Lasse Mårtenson facts for kids
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Lasse Mårtenson after winning the Finnish national final in 1964
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| Birth name | Lars Anders Fredrik Mårtenson |
| Born | 24 September 1934 Helsinki, Finland |
| Died | 14 May 2016 (aged 81) Finland |
Lars Anders Fredrik "Lasse" Mårtenson (born September 24, 1934 – died May 14, 2016) was a talented Finnish artist. He was known as a singer, a composer who wrote music, an actor, and a conductor for theater shows.
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Lasse Mårtenson's Life and Music
Lasse Mårtenson was born in Helsinki, the capital city of Finland. He became famous for his musical talents.
Performing at Eurovision
In 1964, Lasse Mårtenson had the honor of representing Finland in the Eurovision Song Contest. This is a big international music competition. He performed a song called "Laiskotellen", which means "Idling". He did very well, finishing in 7th place and earning 9 points for his country.
Famous Compositions and Hit Songs
Lasse Mårtenson is especially remembered in Finland for composing a beautiful piano piece. It's called "Maija from the Storm Skerries". This song is known for its lovely, flowing melody.
He also had several popular hit songs. One of his well-known duets was the Finnish version of the song "Jackson". He sang this song with another Finnish artist, Carola Standertskjöld. This version was so popular that it was even played during breaks at the 2003 Men's World Ice Hockey Championships.
His Memoirs
In 2011, Lasse Mårtenson shared his life story in a book. He published his memoirs, titled Vågspel, which was originally written in Swedish. Later, in 2013, the book was translated into Finnish so more people could read it.
Lasse Mårtenson passed away in 2016 when he was 81 years old. He left behind a legacy of wonderful music and performances.
