Blå Tåget
Blå Tåget is a Swedish progg-band that used to go under the name Gunder Hägg, the name of a legendary Swedish runner, but after name conflicts occurred they changed name to Blå Tåget in 1972.
Their lyrics cover a wide range, from marxist analysis and invitations to revolution to satire, art criticism, 1940s childhood nostalgia, images from daily life and experimental pop art works.
A recurring theme, at least in their early works, is criticism of Saltsjöbadsandan; the Swedish model of mixing capitalism with socialism through cooperation rather than conflict between government, large corporations and unions.
One song on this theme, "Den ena handen vet vad den andra gör", was covered by punk band Ebba Grön and became a hit in 1980. It remains Blå Tåget's best known song today.
Members
- Mats G Bengtsson - vocals, keyboard
- Torkel Rasmusson - vocals, accordion
- Tore Berger - vocals, clarinet
- Urban Yman - double bass, violin
- Leif Nylén - drums
- Kjell Westling - wind instruments, guitar, violin
- Carl Johan De Geer - trombone, accordion, vocals
- Roland Keijser - flute, saxophone
Discography
As Gunder Hägg:- 1969 Tigerkaka '
- 1970 Vargatider '
- 1971 Glassfabriken '
- 1972 Brustna Hjärtans Hotell '