Matz Bladhs facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Matz Bladhs
Origin	Falkenberg,  Sweden
Genres	Dansband music
Years active	1968-

Matz Bladhs is a popular music group from Falkenberg, a town in Sweden. They play a type of music called dansband music. Dansband music is a Swedish style of pop and dance music that people often enjoy at dance halls. The band started making music in 1968.

Who are Matz Bladhs?

Matz Bladhs has had many talented musicians over the years. Here are some of the people who have been part of the band:

Band Leaders

• Niclas Olén: He is the current leader of the band.

Singers

• Conny Nilsson (2010–present): He is the main singer and also plays the guitar.
• Hans Schmid (1981–1983)
• Göran Lindberg (1983–1991, 2004–2010)
• Paul Sahlin (1991–2004)

Musicians

• Lars Olof Karlsson (1987–present): He plays the guitar and sings backup.
• Niclas Olén (2000–present): He plays the keyboards.
• Sören Kenstam (2011–present): He is the drummer.
• Håkan Nordling (2011–present): He plays the saxophone, guitar, and flute.

Their Music: Albums and Hits

Matz Bladhs has released many albums over the years. Some of their albums have even made it onto the Sverigetopplistan, which is Sweden's official music chart! The numbers in brackets show how high their albums ranked on this chart.

• 1972: Bland blommor och blad
• 1974: På me' tröja och jeans
• 1977: Det var så länge se'n
• 1978: Min högsta önskan
• 1981: Leende dansmusik 81
• 1982: Leende dansmusik 82
• 1983: Leende dansmusik 83 (SWE #50)
• 1984: Leende dansmusik 84 (SWE #37)
• 1985: Leende dansmusik 85
• 1986: Leende dansmusik 86
• 1987: Leende dansmusik 87
• 1988: Leende dansmusik 88 (SWE #16)
• 1989: Leende dansmusik 89
• 1990: Leende dansmusik 90
• 1991: Leende dansmusik 91
• 1992: Leende dansmusik 92
• 1993: Leende dansmusik 93
• 1994: Leende dansmusik 94
• 1995: Leende dansmusik 95 (SWE #57)
• 1997: Leende dansmusik 97 (SWE #55)
• 1999: Tack för alla åren
• 2001: Leende dansmusik
• 2004: 20 gobitar 2005 (SWE #33)
• 2006: Godbitar 2006 (SWE #30)
• 2008: Ljus och värme - Matz Bladhs bästa låtar (SWE #60)
• 2009: Upp till dans
• 2009: Entré (SWE #44)
• 2012: Leende dansmusik 2012 (SWE #9)
• 2013: Leende dansmusik 2013 (SWE #9)

Popular Songs on Svensktoppen

Many of Matz Bladhs' songs have been popular on Svensktoppen. This is a well-known Swedish radio chart that plays popular songs.

• Aj, aj, aj, jag svävar i det blå - 1987
• Senorita - 1987
• Lite blyg - 1988
• Kärleken ska segra - 1992
• I en gul luftballong - 1993
• Livets stora gåta - 1993-1994
• Klockorna ska ringa - 1994
• Jag ska älska dig - 1994-1995
• En liten röd bukett - 1995
• Vid Silverforsens strand - 1996
• Den första dagen - 1997
• Som en ros i ett regn - 1997
• Varje liten stjärna - 1998-1999
• Det faller ett regn - 1999
• Över Öresund - 2000
• Sommar & sol - 2001