Jon Henriksen – Gaven

Description

Gaven is a solo album by the Norwegian singer, songwriter, and session drummer Jon Henriksen of Good News fame, released in Norway on Vision in 1979. The album was recorded by Fred Dalbakk at Evangelist Lydstudio in Hamar, Norway; with Jon Henriksen and Asbjørn Ruud producing.

Featuring Sven Jøran Michelsen, Ola Slaaen and Jon Henriksen on keyboards; Urban Lillevold and Ola Slaaen on guitar; Johs. Ensby on bass; and Jon Henriksen on drums. Background vocals provided by Ellen Marsøe, Wenche Martinsen Svartberg, Ingunn Tønnesen Håland, Wigdis Nygaard, Ola Slaaem, Sven Jøran Michelsen, and Jon Henriksen.

LP tracklist:

Side One
A1. “Fra Herren” – 2:20
A2. “Ingen vet dagen” – 2:35
A3. “Gaven” – 2:55
A4. “Han gir trygghet” – 2:25
A5. “Morgentanker” – 4:37
A6. “Førtifem sekunder” – 0:45

Side Two
B1. “Jesus” – 1:35
B2. “Veien, sannheten og livet” – 3:30
B3. “Når du ser” – 4:30
B4. “Ikke vri deg unna” – 2:55
B5. “Noen tror” – 1:25
B6. “Postludium” – 1:52

Note: Simultaneously released on cassette and 12-inch vinyl LP by Vision. Re-issued on cassette and 12-inch vinyl LP by GHM (Gospelhouse Music) in 1981, featuring new cover artwork.

Gaven (Re-issue Cover Artwork), GHM 1981