(2) Ilkka Johannes Lipsanen, also known as Danny, is a Finnish singer (born 24 September 1942, Pori). He started his career with the band Islanders who released a couple of singles. During the 1960s Danny recorded a number of hits, among them “Kesäkatu” (Loving Spoonful’s “Summer in the City”), “Vähän ennen kyyneleitä” (“El angel de la guarda”), “Tuuliviiri”, “Rebecca” and “Se eikö todista että muutuin” (“If I Promise”). In 1968 Danny appeared in Spede Pasanen’s film comedy Noin seitsemän veljestä where he appeared as a medieval troubadour and performed his song “Seitsemän kertaa seitsemän” which became another hit. These days Danny is considered an elder statesman in Finnish popular music, still active in music business and touring. (3) Danny is also the name of a singer from Zambia, who this year (2009) celebrates his 10 years aniversary as a singer. |
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