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Ann-Christine Nyström

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Ann-Christine Nyström
Ann-Christine in 1962
Ann-Christine in 1962
Background information
Birth nameAnn-Christine Nyström
Also known asAnn-Christine
Born(1944-07-26)26 July 1944
Helsinki, Finland
Died5 October 2022(2022-10-05) (aged 78)
Järfälla, Sweden
OccupationSinger
Years active1962–1973

Ann-Christine Nyström-Silén (née Nyström; 26 July 1944 – 5 October 2022),[1] also known by her stage name Ann-Christine, was a Finnish singer who performed in the Eurovision Song Contest 1966 for Finland with the song "Playboy".[2][3]

Career

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Nyström with the Ulla Ja Tiina recorded the Jack Jordan and Barbara Ruskin composition, "Hail Love!" which was released in Finland as "Vie vaan!" on Sonet T 6538 in 1969.[4][5]

Nyström chose to end her musical career in 1973 after 11 years in show business, and moved to Stockholm, Sweden, in 1976, where she lived until her death.

Nyström died in Stockholm on 5 October 2022, at the age of 78.[6]

References

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  1. ^ Laari, Susanna; Körkkö, Hilla (9 October 2022). "1960-luvun suosikkilaulaja Ann-Christine on kuollut". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). Retrieved 9 October 2022.
  2. ^ Eurovision: Finland, accessed 2010-08-17
  3. ^ Kallionpää, Katri (26 July 2014). "Suosikkiartisti Ann-Christine lauloi Euroviisuissa Playboysta, mutta pian sen jälkeen hän lopetti". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). Retrieved 3 September 2021.
  4. ^ Easy Song - Hail Love By Jack Jordan and Barbara Ruskin
  5. ^ 45Cat - Ann Christine, Ulla ja Tiina - Discography
  6. ^ "60-luvun iskelmä- ja viisutähti Ann-Christine on menehtynyt | Tanssiin.fi". 8 October 2022.
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Preceded by Finland in the Eurovision Song Contest
1966
Succeeded by