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Biography

Evert Taube, born on March 12 1890 i Gothenburg, Sweden, was a Swedish singer, songwriter and lute player. He is one of Sweden’s most loved poets, and many of his songs are universally known in Sweden.

Taube has written songs on many topics; most notable are his romantic songs about the Swedish nature and the numerous songs about the sailor and adventurer Fritiof Andersson. Taube was himself a sailor for many years, and it is widely accepted that Fritiof Andersson is Taube’s alter ego.

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1	Så länge skutan kan gå	29
2	Sjösala vals	26
3	Kinesiska muren (Muren och böckerna)	20
4	Flickan i Havanna	18
5	Brevet från Lillan	13
5	Calle Schewens vals	13
7	Möte i monsunen	10
8	När jag var en ung caballero	8
9	Fritiof och Carmencita	7
10	Fritiof Andersson	5
10	Solig morgon	5
10	Fritiof Anderssons paradmarsch	5
10	Balladen om Gustaf Blom (från Borås)	5
14	Byssan lull	4
14	Nocturne (Sov på min arm)	4