I Am A Swede

She may have hated it, but it gave us this dynamite number: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zWNOB8fIow

I agree that "Back to Broadway" (1993) is a bit over produced. I much prefer "The Broadway Album" (1985). Alongside "Guilty" (1980) I think that's her best album since the 60s. Her rendition of "Send in the clowns" is one of my all-time favourite Babs songs.

They're fantastic! It's amazing that she was only 23-24 years old when she did "My Name Is Barbra" and "Color Me Barbra". From Color Me Barbra: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3hNwnY7bDI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kH2qmvnJHmg

Well, personally I'd rather listen to Barbra holding the notes than someone like Mariah or Beyonce trying to fit as many notes as possible into every sentence. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rt_jjHAQoJU

Well, everyone else has their own thread (Madonna, Tina Turner, Adele, Lady Gaga, Britney etc) so I thought, why not? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9yepsv842U http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmXYMjCsXAo

Absolutely unbelievable! I'm glad I live in a country where things like this aren't even an issue.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzQb2uJfMX0

This is so sad. Not totally unexpected, but so, so sad. Her first album is one of those rare ones that have no weak songs. No song you skip over when you listen to it. Sheer perfection from beginning to end.

I guess the reply could be that he's too ugly, but that would be stooping to his level.... She's definitely not fat!! I'd say she looks perfectly normal, and perfectly lovely. I guess compared to the walking skeletons in the fashion business she would look "fat" but if I had to choose I would pick Adele every day of the week.

Oh for heaven's sake.... I'm speechless. I mean, I knew that it was a controversial incident, but that is absolutely ridiculous.

What?? Are you serious??

It's not one of her better efforts, but you have to admire her longevity. The pop music scene is not exactly known for long careers, but she's still here after 30 years!! Countless stars have come and gone during that time, and she has outlived them all. That deserves respect.

Christmas songs from Sweden