Dra dit pepparn växer

"Dra dit pepparn växer" is a song written by Ulf Nordquist [sv], and originally recorded by Sten & Stanley on the 1985 album Musik, dans & party.[1] The song was also recorded in English, as "Don't Play a Sad Song after Midnight", and was released as a single. This version was entered into the "Castlebar Song Contest" of that year, which it ultimately won.[2]

"Dra dit pepparn växer"
Song by Sten & Stanley
from the album "Musik, dans & party"
LanguageSwedish
Released1985
Genredansband music
LabelScranta
Songwriter(s)Ulf Nordquist [sv]
Composer(s)Ulf Nordquist [sv]

The song entered the Svensktoppen chart, where it stayed for 10 weeks during the period of 27 October- 29 December 1985, it peaked number two for two weeks.[3]

Other recordings

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At Dansbandskampen 2009 the song was performed by Swedish dansband Casanovas. Their recording was also added for the official Dansbandskampen 2009 compilation album.[7]

References

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  1. ^ Information at Svensk mediedatabas
  2. ^ "Don't Play a Sad Song After Midnight" (in Swedish). Svensk mediedatabas. Retrieved 13 July 2011.
  3. ^ Svensktoppen - 1985
  4. ^ InformationSvensk mediedatabas
  5. ^ InformationSvensk mediedatabas
  6. ^ InformationSvensk mediedatabas
  7. ^ "Dansbandskampen" (in Swedish). Svensk mediedatabas. Retrieved 13 July 2011.