Kristina Hautala
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Kristina Hautala was a top pop music star in Finland
in the late 1960s.
" recorded May 24, 1966. Entering the Finnish Top Ten in November 1966, "En koskaan" spent eleven weeks in the Top Ten peaking at #6. Hautala resultantly became an in-demand television and live performer in Finland: she toured nationally in the summer of 1967 with Johnny while that autumn and winter Hautala headlined with Lasse Mårtenson
in a two month engagement which set a new box-office record for the Café Adlon Helsinki's premier entertainment venue. Hautala continued her recording career with eleven singles released by 1969, her recording output typified by Finnish cover
s of English-language recordings such as "Rakkautta vain" whose original was the Beatles
' "All You Need is Love
" and also covers of international hits such as ""Voinko luottaa" whose original "Io ti darò di più" was an Italian hit for Ornella Vanoni
.
being one of six singers competing to represent Finland at Eurovision 1968
. 1968 marked the first time the Eurovision entry for Finland, who'd participated in the contest since 1961, was selected by the votes of the television viewing audience who were asked to mail in ballots: the result announced February 17, 1968 was that Kristina Hautala's number "Kun kello käy
" was the top vote-getter and would be Finland's entrant at Eurovision 1968 held April 6, 1968 at the Royal Albert Hall in London.
Hautala's performance on the night of competition drew a single vote with a resultant finish ranked 16th in a field of 17; in fact "Kun kello käy" was tied for last-place with the Netherlands' entrant "Morgen" by Ronnie Tober
. While two of Finland's prior Eurovision bids had received zero points in neither instance had the relevant song been viewed as a real contender: it was the poor showing of "Kun kello käy" at Eurovision 1968 which consolidated the long standing perception of that nation's Eurovision participation being risible.
"Kun kello käy" was a chart disappointment for Hautala in Finland failing to reach the Top Ten there although it did reach #12: an attempt was made to bolster the song's popularity by having Hautala cut a Swedish rendering entitled "Vänta Och Se" whose lyrics were written by Stig Anderson
.
with "Kop kop, ken lie?", a Finnish cover of "Knock, Knock Who's There?": however this proved to be her last evident release as a career recording artist. In 1972 Hautala returned from Finland to her native Stockholm to attend university subsequently working as a psychologist and art therapist, making a one-off return to singing in 2003 with the album Hetki taa a collaboration with the Matti Viita-aho Group.
Finland
Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
in the late 1960s.
Beginnings/ stardom
Born in Stockholm of Finnish descent, Hautala was still living in her native city when she made her recording debut with "En koskaan" a Finnish rendering of "You Don't Have to Say You Love MeYou Don't Have to Say You Love Me
"You Don't Have to Say You Love Me" is the title of a 1966 hit recorded by British singer Dusty Springfield which proved to be her career record reaching #1 UK and #4 US: the song subsequently charted in the UK via remakes by Elvis Presley , Guys 'n' Dolls and Denise Welch with Presley's version...
" recorded May 24, 1966. Entering the Finnish Top Ten in November 1966, "En koskaan" spent eleven weeks in the Top Ten peaking at #6. Hautala resultantly became an in-demand television and live performer in Finland: she toured nationally in the summer of 1967 with Johnny while that autumn and winter Hautala headlined with Lasse Mårtenson
Lasse Mårtenson
Lars Anders Fredrik "Lasse" Mårtenson is a Finnish singer who performed at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1964 with the song "Laiskotellen" . He placed 7th with 9 points. He is best known in his home country as the composer of "Maija from the Storm Skerries", a lyrical tune arranged primarily for...
in a two month engagement which set a new box-office record for the Café Adlon Helsinki's premier entertainment venue. Hautala continued her recording career with eleven singles released by 1969, her recording output typified by Finnish cover
Cover version
In popular music, a cover version or cover song, or simply cover, is a new performance or recording of a contemporary or previously recorded, commercially released song or popular song...
s of English-language recordings such as "Rakkautta vain" whose original was the Beatles
The Beatles
The Beatles were an English rock band, active throughout the 1960s and one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed acts in the history of popular music. Formed in Liverpool, by 1962 the group consisted of John Lennon , Paul McCartney , George Harrison and Ringo Starr...
' "All You Need is Love
All You Need Is Love
"All You Need Is Love" is a song written by John Lennon and credited to Lennon–McCartney. It was first performed by The Beatles on Our World, the first live global television link. Watched by 400 million in 26 countries, the programme was broadcast via satellite on 25 June 1967...
" and also covers of international hits such as ""Voinko luottaa" whose original "Io ti darò di più" was an Italian hit for Ornella Vanoni
Ornella Vanoni
Ornella Vanoni, OMRI is one of the most credited pop singers of Italy. She is known for her sophisticated pop style.-Artistic career:...
.
Eurovision 1968
On February 10, 1968 Hautala appeared in the televised Finnish preliminary round for the Eurovision Song ContestEurovision Song Contest
The Eurovision Song Contest is an annual competition held among active member countries of the European Broadcasting Union .Each member country submits a song to be performed on live television and then casts votes for the other countries' songs to determine the most popular song in the competition...
being one of six singers competing to represent Finland at Eurovision 1968
Eurovision Song Contest 1968
The Eurovision Song Contest 1968 was the 13th Eurovision Song Contest. The contest was won by the Spanish song "La, la, la", performed by Massiel....
. 1968 marked the first time the Eurovision entry for Finland, who'd participated in the contest since 1961, was selected by the votes of the television viewing audience who were asked to mail in ballots: the result announced February 17, 1968 was that Kristina Hautala's number "Kun kello käy
Kun Kello Käy
"Kun kello käy" was the Finnish entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1968, performed in Finnish by Kristina Hautala.Written by Esko Linnavalli and lyricist Juha Vainio, "Kun kello käy" was introduced by Hautala on an YLE TV2 broadcast on February 10 1968 on which Hautala and five other singers:...
" was the top vote-getter and would be Finland's entrant at Eurovision 1968 held April 6, 1968 at the Royal Albert Hall in London.
Hautala's performance on the night of competition drew a single vote with a resultant finish ranked 16th in a field of 17; in fact "Kun kello käy" was tied for last-place with the Netherlands' entrant "Morgen" by Ronnie Tober
Ronnie Tober
Ronald Edwin Tober is a Dutch born singer.-Early life in America:Tober was born in Bussum, Netherlands and at the age of three moved to the United States with his family, where they lived in Albany, the capital of the State of New York. Attending St...
. While two of Finland's prior Eurovision bids had received zero points in neither instance had the relevant song been viewed as a real contender: it was the poor showing of "Kun kello käy" at Eurovision 1968 which consolidated the long standing perception of that nation's Eurovision participation being risible.
"Kun kello käy" was a chart disappointment for Hautala in Finland failing to reach the Top Ten there although it did reach #12: an attempt was made to bolster the song's popularity by having Hautala cut a Swedish rendering entitled "Vänta Och Se" whose lyrics were written by Stig Anderson
Stig Anderson
Stig 'Stikkan' Erik Leopold Anderson was born in Hova, Sweden, and is best known as the manager of the pop group ABBA.- Polar Music:Anderson was the founder of the Polar Music record label in 1963...
.
Later life
In 1970 Hautala left her longtime label Scandia and debuted on EMI-ColumbiaColumbia Graphophone Company
The Columbia Graphophone Company was one of the earliest gramophone companies in the United Kingdom. Under EMI, as Columbia Records, it became a very successful label in the 1950s and 1960s...
with "Kop kop, ken lie?", a Finnish cover of "Knock, Knock Who's There?": however this proved to be her last evident release as a career recording artist. In 1972 Hautala returned from Finland to her native Stockholm to attend university subsequently working as a psychologist and art therapist, making a one-off return to singing in 2003 with the album Hetki taa a collaboration with the Matti Viita-aho Group.
Singles discography
| Year of release | catalog#/ Tracks | Songwriting credit (l=lyrics m=music) | Details includes date of recording if known |
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| 1966 | Scandia KS 650 A "En Koskaan" B "Divarin helmi" |
A Juha Vainio Juha Vainio Juha Harri "Junnu" Vainio, also known as Juha "Watt" Vainio was a Finnish lyricist, singer, composer and teacher. With the lyrics or music to over 2,400 songs to his name, Vainio is as one of Finland's most prolific lyricists along with Reino Helismaa and Vexi Salmi... (l) Pino Donaggio Pino Donaggio Giuseppe "Pino" Donaggio is an Italian composer.Born in Burano , into a family of musicians, Donaggio began studying violin at the age of ten, first at the Benedetto Marcello conservatory in Venice, followed by the Giuseppe Verdi Conservatory in Milan... (m) B Kari Tuomisaari (l) J F Hanley (m) |
A/B May 24, 1966 A cover of "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me You Don't Have to Say You Love Me "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me" is the title of a 1966 hit recorded by British singer Dusty Springfield which proved to be her career record reaching #1 UK and #4 US: the song subsequently charted in the UK via remakes by Elvis Presley , Guys 'n' Dolls and Denise Welch with Presley's version... " by Dusty Springfield Dusty Springfield Mary Isobel Catherine Bernadette O'BrienSources use both Isabel and Isobel as the spelling of her second name. OBE , known professionally as Dusty Springfield and dubbed The White Queen of Soul, was a British pop singer whose career extended from the late 1950s to the 1990s... B cover of "Second Hand Rose" by Barbra Streisand Barbra Streisand Barbra Joan Streisand is an American singer, actress, film producer and director. She has won two Academy Awards, eight Grammy Awards, four Emmy Awards, a Special Tony Award, an American Film Institute award, a Peabody Award, and is one of the few entertainers who have won an Oscar, Emmy, Grammy,... |
| 1967 | Scandia KS 678 A "Jokainen hetki" B "Sä oot vain työtä räätälin" |
A Juha Vainio Juha Vainio Juha Harri "Junnu" Vainio, also known as Juha "Watt" Vainio was a Finnish lyricist, singer, composer and teacher. With the lyrics or music to over 2,400 songs to his name, Vainio is as one of Finland's most prolific lyricists along with Reino Helismaa and Vexi Salmi... (l) Clive Westlake (m) B Juha Vainio Juha Vainio Juha Harri "Junnu" Vainio, also known as Juha "Watt" Vainio was a Finnish lyricist, singer, composer and teacher. With the lyrics or music to over 2,400 songs to his name, Vainio is as one of Finland's most prolific lyricists along with Reino Helismaa and Vexi Salmi... (l) Victor Young Victor Young Victor Young was an American composer, arranger, violinist and conductor. He was born in Chicago.-Biography:... (m) |
A December 12, 1966 A cover of "All I See is You" by Dusty Springfield Dusty Springfield Mary Isobel Catherine Bernadette O'BrienSources use both Isabel and Isobel as the spelling of her second name. OBE , known professionally as Dusty Springfield and dubbed The White Queen of Soul, was a British pop singer whose career extended from the late 1950s to the 1990s... B cover of "Sam, You Made the Pants Too Long" by Barbra Streisand Barbra Streisand Barbra Joan Streisand is an American singer, actress, film producer and director. She has won two Academy Awards, eight Grammy Awards, four Emmy Awards, a Special Tony Award, an American Film Institute award, a Peabody Award, and is one of the few entertainers who have won an Oscar, Emmy, Grammy,... |
| Scandia KS 691 A "Raudanluja" B "Voinko luottaa" |
B Raul Reiman (l) Memo Remigi (m) |
A February 22, 1967 B March 1, 1967 B cover of "Io ti darò di più" by Ornella Vanoni Ornella Vanoni Ornella Vanoni, OMRI is one of the most credited pop singers of Italy. She is known for her sophisticated pop style.-Artistic career:... an English language hit for the Bachelors The Bachelors The Bachelors are a popular music group, originating from Dublin, Ireland.-Career:The founding members of the group were Conleth Cluskey , Declan Cluskey , and John Stokes... as "Can I Trust You" |
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| Scandia KS 708 A "Rakkautta vain" B "Sain sulta sanan" |
A Pertti Reponen (l) Lennon/McCartney Lennon/McCartney The Lennon–McCartney songwriting partnership is one of the best-known and most successful musical collaborations in history... (m) B Juha Vainio Juha Vainio Juha Harri "Junnu" Vainio, also known as Juha "Watt" Vainio was a Finnish lyricist, singer, composer and teacher. With the lyrics or music to over 2,400 songs to his name, Vainio is as one of Finland's most prolific lyricists along with Reino Helismaa and Vexi Salmi... (l) Georges Liferman (m) |
A August 23, 1967 A cover of "All You Need is Love All You Need Is Love "All You Need Is Love" is a song written by John Lennon and credited to Lennon–McCartney. It was first performed by The Beatles on Our World, the first live global television link. Watched by 400 million in 26 countries, the programme was broadcast via satellite on 25 June 1967... " by the Beatles The Beatles The Beatles were an English rock band, active throughout the 1960s and one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed acts in the history of popular music. Formed in Liverpool, by 1962 the group consisted of John Lennon , Paul McCartney , George Harrison and Ringo Starr... B 1962 original "Et C'Est Bien Mieux Comme Ca" by Les Chaussettes Noires Les Chaussettes Noires Les Chaussettes Noires were a French rock and roll band founded in 1960, that was among the pioneer of rock music in France, together with Les Chats sauvages.... was remade in 1966 by Liz Brady |
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| Scandia KS 722 A "Kuinkas hurisee?" B "En katso naamion taa" |
A Saukki (l) John Pisano John Pisano John Pisano is a jazz guitarist born in Staten Island, New York.John has accompanied in concert or recording some of music's biggest names, including Burt Bacharach, Tony Bennett, Herb Alpert, Natalie Cole, Michael Franks, Diana Krall, Peggy Lee, Julie London, Joe Pass, Frank Sinatra, Barbra... (m) B Pertti Reponen (l) Chico Buarque Chico Buarque Francisco Buarque de Hollanda , popularly known as Chico Buarque , is a singer, guitarist, composer, dramatist, writer and poet... (m) |
A November 7, 1967 B October 18, 1967 A introduced as "So What's New?" by Peggy Lee Peggy Lee Peggy Lee was an American jazz and popular music singer, songwriter, composer, and actress in a career spanning six decades. From her beginning as a vocalist on local radio to singing with Benny Goodman's big band, she forged a sophisticated persona, evolving into a multi-faceted artist and... in 1967 B introduced as "A banda" by Nara Leão Nara Leão Nara Lofego Leão was a Brazilian bossa nova and MPB singer and occasional actress. Her husband was Carlos Diegues, director and writer of Bye Bye Brasil.... in 1966 |
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| Scandia 730 A "Entinen jää" B "Kenen syy, kenen syy?" |
A Bernard Gérard Bernard Gérard (composer) Bernard Gérard was a French composer of film scores. He was one of Michel Magne's principal orchestrators, and worked as well with Georges Lautner and Jean-Pierre Melville. Films upon which he worked include Ne nous fâchons pas, La Grande Sauterelle, Le Deuxième souffle, and La Route de... Michel Delancray Mya Simille B Tony Hatch Tony Hatch Anthony Peter "Tony" Hatch is an English composer, songwriter, pianist, music arranger and producer.-Early life and early career:... |
A June 16, 1967 B December 31, 1966 A introduced as "Partie de dames" by Liz Brady in 1966 B cover of "Love is Me, Love is You" by Connie Francis Connie Francis Connie Francis is an American pop singer of Italian heritage and the top-charting female vocalist of the 1950s and 1960s. Although her chart success waned in the second half of the 1960s, Francis remained a top concert draw... |
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| 1968 | Scandia KS 739 A "Tienristeyksessä" B "Näen silmistäsi sen?" |
A/B Saukki (l) Leslie Bricusse Leslie Bricusse Leslie Bricusse is an English composer, lyricist, and playwright.Although best known for his partnership with Anthony Newley, Bricusse has worked with many other composers. He was educated at University College School in London and Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge... (m) |
A January 31, 1968 B February 13, 1968 A introduced on the soundtrack of Doctor Dolittle Doctor Dolittle (film) Doctor Dolittle is a 1967 American musical film directed by Richard Fleischer and starring Rex Harrison, Samantha Eggar, Anthony Newley and Richard Attenborough. It's adapted by Leslie Bricusse from the novel series by Hugh Lofting, primarily The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle, The Story of Doctor... as "At the Crossroads" B introduced on the soundtrack of Doctor Dolittle Doctor Dolittle (film) Doctor Dolittle is a 1967 American musical film directed by Richard Fleischer and starring Rex Harrison, Samantha Eggar, Anthony Newley and Richard Attenborough. It's adapted by Leslie Bricusse from the novel series by Hugh Lofting, primarily The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle, The Story of Doctor... as "When I Look in Your Eyes" |
| Scandia KS 742 A "Kun kello käy Kun Kello Käy "Kun kello käy" was the Finnish entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1968, performed in Finnish by Kristina Hautala.Written by Esko Linnavalli and lyricist Juha Vainio, "Kun kello käy" was introduced by Hautala on an YLE TV2 broadcast on February 10 1968 on which Hautala and five other singers:... " B "Kielletyt käskyt" |
A Juha Vainio Juha Vainio Juha Harri "Junnu" Vainio, also known as Juha "Watt" Vainio was a Finnish lyricist, singer, composer and teacher. With the lyrics or music to over 2,400 songs to his name, Vainio is as one of Finland's most prolific lyricists along with Reino Helismaa and Vexi Salmi... (l) Esko Linnavalli (m) B Jukka Virtanen (l) Lasse Mårtenson Lasse Mårtenson Lars Anders Fredrik "Lasse" Mårtenson is a Finnish singer who performed at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1964 with the song "Laiskotellen" . He placed 7th with 9 points. He is best known in his home country as the composer of "Maija from the Storm Skerries", a lyrical tune arranged primarily for... (m) |
A February 21, 1968 A Eurovision 1968 Eurovision Song Contest 1968 The Eurovision Song Contest 1968 was the 13th Eurovision Song Contest. The contest was won by the Spanish song "La, la, la", performed by Massiel.... entrant for Finland - finished 16th |
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| Scandia KS 762 A "Kysyn vaan" B "Muistot vain jää" |
A Pertti Reponen (l) Tony Hazzard Tony Hazzard Tony Hazzard is an English singer and songwriter. He has written songs for The Hollies , Manfred Mann , "Me, The Peaceful Heart" for Lulu, The Yardbirds , Herman's Hermits , Peter Noone Tony Hazzard (born Anthony Hazzard, 31 October 1943, Liverpool) is an English singer and songwriter. He has... (m) B Pertti Reponen (l) Mark London (m) |
A cover of "Me, the Peaceful Heart" by Lulu Lulu (singer) Lulu Kennedy-Cairns, OBE , best known by her stage name Lulu, is a Scottish singer, actress, and television personality who has been successful in the entertainment business from the 1960s through to the present day... cover of "Best of Both Worlds" by Lulu Lulu (singer) Lulu Kennedy-Cairns, OBE , best known by her stage name Lulu, is a Scottish singer, actress, and television personality who has been successful in the entertainment business from the 1960s through to the present day... |
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| Polar Polar Music Polar Music is a Swedish record company founded in 1963 by Stig Anderson and his friend Bengt Bernhag. The first act that it signed was the Hootenanny Singers featuring Björn Ulvaeus. Polar eventually gained prosperity producing Ulvæus' next group, international superstars ABBA... POS 1053 A "Vänta och se" B "Svart på vitt" |
A Stig Anderson Stig Anderson Stig 'Stikkan' Erik Leopold Anderson was born in Hova, Sweden, and is best known as the manager of the pop group ABBA.- Polar Music:Anderson was the founder of the Polar Music record label in 1963... (l) Esko Linavalli (m) B Bengt Haslum (l) Lasse Mårtenson Lasse Mårtenson Lars Anders Fredrik "Lasse" Mårtenson is a Finnish singer who performed at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1964 with the song "Laiskotellen" . He placed 7th with 9 points. He is best known in his home country as the composer of "Maija from the Storm Skerries", a lyrical tune arranged primarily for... (m) |
A/B Swedish language remakes of tracks released on Scandia KS 742 |
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| 1969 | Scandia KS 794 [A "Judy - Ystäväni"] B "Oi Oi Oi" |
B Pertti Reponen (l) Arne Bendiksen Arne Bendiksen Arne Joachim Bendiksen, born 19 October 1926 in Bergen, Norway, died 26 March 2009, was a Norwegian singer, composer and producer, described as "the father of pop music" in Norway.... (m) |
[A recording by Johnny does not feature Kristina Hautala] B April 2, 1969 B cover of "Oj, oj, oj, så glad jeg skal bli Oj, oj, oj, så glad jeg skal bli "Oj, oj, oj, så glad jeg skal bli" was the Norwegian entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1969, performed in Norwegian by Kirsti Sparboe.... " by Kirsti Sparboe Kirsti Sparboe Kirsti Sparboe was born on 7 December 1946 in Tromsø, Norway. She Is a musical performer, and an actress. Most of her musical career is based around the widely popular Eurovision Song Contest.... |
| 1970 | EMI-Columbia Columbia Graphophone Company The Columbia Graphophone Company was one of the earliest gramophone companies in the United Kingdom. Under EMI, as Columbia Records, it became a very successful label in the 1950s and 1960s... 5E006-34135 A "Vain hän " B "Kop kop, ken lie?" |
A Kristina Hautala (l) Peter Moesser (m) B Reino Bäckman (l) John Carter John Carter (musician) For the jazz clarinet player John Carter, see John Carter .John Carter is an English singer, songwriter and record producer.-Overview:... (m) |
A/B arranged and conducted by Seppo Paakkunainen A introduced by Katja Ebstein Katja Ebstein Karin Witkiewicz, also known as Katja Ebstein, is a German singer. She was born in Girlachsdorf . She achieved success with songs such as Theater or Es war einmal ein Jäger. She was married to Christian Bruhn, who wrote many of her songs. She represented Germany at the Eurovision Song Contest... as "Ich Will Ihn" in 1970 B cover of "Knock, Knock Who's There?" by Mary Hopkin Mary Hopkin Mary Hopkin , credited on some recordings as Mary Visconti, is a Welsh folk singer best known for her 1968 UK number one single "Those Were The Days". She was one of the first musicians to sign to The Beatles' Apple label.... |
| Unless otherwise indicated all tracks are tracks arranged and conducted by Esko Linnavalli and feature his orchestra | |||