Biography
Rauli Somerjoki (also known as Rauli 'Badding' Somerjoki and Teppo Räme) was a Finnish singer, songwriter and composer. He began his career in the 1960s, forming bands and releasing music on labels such as Love Records, and became known for songs including 'Bensaa suonissa', 'Paratiisi' and 'Valot'.
Somerjoki contributed music to films, including as composer on Ariel (1988), directed by Aki Kaurismäki. He also appeared in Mika Kaurismäki's The Worthless (Arvottomat, 1982). He died in Helsinki on 14 January 1987.
