The Semi-Final was held on January 31st at the YLE TV Studios in Helsinki, hosted by Antti Einiö & Marion Rung. The 6 finalists were chosen by postcard voting.
| 1 | Iltaisin | In the evening | Marjatta Leppänen | F |
| 2 | Vanha kunnon Dixieland | Good old Dixieland | Pentti Lasanen |
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| 3 | Pavane itkevälle neidolle | A pavane for a crying maiden | Vieno Kekkonen |
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| 4 | Tahdon saaren | I want an island | Eero & Jussi | F |
| 5 | Lapin taikarummut | The magic drums of Lapland | Ritva Mustonen | F |
| 6 | Ge mig en grabb | Give me a lad | Carola |
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| 7 | Aurinko laskee länteen | The sun sets in the west | Viktor Klimenko |
F |
| 8 | Minne tuuli kuljettaa | Where will the wind lead | Katri Helena |
F |
| 9 | Mon amie, mon amour | My friend, my love | Kai Lind | F |
| 10 | Ota tai jätä | Take it or leave it | Tamara Lund |
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