| Charizma | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Oskarshamn, Sweden |
| Genres | Rock, Pop, CCM, Hard rock |
| Years active | 1981 – Present |
| Labels | Pama Records (SE), Talking Music (SE), Asaph Musik (D) |
| Website | Charizma.com |
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)" [1] and "Run to God". The band also performed in the pre-selections for Eurovision Song Contest in Estonia (Eurolaul) [2] 2004 and in Poland 2007 (Piosenka dla Europy 2007).[3]
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.
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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.
| 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 |
| 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 |