Swedish singer and convicted fraudster (1912–1983)
Johnny Bode (6 January 1912 – 25 July 1983) was a Swedish singer, composer, Nazi sympathizer, and convicted fraudster. After debuting at 17 years old, Bode recorded hundreds of songs on the gramophone, many of which were his own compositions. One of his best-known songs, "En herre i frack" (A Gentleman in a Tailcoat), was sung by Swedish actor and Singer Gösta Ekman in 1936. The song later become popularized by Swedish singer Jan Malmsjö, who added it to his repertoire. The last gramophone record with Johnny Bode as a singer was recorded in 1942.
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Johnny Bode (6 January 1912 – 25 July 1983) was a Swedish singer, composer, Nazi sympathizer, and convicted fraudster. After debuting at 17 years old, Bode recorded hundreds of songs on the gramophone, many of which were his own compositions. One of his best-known songs, "En herre i frack" (A Gentleman in a Tailcoat), was sung by Swedish actor and Singer Gösta Ekman in 1936. The song later become popularized by Swedish singer Jan Malmsjö, who added it to his repertoire. The last gramophone record with Johnny Bode as a singer was recorded in 1942.
