Mats Paulson

Biography

Mats Paulson, born 28 January 1938 in Linköping, Sweden, was a Swedish singer, songwriter, poet, painter, and composer whose career spanned more than six decades. He debuted in 1964 with the album Tango i Hagalund and achieved widespread recognition with the 1966 album En stad, en morgon, which featured his enduring classic “Visa vid vindens ängar.”

Paulson wrote hundreds of songs loved across generations, including “Barfotavisan” and “Baggenslåten,” many of which have been covered by artists such as Alexander Rybak and Håkan Hellström. His works are characterized by evocative lyrics and melodies that capture the spirit of Swedish folk and popular music traditions.

Alongside his musical ou...