Sparvöga
1989 single by Marie Fredriksson / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Sparvöga" ("Sparrow-Eye") is an alternative pop song recorded by Swedish singer-songwriter Marie Fredriksson, known internationally as the lead vocalist of the pop music duo Roxette. The track was written solely by Fredriksson, who also produced the song alongside Anders Herrlin and Per "Pelle" Andersson. It originally appeared as the theme music of the Swedish miniseries Sparvöga (1989), and was subsequently released on 7″ vinyl as a non-album single on 22 February 1989.
"Sparvöga" | ||||
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Single by Marie Fredriksson | ||||
Released | 22 February 1989 (1989-02-22) | |||
Studio | EMI Studios, Stockholm | |||
Genre | Alternative pop | |||
Length | 4:10 | |||
Label | EMI | |||
Songwriter(s) | Marie Fredriksson | |||
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"Sparvöga" on YouTube | ||||
The song was an immediate success in her native country, peaking at number six on the Swedish Singles Chart as well as number three on the Swedish Airplay Chart. It was later certified gold by the Swedish Recording Industry Association for shipments in excess of 25,000 units. The track also received positive reviews, with several publications referring to it as one of the most beautiful pop songs ever released by a Swedish artist.