Benny Borg
Artie Benny Borg (born November 13, 1945 in Gothenburg ) is a Swedish singer . He has lived in Norway since 1969 .
Borg was touring Europe with the beat band Streaplers in the 1960s and also sang German-language hits. With the title Do you remember the spring he won 1968 at the International Schlagerfestival der Ostseeländer . In 1972 he won the Melodi Grand Prix together with Grethe Kausland and was therefore allowed to take part in the Eurovision Song Contest . The duo reached number 14 with the hit Småting . From this time he released albums, some together with his then wife Kirsti Sparboe . From 1974 he also had appearances with the music comedy group Dizzie Tunes . Borg is also known for his Elvis imitations or his Johnny Cash performances.
Discography (albums)
- Benny Borg's Best (1973)
- Kirsti & Benny (1973) with Kirsti Sparboe
- Barnvisor för vuxna (1973) with Kirsti Sparboe
- Mine låter på min måte (1974)
- På verdens tak (1974)
- Mina låter på mitt sätt (1975)
- Sammen med Kirsti & Benny (1976) with Kirsti Sparboe
- Kirsti & Benny (1976) with Kirsti Sparboe
- Benny Borg's Best (1977)
- Door - retur (1978)
- The Nashville Collection (1979)
- Benny Borg synger Elvis (1980)
- I dag (1992)
Web links
- Benny Borg in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- Benny Borg at Discogs (English)
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SURNAME | Borg, Benny |
ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Borg, Artie Benny (full name) |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Swedish singer |
DATE OF BIRTH | November 13, 1945 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Gothenburg |