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Place of Birth: Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark
About John Mogensen
- John Mogensen (May 5, 1928 – April 10, 1977) was a Danish singer, songwriter and pianist. He was a member of the song quartet Four Jacks (1956-1963) and already then getting popularity as a songwriter but after some years he had a remarkable come back as a solo singer from 1971.
- With his rough voice and frank and direct language he formed a rare link between traditional pop and the folk song, alternating between direct criticism of society, simple love songs and reflections from the pub milieu that he knew so well.
- Several of his songs are still well known today, for example Der er noget galt i Danmark, Så længe jeg lever, and Fut i fejemøjet. After his early death he was almost a cult figure to many enthusiasts, his songs have been re-issued and even a musical based upon his daily life went on for several years. In 2018 a biographical movie based on John Mogensen's life was released, by the name of The Way to Mandalay, with Rasmus Bjerg in the leading role.
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