Jørgen Dahl Moe Shines with a Stirring Performance of Springsteen’s Classic
Who is this young talent daring to cover a song by the Boss on The Voice Norway 2022? With his youthful looks and backward cap, Jørgen Dahl Moe seemed younger than his 25 years during his blind audition, but he had experience. In 2009, at just 13, Moe won the Melodi Grand Prix Junior.
The Melodi Grand Prix Junior is a live TV competition for singers aged 8 to 15. Moe’s song, “Din Egen Vei” (Your Own Way), featured on the competition album that topped Norway’s charts for a week. Without further ado, here is Jørgen Dahl Moe performing Bruce Springsteen’s *Dancing in the Dark* from his Voice audition.
Moe quickly got the audience clapping, and the judges were clearly impressed. As the song progressed, their reactions became more evident. Two minutes in, Matoma shed a tear. Posted in January 2022, the video reached 8 million views. Sandro Santos commented: “One of the best covers I’ve ever heard. Perfect English, perfect tones, perfect tempo. Bruce Springsteen should be honored.” Similar comments were widespread.
Manjoe Malinao said, “I’ve been a big fan of the Boss, but this young man brought a whole new level of beauty to the song.” Many preferred Moe’s delicate and emotional rendition compared to Springsteen’s original “gutsy vocals set to a hard-driving backbeat.” Here’s Jørgen Dahl Moe’s cover of Elvis Presley’s *Always On My Mind* (written by Wayne Carson).
Moe’s cover of *Always on My Mind* was also from his time on The Voice. In Norway, Jørgen Dahl Moe was a clear favorite, and he delivered. In May 2022, he was announced as the winner of the seventh season of The Voice Norway.
Moe grew up in Andebu, near Sandefjord, about 120 kilometers south of Oslo. Sandefjord is known for its charming seaside and holiday appeal. Moe began playing guitar at age five and enjoyed writing and singing his own songs.
He attended Sandefjord Upper Secondary School and joined the music, dance, and drama program, taking singing lessons with Kristin Vold Nese. He also played football for his local club, Andebu, and won a trick competition during the 2009 Norway Cup.
Despite his passion for football, Moe continued to perform at local events and festivals while writing music. He independently released his debut single, *I Never Had You*, in 2018. In 2020, he followed up with an EP titled *Suicide Circus*. Here is Jørgen Dahl Moe performing *Purple Rain* on The Voice Norway 2022 finals.
