Sebastian Karlsson (born 2 January 1985), known professionally as Sebastian, is a Swedish singer and performer, best known for his participation in Idol 2005, where he came in second place after Agnes Carlsson. He got a radio hit in Sweden with his first single "Do what you're told" in 2006.
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Background information | |
Birth name | Sebastian Karlsson |
Born | 2 January 1985 |
Origin | Sweden |
Genres | Pop, Rock |
Years active | 2004–present |
Labels | Sony BMG (2005–2007) Roxy Records (2008–Present) |
Website | sebastiankarlsson |
Karlsson was born in Morgongåva. He competed in the Swedish Melodifestivalen 2007 with the song "When the Night Comes Falling" for the opportunity to represent Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest 2007 in Helsinki, Finland, finished 8th in the final. He returned to Melodifestivalen in 2011 with the song "No One Else Could", finishing 5th in the third semi-final.
Discography
editAlbums
editYear | Information | Chart positions | Sales and certifications |
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Sweden | |||
2006 | Sebastian
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1
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IFPI Sweden: Gold |
2007 | The Vintage Virgin
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2
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IFPI Sweden: Gold |
2009 | The Most Beautiful Lie
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32
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Singles
editYear | Single | Album | Chart positions | |
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Sweden | Europe | |||
2006 | "Do What You're Told" | Sebastian | 1 | 129 |
2006 | "Indifferent" | Sebastian | 38 | - |
2006 | "Words and Violence" | The Vintage Virgin | 3 | 170 |
2007 | "When the Night Comes Falling" | The Vintage Virgin | 2 | 184 |
2007 | "I Can Feel You" | The Vintage Virgin | ||
2008 | "My Getaway" | The Most Beautiful Lie | ||
2009 | "Serial Lovers" | The Most Beautiful Lie | ||
2011 | "No One Else Could" |
External links
edit- Official website (in Swedish)
- Media related to Sebastian Karlsson at Wikimedia Commons