Vexi Salmi

Veikko Olavi “Vexi” Salmi (; 21 September 1942 – 8 September 2020) was a Finnish lyricist. He wrote the lyrics to numerous popular songs for several prominent artists, including Irwin Goodman, Jari Sillanpää, and Katri Helena. His career as a lyricist began in the 1960s, and continued until his death. During his prolific career, he wrote the lyrics for over 4,000 songs, more than 2,400 of which have been recorded. He was 77 years old at the time. Popular lyrical works During his career, Salmi has written and translated lyrics for hundreds of songs, including several popular hits, some of which are listed below. * “Seine” (Tarja Lunnas) * “Rentun ruusu” (Irwin Goodman) * “Surun pyyhit silmistäni” (Kirka) * “Elämän valttikortit” (Ahti Lampi) * “Ruusu joka vuodesta” (Reijo Taipale) * “Sydämeeni joulun teen” (Vesa-Matti Loiri) * “Kaduilla tuulee” (Jari Sillanpää) * “Ei tippa tapa” (Goodman) * “St. Pauli ja Reeperbahn” (Goodman) * “Poing poing poing” (Goodman) * “Ryysyranta” (Goodman) * “Lievestuoreen Liisa” (Goodman) * “Huilumies” (Loiri) * “Eviva Espanja” (Marion Rung) * “Mahtava peräsin ja pulleat purjeet” (Solistiyhtye Suomi) * “Vaskikellot” (Antti Huovila) * “Yksinäinen pitkä tie”