Blue Swede were a Swedish rock band fronted by Björn Skifs which was active between the years 1973-1979. Blue Swede released two albums of cover versions, including a rendition of "Hooked on a Feeling", which brought them international chart success. The band consisted of Anders Berglund, Björn Skifs, Bosse Liljedahl, Hinke Ekestubbe, Jan Guldbäck, Michael Areklew, and Tommy Berglund. They disbanded after Skifs decided to embark on his solo career.