THE SUGARCUBES

The biggest group ever to emerge from Iceland formed on June 8th 1986.

They recorded their first hit, Ammæli, which was released with Köttur, on their first single titled Einn mol' á mann (one cube per head)

An English version of Ammæli was recorded, and released on One Little Indian - Birthday

It's a story about a love affair between a five year old girl, a secret and a man who lives next door. The song's called Birthday because it's his fiftieth birthday, but not many people can figure that out of the lyrics 'cos it's more about the atmosphere around it and how they touch.

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