Musik Spegeln Special: Benny Andersson (Music Mirror Special)

Filmed late 1996
Location Benny's homes in Stockholm and Skane and Mono Music, Stockholm
Broadcast January 1997, Sweden
Released This clip has not been included on any officially released video or DVD
Notes TV documentary with interviews with Benny throughout to celebrate his 50th Birthday. Performs a hits medley on the piano which is quite beautiful as well as "Öppna alla grindar" from "Kristina från Duvemåla". 

Thanks to Jason for the detailed rundown of the show's contents:

- The first song performed by Benny and Orsa Spelmän, about 1 minute in, is something the show titles "Zornpolska" and they credit it to L Göras / B Andersson. If this was not re-titled as something else later (can anyone confirm?) then it is a unique song that has not been released on recording to my knowledge. It is only a snippet from a previous performance, however.

- Also, there are two different versions of Benny playing "Vi öppnar alla grindar" on the piano. The first is about 13 minutes into the show and slightly shorter, while the second is over the closing credits, a little longer, and with a different ending. Both versions are beautiful.

- About 17 minutes in, Benny demonstrates how he arranges his songs by building up "Kom till mig alla" from Kristina on his synthesizer, which then goes into footage from the stage show. The show titles the song "Annas död" instead of "Kom till mig alla" as it is listed on the CD.

- About 25 minutes in, Benny and Orsa Spelmän are shown playing "Helgdagskväll i Timmerkojan," which they have not recorded elsewhere (to my knowledge). It is a Dan Andersson song that the Hootenanny Singers recorded for their  "Dan Andersson på vårt sätt" album from 1973.

- About 33 minutes in is shown the cast of Kristina along with Björn and Benny performing "Överheten" live on stage in what appears to be the bows from the Malmö opening.

- About 45 minutes in, Benny plays a song on the piano that has been going around fan circles with the title Happy Days (since it seems similar to Happy Days Are Here Again), but according to the show the actual title  is "Börja dagen med en schlager" (Begin the day with a schlager) which is credited to S Goon.

The medley of Benny's compositions is about 50 minutes in.

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Credits Thanks to Dustin, Mohammed and Jason Swan