Date (band) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Date
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| Origin |  Sweden |
| Genres | Dansband music |
| Years active | 1993- |
Date is a popular dansband from Sweden. A dansband is a type of music group that plays "dansband music." This music is often played for dancing at special events. The band Date started making music in 1993. They have been active ever since, creating many songs and albums.
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Melodifestivalen: Sweden's Big Music Show
Date has taken part in Melodifestivalen several times. This is a very famous music competition in Sweden. The winner gets to represent Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest. It's a huge event that many people watch!
Date's performances in Melodifestivalen include:
- 2001: They sang the song Om du förlåter mig. It reached 6th place in the final competition. This was a great achievement for the band.
- 2002: Their song was Det innersta rummet. It placed 4th in its semifinal round. They also got a special chance in "Vinnarnas val."
- 2005: They performed Hörde änglarna viska ditt namn. This song finished 7th in its semifinal.
Music Albums by Date
Date has released several music albums over the years. An album is a collection of songs by an artist. These albums show how their music has grown and changed.
Their Albums
- Kvällens sista dans - Released in 2000.
- Allt mina ögon ser - Released in 2001.
- Sjunde himlen - Released in 2004.
- Här och nu! - Released in 2010.
- A Date with the 60's - Released in 2012. This album might feature songs inspired by or from the 1960s.
Date's Popular Songs on Svensktoppen
Many of Date's songs have been popular on the Svensktoppen chart. Svensktoppen is a well-known music chart in Sweden. It lists the most popular songs each week. Getting a song on Svensktoppen means many people are listening to it!
Some of Date's songs that made it onto the chart are:
- Österäng - 1997
- Sofie - 1997
- Alexandra - 2001
- Om du förlåter mig - 2001
- Allt mina ögon ser - 2001
- Det innersta rummet - 2002
