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"Pop-musiikkia" (in English "Pop Music") is a single released in November 1997 by Finnish artists Neljä baritonia ("Four baritones"), a band consisting of Ismo Alanko, Kalle Ahola (of Don Huonot), Ilkka Alanko (of Neljä Ruusua) and A. W. Yrjänä (of CMX).[1] It is the only song the band recorded, and has been certified double platinum in Finland – currently the song ranks 61st on the list of the best-selling singles of all time in the country, with sales of over 17,000 copies.[2] The song's music video was directed by Tommi Pietiläinen.

"Pop-musiikkia"
Single by Neljä baritonia
Released	November 1997
Recorded	October 1997
Genre	Pop
Length	4:03
Label	Poko Records
Songwriter(s)	Ismo Alanko

Charts

The song entered the Finnish charts in 1997 and stayed there for a total of 34 weeks. It held the first position for eight weeks from December 1997 to February 1998.[3] As of March 2008, it is placed third on the Finnish charts all-time top 100, after "Teit meistä kauniin" by Apulanta and "Over the Hills and Far Away" by Nightwish.[4]

Compilations

The following compilation albums include the original version of "Pop-musiikkia":

• Pure Finnish Rock - Aitoa Suomirockia (Poko Rekordsin Historia 1977-2004) (various artists, 2004)
• Soundi DVD 2006 (various artists, 2005)
• Taiteilijaelämää Vuosilta 1989-2006 (Ismo Alanko, 2006)[5]

Personnel

• Ismo Alanko - guitar, vocals
• Kalle Ahola - guitar, vocals
• Ilkka Alanko - guitar, vocals
• A. W. Yrjänä - guitar, vocals
• Jukka Hakoköngäs - keyboards
• Jussi Kinnunen - bass
• Anssi Nykänen - drums

Covers

• Raptori - "Hiphopmusiikkia" (parody on Ouu-Raisakson!, 1999)
• Ismo Alanko Säätiö (live on Elävää musiikkia, 2004)
• Idols-finalists (Idols 2007, 2007)

See also

• List of best-selling singles in Finland

References

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