Baron Povel Karl Henric Ramel was a Swedish entertainer.
20 Facts About Povel Ramel
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Povel Ramel's style was characterized by imaginative wit, both verbal and musical.
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Povel Ramel took inspiration from US and UK 'crazy' style humor and created his own personal Swedish version, unusual combinations of lyrics and music, word play, pastiche and general unexpectedness.
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Povel Ramel wrote approximately 1700 songs, skits and monologues, and he is regarded as a legend and an institution in Swedish entertainment.
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Povel Ramel was born in Ostermalm, Stockholm into an affluent noble family.
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At a young age, Povel Ramel found a loving audience for his talents in the family nurses, maids and cooks, and his parents.
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Povel Ramel cut classes, often going to Skansen, an open-air museum and zoo, favouring their monkey house.
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However, one day his father spotted Povel Ramel visiting the monkey house.
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At the age of 15, Povel Ramel accompanied his parents on a car trip.
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Povel Ramel went to art school, but his infatuation with painting did not last.
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Povel Ramel's aunt wrote the lyrics to one of his songs, "En var utan dig", which he recorded.
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Povel Ramel's lyrics are noted for their humor and dramatic wordplay.
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Povel Ramel was hired by Radiotjanst in 1945, which ushered in a new era of radio entertainment.
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In 1982, in connection with his 60th birthday, Povel Ramel founded Karamelodiktstipendiet, an award given annually to a Swedish entertainer or group of entertainers, known for inventiveness and renewal in their use of the Swedish language, or for important musical contributions.
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Povel Ramel personally selected the recipient each year; after his death, a jury led by his daughter Lotta makes the selection.
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Povel Ramel wrote a number of books, his first in 1945, though his main focus was always on his music.
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Povel Ramel describes the history of Sweden "as it was" from the old Norse "Asar"-gods to Gustav Vasa.
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Povel Ramel has some 'eternity-friends' and an 'eternity-dog' called Missrakningen.
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Normally the revues stayed in production for two years, but, for example, Pratstund med Povel Ramel only stayed 1 year.
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At Allsang pa Skansen, on June 27,2006, Povel Ramel sang many of his well-known songs to a melody of a different well-known song.