Fernandoz facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Fernandoz
Origin	Vittsand,  Sweden
Genres	Dansband music
Years active	1986-

Fernandoz is a Swedish band that plays a type of music called dansband. This music is super popular for dancing! The band started way back in 1986 in a small town called Vitsand, which is near Torsby in Sweden.

They became very famous in 1991 with their hit song, "Jag vet att jag vill ha dig." In 1993, Fernandoz won a special award. It was called "svenska dansbandsmästare," which means "Swedish dansband champions." After winning, they even appeared on a popular TV show called Bingolotto.

Some of their most well-known songs include "Guld och gröna skogar," "En dag den sommaren," and "När ett hjärta har älskat." Two of the band members, guitarist Conny Ohlson and singer Anders Nordlund, have even won a Swedish Grammy award called "Guldklaven" for their amazing music!

Who are the members of Fernandoz?

The band Fernandoz has been making music for a long time. Because of this, some people have joined and left the band over the years.

Here are the current members of Fernandoz:

• Anders Nordlund (since 1990) - He is the main singer. He also plays bass, guitar, and accordion.
• Tom Manninen (since 2004) - He plays the saxophone and guitar, and also sings.
• Kevin B. Nordlund (since August 2010) - He plays keyboards and accordion, and sings too.
• Thomas Wikström (since 2011) - He plays the drums and sings.

Many other talented musicians have been part of Fernandoz in the past. They all helped the band become what it is today!

What music has Fernandoz released?

Fernandoz has released many albums and singles over the years. Their music is loved by many fans who enjoy dancing to their songs.

Studio Albums

Studio albums are like a collection of new songs that a band records. Fernandoz has released several studio albums. Some of their albums have even made it onto the Swedish music charts!

• Dina ögon svarar ja (1995)
• Ett enda minne (1997)
• Guld och gröna skogar (1999)
• Tomma löften (2001) - This album reached number 51 on the Swedish charts.
• Vem får din kärlek i natt (2003) - This one reached number 13!
• Minnenas allé (2005) - This album got to number 9 on the charts.
• En helt ny dag (2008) - This album, featuring Anders & Git, reached number 6.
• På väg igen (2008) - This album reached number 28.
• Se mig i ögonen (2008) - This album reached number 11.
• Home Sweet Home (2013) - This album reached number 7.
• En bättre man (2014) - This album reached number 36.

Compilation Albums

Compilation albums are like "best of" collections. They often include popular songs from different albums.

• Mitt liv med dig (1995)
• När ett hjärta har älskat (1998)
• En dag den sommaren (2002)
• Maria Therese (2006)
• Mest av allt - Fernandoz bästa låtar (2008) - This "best of" album reached number 56 on the Swedish charts.
• Upp till dans 11 (2009)

Singles

Singles are usually one or two songs released on their own. They are often used to promote an upcoming album.

• 1993: "Jag vill ha dig" / "Stand by Me" / "Café Nostalgi" / "What a Wonderful World"
• 1993: "Radio Luxemburg/Elvis Medley"
• 1994: "Våga tro på kärleken" / "The Great Pretender" / "Härliga lördag"
• 1994: "Dina ögon svarar ja" / "Det är dig jag tänker på"
• 1996: "När alla vindarna vänder" / "Stuck on You"
• 2000: "Störst av allt är kärleken" / "I kväll så ska det hända"
• 2001: "Tomma löften" / "Far och son i okänt land"
• 2001: "Stjärnor ska tändas i natt" / "Rock'N'Roll Crazy"
• 2003: "Vem får din kärlek i natt" / "I natt jag drömde"

Svensktoppen Songs

The Svensktoppen is a very famous Swedish radio chart. Many of Fernandoz's songs have been featured on this chart!

• 1995: "Dina ögon svarar ja"
• 1995: "Mitt liv med dej" (with Christina Lindberg)
• 1997: "När alla vindarna vänder"
• 1997: "När ett hjärta har älskat"
• 1998-9: "Guld och gröna skogar"
• 1999: "En dag den sommaren"
• 1999: "Midnight Rendez-Vous"
• 2000: "Störst av allt är kärleken"
• 2001: "Tomma löften"
• 2002: "Stjärnor ska tändas i natt"

Some other songs that didn't make it onto the Svensktoppen chart include:

• 1994: "Våga tro på kärleken"
• 1997: "Livets källa"
• 2008: "En helt ny dag"