Norwegian Folk Songs

The music in this collection of Norwegian folk songs, many of unknown origin, represents the folk traditions of working Norwegians—from lumbermen to farmers, and from hunters to fisherman. Many of the older Scandinavian folk ballads emphasize storytelling, with nature playing an important role. Of particular interest is the ballad “Bendik og Arolilj,” an example of a “knight’s ballad” of ill–fated love most likely inspired by the legend Tristan and Isolde. It is believed that this ballad was translated from French into Norwegian during the 14^th century. Norwegian troubadour Pelle Joner, accompanying himself on guitar, performs the songs with somber homage. All of the song lyrics are provided in Norwegian with English translation in the liner notes.

Track Listing

101	Aa kjande du'n Kjell Pelle Joner	00:43
102	Bendik og Arolilja Pelle Joner	04:01
103	Eg ser deg ut for gluggjin Pelle Joner	02:11
104	Per Spelmann Pelle Joner	01:34
105	Jeg lagde me så sildig Pelle Joner	02:19
106	Alle mann hadde fota Pelle Joner	01:06
107	Sven Svane Pelle Joner	02:08
108	Eg beisla min styvel Pelle Joner	01:51
201	Hårvard Hedde Pelle Joner	02:41
202	Eg rodde meg ut Pelle Joner	00:49
203	Vil du se fagre piger Pelle Joner	01:24
204	Ola Glomstulen Pelle Joner	01:21
205	Å, Ola, Ola, min eigen unge Pelle Joner	02:22
206	Lara skulle til skyttri gå Pelle Joner	01:32
207	Huldra å 'en Elland Pelle Joner	01:10
208	Svarterabben Pelle Joner	02:06