Born Barbro Margareta Svensson on March 9, 1938, in Järvsö, Sweden, the singer
known as Lill-Babs was a venerated figure in the Scandinavian music scene. Her
career, spanning over six decades, was characterized by a persistent dedication
to the Schlager genre, a form of popular music in Europe. Lill-Babs entered the
music scene in 1954 when she was discovered by Simon Brehm, a jazz musician and
producer, while performing in a local hotel. He signed her to his label,
securing her initial breakthrough. After making her official debut with the
singles "Min mammas boogie" and "Svar t...