Ingmar Nordströms facts for kids

Ingmar Nordströms was a very popular dansband from Växjö, Sweden. This music group started in 1955 and was founded by Ingmar Nordström. They became famous for their dance-friendly music.

What is a Dansband?

A "dansband" is a type of music group that plays pop music, often for dancing. This style of music is very popular in Sweden and other Nordic countries. Ingmar Nordströms was one of the most well-known dansbands.

The Band's History

Ingmar Nordströms played their very first show in a place called the Eringsboda folkpark. They continued to perform and release music for many years. Their last performance was in Växjö on December 19, 1991. Even after they stopped playing regularly, the band had a few special reunion concerts in 1997, 1998, and 2005.

Awards and Famous Songs

Ingmar Nordströms was a very successful band. In 1987, they won a special music award called a Grammis. This award was for "Dansband of the Year," showing how popular and loved their music was.

The band had many famous recordings that people enjoyed. Some of their well-known songs include:

• The Elephant Song
• One More Reggae for the Road
• Tomelilla 6-5000
• Birdie Nam-Nam
• Gråa tinningars charm
• Tweedle-Dee Tweedle-Dum
• Dansa dansa