Yes, Bellman is still very popular in Sweden - some of his songs are still "mandatory" at parties (A note: In most countries people get something to drink and then they begin to sing. In Sweden you have to sing before you can drink...). Bellman was a great poet - In many ways he was the Swedish equivalent of Robert Burns, at least if you look at the musical heritage he left the people of Sweden. And Peter T. beat me to it: Martin Best has translated and recorded many Bellman songs - but I am not aware of any others. Cheers, Henrik
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