Charizma (band)
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Charizma is a rock band originally formed in Oskarshamn
, Sweden
where they are currently based. Founded by the three brothers Bo Nikolausson, Jan Nikolausson and Göran Nikolausson, the present band also includes Johan Mauritzson and Thomas Karlsson.
Starting out as a hard rock trio, Charizma is now a radio-friendly rock band focusing on melodies and strong vocal elements.
The band is primarily known for their songs "Waiting (Here for you)" and "Run to God".
The band also performed in the pre-selections for Eurovision Song Contest
in Estonia
(Eurolaul
) 2004 and in Poland
2007 (Piosenka dla Europy 2007
).
Charizma has toured all over the world including: USA, UK, Germany, Australia, Switzerland, Austria, Liechtenstein, Estonia, Poland, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark, The Netherlands and Faroe Islands.
Note: 1981-1994, lead vocals were performed by Bo Nikolausson. 1991-1994, Johan Mauritzson played keyboards with the band, but was not an official member.
Oskarshamn
Oskarshamn is a coastal city and the seat of Oskarshamn Municipality, Kalmar County, Sweden with 17,258 inhabitants in 2010.-History:The location of Oskarshamn was known as Döderhultsvik since the Medieval age...
, Sweden
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
where they are currently based. Founded by the three brothers Bo Nikolausson, Jan Nikolausson and Göran Nikolausson, the present band also includes Johan Mauritzson and Thomas Karlsson.
Starting out as a hard rock trio, Charizma is now a radio-friendly rock band focusing on melodies and strong vocal elements.
The band is primarily known for their songs "Waiting (Here for you)" and "Run to God".
The band also performed in the pre-selections for Eurovision Song Contest
Eurovision Song Contest
The Eurovision Song Contest is an annual competition held among active member countries of the European Broadcasting Union .Each member country submits a song to be performed on live television and then casts votes for the other countries' songs to determine the most popular song in the competition...
in Estonia
Estonia
Estonia , officially the Republic of Estonia , is a state in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by the Gulf of Finland, to the west by the Baltic Sea, to the south by Latvia , and to the east by Lake Peipsi and the Russian Federation . Across the Baltic Sea lies...
(Eurolaul
Eurolaul
Eurolaul was an annual televised competition to select a song to represent Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest made by the Estonian Public Television Service ETV. For many years the competition differed from the national selections of most other countries in that the outcome was solely...
) 2004 and in Poland
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
2007 (Piosenka dla Europy 2007
Piosenka dla Europy 2007
Piosenka dla Europy 2007 was the Polish national selection for the country's entry to the Eurovision Song Contest 2007, to be held in Helsinki, Finland. It was held in the TVP studios in Warsaw on the 3rd February 2007...
).
Charizma has toured all over the world including: USA, UK, Germany, Australia, Switzerland, Austria, Liechtenstein, Estonia, Poland, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark, The Netherlands and Faroe Islands.
Members
- Bo Nikolausson - Bass guitar, backing vocals (1981–present)
- Jan Nikolausson - Drums, percussion (1981–present)
- Göran Nikolausson - Guitars, backing vocals (1981–present)
- Johan Mauritzson - Lead vocals, Keyboards (1996–present)
- Thomas Karlsson - Rhythm guitar, backing vocals (1996–present)
Note: 1981-1994, lead vocals were performed by Bo Nikolausson. 1991-1994, Johan Mauritzson played keyboards with the band, but was not an official member.
Albums
| Title | Year | Label | Producer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock the world | 1985 | United Rock Records, Sweden | Hasse Engström & Charizma |
| Rock The World (Polish Release) | 1987 | Tonpress, Poland | Hasse Engström |
| Rockin' The World Together (Soviet Release) | 1991 | Melodiya, Soviet Union | Hasse Engström & Charizma |
| The Ultimate Call | 1993 | United Rock Records, Sweden | Hasse Engström & Charizma |
| To Be Continued… | 1997 | Asaph Musik, Germany | Stig Lindell |
| The Basics Of Life | 1999 | Asaph Musik, Germany | Mick Nordström & Charizma |
| Life in 3D | 2003 | Asaph Musik/PAMA Records/Talking Music | Johan Glössner |
| Common Creed (Track on Life is precious) | 2006 | Permanent Recordings, Nashville, USA | Johan Glössner |
Singles
| Title | Year | Label | Producer |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Turn Me On" (EP) | 1986 | United Rock Records | Hasse Engström & Charizma |
| "Join Hands" (Maxi-Single) | 1990 | United Rock Records | Hasse Engström & Charizma |
| Higher Than The Heavens (CD-single) | 1997 | Asaph Music | Stig Lindell & Charizma |
| "Round and Round" (CD-single) | 1998 | Asaph Musik | Mick Nordström & Charizma |
| "Run to God" (CD-single) | 1999 | Megaphone Records/Asaph Musik | Rico and Bear |
| "Waiting (Here for you)" Club Mix(CD-Single) | 2003 | Asaph Musik/PAMA Records/Talking Music | Johan Glössner. Club mix by S G Petersson |
| "Where do you go?" [Radio Remix] (CD-Single) | 2004 | Talking Music/PAMA Records | Johan Glössner. |
| "I give you a mountain" (CD-Single) | 2004 | Talking Music | Stig Lindell & Henrik Sethsson |
| "Emily" (Digital EP) | 2007 | Pama Records | Johan Glössner |
Chart positions
- Waiting (Here for you) reached no. 3 on the SwedishSwedenSweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
Top40 best selling chart on September 13, 2003. It spent 9 weeks on the list. The song also peaked at no. 62 on the Europe Official Top 100 on September 27, 2003
- Where do you go reached no. 13 on the Swedish Top40 best selling chart on January 17, 2004.
- I give you a mountain reached no. 41 on the Swedish best selling chart on May 21, 2004.
Videography
- Emily - shot January 2007, Oskarshamn Sweden. Directed and edited by Morgan Karlsson. Representing the song in the Polish pre-selections for Eurovision Song Contest.
- Turn me on - shot in 1989, Los Angeles, CA, USA. Directorial debut for Jay Torres, who would later work with Madonna (entertainer)Madonna (entertainer)Madonna is an American singer-songwriter, actress and entrepreneur. Born in Bay City, Michigan, she moved to New York City in 1977 to pursue a career in modern dance. After performing in the music groups Breakfast Club and Emmy, she released her debut album in 1983...
and AerosmithAerosmithAerosmith is an American rock band, sometimes referred to as "The Bad Boys from Boston" and "America's Greatest Rock and Roll Band". Their style, which is rooted in blues-based hard rock, has come to also incorporate elements of pop, heavy metal, and rhythm and blues, and has inspired many...
and direct the TV-shows Alias (TV series)Alias (TV series)Alias is an American action television series created by J. J. Abrams which was broadcast on ABC for five seasons, from September 30, 2001 to May 22, 2006...
and Desperate HousewivesDesperate HousewivesDesperate Housewives is an American television comedy-drama series created by Marc Cherry and produced by ABC Studios and Cherry Productions. Executive producer Cherry serves as Showrunner. Other executive producers since the fourth season include Marc Cherry, Bob Daily, George W...
External links
- The Official Charizma website
- PAMA Records
- Talking Music
- Asaph Musik
- CMcentral Article about the album Life is precious, a tribute to Wes KingWes KingWes King , born in Winder, Georgia, is an American contemporary-Christian singer, songwriter, and musician. He is perhaps best known for his 1993 album The Robe. For a very brief period in the late 1980s, he attended Covenant College outside of Chattanooga, Tennessee...