Vain elämää
Vain elämää is the Finnish version of "The Best Singers" series broadcast on Finnish Nelonen commercial television channel fashioned on the successful Dutch series "De beste zangers van Nederland". Each day, one artist would be chosen, and the remaining artists would perform covers of her or his songs and would be assessed by the original artist. The last day would be dedicated to duets of the most popular performances. The title of the Finnish series is inspired by the 1973 song "Vain elämää" (fi. "it's only life") by Irwin Goodman. Season 1 (2012). The first Finnish edition  started on 5 October 2012 and continued until 23 November 2012. The artists taking part were Erin, Kaija Koo, Katri Helena, Jonne Aaron, Cheek, Neumann and Jari Sillanpää. Many of the renditions during the series have charted on the Finnish Singles Chart and the self-titled compilation album has topped the Finnish Albums Chart. Albums. Section::::"Vain elämää". At the end of the series, a compilation album "Vain elämää" was released WEA / Warner Music containing 21 tracks. The album topped the Finnish Albums Chart and was certified double platinum. Section::::"Vain elämää jatkuu". Due to its popularity, a new compilation album was  released on 21 December 2012 titled "Vain elämää jatkuu" (meaning Vain elämää continues) WEA / Warner Music. The album topped the Finnish Albums Chart. It has also gone double platinum on advance orders. Season 2 (2013). Nelonen confirmed a second season, scheduled for autumn 2013. It ran from 4 October to 22 November 2013 with repeats and live performances from 5 October to 23 November 2013. The artists participating in the second season were Maarit Hurmerinta, Laura Närhi, Anna Abreu, Ilkka Alanko, Jukka Poika, Juha Tapio and Pauli Hanhiniemi. Albums. Section::::"Vain elämää – Kausi 2". At the end of the series 2 , a compilation album "Vain elämää – Kausi 2" was released WEA / Warner Music containing 21 tracks. The album topped the Finnish Albums Chart. Section::::"Vain elämää – Kausi 2 jatkuu". Due to its popularity, a new compilation album was released in December 2013 titled "Vain elämää – Kausi 2 jatkuu" (meaning Vain elämää season 2 continues) on WEA / Warner Music. The album reached number 2 on the Finnish Albums Chart. Season 3 (2014). Nelonen ran a third season that aired from 19 September to 7 November 2014. The artists participating in the third season are Samuli Edelmann, Elastinen, Paula Koivuniemi, Vesa-Matti Loiri, Jenni  Vartiainen, Paula Vesala, Toni Wirtanen. Season 4 (2015). A fourth season began on Nelonen on 18 September 2015. The artists participating in the fourth season are Vicky Rosti, VilleGalle, Maija Vilkkumaa, Anssi Kela, Sanni, Pave Maijanen, and Antti Tuisku.