While doing an incredible job for NRK traveling around and reporting, he also raised money for a Norwegian coastal rescue service (redningsselskapet). He also started recording tunes he learned on his journeys around the country and the world. This resulted in many recordings . Erik Bye was voted to be the 3'd most important Norwegian citizen of all time in 2005. He died in 2004.
He will always be known for the humour and radiation of positive energy.
Alf
Erik Bye Lyrics
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Erik Byes minnesang til vennen Alf Prøysen
Det gjekk en kjempe gjennom læinjet
og hain va' ydmjuk om han va' stor
Hain trådde varsomt på væg og vidde,
og hain fór itte med store ord.
Og itte veit je, men jammen trur jeg,
Men spora sto der,
og spora står der,
og i dom blømer ein sommardag.
I æille lier, på æille stier,
der kan du kjinne hass andedrag.
Og itte veit je, men jammen trur jeg,
vi vart eit varmere folkeslag.
Hain gjorde sliten, men rak i ryggen,
han tente lys over gråbeinskveld (?)
Hain sang for æille, men helst for unga,
og dom veit best at'n Alf var tell.
Og itte trur je, men jammen VEIT JE,
om han er borte, så lever'n vel.
(Fann ikkje tekst på internett, så har skreve ned det eg har høyrt - gjerne korriger det som er feil)
The song "Alf" by Erik Bye is a tribute to his friend Alf Prøysen. The opening lines describe a giant passing through a valley. The giant is portrayed as humble despite his great size, moving carefully through the terrain without making a fuss. The singer suggests that the giant may have been afraid of leaving footprints, as if he didn't want to disturb the natural beauty around him.
The next stanza reflects on the legacy that Alf Prøysen left behind. Even though he may have been afraid to make a mark, his footprints remain visible, and they are a reminder of a summery day. The singer believes that Prøysen's presence continues to be felt in all the valleys and paths he walked through, making people kinder and more compassionate.
The final stanza continues this idea, with the singer mentioning that Prøysen's work was a source of comfort for many. He would sing for everyone, but especially for children, whom he felt closest to. Although he may no longer be physically present, the singer doesn't doubt that Prøysen's spirit lives on.
Line by Line Meaning
Det gjekk en kjempe gjennom læinjet
There was a giant that walked through the countryside
og hain va' ydmjuk om han va' stor
And he was humble despite his great size
Hain trådde varsomt på væg og vidde,
He treaded carefully on roads and open plains
og hain fór itte med store ord.
And he did not make empty promises
Og itte veit je, men jammen trur jeg,
And I don't know for sure, but I strongly believe
at han var redd for å setta spor.
That he was afraid of leaving a lasting mark
Men spora sto der,
But the tracks remained
og spora står der,
And the tracks still stand
og i dom blømer ein sommardag.
And they blossom into a summer day
I æille lier, på æille stier,
In all the slopes and on all the paths
der kan du kjinne hass andedrag.
You can feel his breath
Og itte veit je, men jammen trur jeg,
And I don't know for sure, but I strongly believe
vi vart eit varmere folkeslag.
That we became a warmer people
Hain gjorde sliten, men rak i ryggen,
He made people tired, but stood tall
han tente lys over gråbeinskveld (?),
He lit up the dark evenings
Hain sang for æille, men helst for unga,
He sang for everyone, but especially for children
og dom veit best at'n Alf var tell.
And they know best that Alf was one of a kind
Og itte trur je, men jammen VEIT JE,
And I don't just believe, I KNOW
om han er borte, så lever'n vel.
That even if he's gone, he lives on.
Writer(s): erik bye, willy andresen
Contributed by Nathan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@grethelundkroken644
Koselig å høre to store 👍🥰🥰
@grethelundkroken644
Koselig å høre på flinke begge to👍🥰
@oysteinfevang1
Fem stykker har trykket på tommel ned.
Fascinerende at noen kan mislike denne varme hyllesten til mester Prøysen.
@gammeldansdigger7803
En fin sang om Alf dette! Både Alf Prøysen og Erik Bye var store personligheter!
@ringozstarr
Fin sang, og fine bilder! Bra!
@909jjuy
Kjempefin!!!...flotte bilder!
@NoStress1965
Flott gjordt!..:-)
@oddvinflte2070
❤️