Mio My Mio (song)

"Mio My Mio" (Swedish: "Mio min Mio") is a song performed by Swedish group Gemini for the 1987 film Mio in the Land of Faraway. The song was composed by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus. The lyrics exist in both English, Swedish and Russian versions.[1]

This article is about the song. For the book by Astrid Lindgren, see Mio, My Son.
"Mio My Mio"
Single by Gemini
B-side"Beat the Heat"
Released1987 (1987)
StudioPolar Studios
LabelPolar
Songwriter(s)Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus

In 1987, Gemini released the song as a single[2] and as part of their album Geminism.[3] It became a hit in Sweden, with the single staying in the top ten for 5 weeks and peaking at number 3.[2]

In 1987 and 1988, CBS Records released the soundtrack of Mio in the Land of Faraway on LP and CD.[4] "Mio My Mio" was included as a track in these releases.[4]

Chart performance

The single stayed in the Swedish Top List for 6 weeks, stayed in the top ten for 5 weeks and peaked at number 3.[2]

Chart performance
Chart (1987–1988) Peak
position
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[5] 3

References
  1. "The Gemini lyrics page". Archived from the original on 2008-02-21. Retrieved 2008-07-10.
  2. "Swedishcharts.com: Gemini - Mio min Mio (Song)". Retrieved 2008-07-10.
  3. "Swedishcharts.com: Gemini - Geminism (Album)". Retrieved 2008-07-10.
  4. "Soundtrack Collector: Mio Min Mio". Retrieved 2008-07-02.
  5. "Gemini – Mio min Mio". Singles Top 100.


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