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.