Knutsen & Ludvigsen

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Knutsen & Ludvigsen is a Norwegian singing duo having written and performed various songs for children. They released seven albums, two of which received Spellemannprisen - the Norwegian Grammy. They had several #1 hits, including "Grevling i taket" (Badger in the ceiling), "Hallo! Hallo!" and "Dum og deilig" (Stupid and gorgeous).

The duo consists of Øystein Dolmen and Gustav Lorentzen.

Since the late 90's, they have enjoyed a cult status among young Norwegians, being headlines at leading festivals and rock clubs. October 26, 2006, TV2 broadcasted the program "Knutsen & Ludvigsen - The full Story".

The Norwegian Pop & Rock Encyclopedia says: "This was more than a famous duo - Knutsen & Ludvigsen was a notion. The whole rock generation from the nineties was nourished by their records."[1]

[edit] Discography

  • "Knutsen & Ludvigsen" (1970)
  • "Brunost no igjæn" (1972)
  • "Nr. 3 - Tut" (1974)
  • "Bakklandet Bassangforening: Ned Med Nidaros" (1975)
  • "Du milde Mosart!" (1977)
  • "Fiskepudding! Lakrisbåter!" (1980)
  • "Juba Juba" (1983)

[edit] Compilations

  • "Samleplate" (1984)
  • "Knutsen & Ludvigsens Beste" (1996) (Translated: Best)
  • "Knutsen & Ludvigsens Verste" (1997) (Translated: Worst)
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Norsk Pop & Rock Leksikon, Oslo 2005: "Dette var mer enn en berømt duo - Knutsen & Ludvigsen var et begrep. Hele rockegenerasjonen fra 90-tallet var oppfostret på platene deres.