"Ólavur Riddararós" is a song by Faroese

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, released as a single in October 2002 by TUTL Records. The song is an adaptation of the Faroese ballad of the same name, a variant of the '' Elveskud'' ballad. This is the only Týr release to feature Allan Streymoy's vocals, who joined the band after Pól Arni Holm's departure. The band considers, in retrospect, Streymoy's hiring and the single's release to be a "rash decision".

Track listing

Personnel

* Allan Streymoy – vocals * Terji Skibenæs – guitar * Heri Joensen – guitar * Gunnar H. Thomsen – bass * Kári Streymoy – drums Production *

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by Steen Svare and Jens Rud * Mixed by Steen Svare and Jens Rud * Recorded by Steen Svare and Jens Rud

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Olavur Riddararos 2002 singles Music of the Faroe Islands Týr (band) songs Year of song unknown Songs with unknown songwriters