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Swedish singer (1945–2022)

Claes-Göran Hederström
Hederström in 2010
Background information
Birth name Claes-Göran Hederström
Born (1945-10-20)20 October 1945Danderyd, Sweden
Died 8 November 2022(2022-11-08) (aged 77)
Occupation Singer
Years active 1967–2022
Musical career
Genres Pop schlager
Instrument Vocals

Claes-Göran Hederström (20 October 1945 – 8 November 2022) was a Swedish singer.[1] He made his musical debut on Swedish television in 1967. In 1968 he represented Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest with Det börjar verka kärlek, banne mej ("It's Beginning To Look Like Love, I'll Be Damned", English version named "My time has come") placing 5th.[2] The song subsequently topped Swedish top 20 charts and today it is still his most recognised song.[2]

Hederström died on 8 November 2022, at the age of 77.[3]

  1. ^ "Claes-Göran Hederström". discogs. Retrieved 22 December 2014.
  2. ^ a b "Vinnarlåten har påverkat hela livet för Claes-Göran Hederström". Dagens Nyheter. 20 October 2020. Retrieved 5 December 2020.
  3. ^ "Artisten Claes-Göran Hederström död". Aftonbladet. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
Awards and achievements
Preceded byÖsten Warnerbringwith "Som en dröm" Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest 1968 Succeeded byTommy Körbergwith "Judy, min vän"