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Carl Michael Bellman

Carl Michael Bellman (February 4, 1740 - February 11, 1795) was a Swedish poet and composer. Bellman was a central figure in Swedish song[?] tradition and remains a very important influence in Swedish music.

Many of his songs were about sociable drinking or designed for the occasion of same.



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