Reino Helismaa


Reino Vihtori "Repe" Helismaa was a Finnish singer-songwriter, musician and scriptwriter. Born in Helsinki, he was 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.

Works

Song lyrics: Helismaa wrote over five thousand song lyrics. Some of the most famous include:
  • Balladi Villistä Lännestä
  • Daiga-daiga-duu
  • Hiljainen kylätie
  • Kaksi vanhaa tukkijätkää
  • Kulkuri ja joutsen
  • Kulkurin iltatähti
  • Lentävä kalakukko
  • Meksikon pikajuna
  • Päivänsäde ja menninkäinen
  • Rakovalkealla
  • Reppu ja reissumies
  • Rovaniemen markkinoilla
  • Suutarin tyttären pihalla
Other works by Helismaa include 8 plays, 10 revues, 32 film manuscripts and 104 radio plays.