Ernest Paananen (December 26, 1879 – January 12, 1951[1]) was a Finnish American violinist, singer, and songwriter.
Paananen was born in Pihtipudas, and was married to the American musician Fanny Bay.
[3] Paananen was mostly active as a violinist in Ohio, where he was a member of the Cleveland Orchestra for ten years.
[2][4] As a singer and violinist, Paananen made 17 recordings with Antti Kosola's orchestra in New York City between 1929 and 1930.
[5] His most notable record was Muistatko vielä illan sen, for which he wrote the lyrics.