Swedish star with west coast touch ....
Mauro Scocco first reached fame in the '80s as a member of the pop group Ratata. In the '90, he went solo and repeatedly scored radio and chart hits with his romantic and slick ballads. Just as important was his work as a songwriter for, among others, soul and pop singer Lisa Nilsson and as record company owner and producer. Scocco's mainstream pop appeal lessened slightly in the late '90s, but he was still a major artist on the Swedish adult contemporary scene.
At the age of ten, Mauro Scocco moved with his parents to Stockholm from the small town of Fristad. Eight years later, still attending school, he formed the band Ratata with Anders Skog, Johan Kling, Heinz Liljedahl, and Johan Ekelund. In 1981, they released their debut single and soon also a full-length album. Due to internal conflicts, the band soon broke up but was re-formed as a duo, now only featuring Scocco and Ekelund. It was with this setting, and romantic mainstream pop, that Ratata became one of the more important Swedish pop groups during the '80s. In 1988, they took a break and Scocco released his self-titled solo debut. His even more radio-friendly solo material matched the success of Ratata very well and the song "Sarah" was the big hit in Sweden in 1988.
Ratata reunited for Människor Under Molnen and an arena tour, but, in 1991, Scocco had gone solo again and released Dr. Space Dagbok. The big hit from this album was, not unexpectedly, another soft ballad: "Till de Ensamma." The same year, he released another, more obscure album: Det Sjungande Trädet. Containing only instrumental piano music, the rather unknown effort is an interesting contrast to the radio pop that Scocco is usually associated with. During the '90s, his sound changed to become even more polished and sophisticated, leaving most traces of '80s pop behind. The result is often described as pop-soul, very slick and radio friendly. 28 Grader i Skuggan from 1994 is considered the record where this change was first fully realized. Meanwhile, Scocco was just as successful as a songwriter. Among the hits he has written is Lisa Nilsson's "Himlen Runt Hörnet," released on Scocco's own Diesel.
The album Godmorgon Sverige followed the same slick pop-soul formula as the prior album and featured the big hit "Om Det Är O.K.," but on Tillbaks till Världen, Scocco released a somewhat more earthy album, even considered by some as a singer/songwriter.
In 2003 two albums has been released. The "Beat Hotel" album featuring Michael McDonald and "La Dolce Vita", a greatest hits of Mauro Scocco´s work from 1982 until 2003.
Most words taken from allmusic.com and the photo are from the official website.
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Mauro Scocco
"Debutalbum from the Scocco"
The Tracks are: Hem Til Stockholm, Sarah, Vem Er Han, Julia, Ond Cirkel, Hur Manga Ganger, Ingen Som Du, Inget Kan Stoppa Oss Nu, Vad Ska Jag Saga, Hon Gor Mej Tokig & Ett Hjarta.
Musicians on the Mauro Scocco album: Mauro Scocco, Olof Flodin, Tony Bauer, Mats Olofsson, Henrik Janson, Magnus Persson, Kalle Moraeus, Frans Lugmair, Johan Vavare and others.
Available from The Record Station/Original release year: 1988
Mauro Scocco -
Dr. Space Dagbok
"Music from the diary"
The Tracks are: Ingen Vinder, Nagon Som Du, Du Gamla Du Fria, Till Dom Ensamma, Hem Til Jul, Det Finns, Eveline, Det Tar Bare En Sekund, Tack & Om En Gammal Man.
Musicians on the Dr. Space Dagbook album: Mauro Scocco, Erika Essen Moller, Lilling Palmeklint, Lotten Andersson, David Wilzcewski, Jonas Isacsson, Franz Lugmair,Krister Bjorklund, Niklas Medin, Walter Gaffron, Niels Ulrik Zahl Christensen, Helle Sorensen, Mette Winther, Henrik Janson, Lars Johsson, Matts Arnberg, Christina Wirdegren & Mikael Lundblad.
Available from Diesel Music/Original release year: 1991
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Det Sjungande Tradet
"Scocco by the piano"
The Tracks are: Hemkomsten, Det Sjungande Tradet, Paul Klee, Metropolis, Lucias Brollup, Beatrice, Persona, Stella, Det Bla Angeln & Jeanne D´Arc.
Musicians on the Det Sjungande Tradet album: Mauro Scocco.
Available from Diesel Music/Original release year: 1991
Mauro Scocco -
Ciao!
"Ciao from Mauro"
The Tracks are: Rumdraket, Mitt Liv, Nelly, Aven rosor vissnar, Blind, Varfor, Om Du Var Min, Perfekt, En Del Har Ingenting & Nastan Dar.
Musicians on the Ciao! album: Mauro Scocco, Johan Vavare, Magnum Coltrane Price, DJ Lounge, Christoffer Wallman, Anders Lindgren, Tony Bauer, Svein H. Martinsen, Ulf Forsberg, Patrik Swedrup, Tale Olsson, Ulrika Frankhammer, Christian Bergqvist, Asa Forsberg, Christina Wirdegren, Henrik Janson, David Wilczewaski & Mattias Torell.
Available from © Diesel Music/Original release year: 1992
Mauro Scocco -
Ciao!
"Japanese version"
The Tracks are: Everywhere, Rumdraket, Mitt Liv, Nelly, Aven rosor vissnar, Blind, Varfor, Om Du Var Min, Perfekt, En Del Har Ingenting, Nastan Dar & Careful.
Musicians on the Ciao! album: Mauro Scocco, Johan Vavare, Magnum Coltrane Price, DJ Lounge, Christoffer Wallman, Anders Lindgren, Tony Bauer, Svein H. Martinsen, Ulf Forsberg, Patrik Swedrup, Tale Olsson, Ulrika Frankhammer, Christian Bergqvist, Asa Forsberg, Christina Wirdegren, Henrik Janson, David Wilczewaski & Mattias Torell.
Available from © Pioneer, Japan/Original release year: 1994
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28 Grader I Skuggan
"A masterpiece"
The Tracks are: Intro, Ga Samma Vag, Allt Eller Intet, Gar Ut Med Mig Sjalv, Overallt, Hel Igen, Var Tar Karleken Vagen, Interlude, Nar Det Er Nog, Allt Du Soker, Genom Sol Genom Regn, Socker Och Salt, Timian Och Dill, Mandag Igen & Rytmen Av Ett Ensamt Hjarta.
Musicians on the 28 Grader I Skuggan album: Mauro Scocco, Vivian Cardinal, Lisa Nilsson, MCP, Johan Setterlind, Mats Persson, Ulf Jansson, Henrik Jansson, Elisabeth Arnberg, Tony Bauer, Hans Akeson, Helena Nilsson, Asa Forsberg, Jonas Lindgard, Peter Olofsson, Joakim Wendel, Ulf Forsberg, Hanna Goran, Christina Bergqvist, Jan Isaksson, Patrik Swedrup, Camilla Skagermark, Karin Ohlsson, Eva Lindal, Per Sporrong, Ingegerd Kierkegaard, Ulrike Frankmar, Rolf Sjodin, Svein H. Martinsen, Jan Robertsson, Per Johansson, The Real Group & Johan Setterling, Katarina Wilczewski.
Available from © Diesel Music/Original release year: 1994
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Godmorgon Sverige
"A goodmorning from Scocco"
The Tracks are: Intro, Tilbaks Till Karleken, Om Det Ar O.K., Plaster, Vissa Saker, El Diablo, Om Du Sager, Dit Dagarna For Mig, Karleken Var Har, Interlude, Det Er Dags, For Sista Gangen, Bilder Av Dom Vi Var & Som Framlingar.
Musicians on the Godmorgon Sverige album: Mauro Scocco, Sharon Dyall, Magnum Coltrane Price, Vivian Cardinal, Arnthor Birgisson, Deetah, Dan Berglund, Esbjorn Svensson, Magnus Orstrom & Mats Myrdahl Persson.
Available from © Diesel Music/Original release year: 1996
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Hits
"Best of album"
The Tracks are: CD1: Sarah, Vem Er Han, Hem Til Stockholm, Ingen Vinner, Det Finns, Nagon Som Du, Till Dom Ensamma, Om Di Var Min, Nelly, Mitt Liv, Overallt, Ga Samma Vag, Hel Igen, Om Det Ar O.K., Karleken Var Har & Langsamt Farvel. CD2: Sista Gangen Vi Ses, Redo At Alska, Stella, I Dina Ogon (Rob´N´Raz Remix) & Ingen Vinner (Rob´N´Raz Remix).
Musicians on the Hits album: Mauro Scocco and others.
Available from © Diesel Music/Original release year: 1997
Mauro Scocco -
Tillbaks Til Varlden
"Nice Steely Dan-ish pop music with a great feel"
The Tracks are: En Bild I Min Plånbok, Tillbaks Till Dig, Hjärtat Dröjer Sig Kvar, Inget Är Gratis, Himlen Tillhör Dig Och Mig, En Ensam Man, Tvärs Över Mitt Hjärta, Tillbaks Till Världen, Kom Igen, Allt Är Till Salu, Du Är Aldrig Ensam & Återvändsgränd.
Musicians on the Tillbaks Til Varlden album: Mauro Scocco, Lounge, Magnus Persson, Dan Berglund, David Nyström, Magnus Lindgren, Micke Nord, Jan Robertsson, Magnum Coltrane Price, Kerima Smahi, Peter Hallström, Lisa Nilsson, Sharon Dyall, Pål Svenre, Kati Haitinen, Ulf Forsberg, Ulrika Jansson, Elisabeth Araberg Ranmo, Ayo, Mats Öberg, Leif Lindvall, Joakim Milder, Sven Berggren, Mats Persson, Sven Lindvall.
Available from © Diesel Music/Original release year: 1999
Mauro Scocco -
Beat Hotel
"Featuring Michael McDonald"
The Tracks are: En Gang Var Jeg Kung, Skyldig, Sommar I Stockholm, Den 11:E, Han Maste Undra, Sag Ingenting, Rullat Med Dom Basta, Fortfarende Har, En Sprucken Vas, Som Ett Trad I Snon & Lev Nu.
Musicians on the Beat Hotel album: Mauro Scocco, Michael McDonald, Mats Ronander, Nicci Notini, Staffan Astner, Peter Hallstroem, Robban Ivansson, Stockholm session Strings, Per Lindvall, Jeanette Olsson. micke Nord Andersson, David Nystrom, Kerima & Joakim Milder.
Available from © Diesel Music/Original release year: 2003
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La Dolce Vita
"Best of Mauro Scocco 1982 - 2003"
The Tracks are: Himlen Runt Hörnet, Natt Efter Natt, Jackie, Så Länge Vi Har Varann, Hem Till Stockholm, Sarah, Vem Är Han, Himlen, Clarence, Se På Mig Nu, Det Finns, Ingen Vinner, Någon Som Du, Till Dom Ensamma, Mitt Liv, Om Du Var Min, Överallt, Hel Igen, La Dolce Vita, Gröne Greven, Ett Fönster Mot Gården, Bilder Av Dom Vi Var, En Bild I Min Plånbok, Kärleken Var Här, Som Främlingar, Långsamt Farväl, Himlen Tillhör Dig & Mig, En Ensam Man, Tvärs Över Mitt Hjärta, Du Är Aldrig Ensam, En Gång Var Jag Kung, Sommar I Stockholm, Fortfarande Här, Den 11:e, Lev Nu, Där Drömmar Dör & Rakt Ut I Natten.
Musicians on the La Dolce Vita album: Mauro Scocco and others.
Available from © Diesel Music/Original release year: 2003
Mauro Scocco -
Herr Jimsons Aventyr
"Mr Jimsons fairytale"
The Tracks are: Nar Det Otankbare Hander, Min Foredetta, Lamna Din Lampa Tand, Fritt Fall, Solblekt Super 8, Barcelona, Kall Stjarna, Nanting Fattas, Hip Hip Hurra, En Av Os & Efter Henne.
Musicians on the La Dolce Vita album: Mauro Scocco and others.
Available from © Diesel Music/Original release year: 2005
Mauro Scocco -
50 Sanger
"A collection of songs"
The Tracks are: CD1: Sarah, Kall Stjarna, Mitt Liv, Det Finns, Forsent, Manniskor Som Hor Ihop, Allt Kag Behover, Jackie, Natt Efter Natt, Langsamt Farval, Ar Det Har Platsen, Om Du Var Min, Vem Ar Han, Anda Faller Regnet, Till Dom Ensamma, Sa Lange Vi Har Varran, Himlen Runt Hornet & Vem. CD2: Ogon Av Is, For Varje Dag, I Dina Ogon, Ingen Vinner, Glad Att Det Ar Over, Hipp Hipp Hurra, Se Dit Inte Om, Himlen, Ga Samma Vag, Overallt, Rymdraket, Om Det Ar O.K., Allt Ar Till Salu, Sommar I Stockholm, Fortfarande Har, Hel Igen, Nelly & Himlen Tillhor Dig Och Mig. CD3: Mellan En Far Och En Son, Sex Fot Under, Du Ar Aldrig Ensam, Bilder Av Dom Vi Var, Tvars Over Mitt Hjarta, En Ensam Man, Pa Drift, Nar Det Otankbara Hander, Gor Det Nu, En Gang Var Jag Kung, Karleken Var Har, Min Fore Detta, Han Maste Undra & Hem Till Stockholm.
Musicians on the 50 Sanger album: Mauro Scocco and others.
Available from © Diesel Music/Original release year: 2007
Mauro Scocco -
Ljudet Av Tiden Som Gar
"New album from Mauro"
The Tracks are: Ljudet Av Tiden Som Gar, Mellan En Far och Son, Taxi, Mitt Land, Vilda Blommor, Sex Fot Under, Det Stora Lotteriet, Bara En Drink Till, Innan Min Sol Har Gatt Ner, Det Hander 6 Dags Att Saga Adjo.
Musicians on the Ljudet Av Tiden Som Gar album: Mauro Scocco, Niklas Gabrielsson, David Nystrom, Andreas Dahlback & Johan Lindstrom.
Available from © Diesel Music/Original release year: 2007
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Rörliga Bilder
"DVD + CD Release"
The Tracks are: Musicvideos: Sarah, Vem Är Han, Ingen Vinner, Någon Som Du, Till Dom Ensamma, Det Finns, Om Du Var Min, Nelly, Mit Liv, Överallt, Gå Samma Väg, Om Det Är Ok, Det Är Dags, Långsamt Farväl, Du Är Aldrig Ensam, Altt Är Till Salu, Himlen Runt Hörnet & En Av Os. Live: Ljudet Av Tiden Som Går, Kall Stjärna, Himlen Runt Hörnet, Du Är Aldrig Ensam, Jackie & Sex Fot Under. Bonus CD: Kall Stjärna, Sarah, Det Finns, Om Du Var Min, Så Länge Vi Har Varann, Långsamt Farväl, Jackie (Ratata), Himlen Runt Hörnet (With Driftwood & Lisa Nilsson), Ingen Vinner, Överallt, Ljuden Av Tiden Som Går, Sex Fot Under, Du Är Aldrig Ensamma, Vem, Till Dom Ensamma, Nelly, Om Det Är O.K., Gladd att Det Är Över (Ratata) & Kungsholmen.
Musicians on the Rörliga Bilder album: Mauro Scocco and others.
Available from © Diesel Music/Original release year: 2007
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