John Mogensen

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John Mogensen ( May 5, 1928 – April 10, 1977 ) was a Danish singer, song writer and pianist.

He was a member of the song quartet Four Jacks (1956-1963) and already then getting popularity as a song writer but after some years he had a remarkable come back as a solo singer from 1971. With his rough voice and frank and direct language he formed a rare link between traditional pop and the folk song, alternating between direct criticism of society, simple love songs and reflections from the pub milieu that he knew so well. Several of his songs are still well known today, for example Der er noget galt i Danmark, Så længe jeg lever, and Fut i fejemøjet.

After his early death he was almost a cult figure to many enthusiasts, his songs have been re-issued and even a musical based upon his daily life went on for several years.

Discography

John Mogensen 1971
Stop En Halv (Stop a moment) 1971
John 1973
Taurus 1975
Nordstjernen (Northstar) 1977
Der er noget galt i Danmark (There is something wrong in Denmark)(1994).

References

http://www.gravsted.dk/person.php?navn=johnmogensen

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Name	Mogensen, John
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Short description	Danish singer
Date of birth	May 5, 1928
Place of birth
Date of death	April 10, 1977
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