Wikipedia:
"Euforia" is only the 2nd solo album by Swedish singer and musical star Helen Sjöholm. Sjöholm is famous for playing the role of Kristina in Benny Andersson's and Björn Ulvaeus's (both of ABBA fame) musical Kristina från Duvemåla and being part of Andersson's current group Benny Anderssons Orkester. Apart from various other contributions through the years (see Helen Sjöholm discography), she also released a solo album Visor in 2002. It took her almost ten years to record another album of her own, which was eventually called "Euforia" and released in late 2010.
Recording and mixing for the album, which was produced by Gunnar Nordén, took place in Atlantis Studio and Supro Studio, Stockholm, throughout 2010.
"Euforia" is a concept album. All songs are compositions by Billy Joel, to which Tomas Andersson Wij wrote Swedish lyrics. Apparently, Sjöholm came across the Billy Joel song She's Always A Woman sometime in early 2010, while thinking about a new album. Being a favourite of hers, she started listening to more Billy Joel songs and discovered one song after another that she liked. Eventually, in the spring of 2010, she developed the album project together with Martin Östergren, Georg "Jojje" Wadenius, producer Gunnar Nordén and Tomas Andersson Wij, who was asked to write the Swedish lyrics for all titles.
Upon its release in November 2010, the album immediately entered the Swedish Albums Chart and peaked at number six on December 3. During its 18 week chart run, the album also received a Gold disc in the end of December. To promote the album, the song "Kvinnan för dig" (originally titled She's Always A Woman) was released to radio and a promo clip for television was produced by Universal Music Sweden. In early 2011, Sjöholm went on tour and played 16 dates in Sweden.
Official site:
“An enjoyable selection, sensitively interpreted by Tomas Andersson Wij ... Interesting hand-picked rarities, but also convincing versions of evergreens Piano man (Barpianisten) and She's always a woman (Kvinnan för dig)”
Jens Peterson, Aftonbladet
“In several cases her interpretations exceed the originals, she has as previously known a unique talent to make every single word feel credible”
Corren
“It’s hard not to be dazzled by Helen Sjöholm’s crystal clear voice and brilliant vocal technique”
Ralph Bretzer, Norra Skåne
“Helen Sjöholm’s wonderful voice and her superb sense of drama lifts her interpretation of Billy Joel’s songs to great heights”
Björn Stenberg, Uppsala Nya Tidning
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