Üllar Jörberg | |
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![]() Üllar Jörberg in 2006 | |
Background information | |
Born | June 9, 1941 |
Died | December 26, 2018 | (aged 77)
Genres | Pop, folk, world, country |
Occupation(s) | Singer |
Instrument(s) |
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Years active | 1967–2018 |
Labels | Melodiya, AS Maarja & Jörberg, Theka, LeHelMus, HelMus, Records 2000, OÜ Lehelmus |
Formerly of | Fix |
Üllar "Jörpa" Jörberg (Estonian pronunciation: [yllɑr jørpɑ jørberg]; 9 June 1941 – 26 December 2018) [1] [2] was an Estonian singer.
In school, he sang in a choir as well as an all-male vocal quartet. [3] He graduated from Viljandi Secondary School No. 2 in 1961. [4] Prior to serving in the Soviet Army, [3] he studied physical education at the University of Tartu. [4]
He started singing professionally in 1967, [1] playing solo gigs at the Kaseke restaurant in Tartu. [3] He also later performed with the band Fix. [5]
He released dozens of records and over 600 songs over the span of his career; [6] predominantly dance music. Many of his hits were Estonian-language translations of popular songs in other languages, but he did have some well-known originals as well. According to Kroonika, his best-known songs include Mereranna tuul ( lit. 'seaside breeze'; an Estonian-language cover of " Agadoo") and Kutse tantsule ( lit. 'invitation to dance'; an Estonian-language cover of " I Can Make You Feel Like"). [7]
In 2014, TV3 made a documentary about him named A Story about the Real Jörberg (Jutustus tõelisest Jörbergist), [8] directed by Antti Oolo. [9]
In 2017, Jörberg, along with his wife Ester Jörberg [6] and fellow musician Onu Bella, hosted the program "Great Love of the South Sea" (Suur Lõunamere Armastus) on Raadio 2. [10] Also that year, Jörberg announced his retirement; his last major performances were at the 2018 Õllesummer and Haapsalu festivals. [11]
Jörberg died as a result of a sudden medical condition on 26 December 2018. [2] He was survived by his wife Ester and son Sven. [2]
In the below list, the publisher follows the name of the album. Some albums contain guest appearances by other artists: [12]
Üllar Jörberg | |
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![]() Üllar Jörberg in 2006 | |
Background information | |
Born | June 9, 1941 |
Died | December 26, 2018 | (aged 77)
Genres | Pop, folk, world, country |
Occupation(s) | Singer |
Instrument(s) |
|
Years active | 1967–2018 |
Labels | Melodiya, AS Maarja & Jörberg, Theka, LeHelMus, HelMus, Records 2000, OÜ Lehelmus |
Formerly of | Fix |
Üllar "Jörpa" Jörberg (Estonian pronunciation: [yllɑr jørpɑ jørberg]; 9 June 1941 – 26 December 2018) [1] [2] was an Estonian singer.
In school, he sang in a choir as well as an all-male vocal quartet. [3] He graduated from Viljandi Secondary School No. 2 in 1961. [4] Prior to serving in the Soviet Army, [3] he studied physical education at the University of Tartu. [4]
He started singing professionally in 1967, [1] playing solo gigs at the Kaseke restaurant in Tartu. [3] He also later performed with the band Fix. [5]
He released dozens of records and over 600 songs over the span of his career; [6] predominantly dance music. Many of his hits were Estonian-language translations of popular songs in other languages, but he did have some well-known originals as well. According to Kroonika, his best-known songs include Mereranna tuul ( lit. 'seaside breeze'; an Estonian-language cover of " Agadoo") and Kutse tantsule ( lit. 'invitation to dance'; an Estonian-language cover of " I Can Make You Feel Like"). [7]
In 2014, TV3 made a documentary about him named A Story about the Real Jörberg (Jutustus tõelisest Jörbergist), [8] directed by Antti Oolo. [9]
In 2017, Jörberg, along with his wife Ester Jörberg [6] and fellow musician Onu Bella, hosted the program "Great Love of the South Sea" (Suur Lõunamere Armastus) on Raadio 2. [10] Also that year, Jörberg announced his retirement; his last major performances were at the 2018 Õllesummer and Haapsalu festivals. [11]
Jörberg died as a result of a sudden medical condition on 26 December 2018. [2] He was survived by his wife Ester and son Sven. [2]
In the below list, the publisher follows the name of the album. Some albums contain guest appearances by other artists: [12]