Lars Bondeson
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Lars Bondeson was the stage name of Carl Jansson-Öhlin, who was one of the founders of Swedish bondkomik (rustic humor). Born in Örebro
in 1865, he was a singer, storyteller, lyricist and publisher. His songbooks were a major influence on countless entertainers in Sweden and America.
Lars Bondeson called himself "Sweden’s original rustic comic". At the same time that Jödde i Göljaryd
(Karl Peter Rosén) was establishing the wardrobe and repertoire for a new form of entertainment he was appearing at the Alhambra Variety Theatre in Stockholm
. Bondeson — in contrast to Jödde i Göljaryd
— took rustic humor into the world of commercial entertainment via vaudeville, dance halls and folk parks. He collected tunes and songs, which he had discovered or in some cases written himself, and published them in ten songbooks. He died in 1908, having seldom performed in later years. His career in show business had, in fact, lasted only from 1891 until 1895.
Bondeson's songs were recorded in America by Gustav Fonandern, Joel Mossberg
, Olle i Skratthult
and Charles G. Widdén
. The Minnesota Historical Society
has his songbooks and other publications to which he contributed in its collections.
Discographies
Mp3 files and streaming audio
PDF files
Örebro
-Sites of interest:Örebro's old town Wadköping is located on the banks of Svartån . It contains many 18th and 19th century wooden houses, along with museums and exhibitions....
in 1865, he was a singer, storyteller, lyricist and publisher. His songbooks were a major influence on countless entertainers in Sweden and America.
Lars Bondeson called himself "Sweden’s original rustic comic". At the same time that Jödde i Göljaryd
Jödde i Göljaryd
Known as the father of bondkomik , Jödde i Göljaryd was a beloved storyteller, whose folk humor and songs dominated popular culture in Sweden during the 1890s. The entertainer, whose real name was Karl Peter Rosén, was famous for his stone — Jödde’s Stone — which can still be seen at the open air...
(Karl Peter Rosén) was establishing the wardrobe and repertoire for a new form of entertainment he was appearing at the Alhambra Variety Theatre in Stockholm
Stockholm
Stockholm is the capital and the largest city of Sweden and constitutes the most populated urban area in Scandinavia. Stockholm is the most populous city in Sweden, with a population of 851,155 in the municipality , 1.37 million in the urban area , and around 2.1 million in the metropolitan area...
. Bondeson — in contrast to Jödde i Göljaryd
Jödde i Göljaryd
Known as the father of bondkomik , Jödde i Göljaryd was a beloved storyteller, whose folk humor and songs dominated popular culture in Sweden during the 1890s. The entertainer, whose real name was Karl Peter Rosén, was famous for his stone — Jödde’s Stone — which can still be seen at the open air...
— took rustic humor into the world of commercial entertainment via vaudeville, dance halls and folk parks. He collected tunes and songs, which he had discovered or in some cases written himself, and published them in ten songbooks. He died in 1908, having seldom performed in later years. His career in show business had, in fact, lasted only from 1891 until 1895.
Bondeson's songs were recorded in America by Gustav Fonandern, Joel Mossberg
Joel Mossberg
A noted singer and vocal teacher, Joel Mossberg was born in 1870. His birthplace was Kumla in the Swedish province of Närke. After completing his elementary education he worked as a stone-carver in Visby before emigrating in 1892....
, Olle i Skratthult
Hjalmar Peterson
-Swedish-American entertainer:Olle i Skratthult was the stage name of Hjalmar Peterson, a Swedish-American vaudeville artist, who achieved great popularity during the 1910s and 1920s. Peterson was born February 7, 1886 in the Swedish province of Värmland. Arriving in the United States in 1906, he...
and Charles G. Widdén
Charles G. Widdén
-Swedish-American entertainer:Charles G. Widdén was a Swedish immigrant performer in the first quarter of the 20th Century. As a young child Widdén came with his family to Worcester, Massachusetts. He is said to have been from the Swedish province of Närke...
. The Minnesota Historical Society
Minnesota Historical Society
The Minnesota Historical Society is a private, non-profit educational and cultural institution dedicated to preserving the history of the U.S. state of Minnesota. It was founded by the territorial legislature in 1849, almost a decade before statehood. The Society is named in the Minnesota...
has his songbooks and other publications to which he contributed in its collections.
External links
- Lars Bondeson at Swedish music and film.
Discographies
- Songs published in Lars Bondessons Variété Kupletter (Lars Bondeson's Vaudeville Numbers): Djurkuplett, Ett förfluget ord, Flickorna i Nerike, Fotograferingen, Grythyttepågen, Per Svinaherde, Pompa and Stenkuplett.
- Lars Bondeson (songwriter): Medel för kalla ben and Per å Stina.
Mp3 files and streaming audio
- Lasses stockholmsresa and Munkbrovisan at the National Library of Sweden.
- Grythyttepågen and Per å Stina at the Internet ArchiveInternet ArchiveThe Internet Archive is a non-profit digital library with the stated mission of "universal access to all knowledge". It offers permanent storage and access to collections of digitized materials, including websites, music, moving images, and nearly 3 million public domain books. The Internet Archive...
. - Lars Bondeson at the Internet ArchiveInternet ArchiveThe Internet Archive is a non-profit digital library with the stated mission of "universal access to all knowledge". It offers permanent storage and access to collections of digitized materials, including websites, music, moving images, and nearly 3 million public domain books. The Internet Archive...
.
PDF files
- Olle i Skratthult songbook at the Internet ArchiveInternet ArchiveThe Internet Archive is a non-profit digital library with the stated mission of "universal access to all knowledge". It offers permanent storage and access to collections of digitized materials, including websites, music, moving images, and nearly 3 million public domain books. The Internet Archive...
. Five songs written by Lars Bondeson. - Charles G. Widdén songbook at the Internet ArchiveInternet ArchiveThe Internet Archive is a non-profit digital library with the stated mission of "universal access to all knowledge". It offers permanent storage and access to collections of digitized materials, including websites, music, moving images, and nearly 3 million public domain books. The Internet Archive...
. Two songs written by Lars Bondeson.