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List Of Number-one Singles Of 2008 (Finland) ...
This is the complete list of (physical and digital) number-one singles sold in Finland in 2008 according to the Official Finnish Charts. The list on the left side of the box (''Suomen virallinen singlelista'', "the Official Finnish Singles Chart") represents both physical and digital track sales and the one on the right side (''Suomen virallinen latauslista'', "the Official Finnish Download Chart") represents sales of digital tracks. Chart history See also *List of number-one albums of 2008 (Finland) References {{Finnish Singles Charts Number-one singles Finland 2008 File:2008 Events Collage.png, From left, clockwise: Lehman Brothers went bankrupt following the Subprime mortgage crisis; Cyclone Nargis killed more than 138,000 in Myanmar; A scene from the opening ceremony of the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing; ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Official Finnish Charts
The Official Finnish Charts ( fi, Suomen virallinen lista; sv, Finlands officiella lista) are national record charts in Finland compiled and published by Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland. The name ''Suomen virallinen lista/Finlands officiella lista'' (lit. "the Official Finnish Chart"), which is singular in both Finnish and Swedish, is used generically to refer to both the albums and the singles chart, and the context (albums or songs) reveals which chart is meant. History The first charts were published in 1951. In January 1991, the Yle radio station Radiomafia started to compile the first weekly chart in Finland called ''Radiomafian lista'', which was broadcast on the radio every Sunday. Prior to that, all singles and album charts in Finland had been either monthly or biweekly published sales charts. ''Radiomafian lista'' became the official Finnish charts in January 1994 when they began a partnership with Suomen Ääni- ja kuvatallennetuottajat (ÄKT) (now known as Musiik ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nightwish
Nightwish is a Finnish symphonic metal band from Kitee. The band was formed in 1996 by lead songwriter and keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen, guitarist Emppu Vuorinen, and former lead singer Tarja Turunen. The band soon picked up drummer Jukka Nevalainen, and then bassist Sami Vänskä after the release of their debut album, ''Angels Fall First'' (1997). In 2001, Vänskä was replaced by Marko Hietala, who also took over the male vocalist role previously filled by Holopainen or guest singers. Although Nightwish have been prominent in their home country since ''Angels Fall First'', they did not achieve wider success until the release of the albums '' Oceanborn'' (1998), '' Wishmaster'' (2000) and ''Century Child'' (2002). Their 2004 album, '' Once'', has sold more than one million copies and was the band's breakthrough in the United States. Their biggest US hit single, "Wish I Had an Angel" (2004), received MTV airplay and was included on three US film soundtracks to promote their N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anna Abreu
Anna Eira Margarida Heiskari (née Mourão de Melo e Abreu; born 7 February 1990), known professionally as simply ABREU since 2017, is a Finnish singer and songwriter. Abreu first rose to fame in Finland after placing as the runner-up in the third series of the Finnish singing talent show '' Idols'' in 2007. Her music has been described as pop with influences from genres such as R&B, dance, and Latin. Since her participation in ''Idols'', Abreu has become one of the best-selling former ''Idols'' contestants in Finland, and one of the most successful Finnish female singers. She has certified record sales surpassing 190,000 copies, which places her also among the 100 best-selling music artists of all time in Finland. Early life Abreu was born in Vantaa to a Portuguese father, Paulo Mourão de Melo e Abreu, and a Finnish mother, Liisa. She has an elder brother named Emil. As a young child, Abreu spent some time residing in Portugal, and speaks fluent Portuguese, Spanish, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vinegar (song)
"Vinegar" is a song by Finnish singer Anna Abreu from her second studio album, ''Now'' (2008). Rauli Eskolin (known professionally as Rake) co-wrote the song with Patric Sarin. Eskolin, who has previously worked on Abreu's debut album ''Anna Abreu'', also produced the song. "Vinegar" is a Pop song but also marked a clear change in musical direction for Abreu, with heavy Dance elements. The song was released on 6 August 2008 in Finland, as the album's lead single. It was also released in the United Kingdom in November 2009 as Abreu's first release outside Finland. Lyrical content Lyrically, "Vinegar" examines a negative and possibly destructive relationship. Abreu uses a range of metaphors to describe how her partner has had a bad effect upon her, describing herself as things that have positive connotations while describing him as things that have negative connotations: smile/tears, connect/block, cream/lemon (sour), symphony/dischord, and finally 'vinegar in my dreams'. However, t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cheek (rapper)
Jare Henrik Tiihonen (born 22 December 1981 Vantaa, Finland), better known by his stage name Cheek, is a Finnish former Rapping, rapper. During his career, he released nine studio albums. In November 2017, he officially announced that he would end his career in August 2018. Discography *2001: ''Human & Beast'' *2002: ''50/50'' *2003: ''Pitää pystyy elää'' *2003: ''Avaimet mun kulmille'' *2005: ''Käännän sivuu'' *2007: ''Kasvukipuja'' *2007: ''Kuka sä oot'' *2009: ''Jare Henrik Tiihonen'' *2010: ''Jare Henrik Tiihonen 2'' *2012: ''Sokka irti'' *2013: ''Kuka muu muka'' *2015: ''Alpha Omega (Cheek album), Alpha Omega'' *2018: ''Timantit on ikuisia'' See also *List of best-selling music artists in Finland References Living people 1981 births Finnish hip hop musicians People from Lahti People with bipolar disorder Finnish twins Finnish rappers {{Finland-musician-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liekeissä
"Liekeissä" is a song by Finnish rapper Cheek. Released on 16 April 2008, the song serves as the first single from Cheek's fourth studio album '' Kuka sä oot''. "Liekeissä" peaked at number one on the Finnish Singles Chart The Official Finnish Charts ( fi, Suomen virallinen lista; sv, Finlands officiella lista) are national record charts in Finland compiled and published by Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland. The name ''Suomen virallinen lista/Finlands officiell .... Chart performance References 2008 singles 2008 songs Cheek (rapper) songs Number-one singles in Finland {{2010s-hiphop-song-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Apulanta
Apulanta is a Finnish rock band, founded in 1991 when its members were in their mid-teens. In September 2009, Apulanta members established an independent label, Päijät-Hämeen Sorto ja Riisto ("Päijänne Tavastian Oppression and Exploitation"). Since its beginnings, the label has so far gotten one artist, pop singer Kaija Koo in the summer of 2010. In February 2011, they revealed that they had a new prospective artist in the label, though not disclosing their name. Members Current members * Toni Wirtanen – lead vocals and guitar (+ bass 1991–1992) (1991–) * Simo ”Sipe” Santapukki – drums and backing vocals (1991–) * Ville Mäkinen – bass guitar and contrabass (2014-) Former members * Pauli Hauta-aho – touring guitar (2016) * Sami ”Parta-Sami” Lehtinen – bass and backing vocals (touring guitar 2001–2004) (2005–2014) * Antti Lautala – lead vocals and guitar (+ bass 1991–1992) (1991–1994) * Amanda ”Mandy” Gaynor – bass, trombone and voca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Natalia Avelon
Natalia Avelon ( Siwek; born 29 March 1980) is a German actress and singer of Polish descent. Biography Avelon was born Natalia Siwek on 29 March 1980 in Wrocław, Poland. When she was eight years old, she moved to Germany with her parents. She played 1960s sex symbol Uschi Obermaier in Achim Bornhak's 2007 film ''Eight Miles High''. Avelon performed with HIM lead singer Ville Valo the duet of Lee Hazlewood's song " Summer Wine", which is part of the ''Eight Miles High'' soundtrack. at Filmography Television *''Der Club der grünen Witwen'' (2001) – Kerstin Riemer *''Prinz und Paparazzi'' (2005) ;Television se ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ville Valo
Ville Hermanni Valo (; born 22 November 1976) is a Finnish singer, songwriter and musician. He is best known as the lead vocalist of the gothic rock band HIM. Born and raised in Helsinki to a Hungarian mother and Finnish father, Valo began his career playing bass and drums in various bands around the city. In 1991, he co-founded and became the lead singer and main songwriter of HIM, which would go on to become one of the most successful Finnish bands of all time and the first to receive a gold record in the United States. Outside of HIM, Valo has collaborated with various other bands and artists during his career, including Agents, The 69 Eyes, and Apocalyptica. In 2020, Valo embarked on a solo career under the moniker VV. His debut album ''Neon Noir'' was released in 2023. Known for his deep, crooning, baritone voice, Valo was found to possess the eighth-highest vocal range of any known singer in popular music by VVN Music. He is also the creator of the heartagram, HIM's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Summer Wine
"Summer Wine" is a song written by Lee Hazlewood. It was originally sung by Suzi Jane Hokom and Lee Hazlewood in 1966, but it was made famous by Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazlewood in 1967. Lyrics Lyrically, "Summer Wine" describes a man, voiced by Hazlewood, who meets a woman, Hokom/Sinatra, who notices his silver spurs and invites him to have wine with her. After heavy drinking, the man awakens hungover to find his spurs and money have been stolen by the mysterious woman. He then declares a longing for more of her "wine". Nancy Sinatra & Lee Hazlewood version The Nancy & Lee version was originally released on Sinatra's ''Nancy in London'' album in late 1966 and later as the B-side of her " Sugar Town" single in December 1966. The song itself became a hit, reaching No. 49 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart in April 1967. It also reached No. 14 in Australia. In early 1968, "Summer Wine" was included on Sinatra and Hazlewood's album of duets, ''Nancy & Lee'' LP. It was the first of Sinat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Waldo's People
Waldo's People is a Finland, Finnish Eurodance band. The lead singer of the band is Waldo (musician), Waldo, whose real name is Marko Reijonen. They represented Finland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2009, with the song "Lose Control (Waldo's People song), Lose Control". It won a place for the Eurovision final on May 16 as the jury's chosen act. They finished in last place out of 25 entries with 22 points. Waldo already had some success in a solo-career in mid-1990s. His band influenced Finnish electronic dance music in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Waldo's People's first video was ''U Drive Me Crazy (Waldo's People song), U Drive Me Crazy''. It was the first Finnish video included in MTV Nordic's daily video-rotation. Discography Albums Compilations Singles Notes External links * Finnish Eurodance groups Eurovision Song Contest entrants for Finland Eurovision Song Contest entrants of 2009 {{Finland-band-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
