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Øivind Elgenes, Norwegian singer, guitarist, and composer
Øivind Elgenes alias "Elg" is a Norwegian vocalist, guitarist and composer, known from a series of recordings and as front figure of the Norwegian band Dance with a Stranger. His first solo album Som første gang (1997) showed Elgenes from another side, with Norwegian lyrics. This time his record was given some great critics and airplay.
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Øivind Elgenes was born in 1958. The year snapshot below places that birthday in its cultural and historical setting: the music and films people were following, the headlines shaping public life, and the everyday prices families encountered.
These figures put everyday life in Øivind Elgenes's birth year beside the site's latest United States snapshot.
| Measure | 1958 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | $0.31 | $3.45/gal |
| Average home | $12,750 | $435,000 |
| Average income | $6,600 | $67,500 |
| Minimum wage | $1.00 | $7.25/hr (federal) |
| Movie ticket | $0.68 | $11.95 |
| Postage stamp | $0.04 | $0.73 |
| Population | 174.1M | 341 million |
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