Benny Borg
Benny Borg (born 13 November 1945) is a Swedish-born Norwegian singer and composer. They had no children, but was stepfather to Kirsti’s daughter from a previous marriage, Christine. He won a Spellemannprisen award in 1973, and represented Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest 1972.
Also recorded as Ben A. Castle
Benny Borg
- Name
- Benny Borg
- Born
- 13 November 1945
- Birthplace
- Gothenburg, Sweden
- Occupation
- Singer and composer
- Awards
- * Spellemannprisen (1973)
- Full name
- Artie Benny Borg.
- Nationality
- Sweden.
- Fields
- dansband music.
- Known for
- Den stora dagen, En spännande dag för Josefine and Señorita.
- Honours
- Spellemann Award for male artist of the year, Herman Wildenvey Poetry Price and Lyricist Fund Award.
- Languages
- Swedish.
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Benny Borg (born 13 November 1945) is a Swedish-born Norwegian singer and composer. They had no children, but was stepfather to Kirsti’s daughter from a previous marriage, Christine. He won a Spellemannprisen award in 1973, and represented Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest 1972.
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In 2004 he won the Herman Wildenvey Poetry Award.
The recorded working language is Swedish. The field of work recorded is dansband music. Works named in the authority record are Den stora dagen, En spännande dag för Josefine and Señorita. Distinctions recorded are Spellemann Award for male artist of the year, Herman Wildenvey Poetry Price and Lyricist Fund Award.
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• Name — Benny Borg • Born — 13 November 1945 • Birthplace — Gothenburg, Sweden • Occupation — Singer and composer • Awards — * Spellemannprisen (1973) • Herman Wildenvey Poetry Award (2004)
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