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Reino Vihtori "Repe" Helismaa (12 July 1913,
Helsinki – 21 January 1965) was a
Finnish singer-songwriter, musician and scriptwriter, mainly known for his humorous, yet homely songs. One of his best-known interpreters was
Tapio Rautavaara. He also scripted the comic strip Maan mies Marsissa, drawn by Ami Hauhio.[1]
Works
Song lyrics: Helismaa wrote over five thousand song lyrics. Some of the most famous include:
Balladi Villistä Lännestä (A ballad of the Wild West)
Daiga-daiga-duu (Diga-diga-doo)
Hiljainen kylätie (A quiet village street)
Kaksi vanhaa tukkijätkää (Two old lumberjacks)
Kulkuri ja joutsen (The tramp and the swan; translation of originally Swedish song Vagabonden och svanen by
Lasse Dahlquist)