Theodor Larsson

He worked as a cabinetmaker in Malmö, then for a short time in Stockholm before moving to Östergötland, where he found employment at a furniture factory in Mjölby.

The song Motorcykeln (The Motorcycle) became a hit for the singer Ernst Rolf and was also recorded in America by Olle i Skratthult and Ragnar Hasselgren.

[2] Another of his compositions, Josefin mä symaskin (Josephine with the sewing machine), crossed the Atlantic in a version by Bert Leman.

When the iron industry flourished in the mining region of Bergslagen, people would come to Örebro to do business at Hindersmässan (The St. Henry’s Fair), an annual event which has continued until the present day.

[4] Ernst Rolf purchased the melody from Wahlberg and passed it on to Larsson, who then set about writing suitable lyrics.

He based Johan på snippen partly on the neighbor who lived there but also drew upon his knowledge of local customs and folk festivals, having written many such verses before.