Ok, this is the first time we’ve ever featured something on this website that isn’t actually Scandinavian related. But it’s SO worth it. Plus, it sounds more scandipop and schlager than a lot of actual Scandinavian music this year!
Basically, 80′s UK group Tight Fit have reformed and are re-releasing their huge hit ‘Fantasy Island’. The genius remix team Almighty, have been brought in to produce a brand new version, and it’s intensely exciting! Tinkly pianos, infectious synth riffs, and a chorus that sounds like it’s actually being sung by Agnetha and Frida. Our jaw was dramatically dropped for most of the duration of our first listen to this. It’s mega! And it’s something that’s going to appeal to all schlager fans, we think.
It’s like Abba have finally met Steps and gone out clubbing together at scandipop!
While we’re on the subject of Almighty, and perhaps to bring some genuine scandipop into this post, here’s their cover version of Ankie Bagger’s monster 80′s hit ‘Where Were You Last Night’, from a couple of years ago. This song seriously needs to be covered again and made a hit in the UK. It saddens us to think that so few Brits are aware of this amazing song’s existence!
You can discuss this at our forum here
*sigh*
Can’t wait to buy it on iTunes.
If you wouldn’t say I would be sure they used some not rare Abba’s track
Nice discovery!
OMG! I can die now. Almighty does it again.
TIGHTFIT ! that brings back memories!! well almighty remixers are pure class! they have taken a classic and made it something that most scandipopsters would love! go tightfit! go crazy in the charts!
You have ruined my life. I have played nothing but this all day
I know, it’s just too amazing for words!
You can get the Tight Fit remix on Almighty Definitive Collection 8 -worth the full album price for this alone (but there are some other gems on there too!)