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"'Dunja, du'" is originally a West German schlager song, written by Wolfgang Roloff and Hans Hee. In 1966, it was recorded by Ronny (Wolfgang Roloff)[http://covergalerie.org/DATEN/R/RONNY/Ronny.htm Ronny]

Keld Heick wrote a Danish text entitled "Vi ska' g hnd i hnd" which became popular in Denmark in 1968. Keld Heick recorded the song with his group .

Bengt Sundstrm translated the Danish text into Swedish as "Vi ska g hand i hand", copyright credited 1966. With these lyrics, Gunnar Wiklund recorded the song, releasing it as a single in 1967 with "Jag ser en vrld" acting as B-side. His version became a major Svensktoppen hit for 20 weeks between 14 April-25 August 1968, topping the chart for four weeks.

With these lyrics, the song was also recorded by Vikingarna on the 1999 album 'Kramgoa ltar 1999'.

The piece as translated by Pertti Reponen and recorded by Tapani Kansa with the name "Kymme yhdess ain" was one of the most popular songs in Finland in the sixties.

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Category:1966 songs

Category:1967 singles

Category:German-language songs

Category:Gunnar Wiklund songs

Category:Vikingarna (band) songs


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