Welcome to the official Ace of Base YouTube channel, with all the videos, plus behind scenes and other extra material! The Golden Ratio is Ace of Base’s fifth album. Band members Grace and Luke have named them as an influence in interviews. Profile: Swedish eurodance group. They don’t have any heavy messages, even if the songs obviously have become better crafted and substantial over the years. She has no craving to be famous, she loved her fans, but the fame factor was not for her. 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In February 1996, the band performed at the Viña del Mar International Song Festival in Chile, topping the bill alongside 2 Unlimited. They settled on Ace of Base in early 1991, after Ulf was inspired by the Motörhead song "Ace of Spades". It was also a top 20 hit across Europe, peaking at No. 2. Ace of Base's fourth album was released worldwide in September 2002, Singles from the Album; The Juvenile, Unspeakable and Beautiful Morning, Singles from the album: C'est La Vie (Always 21), Hallo Hallo, Love In December (Radio only). But the fans know that there is more music recorded by the group. This is the discography of Swedish pop group Ace of Base.The group is the third best-selling group from Sweden after ABBA and Roxette with an estimated of 45 million records sold worldwide. Ace of Base’s entry into Sony Legacy’s ongoing Playlist series serves up nearly all of the group’s hits: “All That She Wants,” “The Sign,” “Don’t Turn Around,” “Beautiful Life,” and “Cruel Summer” are all here. Ace of Base was a Swedish pop group, originally consisting of Ulf Ekberg and three siblings: Jonas Berggren, Linn Berggren and Jenny Berggren. Jenny Berggren continues to perform the group's hits in solo concerts around the world. ... We’re just wishing each other luck at this stage. Ulf "Buddha" Ekberg (born December 6th, 1970): keyboards, backing vocals. I’ll keep the ace.' 2 in Denmark, No. © Copyright 1992-2014 Ace of Base, All rights reserved. It was released as the second single from the album in most countries, also reaching No. A small-budget music video was shot and directed in a small studio by Viking Nielsson[15] and on re-issue in July, the single finally entered the Danish singles chart at No. We did some good stuff [as a trio] I think, but we always got the same question "where is Malin?". [62], In December 2014 and January 2015, remastered versions of their first four studio albums, in both European and American editions, were released digitally. Four aces. Although "Wheel of Fortune" was a success in Denmark, a different song led Ace of Base to take off internationally. Taken from the album "The Sign"/"Happy Nation". Singles from the album; Cruel Summer (#10 in USA, 500.000 copies were sold) and Whenever you're near me. Mega Records decided to capitalize on the group's recent resurgence in popularity by releasing a best-of album. The Bridge was certified platinum in 14 countries, but failed to come close to matching the sales of the group's first album. Jonas and Ulf later explained that the group did not have the energy to finish off the project, though the tracks that were recorded eventually surfaced.[27]. 76. About Ace of Base. 20 in the United Kingdom. Linn has relinquished the role of front vocalist and delegated her singing duties to sister Jenny. Ace of Base is still the original members. I have songs for it! Ace of Base, Soundtrack: You Don't Mess with the Zohan. [61] The documentary was aired on the Swedish channel SVT as part of the Hitlåtens Historia series on March 18, 2015. Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2013. [38] Meanwhile, a new remix of "Cruel Summer" by Rico Bernasconi charted at No. Hidden Gems ACE OF BASE. It’s brutal from the inside, it was not for her. It was also a major hit internationally, peaking at No. Ace Of Base. A Jamaican reggae band resided in a studio next door to theirs, leading to a collaboration of ideas. Get it in front of 160+ million buyers. The new quartet sought a new name to make a fresh start. [49] No further singles were released in support of the album. Helpful. Ace Thursdays continued throughout 2012, but were discontinued in May 2013. Ace of Base Frontwoman (1992–1996) During the promotion for Ace of Base's first album, Linn was the principal lead vocalist for the majority of the singles and was generally the focus in the videos, although on some singles ("The Sign", "Waiting for Magic") and album tracks Jenny and Linn shared leads.Linn had a somewhat minor role in the composition of Happy Nation and The Sign, only … Ace of Base are one of the most successful groups on the planet. Ace of Base is a Swedish pop group, formed in 1990, originally consisting of siblings Jonas Berggren, Linn Berggren and Jenny Berggren, with Ulf Ekberg. [40][41], Two new singers were officially revealed in February 2010[42] as Clara Hagman, a contestant from Idol 2009, who Ulf met whilst appearing as a guest judge on the show, and Julia Williamson. The album's lead single "Life Is a Flower" was released in mainland Europe in April 1998, and became the most-played track on European radio of the year. She's done with entertainment industry. [80] Tegan and Sara's song "Closer" was inspired by the band's music. It was even more successful than the first, spending six weeks at No. Jenny Berggren (born May 19th, 1972): former lead vocals. In Scandinavia, Edel-Mega released "Unspeakable" as the second single, but its poor chart performance ended the promotion of the album prematurely. Album The Bridge. Shift across the world to the region of Scandinavia and enter the one and only Ace of Base. Produced by Max Martin, Denniz PoP & Jonas Berggren. The group went back into the studio in 1999, writing several tracks together as a quartet for the first time, and recording enough demo tracks for consideration for a fourth studio album. [50] Writing sessions for new material took place throughout the same year,[51][52] though following the group's tour of Canada and Brazil in 2011, new music was put on hold.[53][54]. In April 1994, an obsessed German fan broke into the Berggren family home, brandishing a knife. 2 in the UK and Sweden and at No. The song was taken from the band’s album Happy Nation (which was retitled The Sign in North America). Having felt rushed to record a second album, the group were given as much time as they need to produce their third, with much of it being recorded in Jonas's own studio, "The Barn". [57][58] Clara has since gone to release a number of solo singles, and has collaborated with various EDM producers such as KREAM and R3hab. It's understandable. The title comes from the musical term da capo, which translates as "back to the beginning", chosen as the sound of the album was seen as a return to the group's early blend of reggae and europop. Ace Of Base Lyrics "All That She Wants" She leads a lonely life She leads a lonely life When she woke up late in the morning light And the day had just begun She opened up her eyes and thought Oh what a morning It's not a day for work It's a day for catching tan Just lying on the beach and having fun [13] In July 1991, they responded to a newspaper ad by producer John Ballard, who was looking for new talent. Ace of Base are one of the most successful pop groups who ruled the charts in the 1990s, producing inescapable pop singles, including 10 UK top 40 singles. Expand for links and lyrics.