision Song Contest 1991[permanent dead link]
- "Fångad av en stormvind" on Discogs