1973 in Nordic music
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The following is a list of notable events and releases that happened in Scandinavian music in 1973.
Events
- 3 March – The Spellemannprisen (sometimes called the "Norwegian Grammy Awards") are presented for the first time - for the recording year 1972. Winners include Erik Bye, Birgitte Grimstad, Sigurd Jansen and Egil Monn-Iversen.[1]
- 7 April – The Eurovision Song Contest is held in Luxembourg, and is won by the home country. Of the Scandinavian entries, Sweden finish 5th, Finland 6th and Norway 7th.[2]
- unknown date – During a visit to Norway, where he represents UNICEF, American singer Danny Kaye appears on the Norwegian TV show Lørdagskveld med Erik Bye, performing the popular children's song "Hompetitten".[3]
New works
- Ulf Grahn – Two Dances. Dance of the Shapes, Dance of the Island[4]
- Gunnar Kvaran – Six Icelandic Folk Songsfor cello and piano[5]
- Lars-Erik Larsson – Aubade[6]
Top hit singles
- Björn & Benny, Agnetha & Anni-Frid – "Ring Ring" (#1 Denmark, Sweden)[7]
- Hoola Bandoola Band – "På väg" (#1 Sweden)[8]
- Schytts – "Aj, aj, aj"[9]
- Kim Larsen – "Nanna"[10]
Hit albums
Recordings
- Þrjú á Pálmi – Þuríður & Pálmi[12]
- Sanne Salomonsen – Sanne Salomonsen (debut album)[13]
- Vuosikirja 1973 (compilation album)[14]
Eurovision Song Contest
Film and television music
Musical films
- Ragnarock Festival 1973[16]
Births
- 23 February – Linda Ulvaeus, Swedish singer, daughter of Björn Ulvaeus and Agnetha Fältskog[17]
- 3 June – Tonmi Lillman, Finnish rock musician (died 2012)[18]
Deaths
- 19 March – Lauritz Melchior, Danish-born Wagnerian tenor (born 1890)[19]
- 6 May – Ola Isene, Norwegian opera singer (baritone) and actor (born 1898)[20]
- 11 May – Odd Grüner-Hegge, Norwegian conductor and composer (born 1899)[21]
- 26 August – Ivar Widner, Swedish military composer (born 1891)[22]
- 14 November – Lulu Ziegler, Danish actress and singer (born 1903)[23]