Some other classic Norwegian 80's band / singers ( songs in English only )
The Monroes was a Norwegian band in the early 80's with a couple of big hiys in Norway and even in the UK. Inspired by the band MAdness:
The Monroes - Sunday People. Original Music Video 1983
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3OUUl9ttTM
A couple of recent live performances:
The Monroes: Sunday People live @ Allsang på Grensen
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eR_jkMiMfKc
The Monroes: Cheerio live @ Allsang på Grensen
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8sXrr-Hfdg
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In the 80's, Norwegian singer Anita Hegerland teamed up with British instrumentalist Mike Oldifeld on a bunch of songs. Seriously cool music. Anita and Mike got a child together, but has no longer contact:
Mike Oldfield & Anita Hegerland-Innocent (Original Version)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEjp09W8DJQ
Anita Hegerland & Mike Oldfield - Innocent (12" Mix)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKprOgp7aes
Accoustiv version of " Innocent " on a British TV show:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qj6YRGC-LGY
Mike Oldfield feat. Anita Hegerland - The Time Has Come
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVTGsoo_qAc
Mike Oldfield feat. Anita Hegerland - North Point
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZE_zEcD3W6c
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Avalance was a Norwegian band that was big in Norway and Europe and Asia in the 80's. This song was number one in several countries, including Germany, Spain and France.
Avalanche - Johnny Johnny Come Home 1989
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGfyaNR-1Q0
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One 2 Many was a Norwegian band that included Dag Kolsrud on keyboards. Dag Kolsrud was the A-Ha's world tour musical director in the 80's.
One 2 Many - Downtown 1989
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rbMt2-U7TU
One 2 Many - Another Man (original video 1989)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9outMLlbs0
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Creation - Chinatown
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiH3uBg0MLQ
Drama & Creation - Blue Sky
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvKFzxKR_ak
Drama - Summers here again
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FWajRxtoO0
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karoline kruger
This song was alo feauturen in a French movie.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73BjmWOSH54
Movie version:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OytVEgO9Q4E
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Jahn Teigen is a very much beloved trubadeur here in Norway. Usually sings in Norwegian, but had a few songs in English together with his then wife Anita Skrogan in the 80s. Here is one of them:
Jahn Teigen + Anita Skorgan - Friendly
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIWL7-K9N4w