Ernest Paananen | |
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Born | Pihtipudas, Finland | December 26, 1879
Died | January 12, 1951 New York City, New York, US | (aged 71)
Genres | Schlager music |
Occupation(s) | Singer |
Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Years active | 1920s and 1930s |
Labels | Columbia Records, Victor Records |
Ernest Paananen (December 26, 1879 – January 12, 1951 [1]) was a Finnish American violinist, singer, and songwriter.
Paananen was born in Pihtipudas, and was married to the American musician Fanny Bay. His daughter, the actress and dancer Tuulikki Paananen, [2] starred in several films. The family moved to the US in 1919. [3] Paananen was mostly active as a violinist in Ohio, where he was a member of the Cleveland Orchestra for ten years. [2] [4] As a singer and violinist, Paananen made 17 recordings with Antti Kosola's orchestra in New York City between 1929 and 1930. [5] His most notable record was Muistatko vielä illan sen, for which he wrote the lyrics. [6] He died in New York City.