Where Were You Last Night (song)
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"Where Were You Last Night" is a 1989 single and song performed by Swedish
singer Ankie Bagger
from the 1989 album Where Were You Last Night
.
The song was written by Norell Oson Bard
.
on 11 November 1989 and stayed on the chart for 6 weeks peaking at #4.
This was a cover originally sung by Ankie Bagger
.
, and Wink.
A Swedish version, with lyrics by Keith Almgren
, called "Var va du inatt" (eng. "Where were you tonight") has been recorded by Micke Ahlgrens on the album "Röd är kärlekens färg" 1991.
The intro riff in "White Death" by Sabaton
, has borrowed the melody from "Where Were You Last Night". The song appears on Coat of Arms
(2010).
That melody was also used by Krypteria
in the song called "Always and Forever" from In Medias Res
(2005) album.
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....
singer Ankie Bagger
Ankie Bagger
Ankie Bagger, born 30 September 1964, is a Swedish disco/pop musician and singer who first garnered attention in 1988 with her cover of Herreys' "Varje liten droppe regn" as "People Say It's in the Air"...
from the 1989 album Where Were You Last Night
Where Were You Last Night
Where Were You Last Night is a 1989 album released by Swedish singer Ankie Bagger. Released in 1989 through Sonet Records"People Say It's in the Air", "Where Were You Last Night", the Kiss cover "I Was Made for Lovin' You" and "Love Really Hurts Without You" were released as singles.- Track listing...
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The song was written by Norell Oson Bard
Norell Oson Bard
Norell Oson Bard, a Swedish songwriting and production trio made up of Tim Norell, Ola Håkansson and Alexander Bard. They have been called Sweden's answer to Stock Aitken Waterman....
.
Chart performance
The song entered Swedish TrackslistanTrackslistan
Tracks, or Trackslistan, is a top 20 song list and a program of the Swedish Radio channel SR P3. The program premiered on September 8, 1984, and is broadcast on Saturday afternoons. The Tracks are played all eight p.m.. The listeners vote for the songs they think is the best. Track list is one of...
on 11 November 1989 and stayed on the chart for 6 weeks peaking at #4.
Wink version
"夜にはぐれて (Where Were You Last Night)" [aka Yoru ni Hagurete (Where Were You Last Night)] is Wink's eighth single. Released on 1990-7-4, with a CD catalog number PSDR-1010, and cassette tape catalog number PSSR-1010.This was a cover originally sung by Ankie Bagger
Ankie Bagger
Ankie Bagger, born 30 September 1964, is a Swedish disco/pop musician and singer who first garnered attention in 1988 with her cover of Herreys' "Varje liten droppe regn" as "People Say It's in the Air"...
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Track listing
- 夜にはぐれて (Where Were You Last Night) / Yoru ni Hagurete (Where Were You Last Night)
- 想い出までそばにいて (Welcome to the edge) / Omoidemade Sobaniite (Welcome To The Edge)
Covers
"Where Were You Last Night", has been covered by NightwishNightwish
Nightwish is a Finnish symphonic metal band from Kitee, Finland. Formed in 1996 by songwriter and keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen, guitarist Emppu Vuorinen, and former vocalist Tarja Turunen, Nightwish's current line-up has five members, although Tarja has been replaced by Anette Olzon and the...
, and Wink.
A Swedish version, with lyrics by Keith Almgren
Keith Almgren
Keith Almgren, born 8 November 1957 in Järfälla, Sweden, is a Swedish songwriter and music publisher.Keith Almgren has a solid background and has written over 1400 titles in the register of Stim....
, called "Var va du inatt" (eng. "Where were you tonight") has been recorded by Micke Ahlgrens on the album "Röd är kärlekens färg" 1991.
The intro riff in "White Death" by Sabaton
Sabaton (band)
Sabaton is a Grammis-nominated power metal band from Falun, Sweden formed in 1999. The band's main lyrical themes are those of historical wars. This is heard in albums Primo Victoria, Attero Dominatus and Coat of Arms where all of the songs, except final tracks, take inspiration from historical...
, has borrowed the melody from "Where Were You Last Night". The song appears on Coat of Arms
Coat of Arms (album)
-Personnel:* Joakim Brodén - vocals* Rickard Sundén - guitars* Oskar Montelius - guitars* Pär Sundström - bass* Daniel Mullback - drums* Daniel Mÿhr - keyboards-Chart performance:-Certifications:- Notes :...
(2010).
That melody was also used by Krypteria
Krypteria
Krypteria is a symphonic metal band from Germany. Originating from a 2001 "pop musical theatre studio project" of the same name, the idea was to use different vocalists, though German-Korean singer Ji-In Cho assumed the role of lead vocalist in 2004...
in the song called "Always and Forever" from In Medias Res
In Medias Res (Krypteria album)
In Medias Res is an album by the German symphonic metal band Krypteria, released in 2005. The album was released as an Enhanced CD, which includes two video tracks: "Victoriam Speramus", "Get the Hell Out of My Way"....
(2005) album.