In Memoriam of Armi Anja Orvokki Aavikko*
I had to find out more about this 1978 video "I Wanna Love You Tender", and I learned in my research the female lead singer, Armi Aavikko, died in 2002 of pneumonia. I thought I would post a quick tribute as my way of thanks for this catchy song.
*Armi Anja Orvokki Aavikko (September 1, 1958, Helsinki. + January 2, 2002, Espoo) was a Finnish beauty queen and singer. She was best known for her duets with Ilkka Lipsanen, (artist name "Danny"). She was chosen as Miss Finland in 1977. Armi achieved some posthumous fame in 2006 when an old music video "I Wanna Love You Tender" featuring herself and Danny became a notorious Internet phenomenon.
She died from pneumonia, brought on by chronic alcoholism.
Fotoalbum:
http://www.danny.fi/armi/armikuvaalbumi.phtml
Ilkka Johannes Lipsanen (born September 24, 1942, Pori), also known as Danny, is a Finnish singer and guitarist. In 1977 Danny joined together with former Miss Finland, Armi Aavikko, with whom he had the extremely popular hits "Tahdon olla sulle hellä" and "Kaiken sulle antaisin". He also carried on an extramarital affair with Ms. Aavikko for many years. He was married to Liisa Lipsanen until 2006, when they divorced. Danny achieved some notoriety outside Finland in 2006 when the 1978 music video duet with the late Armi Aavikko, "Tahdon olla sulle hellä", sung in English as "I Wanna Love You Tender" became an internet meme. It featured a rather original choreography.
Text and 2 Video's "I Wanna Love You Tender":
(1) http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=lQxiKEuKnMs
(2) http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=OWWUfhZdKUc
I love you, I wanna love you tender.
You could be my only sweet surrender.
I would never bring you any kind of sorrow.
You love me, you wanna love me tender.
How can I be sure you're not pretender?
You want me today,
But what about tomorrow?
Oh, you're absolutely fine,
Your lips are taste of wine.
I'd like to think you're mine.
And if I could touch your hand,
This rock would turn to sand,
So this is where we stand.
You love me, you wanna love me tender.
How can I be sure you're not pretender?
You want me today,
But what about tomorrow?
I love you, I wanna love you tender.
I just want to be your loving fender.
I would like to take you;
I know I can't deceive you.
I love you, I do can be so tender.
I can be your only sweet surrender,
And if you give your heart,
I'll never ever leave you.
Oh, you're absolutely fine,
Your lips are taste of wine.
I'd like to think you're mine.
And if I could touch your hand,
This rock would turn to sand,
So this is where we stand.
If we all say 'Wanna love you tender,"
No-one has to be a great pretender.
And this world would be
A better place to live in.
Website: http://oran-bagus.hyves.nl/