Ivo Linna

Estonian singer (born 1949)
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Ivo Linna
Ivo Linna in 2011
Ivo Linna in 2011
Background information
Born (1949-06-12) 12 June 1949 (age 74)
OriginKuressaare, Saaremaa, Estonia
Occupation(s)Singer
Instrument(s)vocals, guitar
Musical artist

Ivo Linna (born 12 June 1949 in Kuressaare) is an Estonian singer.

Eurovision Song Contest and Eesti Laul

He represented Estonia alongside Maarja Liis Ilus in the Eurovision Song Contest 1996 in Oslo with the song "Kaelakee Hääl" (The Sound of a Necklace) which finished 5th at the contest.[1]

He competed in Eesti Laul 2017 with the song "Suur Loterii" (Big Lottery). The song won its semi final, but came fifth of ten entries in the final round.[2]

Together with his son Robert Linna and the Estonian band Supernova, Ivo participated in Eesti Laul 2021 with the song "Ma Olen Siin" (I'm Here). The song finished in eleventh place of the twelve entries in the final round.[3]

Personal life

Linna performing in 1974

Linna was married to Reet Linna [et], and he is the father of singer Robert Linna.

In 2000, the President of Estonia decorated Linna with a IV Class Order of the White Star.[4]

Discography

Solo Albums

  • Ivo Linna '93 (1993)
  • Iff 1 (1998)
  • Enne ja pärast päeva (2001)
  • Üksi, iseendas üksi... (2006)

In addition to the albums mentioned above, Ivo Linna has released more albums with different rock acts of Estonia, like Apelsin and Rock Hotel.

References

  1. ^ "Oslo 1996". Eurovision. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
  2. ^ "Eesti Laul 2017 Voting Breakdown Released". ESCToday. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
  3. ^ "Eesti Laulu võitis Uku Suviste!". Eesti Rahvusringhääling (in Estonian). 6 March 2021. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
  4. ^ President's Office 9 February 2000: President of the Republic awards decorations to 168 people

External links

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Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Silvi Vrait
with "Nagu merelaine"
 Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest
(with Maarja-Liis Ilus)
1996 		Succeeded by
Maarja-Liis Ilus
with "Keelatud maa"
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ParticipationArtistsSongs
  • "Amazing"
  • "Bridges"
  • "Diamond of Night"
  • "Eighties Coming Back"
  • "Et uus saaks alguse"
  • "Everybody"
  • "La forza"
  • "Goodbye to Yesterday"
  • "Hope"
  • "Kaelakee hääl"
  • "Keelatud maa"
  • "Kuula"
  • "Let's Get Loud"
  • "Leto svet"
  • "The Lucky One"
  • "Mere lapsed"
  • "Muretut meelt ja südametuld"
  • "Nagu merelaine"
  • "(Nendest) narkootikumidest ei tea me (küll) midagi"
  • "Once in a Lifetime"
  • "Partners in Crime"
  • "Play"
  • "Rändajad"
  • "Rockefeller Street"
  • "Runaway"
  • "Siren"
  • "Storm"
  • "Through My Window"
  • "Tii"
  • "Verona"
  • "What Love Is"
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Countries
Final
Qualification
Artists
Final
Qualification
Songs
Final
  • "¡Ay, qué deseo!"
  • "Beşinci Mevsim"
  • "Chcę znać swój grzech..."
  • "Dan najlepših sanj"
  • "Diwanit bugale"
  • "De eerste keer"
  • "Emis forame to himona anixiatika"
  • "I evighet"
  • "In a Woman's Heart"
  • "Kaelakee hääl"
  • "Kým nás máš"
  • "Liefde is een kaartspel"
  • "O meu coração não tem cor"
  • "Mon cœur l'aime"
  • "Mono gia mas"
  • "Niin kaunis on taivas"
  • "Ooh Aah... Just a Little Bit"
  • "Sjúbídú"
  • "Sveta ljubav"
  • "Den vilda"
  • "The Voice"
  • "Weil's dr guat got"
  • "Za našu ljubav"
Qualification
  • "Fortuna"
  • "Kun med dig"
  • "Planet of Blue"
  • "Rugă pentru pacea lumii"
  • "Samo ti"
  • "Shalom Olam"
  • "Ya eto ya"
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International
  • VIAF
Artists
  • MusicBrainz


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