Ratata (band)

Ratata

Company type	Pop group
Industry	Music
Founded	1980 in Stockholm, Sweden
Founder	Mauro Scocco
Defunct	1989 (initially)
Fate	Disbanded, brief reunion in 2002
Headquarters	Stockholm , Sweden
Products	Music albums and singles

Ratata was a pop group from Sweden, established in Stockholm in 1980. Initially composed of four members until 1983, it later transformed into a duo featuring Mauro Scocco and Johan Ekelund until 1989, with a short reunion occurring in 2002.

History

In 1980, Mauro Scocco formed Ratata alongside his schoolmates Heinz Liljedahl, Anders Skog, and Johan Kling. The band's name was inspired by the sound of machine gun fire, echoing the Swedish onomatopoeia "rat-tat-tat." Their first single, "För varje dag" (For each day), was released in 1981, followed by "Ögon av is," both of which appeared on their self-titled debut album in 1982. The follow-up album, Jackie, featured the single of the same name. After Kling left the group in 1982, Johan Ekelund joined as bassist and keyboardist. By 1983, the original lineup disbanded due to individual pursuits and increasing success.

Ratata continued as a duo with Scocco and Ekelund, who were supported by session musicians during recordings and live shows. This formation yielded numerous chart successes and acclaimed performances up until 1989. Afterwards, the pair concentrated on composing and producing for other artists. Their brief reunion in 2002 included releasing the single "Honung" alongside the compilation album Kollektion.

Prior to joining Ratata, Ekelund was involved with several music ensembles in Täby throughout the late 1970s and early 1980s. He also performed with Dave and The Mistakes, releasing a mini-album and a single in 1980. His collaborations extended to groups such as The Torpedoes, Anis & Oakland, Stina Nordenstam (notably on the track "Memories of a Color" in 1991), and Anne Linnet ("Tal Til Mig," 1993). In addition to performing, Ekelund established a successful career as a record producer, remixing Agnetha Fältskog’s "Let It Shine" and co-writing "Himlen runt hörnet" with Scocco for Lisa Nilsson.

Band members

• Mauro Scocco (1980–1989, 2002)
• Johan Kling (1980–1982)
• Johan Ekelund (1983–1989, 2002)
• Heinz Liljedahl (1980–1982)
• Anders Skog (1980–1983)

Discography

(four-member band from 1980 to 1983; thereafter as a duo)

Studio albums

Year	Album	Peak positions	Certification
		SWE
As a band
1982	Ratata	18
	Jackie	Template:Spaced ndash
As a duo
1983	Äventyr	21
1984	Paradis	14
1985	Sent i September	6
1985	Mellan Dröm och Verklighet	1	SWE: Gold
1989	Människor under molnen	2	SWE: Gold

Compilations

Year	Album	Highest Chart Position	Certification
		SWE
As a duo
1987	Guld 1981-87	24	SWE: Gold
1988	Svenska Popfavoriter	Template:Spaced ndash
2002	"Kollektion"	"51"	""

Singles

Year	Single Title	Highest Chart Position	From Album
		SWE
As a band
1981	"För varje dag"	20
1982	"Ögon av is"	12
As a duo
1984	"Någonting"	9
1986	"Jackie"	19
	"Se dig inte om"	12
1987	"Så länge vi har varann" (Ratata & Frida)	5	SWE: Gold
1989	"Glad att det är över"	5	SWE: Gold
2002	"Honung"	"55"	""