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song written and composed by Alf Henrikson and Dag Wirén, originally performed by Ingvar Wixell at Melodifestivalen 1965 and the 1965 Eurovision Song Contest
Sweden was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1965 with the song "Absent Friend", composed by Dag Wirén, with lyrics by Alf Henrikson, and performed by Ingvar Wixell. The Swedish participating broadcaster, Sveriges Radio (SR), selected its entry through a national final titled Svensk sångfinal, after having previously selected the performer internally.