Kim Larsen
Kim Larsen was a beloved Danish singer, songwriter, and musician, known for his distinctive voice and poetic lyrics. Born on October 23, 1945, he gained fame as the frontman of the band Gasolin', which became one of Denmark's most popular rock bands in the 1970s. His solo career further solidified his status as a cultural icon in Denmark, with hits like 'Kvinde min,' which was recently ranked as the number one Danish pop song by Politiken. Larsen's music, often characterized by themes of love, nostalgia, and social commentary, resonated deeply with audiences, making him a key figure in Danish music history until his passing in 2018.
Born on Oct 23, 1945 (80 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Denmark | 2 | 7.50 | 0.18% | +10% | 5,792,202 | 11,459 | $350,000 | 692$ |
| Totals | 2 | 5,792,202 | 11,459 | $350,000 | 692$ |
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Denmark:
Kim Larsen is mentioned in a campaign related to the teacher education program at Nyelandsvej.
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Denmark:
Kim Larsen is mentioned as a contemporary of Sebastian who matched his diligence in music composition.
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Denmark:
Kim Larsen was 20 years old when Thomas Bredsdorff wrote his first review.
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Denmark:
Kim Larsen is mentioned as a common presence in the conversations at the nursing home.
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Denmark:
The melody of the hit song performed by Trine Dyrholm was by Kim Larsen.
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Denmark:
Kim Larsen is mentioned as a typical artist whose music would normally accompany conversations in the common room.
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Denmark:
Kim Larsen is celebrated in a concert by the choir Tritonus, performing his songs in honor of what would have been his 80th birthday.
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Denmark:
Kim Larsen's classic song 'Kvinde min' was ranked number 1 in the readers' list of the best Danish pop songs.
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