Best of Rajaton 1999–2009


Best of Rajaton 1999–2009 is a compilation album by Finnish a cappella ensemble Rajaton, released in October 2009. It includes some of the group's most popular songs and two previously unreleased tracks: Tosi Lapsellinen Joulusikermä and a cover of the Finnish 1989 Eurovision entry La Dolce Vita. A DVD is also included, featuring several live performances and music videos.

Track listing

  1. Butterfly from Boundless, 2001
Music & Lyrics: Mia Makaroff / Arr. Mia Makaroff & Anna-Mari Kähärä
  1. Mitä Kaikatat, Kivonen? from Out of Bounds, 2006
Lyrics: Kanteletar / Music: Mia Makaroff
  1. Laulu Oravasta from Nova, 2000
Lyrics: Aleksis Kivi / Music: Kaj Chydenius / Arr. Jussi Chydenius
  1. Me Kuljemme Kaikki Kuin Sumussa from Nova, 2000
Lyrics: Eino Leino / Music: Jussi Chydenius
  1. Under Pressure from Rajaton sings Queen, 2008
Music & Lyrics by Queen & David Bowie / Arr. Hannu Lepola
  1. Fernando from Rajaton sings ABBA, 2006
Music & Lyrics by Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus & Stig Anderson / Arr. Jussi Chydenius
  1. Kaipaava from Boundless, 2001
Trad. Finnish / Arr. Essi Wuorela & Jussi Chydenius
  1. Dobbin's Flowery Vale from Out of Bounds, 2006
Trad. Irish / Arr. Matti Kallio
  1. Kivinen Tie from Kevät, 2005
Music & Lyrics: Soila Sariola / Arr. Soila Sariola, Jyri Sariola & Leri Leskinen
  1. Villihanhen Laulu from Maa, 2007
Lyrics: Katri Vala / Music: Jussi Chydenius
  1. Nouse Lauluni from Maa, 2007
Lyrics: Trad. & Soila Sariola / Music: Soila Sariola
  1. I Was Brought To My Senses from Out of Bounds, 2006
Music & Lyrics: Sting / Arr. Hannu Lepola
  1. Kertosäkeen Nainen from Kevät, 2005
Music & Lyrics: Ufo Mustonen / Arr. Jussi Chydenius & Leri Leskinen
  1. La Dolce Vita previously unreleased, 2009
Lyrics: Turkka Mali / Music: Matti Puurtinen / Arr. Hannu Lepola
  1. Tosi Lapsellinen Joulusikermä previously unreleased, live in Järvenpää, 2007
Various Authors / Arr. Jussi Chydenius
  1. Pukki tietää from Joulu, 2003
Lyrics: Arto Tamminen & Kim Kuusi / Music: Kim Kuusi / Arr. Jussi Chydenius
  1. Joululaulu from Joulu, 2003
Lyrics: Zachris Topelius / Music: Jussi Chydenius
  1. Varpunen Jouluaamuna from Joulu, 2003
Lyrics: Zachris Topelius & K.A. Hougberg / Music: Otto Kotilainen / Arr. Anna-Mari Kähärä
  1. Heinillä Härkien Kaukalon from Joulu, 2003
Trad. French / Lyrics: Martti Korpilahti / Arr. Jussi Chydenius
  1. Stabat Mater from Sanat, 2002
''Lyrics: Aale Tynni & Jacopone Da Todi / Music: Kaj Chydenius''

DVD Listing

Live

  • Butterfly Live at Kulttuuritalo, 2007
  • Dobbin's Flowery Vale Live at Kulttuuritalo, 2007
  • Lady Madonna Live at Kulttuuritalo, 2003
  • Tiernapojat, Live at Kulttuuritalo 2003
  • En Etsi Valtaa, Live at Kulttuuritalo, 2003
  • Kulkue Live at Savoy Teatteri Helsinki, 2000

Music videos

  • Bohemian Rhapsody, 2008
  • Lunta, 2005
  • Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!, 2004
  • Butterfly, 2002

Bonus

  • Kertosäkeen Nainen, 2007
''with Rajaton members playing an instrumental accompaniment''

Personnel