Povel Ramel
Baron Povel Karl Henric Ramel (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈpǒːvɛl ˈrǎmːɛl] ⓘ; 1 June 1922 – 5 June 2007) was a Swedish entertainer. Ramel was a singer, pianist, vaudeville artist, author and a novelty song composer. His style was characterized by imaginative wit, both verbal and musical. He took inspiration from US and UK 'crazy' style humor and created his own personal Swedish version, unusual combinations of lyrics and music, word play, pastiche and general unexpectedness. He wrote approximately 1700 songs, skits and monologues, and he is regarded as a legend and an institution in Swedish entertainment.
Baron Povel Ramel | |
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Povel Ramel (second from left) and Hans Alfredson (second from right) being hosted by a student association at Lund University in 1999 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Baron Povel Karl Henrik Ramel |
| Born | 1 June 1922 Stockholm, Sweden |
| Died | 5 June 2007 (aged 85) Lidingö, Sweden |
| Genres | Vaudeville |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, musician, writer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano |
| Years active | 1939–2007 |
| Labels | Pygmé Musikförlag |
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