MP3: Ted Gärdestad - Jag vill ha en egen måne
My first introduction to the music of Ted Gärdestad came via Lukas Moodysson's film "Tillsammans" ("Together"). Not only are Ted's songs featured in the soundtrack, but one of his albums is featured prominently in a scene when it's given as a gift. My impression at the time was that Ted was a David Cassidy/Leif Garrett-type figure; a teen heartthrob, cute and harmless. However, now that I've actually spent some time with the new 3CD best-of collection "För kärlekens skull", I have to revise my opinion. Ted Gärdestad is more than a smiling boy with shaggy hair, he's a tremendous songwriter of near-perfect 70s pop. It's no surprise that ABBA manager Stig Anderson recognized his talent and signed him to Polar Music at the age of 15. My heart soars when I hear those opening chords. I can't help it. It's a terrible shame that he came to such an unfortunate end, especially after experiencing a brief revival. I might not be as much of a fan of his later work (disc 3 does not get much airtime in my house), but there's no denying his artistry. 100% classic.
Ted Gärdestad - Jag vill ha en egen måne