Erling Stordahl
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Erling Stordahl was a Norwegian farmer and singer.
He is best known for the around 120 songs he recorded throughout 17 years from 1951 together with Gunnar Engedahl
. They met at the Norwegian Association of the Blind and Partially Sighted, and made their first hit as a duo in 1951, produced by Odeon.
Erling Stordahl claimed the family line of Norway's King Magnus the Blind. His cultural leadership continued after his recording career. He raised the money to found the Beitostølen Health Sports Center, for the handicapped children and adults of Europe, in one evening telethon, a part of the Norwegian Red Feather campaign. He also founded the Stordahl Center for Art and Culture, and presided as chair of the United Nations' International Year for the Handicapped.
The yearly Ridderrennet at Beitostølen
in Norway was also established by Erling Stordahl. When Ridderrennet traveled to Minneapolis, Minnesota, Stordahl inspired the blind cross country skier Diane Ziegler, who founded the Association for Blind Living and Education (ABLE), Out of Sight Clubs, and celebrity fashion shows for the blind and sighted. Stordahl's approach to recreation for the handicapped was also a model for the Sons of Norway Ski for Light program brought to the United States by Olav Pedersen.
He is best known for the around 120 songs he recorded throughout 17 years from 1951 together with Gunnar Engedahl
Gunnar Engedahl
Gunnar Engedahl was a Norwegian singer. Best known for the around 120 songs he recorded throughout 17 years from 1951 together with Erling Stordahl . They met at Norwegian Association of the Blind and Partially Sighted and made their first hit as a duo in 1951, produced by Odeon...
. They met at the Norwegian Association of the Blind and Partially Sighted, and made their first hit as a duo in 1951, produced by Odeon.
Erling Stordahl claimed the family line of Norway's King Magnus the Blind. His cultural leadership continued after his recording career. He raised the money to found the Beitostølen Health Sports Center, for the handicapped children and adults of Europe, in one evening telethon, a part of the Norwegian Red Feather campaign. He also founded the Stordahl Center for Art and Culture, and presided as chair of the United Nations' International Year for the Handicapped.
The yearly Ridderrennet at Beitostølen
Beitostølen
Beitostølen is a village in Øystre Slidre, Norway. As of 1 January 2009, it had 247 residents, and is located above mean sea level. It is largely a tourist area, with many cabins and hotels serving various winter sports facilities. The village has hosted FIS Cross-Country World Cup and Biathlon...
in Norway was also established by Erling Stordahl. When Ridderrennet traveled to Minneapolis, Minnesota, Stordahl inspired the blind cross country skier Diane Ziegler, who founded the Association for Blind Living and Education (ABLE), Out of Sight Clubs, and celebrity fashion shows for the blind and sighted. Stordahl's approach to recreation for the handicapped was also a model for the Sons of Norway Ski for Light program brought to the United States by Olav Pedersen.