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Apelsin

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Adapted from the English Wikipedia article Apelsin, available under CC BY-SA 4.0Updated 30 November 2025
Apelsin
Company typeMusical group
IndustryMusic
Founded1974
Headquarters
Estonia
ProductsMusic albums, live performances

Apelsin (which translates to Orange in Estonian) is a musical group from Estonia established in 1974, performing songs in both Estonian and Russian languages. Throughout the Soviet period, their albums were distributed by the government-owned label Melodiya. Renowned for their satirical songwriting and the fusion of music with comedic elements, Apelsin rose to become one of Estonia's foremost bands. The band's name in Russian is Апельсин, carrying the same meaning of orange.

In 2016, Apelsin was featured in the publication Tsepeliini triumf: Eesti rock 1970. aastatel (translated as Zeppelin's Triumph: Estonian Rock in the 1970s).

Members

The founding members were Tõnu Aare, Ants Nuut, Harry Kõrvits, and Jaan Arder. The following year, 1975, saw the addition of Gunnar Kriik, Ivo Linna, and Mati Nuude. From 1989 to 1999, the band experienced its most limited period, with original members seldom appearing together; during this interval, Jaan became part of Hortus Musicus, while Ivo and Harry joined Rock Hotel. Apelsin made a comeback in 1999.

Additional musicians who have collaborated with the band include Taago Daniel, Indrek Hiibus, Allan Jakobi, Vello Jurtom, Mart Jürisalu, Hillar King, Meelis Laido, Marek Lillemägi, Viljo Tamm, Andres Loigom, Priit Pihlap, Tarmo Pihlap, Argo Toomel, Vello Toomemets, Igor Trunin, Ivo Varts, Aleksander Vilipere, and Ülari Kirsipuu.

Current line-up

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Apelsin to Jos

In November 2009, a Swedish juice company initiated an advertising campaign titled "Apelsin to Jos" ("Orange to Juice"), which showcased the band traveling to the Nigerian city of Jos as part of a promotional event.

Discography

Apelsin has produced four LP records along with multiple CDs, including special anniversary editions:

  • Apelsin XX (1994) – commemorating their 20th anniversary
  • Apelsin Boogie (1999) – marking 25 years of activity
  • Apelsin № 1 (2003) – a collection of tracks from 1974 released by Opus Est
  • Apelsin 30 (2004) – celebrating their 30th anniversary under Records 2000/Global Music Group

During the Soviet era, Estonian LPs commonly featured credits in both Estonian and Russian languages.

Apelsin 1980 LP

Catalog number: C60-07809

Personnel
  • Bass and piano – Gunnar Kriik
  • Drums – Harry Kõrvits
  • Guitar – Ivo Linna
  • Guitar and harmonica – Tõnu Aare
  • Trombone and vocals – Ants Nuut
  • Violin and vocals – Jaan Arder
  • Vocals – Mati Nuude
Notable tracks on Side A
  • "Western" (composed by Tõnu Aare)
  • "Jambalaya" (originally by Hank Williams, Estonian lyrics by Reet Linna)
  • "Capri saarel" (melody by Wilhelm Grosz)
  • "Roosi" (traditional folk song arranged by Tõnu Aare)
Notable tracks on Side B
  • "Suupillilugu" (Tõnu Aare)
  • "Tuukri Laul" (music by Tõnu Aare; lyrics by Ott Arder)
  • "Hop-hopp" (music by Tõnu Aare; lyrics by Ott Arder)
  • "Kaks punast huult", tango style (Вилольдо)

Apelsin 1981 LP

Catalog numbers: C60-15353 / 15978

Side A highlights
Side B highlights

Apelsin 1988 LP

Catalog Number: C60-26527-007

Side A
  • Matkalaul
  • Tartu levi!
  • Miks nii kiiresti kõik muutub
  • Roolivelled
  • Jaaniöö, imede öö
Side B
  • Orange blues
  • Autoservice
  • Keskea rõõmud
  • Amorada
  • Etüüd Nr. 17
  • Popurrii

Apelsin 1989 LP

Catalog Number: С60 29169 009

Tracklist
  • Виновата бабушка (Granny is to blame) (Mati Nuude – А. Вишневецкий)
  • Наступило время (Time has come) (R. Rudolf – Henno Käo)
  • Кенгуру (Kangaroo) (И. Трунин – М. Райкин)
  • Тико-тико (Tiko-tiko) (Ф. Абреу)
  • Болота лени (Marshes of laziness) (Tõnu Aare – В. Сауткин)
  • Весёлые соседи (Merry neighbours) (Tõnu Aare – М. Райкин)
  • Музыкальный идол (Musical idol) (С. Касторский – Ю. Марцинкевич)
  • Кантри (Country) (Ч. Бланк – У. Ванн)
  • Эстонский танец (Estonian dance) (Tõnu Aare)
  • Песенка туриста (Tourist's song) (Tõnu Aare – Б. Балясный)
  • Навстречу ветру (To meet the wind) (Priit Pihlap – Ott Arder)
  • Кошачьи заботы (Cat's troubles) (Tõnu Aare – М. Райкин)

Krugozor #11, 1978

Catalog Number: Г92-07048/1-1 Issued by Melodiya, Krugozor was a music magazine that included flexi-discs. This particular edition contained three tracks performed by Apelsin:

  • Himaalaja (a rendition of Ramaya)
  • Western
  • Karulaul ("Bear's song") (adapted from Oh By Jingo!)

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