When You Tell the World You're Mine
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"When You Tell the World You're Mine" is a song recorded by Swedish singers Agnes
and Björn Skifs
. The song was performed at the Wedding of Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden, and Daniel Westling
on June 19, 2010. It is also the official wedding song, written especially for this occasion and as a gift to the bridal couple. Before the ceremony, the title and everything concerning the song was a secret, and it was not until the actual performance that this information was revealed.
, who has worked with Agnes before, and the music was written by Jörgen Elofsson
& John Lundvik as the official wedding song. As a tribute to Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden
, Prince Daniel, Duke of Västergötland engaged Elofsson to compose a song that express what we feel when we fall in love with someone. The single and EP is a part of the official wedding series, which is sold exclusively through ICA and iTunes
.
The EP contains, except from three different versions of "When You Tell the World You're Mine", a selection of the music performed during the wedding ceremony in Storkyrkan
. A part of the revenue from the single is going to the Crown Princess Couple Wedding foundation, to prevent alienation and improve good health among children in Sweden
.
Right after the arch bishops speech, Agnes and Björn Skifs performed the song together with the choir of "Storkyrkan" and the orchestra. This marked the end of the ceremony, before Victoria and Daniel walked out to the porch and behind closed doors, Prince Daniel was awarded the Royal Order of the Seraphim, before leaving the cathedral.
said that "Jörgen Elofsson is a professional in delivering according to the client’s wishes and this was about getting a song that is romantic but not sentimental; grand but not pompous. The whole wedding was a balancing act in which to celebrate love, but stick to rules and protocols. It became a schlager, of course. Typically Sweden year 2010… Björn Skifs sings nicely and politely and represent the mature and the Nordic calm while Agnes is allowed to be bombastic in an American way. The result is as impeccable as predictable."
The Swedish tabloid Aftonbladet
has a similar opinion; "As sweet and sentimental as Disney /../ It isn't just an excellent duet, but it also has a modern touch. Almost original."
(Released: June 20, 2010) (Roxy Recordings)
EP
(Released: June 21, 2010) (Roxy Recordings)
CD Single
(Released: June 23, 2010) (Roxy Recordings)
Notes
Agnes Carlsson
Agnes Emilia Carlsson, also known mononymously as Agnes , is a Swedish recording artist. She rose to fame as the winner of Idol 2005, the second season of the Swedish Idol series...
and Björn Skifs
Björn Skifs
Björn Nils Olof Skifs is a Swedish singer, songwriter, actor, and screenwriter.Björn Skifs formed his first musical group Slam Creepers’ in 1963. Slam Creepers’ split in 1969 and Skifs went on to form a new band, Blåblus, in 1972. As Blue Swede, the band had a #1 hit on Billboard Hot 100 in 1974...
. The song was performed at the Wedding of Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden, and Daniel Westling
Wedding of Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden, and Daniel Westling
The royal wedding between Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden, and Daniel Westling took place on 2010 in Stockholm Cathedral. It has been described as "Europe's biggest royal wedding since the Prince of Wales married Lady Diana Spencer in 1981." Westling's style and title after the marriage is now...
on June 19, 2010. It is also the official wedding song, written especially for this occasion and as a gift to the bridal couple. Before the ceremony, the title and everything concerning the song was a secret, and it was not until the actual performance that this information was revealed.
Background
The lyrics was written by Jörgen ElofssonJörgen Elofsson
Jörgen Kjell Elofsson is a Swedish songwriter who has written or co-written hits for stars such as Britney Spears, Kelly Clarkson, Guy Sebastian, Ana Johnsson, Marie Serneholt, Shayne Ward and Super Junior. He has also written hit singles for groups such as Il Divo and Westlife...
, who has worked with Agnes before, and the music was written by Jörgen Elofsson
Jörgen Elofsson
Jörgen Kjell Elofsson is a Swedish songwriter who has written or co-written hits for stars such as Britney Spears, Kelly Clarkson, Guy Sebastian, Ana Johnsson, Marie Serneholt, Shayne Ward and Super Junior. He has also written hit singles for groups such as Il Divo and Westlife...
& John Lundvik as the official wedding song. As a tribute to Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden
Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden
Victoria, Crown Princess of Sweden, Duchess of Västergötland is the heiress-apparent to the Swedish throne. If she ascends to the throne as expected, she will be Sweden's fourth queen regnant .-Early life:...
, Prince Daniel, Duke of Västergötland engaged Elofsson to compose a song that express what we feel when we fall in love with someone. The single and EP is a part of the official wedding series, which is sold exclusively through ICA and iTunes
ITunes
iTunes is a media player computer program, used for playing, downloading, and organizing digital music and video files on desktop computers. It can also manage contents on iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad....
.
The EP contains, except from three different versions of "When You Tell the World You're Mine", a selection of the music performed during the wedding ceremony in Storkyrkan
Storkyrkan
Sankt Nikolai kyrka , most commonly known as Storkyrkan and Stockholms domkyrka , is the oldest church in Gamla Stan, the old town in central Stockholm, Sweden. It is an important example of Swedish Brick Gothic...
. A part of the revenue from the single is going to the Crown Princess Couple Wedding foundation, to prevent alienation and improve good health among children in 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....
.
Right after the arch bishops speech, Agnes and Björn Skifs performed the song together with the choir of "Storkyrkan" and the orchestra. This marked the end of the ceremony, before Victoria and Daniel walked out to the porch and behind closed doors, Prince Daniel was awarded the Royal Order of the Seraphim, before leaving the cathedral.
Critical reception
Johan Lindqvist of Göteborgs-PostenGöteborgs-Posten
Göteborgs-Posten is a major daily newspaper in Sweden. It is published in Gothenburg, with containing coverage of local, regional, national and international issues. It is chiefly distributed in western Götaland. It has the second largest national circulation, after Dagens Nyheter and before...
said that "Jörgen Elofsson is a professional in delivering according to the client’s wishes and this was about getting a song that is romantic but not sentimental; grand but not pompous. The whole wedding was a balancing act in which to celebrate love, but stick to rules and protocols. It became a schlager, of course. Typically Sweden year 2010… Björn Skifs sings nicely and politely and represent the mature and the Nordic calm while Agnes is allowed to be bombastic in an American way. The result is as impeccable as predictable."
The Swedish tabloid Aftonbladet
Aftonbladet
Aftonbladet is a Swedish tabloid founded by Lars Johan Hierta in 1830 during the modernization of Sweden. It is one of the larger daily newspapers in the Nordic countries. Aftonbladet is owned by the Swedish Trade Union Confederation and Norwegian media group Schibsted, and its editorial page...
has a similar opinion; "As sweet and sentimental as Disney /../ It isn't just an excellent duet, but it also has a modern touch. Almost original."
Track listings
Digital Download(Released: June 20, 2010) (Roxy Recordings)
- "When You Tell the World You're Mine" [Radio Edit] — 4:05
- "When You Tell the World You're Mine" [Church Version] — 4:08[A]
EP
(Released: June 21, 2010) (Roxy Recordings)
- "When You Tell the World You're Mine" [Radio Edit] — 4:05
- "Medley"
- "Fanfare for Victoria, crown princess of Sweden"
- "Hymn för sopran, kör och orkester"
- "En vänlig grönskas rika dräkt (Psalm 201:1–3)"
- "Vi lyfter våra hjärtan (Psalm 84:1–2)"
- "When You Tell the World You're Mine" [Church Version] — 4:08
- "Praise the Lord with Drums and Cymbals" by The royal philharmonic orchestra
- "When You Tell the World You're Mine" [Instrumental] — 4:05
CD Single
(Released: June 23, 2010) (Roxy Recordings)
- "When You Tell the World You're Mine" [Radio Edit] — 4:05
- "When You Tell the World You're Mine" [Instrumental] — 4:05
Notes
- A^"Church Version" was only released in Sweden on June 23, 2010
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.... |
June 20, 2010 | Digital download | Roxy Recordings Roxy Recordings King Island Roxystars Recordings AB, more known as Roxy Recordings, or Roxy was an independent record label based in Stockholm, Sweden. It was bought by Universal Music Group in August 2011. The label was formed in 2007 and is owned by Egmont through Nordisk Film and MBO... |
| June 21, 2010 | EP | ||
| June 23, 2010 | CD Single | ||
| Worldwide | June 20, 2010 | Digital download | |
| Germany Germany Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate... |
August 25, 2010 | CD single CD single A CD single is a music single in the form of a standard size Compact Disc, not to be confused with the 3-inch CD single, which uses a smaller form factor. The format was introduced in the mid-1980s, but did not gain its place in the market until the early 1990s... |
Warner Music |
Chart performance
The song was released on iTunes exclusively all over Europe on June 20, the day after the wedding. It immediately entered download charts in many territories, in Sweden it entered at one and stayed there for (to date) ten days non stop. It did also enter charts in Finland (#4) Belgium (#150), Holland (#124), Denmark (#29), Norway (#28), Austria (#23), Luxembourg (#22), Switzerland (#29), and Germany (#15).Weekly Charts
| Chart (2010) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Sweden (Digital DigiListan DigiListan is a Swedish radio programme in SR P3 airing the top singles sold electronically to computers, mobile phones and other kinds of media players in Sweden . The statistics are created using Nielsen SoundScan.... ) |
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| Sweden (Svensktoppen Svensktoppen Svensktoppen is a record chart at Sveriges Radio. Until January 2003, the songs had to be in the Swedish language. Svensktoppen has aired since 1962, except for the years 1982-1985. Svensktoppen airs once a week... ) |
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