- Charizma (band)
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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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Members
- Bo Nikolausson - Bass guitar, backing vocals (1981–present)
- Jan Nikolausson - Drums, percussion (1981–present)
- Göran Nikolausson - Guitars, backing vocals (1981–present)
- Johan Mauritzson - Lead vocals, Keyboards (1996–present)
- Thomas Karlsson - Rhythm guitar, backing vocals (1996–present)
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.
Discography
Albums
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 Singles
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 Chart positions
- Waiting (Here for you) reached no. 3 on the Swedish Top40 best selling chart on September 13, 2003.[1] It spent 9 weeks on the list. The song also peaked at no. 62 on the Europe Official Top 100 on September 27, 2003 [4]
- Where do you go reached no. 13 on the Swedish Top40 best selling chart on January 17, 2004.[5]
- I give you a mountain reached no. 41 on the Swedish best selling chart on May 21, 2004.[6]
Videography
- Emily - shot January 2007, Oskarshamn Sweden. Directed and edited by Morgan Karlsson. Representing the song in the Polish pre-selections for Eurovision Song Contest.
- Turn me on - shot in 1989, Los Angeles, CA, USA. Directorial debut for Jay Torres, who would later work with Madonna (entertainer) and Aerosmith and direct the TV-shows Alias (TV series) and Desperate Housewives
References
- ^ a b Sweden Top 40 @ Top40-Charts.com - 40 Top 20 & Top 40 Music Charts from 25 Countries
- ^ ETV PLUSS>Saated>Muusikasaated>Eurovisiooni lauluvõistlus>Eurolaul 2004. I’ll give you a mountain
- ^ Eurovision Song Contest Serbia 2008 | News - Videos of the Polish songs online
- ^ Europe Official Top 100 @ Top40-Charts.com - 40 Top 20 & Top 40 Music Charts from 25 Countries
- ^ Sweden Top 40 @ Top40-Charts.com - 40 Top 20 & Top 40 Music Charts from 25 Countries
- ^ swedishcharts.com - Charizma - I Give You A Mountain
External links
- The Official Charizma website
- PAMA Records
- Talking Music
- Asaph Musik
- CMcentral Article about the album Life is precious, a tribute to Wes King
Categories:- Musical groups established in 1981
- Swedish rock music groups
- Christian rock groups
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