The lyrics were by Hector, and the song had previously been recorded in 1976 by Freeman. Ville Valo's version was released as a tribute to Finnish label Love Records, who celebrated their 50th anniversary in 2016. Valo's version was also the first release from the label in over 30 years. Valo commented on the song, stating: "'Kaikuluotain' is a childhood favorite of mine, to the beat of which many a sleepless night ended up in tears. To this day it gives me cold shivers and goosebumps." The song would go on to reach number one on the Finnish Download Chart. Valo's version also received a music video, directed by Ykä Järvinen. Released on July 11, 2016, the video features scenes of Valo walking around Helsinki, done in tribute to Aki Kaurismäki's film Calamari Union. The video received the Emma Award for Video of the Year in 2017. Adaptations Supporters of Sheffield United use the melody of Annie's Song as The Greasy Chip Butty Song, a football chant with recast lyrics humorously extolling the virtues of life in Sheffield and as supporters of the club. See also List of RPM number-one singles of 1974 List of number-one singles of 1974 (Ireland) List of number-one singles from the 1970s (UK) List of Hot 100 number-one singles of 1974 (U.S.) List of number-one adult contemporary singles of 1974 (U.S.) References External links Annie's Song on YouTube John Denver songs Glen Campbell songs 1974 singles Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles Cashbox number-one singles Irish Singles Chart number-one singles RPM Top Singles number-one singles UK Singles Chart number-one singles Songs written by John Denver Song recordings produced by Milt Okun 1974 songs RCA Records singles Football songs and chants Popular songs based on classical music