KIDS, THE hon ar foralskad i larar'n CBS84984

Scandinavian Pop-Rock History: The Kids’ ‘Hon Ar Foralskad I Larar’n’ (CBS 84984)

Today’s entry takes us to the vibrant Scandinavian rock scene of the early 80s with a specific release from the Norwegian band The Kids. This is the Swedish market version of their hit album, titled “Hon Ar Foralskad I Larar’n,” released in 1981 on the CBS label with the catalog number CBS 84984.

The Kids are a legendary act in Norwegian music history, primarily known for the massive hit song that gives this album its title (originally “Hun er forelska i lærer’n” in Norwegian). This LP features the songs performed in Swedish, translated by Thomas Erdtman, to capitalize on their popularity across the border.

Musically, the album delivers a catchy, high-energy blend of pop-rock and hard rock, characteristic of the era. It features the band’s signature anthem “Hon Ar Foralskad I Larar’n” (She’s In Love With The Teacher), along with tracks like “Svenska Tjejer” (Swedish Girls) and a cover of The Who’s classic “The Kids Are Allright.”

For collectors of melodic rock and AOR, this album holds significant historical value because it features the early guitar work of Torstein Flakne. Flakne would later go on to form the internationally acclaimed hard rock band Stage Dolls. The lineup also includes vocalist Dag Ingebrigtsen, another pivotal figure in the Norwegian rock scene.

CBS 84984 is a fun and important document of Scandinavian pop-rock history, capturing the youthful energy of future rock legends before they moved on to heavier international success. The release originally came with a printed inner sleeve.