Geirr Lystrup, born on March 22, 1949, in Vinje, Norway, is a singer, poet,
playwright, and children's writer. His career began with the release of his
debut album Ti på taket og Måltrostblues in 1972. Lystrup's breakthrough came
with "Songen om kjærligheta" from the 1981 album of the same name, which won the
Spellemannprisen. He received the Prøysenprisen in 1987. In 1988, Lystrup's work
with the group Godtfolk resulted in the album Egg og Champagne, which also won a
Spellemannprisen. His theatrical contributions included the play Brakar og
Johanna, staged at Riksteatret for his...