Elisabeth Andreassen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Elisabeth Andreassen
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| Birth name | Elisabeth Gunilla Andreasson |
| Born | 28 March 1958 Gothenburg, Sweden |
| Origin | Ullern, Norway |
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| Years active | 1979–present |
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Elisabeth Gunilla Andreassen (born 28 March 1958), also known as Bettan, is a famous Norwegian-Swedish singer. She is well-known for her success in the Eurovision Song Contest, where she has won once and placed second another time.
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A Star is Born: Early Career
Elisabeth's singing talent was first noticed in 1979 by Swedish musician Lasse Holm. She soon joined Lasse's music group called Chips in 1980.
In 1982, Chips took part in the Eurovision Song Contest 1982 with their song "Dag efter dag" (which means "Day After Day"). They finished in 8th place.
Eurovision Success: Bobbysocks! and Beyond
Elisabeth Andreassen is famous for her many appearances in the Eurovision Song Contest. She holds a record for being one of the women with the most Eurovision participations, taking part four times!
Her biggest win came in 1985. She teamed up with Hanne Krogh to form the duo Bobbysocks. They represented Norway at the Eurovision Song Contest 1985 with their catchy song "La det swinge" ("Let it swing"). Bobbysocks won the contest, bringing home the trophy for Norway!
Elisabeth has also performed in Eurovision as a solo artist and in other duets:
- In 1994, she sang "Duett" with Jan Werner Danielsen for Norway, finishing 6th.
- In 1996, she performed "I evighet" ("Eternity") on her own for Norway, earning a fantastic 2nd place.
Musical Talents and Genres
Elisabeth is a very versatile singer. She sings in many different music styles, including country, pop, rock, and schlager (a type of popular European music). She has also performed in musicals.
Beyond singing, Elisabeth can play three musical instruments: the guitar, the piano, and the contrabass (a large string instrument).
Life Outside the Stage
Elisabeth Andreassen was born in Gothenburg, Sweden, on 28 March 1958. Her parents were Norwegian. Today, she lives in Ullern, Oslo, in Norway. She has two daughters, born in 1995 and 1997.
Elisabeth married Tor Andreassen in 1994 and took his last name. She continues to be a beloved singer and performer.
Popular Songs
Here are some of Elisabeth Andreassen's well-known songs:
- Då lyser en sol (1981)
- God morgon (Good Morning) (1981) (with Chips)
- Dag efter dag (Day after Day) (1982) (with Chips)
- La det swinge (Let it swing) (1985) (with Bobbysocks)
- Waiting for the Morning (1986) (with Bobbysocks)
- Danse mot vår (Serenade to Spring) (1992)
- I evighet (Eternity) (1996)
- Vem é dé du vill ha (2002) (with Kikki, Bettan & Lotta)
Eurovision Journey
Elisabeth has been involved in the Eurovision world many times. She has competed in the Swedish selection show (Melodifestivalen) and the Norwegian selection show (Melodi Grand Prix), as well as the main Eurovision Song Contest. She has also been a TV host for some of these events.
Melodifestivalen (Sweden)
- 1981: Chips - "God morgon", 2nd place
- 1982: Chips - "Dag efter dag", 1st place (went to Eurovision)
- 2002: Kikki, Bettan & Lotta - "Vem é dé du vill ha", 3rd place
Melodi Grand Prix (Norway)
- 1985: Bobbysocks - "La det swinge", 1st place (went to Eurovision and won!)
- 1994: Elisabeth Andreassen and Jan Werner Danielsen - "Duett", 1st place (went to Eurovision)
- 1996: Elisabeth Andreassen - "I evighet", 1st place (went to Eurovision)
- 1998: Elisabeth Andreassen - "Winds of the Northern Sea", 2nd place
Eurovision Song Contest (Main Event)
- 1982: Chips - "Dag efter dag", 8th place (for Sweden)
- 1985: Bobbysocks - "La det swinge", 1st place (for Norway)
- 1994: Elisabeth Andreassen & Jan Werner Danielsen - "Duett", 6th place (for Norway)
- 1996: Elisabeth Andreassen - "I evighet", 2nd place (for Norway)
See also
In Spanish: Elisabeth Andreassen para niños
- Bobbysocks
- Eurovision Song Contest
- Eurovision Song Contest 1985
- Eurovision Song Contest 1996
- Melodi Grand Prix
- Melodifestivalen
- Hanne Krogh
