Chips (band)
| Company type | Music group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1979 |
| Headquarters | Sweden |
| Products | Albums, singles |
Chips was a country music ensemble from Sweden, established in 1979.
History
In Melodifestivalen 1980, Chips secured the 4th position with the song "Mycke' mycke' mer". The background vocalists for this performance included Lars Westman, Lisa Magnusson, Mats Rådberg, and Monica Silverstrand. Following the competition, Britta ”Tanja” Johansson became part of the lineup. Their first album, titled Chips, was launched in 1980 just prior to Elisabeth Andreasson joining the group. Subsequently, they embarked on a tour across former West Germany.
Because of a naming dispute with another dansband, the group participated as Sweets 'n Chips in Melodifestivalen 1981, where they achieved second place with "God morgon". Shortly after, the band was streamlined to a duo consisting of Kikki Danielsson and Elisabeth Andreasson, while Lasse Holm continued contributing as their songwriter.
Chips triumphed at Melodifestivalen 1982 with the track "Dag efter dag" and went on to represent Sweden at the Eurovision Song Contest 1982 held in Harrogate, finishing in 8th place. Riding this wave of success, their album Having a Party reached sales of approximately 100,000 copies within Sweden. During an accomplished 1982 season, they toured throughout northern Europe. The group dissolved in 1983 due to modest international impact and members opting to focus on solo ventures.
Discography
- Chips (1980)
- Having a Party (1982)
Svensktoppen songs
- "Mycké, mycké mer" (1980)
- "High School" (1980)
- "God morgon" (1981)
- "Här kommer solen" (1982)
- "Dag efter dag" (1982)
Personnel
Key members
- Kikki Danielsson – vocals (1979–1983)
- Lasse Holm – vocals, piano (1979–1983)
- Britta Johansson – vocals (1980–1981)
- Elisabeth Andreassen – vocals (1980–1983)