Based in Trøndelag, Norway, Gafseth, Johansen and Mylius were the principal songwriters of the freakbeat group Difference, which reached the height of its popularity in the late 1960's. In the early 1990's, the group wrote and performed in a stage show called Strawberry Fields Forever, a "rock fable" concerning The Beatles, Difference and John Lennon at Trøndelag Teater, which became a huge local success. In 1993, they began performing an abridged version of the show on tour, and from then on, the group became known as Travellin' Strawberries.
The band's success and talent was brought to the attention of entertainment industry executives, and they were hired to star in a Norwegian localization of the Danish Christmas series known as The Julekalender, which had become something of a national success in Denmark. The series was practically a carbon copy of the Danish original, down to the sets, costumes, and script. The songs for the original Danish version were written by De Nattergale; Travellin' Strawberries re-used the original instrument tracks recorded by the Danish band, and recorded their own vocals. In the show, the protagonists of the story, three nisser (a Norwegian equivalent to Santa's elves) spoke a language that was a blend of English and Norwegian, an element that was also written into the songs.
First shown in 1994, the television show itself became a huge success, as did the accompanying soundtrack: the song "The Støvel Dance" ("The Boot Dance") became an oft-requested radio single, and the soundtrack album Songs from THE JULEKALENDER eventually gained the #1 spot in the Norwegian album charts and eventually became a triple Platinum record, by Norwegian standards. The group would later tour Norway with a stage show based loosely on the series.
In 1997, the group's second television series, Prinsesse Gullhår og de tre omreisende trubadurer, an entirely original production, was released; however, it did not become the success that The Julekalender had been. Its accompanying soundtrack album spent one week on the official album charts before disappearing. Subsequent repeat airings of The Julekalender has resulted in the soundtrack album occasionally resurfacing on the album charts.
De kjære minner
Travellin' Strawberries Lyrics
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Mor strikker flittig på en liten lue
Jeg tenker tilbake på dengang jeg var barn
Da jeg var uskyldig, ung og uerfaren
De kjære minner dukker frem
Fra julen i mitt barndomshjem
Med hjertevarme, julespas og julestas
Det jeg husker best av alt er juletid
Høytidsfulle så vi på de første fnugg
Og roser av is skapt av rutens dugg
De kjære minner dukker frem
Fra julen i mitt barndomshjem
Med hjertevarme, julespas og julestas
På bordet i mørket bakte moder kaker
Søster satt ved varmen og pusset julestaker
I stuen kjentes duft av pyntet julegran
Jeg drømte om en diger gris av marsipan
De kjære minner dukker frem
Fra julen i mitt barndomshjem
Med hjertevarme, julespas og julestas
The song "De kjære minner" by Travellin' Strawberries is a nostalgic reflection on the joys of Christmas during childhood. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a warm, cozy home with a mother knitting and baking in the kitchen, while memories of past Christmases flood back to the singer. They recall feelings of innocence, youth, and inexperience, all of which are perfectly encapsulated in the memories of Christmas. The holiday season is depicted as a time of heartwarming traditions, festive decorations, and family togetherness.
The simple, almost childlike language and melody of "De kjære minner" contribute to the song’s emotional power. The joy and warmth of Christmas are conveyed not only through the lyrics but also through the cheerful tunes and harmonies. The song creates a peaceful, nostalgic atmosphere that is both comforting and uplifting.
Overall, "De kjære minner" captures the true essence of Christmas and serves as a reminder of the precious moments that can be shared with family and loved ones during the holiday season.
Line by Line Meaning
Det dufter fra ovnen i den varme stue
The sweet aroma is emanating from the oven inside the warm living room
Mor strikker flittig på en liten lue
Mother is diligently knitting a small hat
Jeg tenker tilbake på dengang jeg var barn
I reminisce about the time when I was a child
Da jeg var uskyldig, ung og uerfaren
When I was innocent, young and inexperienced
De kjære minner dukker frem
The dear memories come to mind
Fra julen i mitt barndomshjem
From the Christmases in my childhood home
Med hjertevarme, julespas og julestas
With warmth, Christmas cheer, and festive decorations
Det jeg husker best av alt er juletid
What I remember most of all is Christmastime
Dengang julesneen alltid var så hvit
When the snow on Christmas was always so pure and white
Høytidsfulle så vi på de første fnugg
Excitedly watching the first snowflakes fall during the holiday season
Og roser av is skapt av rutens dugg
And admiring the ice roses formed from the window condensation
På bordet i mørket bakte moder kaker
In the darkness, mother baked cakes on the table
Søster satt ved varmen og pusset julestaker
Sister sat by the warmth and polished the Christmas candlesticks
I stuen kjentes duft av pyntet julegran
In the living room, the scent of a decorated Christmas tree filled the air
Jeg drømte om en diger gris av marsipan
I dreamt of a large pig made of marzipan
De kjære minner dukker frem
The dear memories come to mind
Fra julen i mitt barndomshjem
From the Christmases in my childhood home
Med hjertevarme, julespas og julestas
With warmth, Christmas cheer, and festive decorations
Contributed by Jasmine K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ViciousEmperor
Jeg lurte virkelig på hvilken sang som spilte på radioen til Olaf og Gjertrud hele tiden.. Travellin' Strawberries lagde den selvfølgelig selv.. Og det fant man ut 28 år senere..
@minecrafterfun
the julekalender er bare best xD
@Biranos_Micu
Best song ever!🤣🤣
@mrdibbledobs
Elsker det
@postersandstuff
Benny : "Ta og slå av den dritten der !"
looooooooool , tror jeg ler meg i hjel , ho ho :p
@alexbleks
Den norske versjonen av denne sangen er så mye bedre enn den danske... den danske høres ut som en robot, sikkelig lineær synging
@Asidders
Tenk dere den danske versjonen av denne. De kan ikke forstå noen ting xD
@roaropgard8575
å eg er rørt😭😢
@filmfrosk
Sjekk min video der jeg snakker om serien, her!:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PGTzLay1TQ&t=
@YvonneMewMew
Ok.. Gjertrud er rar..