''Glade Jul'' is the second album of the Norwegian soprano
Sissel Kyrkjebø
Sissel Kyrkjebø (; born 24 June 1969), also simply known as Sissel, is a Norwegian soprano.
Sissel is considered one of the world's top crossover sopranos. Her musical style ranges from pop recordings and folk songs, to classical vocals and op ...
. The album was recorded with the
Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra
The Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra is a Norwegian orchestra based in Bergen. Its principal concert venue is the Grieg Hall.
History
Established in 1765 under the name ''Det Musicalske Selskab'' (The Musical Society), it later changed its name t ...
. It sold 450,000 copies in 1987 and has sold over 60,000 copies in Norway since then. Adding the releases in other countries, the sales number has passed the one million mark since then. The album was mainly sold in Norway, whose population is less than five million. ''Glade Jul'' is the all-time best-selling album in Norway.
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Track listing
#"Glade Jul
''Glade Jul'' is the second album of the Norwegian soprano Sissel Kyrkjebø. The album was recorded with the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra. It sold 450,000 copies in 1987 and has sold over 60,000 copies in Norway since then. Adding the releases in ...
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#" O Helga Natt"
#" Nå Tennes Tusen Julelys"
#" Det Hev Ei Rose Sprunge"
#" Det Lyser i Stille Grender"
#" Deilig Er Jorden"
#"Julepotpurri: Et Barn Er Født I Bethlehem / Her Kommer Dine Arme Små / Det Kimer Nå Til Julefest / Jeg Synger Julekvad"
#"Mary's Boy child
"Mary's Boy Child", also known as "Mary's Little Boy Child", is a 1956 Christmas song, written by Jester Hairston. It is widely performed as a Christmas carol.
History
The song had its genesis when Hairston was sharing a room with a friend. The ...
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#" Jeg Er Så Glad Hver Julekveld"
#"Den Store Stjerna"
Sweden release
''Stilla Natt'' is the Swedish version of the Norwegian Christmas release ''Glade Jul'' from the same year, with some songs sung in Swedish instead of Norwegian.
Track listing
#"Stilla natt"
#"O helga natt"
#"Nu tändas tusen juleljus"
#"Det hev ei rose sprunge"
#"Det lyser i stille grender"
#"Deilig er jorden"
#"Julepotpurri" - "Et barn er født i Betlehem"/"Her kommer dine arme små"/"Det kimer nå til julefest"/"Jeg synger julekvad"
#"Mary's Boy Child"
#"Jag er så glad hver julekveld"
#"Den stora stjerna"
References
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1987 Christmas albums
Christmas albums by Norwegian artists
Sissel Kyrkjebø albums