I evighet - Norway 1996 - Eurovision songs with live orchestra

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"I evighet"
Country: Norway
Year: 1996
Performed by: Elisabeth Andreassen
Pan flute player: Roar Engelberg
Lyrics: Torhild Nigar
Music: Torhild Nigar
Arrangement: Rolf Graf
Conductor: Frode Thingnæs

[@TheESCHermit]

This is not only one of my favourite entries from Norway, but it's also one of my favourite Eurovision entries of all time.

[@dubbelhenke854]

Totally agree. ❤

[@Tenortalker]

I think Elisabeth was one of the best singers ever in the contest. She had a lovely voice, good vocal technique, musicality and feeling for the words.

[@dubbelhenke854]

One of the most beautiful of all Eurovision songs and Elisabeth sings it so wonderfully.

[@EldaMengisto]

I Evighet sounds like something you hear when you enter heaven.

[@antodessin5679]

Exactly!!! For me it is the perfect song to celebrate 🎉 Christmas with my girlfriend in Norway 🇳🇴 to see the Aurora Borealis!!! A true masterpiece ! It is my third all time favorite from Eurovision!

[@milal7083]

One of the best songs in the Eurovision of all time!

[@alexanderbrookes9331]

A perfect vocal from a fantastic artist in every respect.

[@Euroviking86]

The only runner-up since 1975 not to get 12 points at all. How unfortunate! This song is absolutely gorgeous, by far my favorite of Elisabeth Andreassen's Eurovision entries. A true diamond right there.

[@erikbe75]

And people talk about the Scandinavian block that votes for each other. And every time Norway wins, our neifghbours give us shite points. The so called scandinavian block goes one way, and that is towards Sweden, and no one else!

[@itzikisthename]

Really Overrated

[@gwentheperfectqueen8355]

It didn't get any 12 points because it's boring.

[@beautifulflowersafterhours]

i understand why it didn’t get 12 points it’s not my favourite either

[@beautifulflowersafterhours]

@@gwentheperfectqueen8355 it’s not boring but it’s not an upbeat hype song either

[@PompeiiProductionsTV]

What a tough year. Ireland, Norway *and* Sweden could've all taken the prize. But for me, this is the *real* winner. Such a beautiful song.

[@crossingfrederic]

Absolutely agree. Though Ireland actually won, I believe Norway and Sweden could have won if they had taken part separately in pretty much any given say 90's year.

[@susanwaugh3885]

I loved Estonia too.

[@noahbowie5985]

Sweden was my personal winner with Norway in a close second. I'm really happy that Ireland won in 1996 (I'm Irish what do you expect) but I've always had a soft spot for the British entry in 96. My top 5 would've been 1- Sweden 🇸🇪 2- Norway 🇳🇴 3- Ireland 🇮🇪 4- United Kingdom 🇬🇧 5- Estonia 🇪🇪

[@nilerra8181]

I love Norway. I like Sweden. I don't like Ireland. I really like Estonia that year. And Portugal was amazing

[@klarinetta]

Estonia by far the hest 😉

[@hafizhwk5092]

One of Norway's masterpiece in ESC

[@Gervoyage]

This is an amazing song sung by a fantastic singer.

[@antodessin5679]

The true winner of 1996! This is really the kind of song I love 💗! It makes me feeling like if I am in a beautiful and charming Christmas with my family and my girlfriend and my friends in Norway 🇳🇴 in Oslo and we are celebrating 🥳 Christmas with the whole city 🌃 during an Aurora Borealis!!!!!! It is truly a gorgeous masterpiece !!!

[@antonioreborn]

One of the most beautiful song on eurovision

[@Kraftymark]

This should have won by far... stunning

[@Magyarosivatuvaluk]

The true winner of 1996! Love 💗 from Lebanon 🇱🇧

[@daneeh]

This song gives me the goosebumps. I met Elisabet in Oslo while the Eurovision 2010 was being held by chance. She was really kind to me. Love her ;DDD and love this beautiful song. By the way, I also agree that Eurovision should be live again. I miss the orchestra. Let's put some glamour on it.

[@Furienna]

Unfortunately, they had to get rid of the orchestras by 1999. People started to think that they runied any song, that tried to sound modern.

[@Furienna]

@@joaodescalco4953 True, and there even were some acts who pushed the boundaries of how much the orchestra was needed already in the '70s. Cliff Richard, ABBA and Matia Bazar were among these.

[@Furienna]

@@joaodescalco4953 It is hardly realistic to think that the orchestra will return at this point. Then again, it is really a surprise that Luxembourg will return after 31 years, so hey, who knows if things can change about the orchestra too? It is really weird that you're not allowed to play an instrument live at all though. What is the point behind that rule?

[@lindakristinekjlibraten777]

According to what I heard, it's easy to play a note wrong. Stupid, but ok....

[@michaeld.5699]

This Lady has a great voice remembering her performance in Dublin.

[@redshibaman]

Absolutely one of my most favorite ESC-songs ever. It should have won that year (1996).

[@choozmic63]

This song grazes perfection

[@joselacao8422]

Very beautifull! Is amaising!

[@valmirrodrigues1861]

We fly in time with such a powerful song. At the end we feel like may the Aurora Borealis come and all is complete. Love from Brazil !!

[@jonathancainphotography6105]

Day is turning to evening Is gone, soon forgotten But what we gave remains A seed will grow and sprout Such is love’s way When it strikes you and me Only when we learn and understand It will ripen and be ours Though the days pass by Vanishing, becoming years Love will always remain For ever and eternity For eternity The river smoothly flows Through meadows, plains and woods But on its way to reach its goal It passes stony rapids Though the days pass by Vanishing, becoming years Love will always remain For ever and eternity For eternity Though the days pass by Vanishing, becoming years Love will always remain For ever and eternity For eternity Love will always remain For ever and eternity For eternity

[@eurovisionalex2558]

1985, 1994 and 1996. A versatile Eurovision icon

[@JeSuisRene]

and 1982 for Sweden!

[@AAngerJ]

Yes, with a fantastic record: Nr1, Nr. 2, Nr. 6, Nr 6. Top 6, 4 times!

[@S.H.Jurida]

One of the absolutely most brilliant songs in Eurovision ever. Norway should've definitely been the host the folllowing year too.

[@lindakristinekjlibraten777]

Well, out from the result in 1997 I'm glad we didn't. Fun facts: Tor Endresen along with Elisabeth Andreassen as a duo won a voting in a News paper where lots of Norwegian artists were chosen to go to the Norwegian final. Elisabeth Andreassen was heavily pregnant with her 2nd child at the time, but said that Tor Endresen could either find someone else to sing with or compete alone. He chose to go alone.

[@Eurafrican]

Amazing! I'm glad she got to show what she could really do with her voice... Bobbysocks was fun, but this is in a completely different class!

[@EC2019]

Yes, and a few years earlier too with Jan Werner Danielsen. Pity Ireland robbed her of victory twice with rubbish. (P.S. I'm Irish. )

[@Furienna]

@@EC2019 Actually, both of your winners in 1994 and 1996 were good.

[@JeSuisRene]

@@EC2019 In 1994, I’d have given 3 points to Ireland and 5p to Norway. In 1996, I’d have given 1p to Ireland and 12p to Norway.

[@ferhanmantar6388]

Best Norwaygian song ever,,and she was very impresive

[@EdjeMr1975]

1985 1995 1996 2008 2009 2013 2019 Are my favorites so far from Norway

[@xavigonzalez898]

Great vlkc Great voice and brilliant performance, definitely deserved the second place she scored.

[@Marenota]

What a beautiful song!

[@zjeraartrossovietsj107]

beautiful song. awesome

[@mihaelajukic1314]

One of my favorites of all time. Absolutely amazing, should have won.

[@user-ng4iv6eh4m]

Αυτά είναι τραγούδια, όχι οι αηδίες που στέλνονται σήμερα...........

[@markdowd1]

the only ESC song that consistently reduces me to tears.

[@karihhh]

I am so thankful! I have played with Bettan several times, and I live together with the panflute man! ❤️

[@nadirhajjour]

Are you serious? That is so cool!

[@lindakristinekjlibraten757]

Roar Engelberg (the pan flute man) visited my school somewhere in the 80s. (1987/ 1988 I think).

[@PreciousYouAre]

omg this should have won imo. stunningly beautiful

[@oiooi6460]

What a stunning voice.

[@kk80it]

What a year for the esc, fantastic voices, perfect music and so excellent performances

[@alphabibo]

goosebumps all over

[@stuartshaw9394]

Beautiful Bettan. Love, Love, Love this song - Goosebumps every time ❤

[@JuvatVivere]

Gooosebumps. One of my favourites of all time ❤️

[@arijons1514]

Still best song in Eurovision, ever. Kudos.

[@koenraadwylin7192]

stil one of the best songs of eurovision

[@EdjeMr1975]

Koenraad Wylin hm there are soo many good ones .. I love Yohanna is it true Iceland 2009 Eurovision

[@marcushalltingstam7761]

wonderful song, wonderful music, wonderful vocals (both in norwegian and in swedish) 😄

[@AngelFernandez-fh3ty]

Que voz Que grande. Gracias.

[@telmaisabelmadeira1548]

The best Eurovision song Ever 😍😍😍😍

[@ImDannyboi]

1996 is my Golden Year for Eurovision - Norway, Sweden, UK & Ireland❤️

[@camillofelgen733]

and the netherlands

[@JorgeJRO]

ImDannyboi And Portugal and Estonia!!

[@camillofelgen733]

and france

[@tervonenjaana1002]

The best year of history. So much good quality songs :)

[@Pipothefreak]

Same here: Norway, Sweden, Ireland, Greece and Croatia are my favorites (that order)... UK had a good song, but a bad performance. Pity that...

[@jamesswindley9599]

Love our Nordic cousins ❤❤

[@alexanderg-p4900]

Amazing voice, amazing song 👍🏻👍🏻

[@harley_arrow]

*This should have won* one of the best songs in Eurovision ever!

[@lindakristinekjrlibraten5759]

The song writer, Torhild Nigar, took part in the Norwegian final in 1992, with the song «Hjembygd» if anyone is intrested!

[@stevebirch7175]

so beautiful, this should have one!

[@rhysepoos]

One of the best host entries ever. Just a shame it had to be in the same year as The Voice; any other year it would've won hands down

[@lenaolson4893]

Love this song!!

[@turklerinortaktarihi9182]

Very beautiful song From Turkey... Jeg elsker Norge!

[@rogeriobraga2153]

One of the most beautiful songs in the Eurovision. That year Ireland and Norway should have divided the prize. :)

[@JorgeJRO]

For the new edge sounds. Both songs in the top. Yes, it was the year of new edge sounds. Even the third qualified song, the swedish one, was new edge. But your portuguese entry was my second fav after this wonderful song

[@lindakristinekjrlibraten5759]

thanks, but it's impossible! the rules....

[@sveniss9727]

Swedens song 1996 is better!

[@vladyslavkovalenko4454]

Norway and Sweden. Ireland deserved something about 5th

[@JeSuisRene]

@@vladyslavkovalenko4454 completely agree, I preferred Cyprus, Portugal, Estonia, Sweden and Norway over Ireland. It was a great song, but not as captivating as the ones I'd have placed above it. So about 6th for me...

[@NikosCretann]

breathtaking!

[@frankbischof248]

Best Norwegian entry ever, Best song from 1996, I liked it very much from the 1st time when I listened to it in this final 1996. Should have really won. This song has such a great mood, I still get goosebumps now. And Sweden was my 2nd place. Ireland was good but never in life as good as Norway or Sweden.

[@joseffeuerer7710]

So far I agree, Eimar had a excellent voice, but the song was so awful. It never should win against Norway, Sweden or Estonia

[@steinarmogen3166]

@@joseffeuerer7710 Ireland was much better than Norway :)

[@davidbresson8716]

When you hear this song, it's hard to believe that Norway wasn't hosting the Eurovision in 1997.

[@lindakristinekjrlibraten5759]

Ali Kazim von Simsalabim Jørgensen Thank goodness we didn't, or else we had managed to get zero at home as well!!!!

[@Dutchgguy1]

@@lindakristinekjrlibraten5759 moron

[@SuperCatman]

@@hakonsoreide Norway got 0 points in Eurovision 1997. They're not being negative, that's what happened.

[@Botafogoplayground]

It's hard to believe why Ireland won the contest...

[@antoniajohannsson706]

una gran balada que suena como un verdadero himno, y una fantastica interpretacion de la gran cantante , la senora Elisabeth que nos eleva a todos los seres humanos a los cielos.Fantastica.

[@abrahansaezsanchez9191]

Gran canción para ser el país anfitrión,buena orquesta,buena voz...de lo mejor de 1996.

[@surreyanglia268]

very nice song

[@EurovisionGreece]

One of the best ESC songs ever.

[@davidnorton3581]

I agree.

[@danielalmon2730]

Amazing!!! Very beatiful song and very beatiful voice, kisses to Norway from Spain.

[@andytarver263]

A beautiful song and a stunning performance a masterpiece, should have won, I love it, a timeless classic.

[@bentenss2991]

Elisabeth du synger fantastisk. Nydelig musikk med mye kjærlighet. Tusen hjertelig takk for den skjønne sangen. Blir helt satt ut. Klem fra mamma Bente

[@garboguyOz]

Wow did i love this song. ESC has certainly lost some of its charm with no live orchestra and songs in broken English.

[@Botafogoplayground]

Indeed!!!

[@helderparreiradossantos7367]

Greetings from Lisbon, Portugal!

[@juancarlossoton]

That is GOOD!!!

[@choozmic63]

Just fantastic

[@abrahansaezsanchez9191]

Norway 12 points,una gran canción,cuanto más la escuchas más gusta¡

[@vodkasprite1980]

Oh I Can still remember... All top 3 songs that year were all fantastic balads... And I really thought Norway would have won...

[@pamelapitombeira]

This song is beautiful! Deserved to have won...

[@victorberquez3254]

Fantastic/Victor from Australia

[@davidepappalardo1469]

The best song in 1996 Eurovision song contest, it deserved to win instead of the usual Irish entry

[@jamesswindley9599]

BRING BACK THE LANGUAGE BARRIER ❤ IT DEFINES US ALL ❤❤

[@staffansoderberg1007]

Bravo! Otroligt stark röst Elisabeth Andreassen...wow!

[@michelle18297]

I love how the guy playing the flute is my uncle 🤩🤩

[@EdjeMr1975]

12 points from the netherlands 🇳🇱🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@antoniajohannsson706]

Elisabeth es un bello astro que brilla por si mismo.

[@antoniajohannsson706]

es simplemente divina la gran cantante y una sublime balada.

[@OO-gd7]

Old Eurovison good live performance...

[@antoniajohannsson706]

admiro a los noruegos que cantan en su propio idioma. ya que el noruengo es un dioma muy musical, con unos representantes que son los mejores del mundo , no solo de Europa sino del mundo entero.

[@herrprofessor]

Pero prefieren cantar en inglés para vender más discos porque piensan que es un idioma más práctico y universal aunque sea con una gramática incorrecta para los propios nativos como sucede con A-Ha y su exitazo Take on me (1986).

[@ciropetriccione9909]

Good!!

[@nilstons8334]

Elisabeth has participated 4 times in the Esc. 1 victory with Hanne Krogh, a second place with this song, a 6th place with Jan Werner, and an 8th placing with Kiki Danielsson. That’s quite impressive, 4 times top 8.

[@lindakristinekjlibraten777]

And in 1985 she competed against Kikki. I think that is the only time two people who have competed together comming back and conpete against eachother!

[@antoniajohannsson706]

Ademas de ser un apersona muy bella , canta como los angeles.Es una cancion sublime gracias a su bellisima voz.

[@juanmanueldilullomendez1227]

La gran ganadora para mi.... Preciosa melodía y canción ♥️

[@roelverheggen7768]

Wow ! #thebest

[@roelverheggen7768]

wowwie !!

[@morfeasrellas3561]

The song is so beautiful and reminds me from Disney movie "The Good Dinosaur"

[@erikbe75]

Should have won ❤

[@flowerpowergarden]

Oj, vilken fantastisk röst du har, Bettan! Wow! en av de bästa.

[@japierre08]

qu'elle voix super

[@greenhermit3773]

amazing entry! deserved to win! (btw she looks like hillary klinton )

[@Dutchgguy1]

No, she doesn’t

[@EC2019]

@@Dutchgguy1 Lol yes she does.

[@Dutchgguy1]

@@EC2019 LOL, see an eye doctor

[@7katter]

@@EC2019 lol ur right

[@difcymru]

The time Norway deserved 2 wins in a row. Elizabeth & Norway was robbed of their 3rd win here!

[@janhansen554]

Golden years of eurovision for norway. 1995 to 2009. Many good song and 2 victories. 2010 and later it is nooooooot good

[@JeSuisRene]

I would make it 1993 - 2009, with a few exceptions in the mix

[@antonioreborn]

good song!

[@DANCEmania8889]

Brividi...🤩

[@iirishele5318]

Norway should've won, so sorry, i still have chills when i listen to this beautiful song..

[@JeSuisRene]

Personally, I think either Norway or Sweden should have won it. They were both such good songs and much better than the rest of the competition.

[@antoniajohannsson706]

elisabeth, es una cantante muy facil de recordar, pero muy dificil de olvidar, por sus grandes cualidades musicales.

[@keeshond8]

So, so much better than the winners that year, Ireland, whose song with little vocal input was downright dreary.

[@ssskjold]

Norge havde nogle stærke melodier i midten af 90erne

[@esc9726]

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