Laila Kinnunen

Laila Kinnunen was a Finnish singer. She represented Finland for their debut in the Eurovision Song Contest 1961 with the song Valoa ikkunassa. At the close of voting, she came 10th place with 6 points, tied with Monaco.

She passed away on the 26th of October 2000 at the age of 61.

Eurovision Song Contest 1961
Participants
Conchita Bautista • Colette Deréal • Jimmy Makulis • Laila Kinnunen • Ljiljana Petrović • Greetje Kauffeld • Lill-Babs • Lale Andersen • Jean-Paul Mauric • Franca di Rienzo • Emilius Wagemans • Nora Brockstedt • Dario Campeotto • Jean-Claude Pascal • The Allisons • Betty Curtis
Songs
Estando contigo • Allons, allons les enfants • Sehnsucht • Valoa ikkunassa • Neke davne zvezde • Wat een dag • April, April • Einmal sehen wir uns wieder • Printemps, avril carillonne • Nous aurons demain • September, gouden roos • Sommer i Palma • Angelique • Nous les amoureux • Are You Sure? • Al di là