Waiting for the Morning
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Waiting for the Morning is a 1986 album by Norwegian pop duo Bobbysocks
. One week before the release date the album had sold over 60,000 copies to record stores in Norway. Because of this, Elisabeth Andreasson
and Hanne Krogh
were awarded a gold disc on the release date. By the end of 1987, the album was certified platinum for its 90,000 copies sold in Norway. The album also charted in Sweden, receiving positive reviews.
The title track was released in Europe as the lead single during 1986. In UK and West Germany it was released in a remixed version called "London Mix", made by the producer Kenny Denton, who also did an extended one released in West Germany. A re-recorded version from 1988, sung alonside with a gospel singer, remains unreleased up to date.
"Johnny and the Dancing Girls" was released as a promo single in Norway, being very successful on the radio airplay.
Single
Bobbysocks
For the 1950s teen rage see Bobby soxerBobbysocks! were a Norwegian pop duo consisting of Norwegian Hanne Krogh and Swedish-Norwegian Elisabeth Andreassen. They won the Eurovision Song Contest 1985 with the song "La det swinge" ....
. One week before the release date the album had sold over 60,000 copies to record stores in Norway. Because of this, Elisabeth Andreasson
Elisabeth Andreassen
Elisabeth Gunilla Andreassen - also known as just "Bettan" - is a Swedish-Norwegian singer who has finished both first and second in the Eurovision Song Contest....
and Hanne Krogh
Hanne Krogh
Hanne Krogh is a Norwegian singer and one half of the duo that won the Eurovision Song Contest 1985....
were awarded a gold disc on the release date. By the end of 1987, the album was certified platinum for its 90,000 copies sold in Norway. The album also charted in Sweden, receiving positive reviews.
The title track was released in Europe as the lead single during 1986. In UK and West Germany it was released in a remixed version called "London Mix", made by the producer Kenny Denton, who also did an extended one released in West Germany. A re-recorded version from 1988, sung alonside with a gospel singer, remains unreleased up to date.
"Johnny and the Dancing Girls" was released as a promo single in Norway, being very successful on the radio airplay.
Track listing
- Johnny and the Dancing Girls
- Mr Moon - HanneHanne KroghHanne Krogh is a Norwegian singer and one half of the duo that won the Eurovision Song Contest 1985....
- Heroes Never Die
- Is it Me Tonight
- Slow Emotion
- Count Me Down (CD version only)
- Night after Night
- Waiting for the Morning
- Where Did Our Love Go
- Basic Love - ElisabethElisabeth AndreassenElisabeth Gunilla Andreassen - also known as just "Bettan" - is a Swedish-Norwegian singer who has finished both first and second in the Eurovision Song Contest....
- Hot in the City
- Working Heart
Charts
Album| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Norway's album chart | 1 |
| Swedish album chart | 50 |
Single
| Year | Song | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | "Wainting for the Morning" | Norway's single chart | 1 |