Jahn Teigen (27 September 1949 - 24 February 2020). Teigen started his care… Read Full Bio ↴Jahn Teigen (27 September 1949 - 24 February 2020). Teigen started his career already in the late 1960s, when he released a few singles and one album with Enemies. However, his commercial break-through didn't come until the early seventies as the lead singer of the six member rock band Popol Vuh. He represented Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest three times, in 1978, 1982 and 1983 respectively, and is one of Norways most dear artist in modern times.

Jahn Teigen got "Årets Hederspris" in Norways biggest music award "Spellemannsprisen" 06.03.2010.

May 18th 2010 Jahn got his picture on the new series of norwegian stamps.

Albums:
Teigens tivoli (Polydor) (1977)
This Year's Loser (RCA Victor) (1978)
En dags pause (RCA Victor) (1979)
Mentalkrem (RCA Victor) (1980)
Klar dag/instamatik (RCA Victor) (1982)
Klovn uten scene (EMI) (1988)
Esilio paradiso (EMI) (1992)
Rondo (EMI) (1993)
Lys (EMI) (1996)
Magnet (EMI) (2001)
Utkledd som meg selv (Global Music) (2003)

Collections:
Jahn Teigen 67–76 (Mercury) (1976)
Jahn Teigen!! (Polydor) ((1980)
All we have is the past (Polydor) (1980)
Hopp 78–83 (Polydor) (1983)
Jahn Teigen samle-LP 89 (EMI) (1989)
Jahn Teigens beste (Litt av historien) (EMI) (1994)
Hele historien 1967–1994 (EMI) (1995)
Fra null til gull (Global Music) (2004)
Jahn Teigens beste
40 største hits (EMI) (2009)

Singles:
2 F.Z./The band stopped to play (Polydor) (1977)
Mil etter mil/Claudius - I natt er jeg din (RCA Victor) (1978)
Jeg gi'kke opp/Ingenting er evig - Ruth's vals (RCA Victor) (1978)
I give it up/They don't clap losers - Ruth's vals (RCA Victor) (1978)
Har du lyst på litt mer/Sara Palmer - Dans (RCA Victor) (1979)
Ja/Nei (RCA Victor) (1980)
Bli bra igjen/Station to station - Win (RCA Victor) (1982)
Do re mi (Norsk versjon)/Do re mi (Polydor) (1983)
Celebration/Et menneske (Sonet) (1984)
Harlequin/All we have is the past (Polydor) (1986)
Glasnost/Glasnost (Instrumental) (EMI) (1988)
Slå ring/Slå ring (Instrumental) (EMI) (1988)
Optimist/Kast våpen (EMI) (1989)
Smil/Mil etter mill (EMI) (1990)
Paradis/Bahia Feliz (EMI) (1990)
I skyggen av en drøm/Har du lyst på litt mer (EMI) (1990)
Gi meg fri/Drøm mitt liv (EMI) (1992)
Ensom natt/Heij (EMI) (1993)

Feat. Popol Vuh/Popol Ace
Popol Vuh (Philips) (1972)
Quiche Maya (Philips) (1973)
Stolen From Time (Philips) (1975)
Curly Sounds (Philips) (1978)
Silently Loud (live-DVD, med KORK) (2003)
All we have

Feat. Herodes Falsk
Teigen synger Falsk (Mercury) (1975)
Pengesangen/O sole mio (single) (Mercury) (1976)

Feat. Anita Skorgan
Tell me/Adieu (single) (RCA Victor) (1982)
Friendly/Dreamers (single) (Polydor) (1983)
Cheek to Cheek (Sonet) (1983)

Feat. Prima Vera
Du er eit svin/Jeg sitter bare her og kjeder meg (single) (som Noregs Punklag) (Polydor) (1977)
Prima Vera (RCA Victor) (1977)
Brakara (RCA Victor) (1978)
Salmer og sanger vi gjerne hiver (RCA Victor) (1979)
The best of Ebba (RCA Victor) (samlealbum 1980)
Prima Vera den 5te (RCA Victor) (1981)
Når jeg kommer diit (RCA Victor) (1981)
Fisle Narrepanne i Tyrol (RCA Victor) (1981)
HA HA HE HE HO! (De gærne har'e godt) (RCA Victor) (1982)
Her kommer Olavs menn (soundtrack) (Sonet) (1983)
Abslolute Prima Vera (EVA Records) (samle-CD 1994)
The Prima Vera Show + Live bonus cd (samle-CD 1999)

Leve Patagonia (Philips) (1976)
Rocky Horror Show: (Talent) (1977

Do Re Mi
Jahn Teigen Lyrics

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Skalaen er en sang - alene
Så enkel og så fin - alene
Gitaren tryller fram - en liten sang
Piano og gitar - i sammen
Strenger lager lyd - i sammen
Klanger bringer fram - en liten sang

Overalt finns det refrenger

Skalaen er alt det du trenger
Syng

Do Re Mi Fa Sol
(Do Re Mi Fa Sol La Ti Do, Do Re Mi Fa Sol)
La Ti Do
(Do Re Mi Fa Sol La Ti Do)
Do Re Mi Fa Sol
(Do Re Mi Fa Sol La Ti Do, Do Re Mi Fa Sol)
La Ti Do
(Do Re Mi Fa Sol La Ti Do)

Noen spiller best - alene
Andre synger mest - alene
Men alle får vi fram - en liten sang
La oss spille mer - i sammen
Vi skal få det til - i sammen
Syng så godt du kan - en liten sang

Overalt finns det refrenger
Skalaen er alt det du trenger
Syng

Do Re Mi Fa Sol
(Do Re Mi Fa Sol La Ti Do, Do Re Mi Fa Sol)
La Ti Do
(Do Re Mi Fa Sol La Ti Do)

Do Re Mi Fa Sol La Ti Do, Do Re Mi Fa Sol
Do Re Mi Fa Sol La Ti Do
Do Re Mi Fa Sol La Ti Do, Do Re Mi Fa Sol

Do Re Mi Fa Sol La Ti Do
Do Re Mi

Overall Meaning

Jahn Teigen's "Do re mi" is a lively and upbeat song that celebrates the simplicity and beauty of music. The lyrics express the idea that music is accessible to everyone and can bring people together, regardless of their individual talents or abilities. The first verse describes how a simple melody can be played on guitar or piano, and how the combination of different instruments can create a harmonious and enjoyable experience. In the chorus, Teigen encourages everyone to participate in music-making by singing the do-re-mi-fa-sol-la-ti-do scale. He emphasizes that anyone can make music, and that the scale is all you need to get started.

The second verse highlights the fact that some people are better at playing instruments while others are better at singing, but that everyone can contribute to the creation of music. The lyrics encourage people to play together and to do their best, no matter what their individual strengths or weaknesses may be. The chorus is repeated, with Teigen once again urging everyone to sing the do-re-mi-fa-sol-la-ti-do scale together.

Overall, "Do re mi" is a joyful celebration of music and the power it has to bring people together. The song emphasizes the idea that everyone can make music and that it's a shared experience, regardless of individual ability. The chorus is especially memorable and catchy, encouraging listeners to join in and sing along.

Line by Line Meaning

Skalaen er en sang - alene
The scale is a song - alone

Så enkel og så fin - alene
So simple and so beautiful - alone

Gitaren tryller fram - en liten sang
The guitar conjures up - a little song

Piano og gitar - i sammen
Piano and guitar - together

Strenger lager lyd - i sammen
Strings make sound - together

Klanger bringer fram - en liten sang
Sounds bring forth - a little song

Overalt finns det refrenger
Everywhere there are refrains

Skalaen er alt det du trenger
The scale is all you need

Syng
Sing

Do Re Mi Fa Sol
Do Re Mi Fa Sol

(Do Re Mi Fa Sol La Ti Do, Do Re Mi Fa Sol)
(Do Re Mi Fa Sol La Ti Do, Do Re Mi Fa Sol)