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Norwegian smashes world record for singing Elvis Presley

YB WEB DESK. Dated: 11/30/2020 2:30:47 PM

ANorwegian man on Saturday set the new world record for singing Elvis Presley songs for 50 hours, 50 minutes and 50 seconds straight in an online competition. Impersonator Kjell Henning Bjornstad, also known by his stage name "Kjell Elvis," completed the marathon at a pub in central Oslo. "I'll never do this again," said the 52-year-old after he broke the record recognised by the Guinness World Record. His performance was streamed by Oslo tabloid VG, among others. Bjornstad began singing on Thursday morning and switched between sitting and walking around on stage. When he completed the full Elvis catalogue he started singing all over again. A nutritionist and a physician monitored Bjornstad, who was regularly served hot water with honey and lemon. The singer was told to take it easy on the coffee and instead rely on smoothies, fruit and energy bars to sustain his voice. Bjornstad could take a five minute break every hour. He was also allowed to save up the breaks for a longer pause.