Merit Hemmingson ‎– Balsam (1975)

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EMI ‎– 4E 062-35250, GERMANY, 1975

VG/VG+
I’m not entirely sure, but it could be the German version. In any case, it clearly says ‘Made in Germany’ on the run-out matrix. Clean disc with a few light surface scratches. Plays with some slight vintage vinyl background noise in places. The cover looks good with some storage marks. The cover image is generic and has nothing to do with the actual offering.

 

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Merit Hemmingson
Balsam

EMI – 4E 062-35250
Sweden
1975

Beautiful album with some nice SOUL & BOSSA influences by Swedish organist, composer and singer Merit Hemmingson. Please be sure to listen to TANGA! Beautiful scat vox with a strong Brazilian feel. Another highlight is the funky version of I HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE.

A1Tanga!3:38
A2Dalpilen3:03
A3Hymn Till Albin O´Neil4:28
A4Baroccobossa3:28
A5Myggbiten (Brudmarsch Efter Sven Anders Svensson, Evertsberg)2:40
A6Stenmarks Slalompolska2:40
A7Märtas Liniment (Envikspolska Efter Petter I Ala)1:21
B1I Heard It Through The Grapevine4:17
B2Strandskvalp3:33
B3Django5:45
B4Beppes Vaggvisa (Småfolkets Godnatt)3:10
B5Balsam A La Sebastian4:59
  • Arranged By- Merit Hemmingson
  • Artwork- Yrjö Edelmann
  • Bass- Stefan Brolund
  • Congas- Malando Gassama
  • Design, Layout- Billy Pralin
  • Design, Layout- Kjell Andersson
  • Drums- Rune Carlsson
  • Flute- Björn J:son Lindh
  • Guitar- Janne Schaffer
  • Harmonica- Toots Thielemans
  • Organ [Churchorgan], Synthesizer, Voice- Merit Hemmingson
  • Photography By- Stickan Forsberg
  • Producer- Bengt Palmers
  • Read By- Beppe Wolgers
  • Technician- Björn Norén
  • Trumpet- Jan Allan
  • Vibraphone- Jan Bandel
  • Vocals- Björn Skifs