18 May 2010 2 Comments

138/365 Songs: Den Ensomme Veien – Sigvart Dagsland

138/365 Songs: Den Ensomme Veien – Sigvart Dagsland

Sticking with the Norwegian theme following yesterday’s National Day celebrations, I wanted to add in one other Norwegian song. This is one of my all-time favourite songs sung by Norwegian singer Sigvart Dagsland. The song is called Den Ensomme Veien, which translates roughly as “the lonely road”. I’ve done a rough translation of the lyrics [...]

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17 May 2010 5 Comments

137/365 Songs: Vise for Gærne Jinter – Alf Prøysen

137/365 Songs: Vise for Gærne Jinter – Alf Prøysen

Til alle mine norske venner: gratulerer med dagen! Hurra for 17. mai! Today’s song is dedicated to my Norwegian friends: Dag and Elisabeth, Knut and Ane, Jørund and Anne-Grete, and all other friends I’ve colleagues I’ve worked with over the years. 17th May is Norway’s national day and on many occasions I’ve been in Sandefjord [...]

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