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Dear friends and Eurovision Song Contest fans, It’s time again for the world’s largest non-sporting live TV event: The Eurovision Song Contest is back. Last year Austria won the Eurovision Song Contest, because the charming Conchita Wurst captured the hearts of millions television viewers worldwide with the song “Rise Like A Phoenix”. So this time this worldwide recognized event will be held in the capital city of Austria: Vienna, one of the most charming cities in Europe. People may want to visit the metropol for various reasons: relaxation, a romantic getaway, a cultural trip, or just for entertainment.
The magic of the Eurovision Song Contest is timeless and ageless. It has broken all frontiers and barriers. It has cut through differences of race, age and class. It is adored by the world – especially in Australia. That’s the main reason that the EBU has invited Australia to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest for the very first time. EBU Associate Member SBS (Special Broadcasting Service), who has aired the annual competition for over 30 years, has been asked by the EBU and Austrian host broadcaster ORF to send an entry to Vienna in May to celebrate the Contest’s 60th Anniversary. Guy Sebastian, one of Australia’s most successful music artists ever was selected to represent Australia with his self-penned R&B title "Tonight Again“. Which brings us to what we are about to hear and see during the forthcoming ESC: Mingling with the typical uptempo Eurodance musicstyle are more numbers that remind us of the melodic wealth of the past decades - especially of the Grand Prix de la Chanson years. Some ESC fans may regret the high share of ballads this year, but I think it brings back some seriousness to the contest that was missed by others during the last years. I am writing this introduction in an emotional state, which is characterized by human tragedies, wars and desasters. And influenced by the loss of two ESC winners: Udo Jürgens - the biggest selling ESC winner, apart from ABBA, died last year on December 21th and more recently, Guitarist Jørgen Ingmann passed away on the 21st of March 2015, at the age of 89. We will remember them both with special features in this webzine and to complete this journey down to memory lane we add a tribute and an exclusive interview with one of the most notable figures at the Eurovision Song Contest: the German record producer and songwriter Ralph Siegel, who has participated with 24 songs so far, more than anyone else in the world and who had won at least in one year - with Ralph Siegel's and Bernd Meinunger's song "Ein bißchen Frieden" (A Little Peace), performed by Nicole in 1982, He is a perfect example of the olympianesque ESC "Participation is everything"-spirit and a perfect role model for artistic endurance, which is not about giving up working or retiring.Therefore we think that the article about Ralph Siegel feature will add a special optimistic tone to this years ESC edition: Never give up, fight for your ambitions and dreams and for a better, peacefull world! Enjoy this edition and enjoy the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 in Vienna. Reinhard Schnitzer on Facebook
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01 MOLDOVA Songwriter
Erik Lewander, Hayley Aitken, Tom Andrews I Want Your Love Oh-a-oh Hey girl, remind me why we ain’t together We got that magnetic connection Moving so fast let’s take it slow Ain’t gonna let you let me go The picture that you’re paintin’ got me All anticipating.. GO! Nothing can steal your thunder Sky-high while you pull me under Cause you got what I want, what I want What I want want want want Yeah baby let me show ya (show ya) You got me trippin’ over (over) Cause you got what I want, what I want What I want want want I want your love I want your love I want your love I want your love Hey girl …Even if there’s stormy weather You got my heart beat-beating faster And I’m not gonna let you down No ya feet ain’t gonna touch the ground (ground) No-Oh …The picture that you’re paintin’ got me All anticipating GO! Nothing can steal your thunder Sky-high while you pull me under Cause you got what I want, what I want What I want want want want Yeah baby let me show ya (show ya) You got me trippin’ over (over) Cause you got what I want, what I want What I want want want I want your love I want your love I want your love I want your love Oh yeah (Oh, oh, oh, oh) The picture that you’re painting Got me anticipating Go! Oh, oh Nothing can steal your thunder Sky-high while you pull me under Cause you got what I want, what I want What I want want want want (I want your love) Yeah baby let me show ya (show ya) You got me trippin’ over (over) Cause you got what I want, what I want What I want want want I want your love (I want your love) Nothing can steal your thunder Sky-high while you pull me under Cause you got what I want, what I want What I want want want want Yeah baby let me show ya (show ya) You got me trippin’ over (over) Cause you got what I want, what I want What I want want want I want your love I want your love I want your love I want your love
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Participant
Song
Eduard Romanyuta
I Want Your Love
Eduard Romanyuta started his creative activities at the age of four. Already at the age of five years, Eduard performs in the "Palace "Ukraine", Kiev, Ukraine, where personally President of Ukraine L. Kuchma praised him for the excellence of his talent. After that Eduard became Grand Prix winner of many international song contests in his childhood and released his debut album "Colors of the native land” in 2003. After international publishers begun to pay attention on Eduard released the single "I'll never let go". With this track, the singer has become a finalist of the Ukrainian national selection for "Eurovision 2012" and the video for this song is gained millions of views on YouTube. With the same song Eduard Romanyuta became the winner in the categories "Best song in a foreign language" and "Video of the year” at the awards ceremony "OE Music Awards". In the result of the fruitful cooperation with the Swedish publishers Eduard Romanyuta releases 3 other tracks in 2012 and took part in the Ukrainian national selection for the ESC 2013. In 2013 he released the track "Nightmare", together with the Swedish publishers "Universal Music Publisher” and the song "No regrets", with words and music by British authors. Recently, Eduard Romanyuta has released an audio-visual album "Conspiracy", which includes 13 tracks and 7 videos. In 2014 the Swedish publishers "The Kennel" created the song “I want your love”especially for the Ukrainian selection of "Eurovision 2015" the song "I want your love". However, since the Ukraine understandably refused to participate in this contest, Ukrainian Eduard Romanyuta participated and won in the national selection of the Republic of Moldova with the song "I want your love" and therefore will present it on behalf of Moldova at the Eurovision Song Contest 2015.
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02 ARMENIA Songwriter
Participant
Song
Inna Mkrtchyan, Armen Martirosyan
Genealogy
Face The Shadow
Face The Shadow
The group Genealogy consists of six singers: Essaï Altounian from Europe, Tamar Kaprelian from America, Stephanie Topalian from Asia, Vahe Tilbian from Africa, Mary-Jean O’Doherty Vasmatzian from Australia, and Inga Arshakyan from Armenia.
We find so many ways fooling our heart Playing too many games trying to hide When you follow a dream, surrender the sorrow inside Face every shadow you denied Feels like so many times life was unfair Will you run and forget all the despair? If it’s breaking you down, remember the power inside Face every shadow you denied
Their song Face The Shadow was composed by Armen Martirosyan and lyricist Inna Mkrtchyan, a song about universal values. Its message is one “Happiness is born when people are united and live in harmony with themselves, their families, love relationships and so on. Generations are shifting with time but the genealogy remains, thus the values of love and peace are stable.
Time is ticking and you keep thinking that you are tricking your heart, so Chorus: Don’t deny Ever don’t deny Baby don’t deny You and I
Cross the ocean of blues, happy you'll be Оnce you’ve risen you are meant to be free When you're feeling afraid remember there's hope inside Face every shadow purified
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Time is ticking and you keep thinking that you are tricking your heart,so Chorus: Don’t deny Ever don’t deny Listen don’t deny (I don’t want to deny) You and I Chorus: Don’t deny Ever don’t deny Listen don’t deny Don't deny you and I
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03 BELGIUM Songwriter
Participant
Song
Loïc Nottet, Luuk Cox, Shameboy, Beverly Jo Scott
Loïc Nottet
Rhythm Inside
Rhythm Inside
At the age of 17, Loïc Nottet took part in the Blind Auditions singing the hit song Diamonds by Rihanna. His knockout performance and unique voice instantly won over the coaches and the audience alike. As a finalist in the third season of The Voice Belgique, the young Courcelles native signed a contract with Sony Music Entertainment.
Listen to the sound of thunder Rolling in the soul down under Far beneath the skin, it rumbles Step to the step of the drum that rolls inside Be you enemy or lover We are put here to discover The heart that beats within each other We gonna rapppabab tonight
And if we die , tomorrow What’ll we have to show For the wicked ways Down below The rhythm inside is telling us We can fly tomorrow On the beautiful wind that blows On a cosmic track, love attack I‘m gonna get that rhythm back
Be you enemy or brother We were put here to discover The heart that beats within each other We’re gonna rompanpan ...
And if we die, tomorrow What’ll we have to show For the wicked ways Down below The rhythm inside is telling us We can fly tomorrow On the beautiful wind that blows On a cosmic track, love attack I‘m gonna get that rhythm back
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Anouk Teeuwe, Tobias Karlsson Walk Along I open up my heart to you I cry for your attention Still you haven’t seen it yet You only see me as a friend But I wish you were waiting With roses at sunset (Chorus) Why, why-ai-ai-ai why-ai-ai-ai Won’t you walk along, walk along Baby Why, why-ai-ai-ai why-ai-ai-ai Won’t you walk along, walk along Baby Gentley smile passing your way It’s not that I don’t try But you don’t even notice me In another time and place, Another lifetime maybe If only for a little while
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Participant
Song
Trijntje Oosterhuis
Walk Along
Trijntje Oosterhuis - daughter of theologian and former Catholic priest Huub Oosterhuis and violinist Jozefien Melief of the Amsterdam Promenade Orchestra formed the band "Total Touch" with her brother Tjeerd Oosterhuis in 1990 and, in 1991, they participated in the Grote Prijs van Nederland, the most important amateur musician contest in the Netherlands. Trijntje got the chance to tour with Candy Dulfer in 1994 after collaborating with her on the album Big Girl. Total Touch was offered a record deal in 1995 and their debut album Total Touch was released in 1996. The first single, "Touch Me There", became a summer hit and went Platinum, selling over 100,000 copies in its first month. The next album This Way became their first number-one album and was equally successful, although the album was not well known internationally. In 1999, they took a small break, and Trijntje Oosterhuis released a live album with covers of Stevie Wonder. In 2001, the group decided to go their separate ways, with Tjeerd wanting to focus on production and songwriting and Trijntje wanting to launch her solo career. Since her debut solo album Trijntje Oosterhuis (2003) she had developed into a successful and incredibly versatile artist, She has released music in both Dutch and English, performing all kinds of genres from pop and the blues to jazz and soul. She has worked with plenty international artists including Queen, Lionel Richie and and Ronan Keating and this year she is working very closely with renowned singer/songwriter Anouk, who represented the Netherlands in 2013, and who has co-written her song Walk Along for this years Contest in Vienna.
(Chorus) Why, why-ai-ai-ai why-ai-ai-ai … I don’t seem to get you To look at me one time Won’t you walk along, walk along Baby This is not a little crush Don’t wanna wait in line Won’t you walk along, walk along Baby Whoo-hooo Whoo-hooo I love you, I love you Ba-by. Whoo-hooo Whoo-hooo If only for a little while
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(Chorus) Why, why-ai-ai-ai why-ai-ai-ai …
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05 FINLAND Songwriter
Participant
Song
Pertti Kurikan Nimipäivät
Pertti Kurikan Nimipäivät
Aina Mun Pitää
Aina Mun Pitää
The members of the band Pertti Kurikan Nimipäivät are four middle-aged, mentally handicapped men, who formed the band in 2009 in a charity workshop for adults with developmental disabilities.
Aina mun pitää siivota Aina mun pitää tiskata Aina mun pitää käydä lääkärissä Aina mun pitää käydä töissä En saa mennä koneelle En katsoo telkkarii En saa edes nähdä mun kavereita Aina mun pitää olla kotona Aina mun pitää tehdä asioita Aina mun pitää syödä kunnolla Aina mun pitää juoda kunnolla En saa syödä karkkia En juoda limua En saa edes juoda alkoholia
Aina mun pitää levätä Aina mun pitää nukkua Aina mun pitää herätä Aina mun pitää käydä suihkussa
In 2009, Finnish director Pekka Karjalainen sought music performed by people with disabilities for the film Vähän kunnioitusta, which tells the story of a young girl with a learning disability aspiring to live an independent and normal life. Pertti Kurikan Nimipäivät is featured in the film with their first-ever demo: "Kallioon!". The song became a hit, and the band soon discovered that they had a following outside the circle of disabled people. In 2012, their fame grew as they were the main subject of The Punk Syndrome, a Finnish documentary film. The documentary, depicting the band's story from its outset to their first European tour, earned them a following in Scandinavia and Germany. The band entered Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu, Finland's national selection for Eurovision Song Contest 2015 with the song "Aina mun pitää". They entered the contest in order to raise awareness for people with Down's Syndrome. On 7 February 2015, the band was one of the three acts from the first-semi finals to advance to the finals. On 28 February 2015, the band won Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu 2015, thereby becoming Finland's representative for the Eurovision Song Contest. They will be the first punk band to compete in the Eurovision.
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06 GREECE Songwriter Efthivoulos Theocharous, Maria-Elena Kyriakou Vangelis Konstantinidis, Evelina Tziora One Last Breath My soul, I guess I’m just no one you killed me and I am done, without a gun my light has fade, I feel betrayed just can’t be brave, without faith How could you leave? I’m begging you take me wherever you have gone come back and save me don’t want to be alone nothing left, I just have one last breath
Participant
Song
Maria-Elena Kyriakou
One Last Breath
Maria Elena Kyriakou from Larnaca, Cyprus won the 1996 child singer contest of Cyprus when she was 12. One year later she was registered by her mother at a music school. In 2011, her mother applied for Marie Elena to audition for Greek Idol but she did not go to the auditions. However in 2014 she participated at the “Voice of Greece” music tv Show, which she finally won, mentored by the famous greek singer Despoina Vandi. As the winner of the show Maria Elena signed a contract with MINOS EMI and her first album was recorded in July 2014. After her recent performances at the prestigious Posidonion Concert Hall of Athens she won the Greek national final and will represent Greece in the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 in Vienna, Austria.
I’ m begging you take me out of this firing hell come back and save me what happened wasn’t fair nothing left all that I have is one last breath only one last breath Just pain, fake love and drunken lie Ι struggle to survive, I’m still alive I’m fighting tears and fears apart but still it’s dark, inside my heart
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07 ESTONIA Songwriter
Participant
Song
Stig Rästa
Elina Born & Stig Rästa
Goodbye To Yesterday
Goodbye To Yesterday
In 2012 Elina Born took part on Estonian reality-competition gameshow Eesti otsib superstaari (Estonia is Searching for a Superstar). The program seeks to discover the best singer in Estonia through a series of nationwide auditions. She made it through the audition, theatre round, studio round and final. She reached the Super Final but finnished runner-up to Rasmus Rändvee.
I woke up at 6 a.m. my eyes were closed but my mind was awake pretended I was breathing in a deep sleep pace got dressed so quietly I was frozen by the jingle of my keys at the door as I got outside I smiled to the dog I didn’t wanna wake you up my love was never gonna be enough so I took my things and got out of your way now girl why didn’t you wake me up I’m pretty sure i would have told you to stop lets try again and say goodbye goodbye to yesterday
She took part on Eesti Laul 2015 with Estonian singer and songwriter Stig Rästa, organised by the Estonian broadcaster Eesti Rahvusringhääling (ERR). Between 2002 and 2006 Stig formed a band Slobodan River with Ithaka Maria and Tomi Rahula. Since 2006 he has played in Traffic and also in Outloudz since 2010. Together with Elina he took part in Semi-final 2 of Eesti Laul 2015 with the song "Goodbye to Yesterday" which took place on 14 February 2015, they progressed to the Final which took place on 21 February 2015, they progressed to the Superfinal along with two other songs and were chosen to represent Estonia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2015. Estonia was placed into the first semi-final, to be held on 19 May 2015, and was scheduled to perform in the first half of the show.
why would you think like that yeah we fight a lot but in the end you and I we’re a perfect match I wouldn’t want it any other way but now you're gone and I’m all alone lying here naked and staring at the phone
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08 F.Y.R.MACEDONIA Songwriter
Aleksandar Mitevski, Daniel Kajmakoski, Joacim Persson Lisja Esenski Eh da možev jas da te pregram sega i zasekogaš Pa da se razbudam oci da otvoram Da vidam deka živeam Me slediš sekoj den vo mojot svet zaspivaš vo mislive I site zborovi premalku se Kako jasno sonce ti mi izgrevaš Vo ova srce koga se naseluvaš Sekoj den pokraj tebe soba bez vreme Vo koja tonam so tebe Kako cuvar na sni koga zaspivaš ti te pokrivam so stihovi Koga životot mi beše taka siv vo boja ti go napravi Sega lebdime sami kon ljubovta slobodni ko lisja esenski I nema doždovi što ke izmijat tragi tvoi na dušava Ni beli snegovi ne ke gi pokrijat stapkite na ljubovta Toa e tvoe se i neka ostane vkusot tvoj na usnive Se neka pomine no jas i ti ne Kako jasno sonce ti mi izgrevaš Vo ova srce koga se naseluvaš Sekoj den pokraj tebe soba bez vreme Vo koja tonam so tebe Kako cuvar na sni koga zaspivaš ti te pokrivam so stihovi Koga životot mi beše taka siv vo boja ti go napravi Sega lebdime sami kon ljubovta slobodni ko lisja esenski
Participant
Song
Daniel Kajmakoski
Lisja Esenski
Daniel Kajmakoski is a Macedonian-born pop & rock singer, composer, songwriter, and guitar and piano player living in Vienna, where he moved with his family at the age of six. Daniel participated in many musical shows, the first time when he participated in a show he was 17 and reached the top 12. In 2009 was his first performance in Macedonia at Ohrid Fest with the song "Nezhna ko princeza" which was composed and written by himself. Daniel has also participated in the Bulgarian show Pej S'men. After that he returned to Vienna where he got a job but meanwhile he always worked around the music. In 2011, he wrote a song for Karolina Goceva called "Ne se vrajkas" which become a huge hit in Macedonia and on the Balkans. In 2013 he appeared in the auditions of the first series of X Factor Adria. He sang the song "Red" by Daniel Merriweather on his first audition and already impressed everyone. Later, he won the show on 23 March 2014. Daniel Kajmakoski was selected to represent Macedonia at the ESC through his victory at the Skopje Festival 2014, which was organised by Macedonian Radio Television in order to select Macedonia's entry for the 2015 Contest. With his song "Lisja esenski", he won the competition after placing second with an international jury and achieving first place from a public televote.
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09 SERBIA Songwriter
Participant
Song
Vladimir Graić, Charlie Mason
Bojana Stamenow
Beauty Never Lies
Beauty Never Lies In a shadowy world lived a dazzling girl Unaware of the light she’d imprisoned inside. Took a million mistakes to lead her to daybreak, But she made it through, now I know the truth! Beauty never lies, never hides, never gives a damn! Beauty never lies, no, it cries “Here I am!” Finally I can say , yes, I’m diff’rent, and it’s okay! Here I am!
Bojana Stamenov has been singing since she was seven. She attended even three sections in the secondary Music school – guitar, lute and renaissance singing. She was the finalist of the show Serbia's Got Talent in 2012, when she enchanted the audience with her magnificent voice and brilliant interpretation. The English text of her ESC title "Beauty Never Lies", was written by well-known international songwriter Charlie Mason, who wrote the song "Rise Like a Phoenix," which was the title of last year’s competition winner Conchita Wurst , whose victory brought Austria this prestigious music competition.
Had to shatter the fears laughing in the mirror Undermining me, now at last I see! Beauty never lies, never hides, never gives a damn! Beauty never lies, no, it cries “Here I am!” Finally I can say , yes, I’m diff’rent, and it’s okay! Here I am!
Beneath the veil of skin the heart’s entangled in, Beauty’s embodied! Beneath the mask of shame, my soul is set aflame!
Beauty never lies, never hides, never gives a damn! Beauty never lies, no, it cries “Here I am!” Finally I can say , yes, I’m diff’rent, and it’s okay! Here I am! Here I am!
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10 HUNGARY Songwriter
Áron Sebestyén, Boglárka Csemer, Sára Hélène Bori Wars For Nothing Do you know our earth is a mess All the wars for nothing, it never ends Everybody deserves a chance All the souls, all the souls, can you hear them cry?
That you live in peace does not mean It’s okey to ignore all the pain I see children joining the stars Soldiers walk towards the dark, let me ask
Participant
Song
Boggie
Wars For Nothing
Boggie (real name: Boglárka Csemer) rose to international prominence in January 2014 after the music video to "Nouveau Parfum" ('New Perfume') was picked up by media outlets in various countries including the UK and USA. The video shows the singer being extensively retouched while she sings the song, which is a darker, French-language rewrite of "Parfüm", originally in Hungarian. Both songs feature on Boglárka's self-titled first album Boggie. The video and its message are similar to the Body Evolution viral video created for GlobalDemocracy.com to encourage the introduction of mandatory disclaimers on retouched images in popular media. Much like the model in Body Evolution, by the end of the video Boglárka bears little resemblance to her unaltered appearance at the start. A brief split-screen comparison shows the viewer how drastically different the final result is.
Can you justify all the eyes That will never see daylight Give me one good reason to hurt A helpless soul, break a heart, kill a mind.
Two verses in "Nouveau Parfum" consist of Boggie reeling off a list of designer label perfumes and asking which she should choose, before questioning why she should have to make a choice at all and asking who is making her choose. Boggie then counters this pressure with the lines, "Je ne suis pas leur produit / De beauté, d’préciosité / Ils ne peuvent pas me changer" ("I am not their product / Of beauty, of preciousness / They cannot change me").] The designer labels and subversive message were not featured in the original Hungarian lyrics of "Parfüm".
Do you know how many innocents Are hiding from punishment For crimes they’d never commit All alone, all alone, do they deserve
2015 started as a lucky year for Boggie: she was nominated as Glamour Woman of the Year, her videoclip for her single Nouveau Parfum got among the 17 nominees for the Highlights of Hungary awards and she won the Hungarian national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest with her song Wars For Nothing.
To die for believing something else, For having a face someone can’t stand Do you know our earth is a mess All the wars for nothing, it never ends All the souls, all alone, hold them tight All the souls, deserve a chance at life
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11 BELARUS Songwriter
Participant
Song
Uzari Gerylana/Maimuna
Uzari & Maimuna
Time
Time Tell me where I belong I've been trying for so long Breaking out through the night Made me see the bright light Now I'm willing to fight And I know that Time is on my side Time is like thunder a-aa Hear it like thunder a-aa All we've got are somedays and I am Trying not to waste. Time is like thunder a-aa Beating like thunder in our heads Time is like thunder aa-aa-aa
Uzari is a pop music composer and singer who formed a duo with a classicallytrained lead violinist Maimuna. With a Belarusian mother and Malian father Maimuna’s family decided to stay in Belarus. She is famous "The First Violin of Belarus” and earned the coveted First Violin role in the Presidential Orchestra. Seeking new challenges, she recorded two albums:Queen of Africa and Showtime. Uzari (real name: Yuri Navrotsky) competed in the Belarusian national final in 2012 with the song "The Winner", coming in 5th place, and in 2013 with the song "Secret", coming in 8th place. He was also one of Anastasia Vinnikova's backing singers at Eurovision Song Contest 2011. Apart from that he composed Belarus's entry into the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2014, "Sokal" by Nadezhda Misyakova Thei year he will represent Belarus in the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 along with Maimuna with the song "Time”.
At the end of your rope Keep on hoping against all hope oo-o Time is fading away So don't you lose a day We can do what we say Time is like thunder Time is like thunder Time is like thunder I know ,you know I don’t want to wait Like thunder \ like thunder Time is like thunder aaa Hear it like thunder aaa Beating like thunder aaa aaa aaa Time is like thunder aaa Hear it like thunder aaa All we've got are somedays and I’m Trying not to waste. Time is like thunder aaa Beating like thunder …. Time is like thunder aa aa aa I don’t want to wait
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12 RUSSIA Songwriter
Participant
Polina Gagarina Gabriel Alares, Leonid Gutkin, Joakim Björnberg, Katrina Noorbergen, Vladimir Matetsky A Million Voices We are the worlds people Different yet we're the same We believe We believe in a dream Praying for peace and healing I hope we can start again We believe We believe in a dream So if you ever feel love is fading Together like the stars in the sky We can sing We can shine (Chorus) When you hear our voices call You won't be lonely anymore A million voices Your heart is like a beating drum Burning brighter than the sun A million voices Now as the world is listening From cities and satellites We believe We believe In a dream If you ever feel love is fading Together like the stars in the sky We can sing We can shine When you hear our voices call You won't be lonely anymore A million voices Your heart is like a beating drum Burning brighter than the sun
Song
A Million Voices
Polina Gagarina was born in Moscow, Russian SFSR, USSR but spent most of her youth in Greece. Her mother was a ballet dancer. In 1993 Polina's father died and her mother decided to move the family back to Russia. In 2003, Gagarina competed in season two of Star Factory, a Russian reality singing competition. She performed several songs by Maxim Fadeev and went on to win the show, but refused to work with Fadeev after her victory. After winning Star Factory, Gagarina was invited to perform in the group Playgirls. The group received a recording contract with ARS Records, but ultimately disbanded. In 2005, she performed at the New Wave (competition) held in Jūrmala, Latvia and placed third. She later released the singles "Kolybelnaya", "Morning", "Ya tvoya", "Pomnyu", and "Ya tebya ne proshchu nikogda". Her début album Poprosi u oblakov was released in 2007. In 2008, Gagarina released the single "Komu, zachem?" with Russian singer Irina Dubtsova. In March 2010, her second studio album O sebe was released. In 2012 Polina Gagarina starts to collaborate with Konstantin Meladze, russian/ ukrainian producer, well-known for his succesful project "VIA GRA". With Meladze she recorded four singles " Spektakl okonchen " ("Show Is Over") RUS #10, UKR #5, "Net" ( "No") RUS #3 UKR #1, "Navek" ( "Ever") RUS #25, UKR #23, "Shagay" ( " Walk Away") RUS #21, UKR #25. On 9 March 2015, it was revealed that Polina would represent Russia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2015.
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When I look around at these faces I can see the stars in the sky We will sing We will shine Singing out Singing out ooh Singing out Singing out ooh Singing out A million voices
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SEMI FINAL 1
May 19, 2015
13 DENMARK Songwriter
Participant
Song
Remee Chief 1
Anti Social Media
The Way You Are
The Way You Are
Philip Thornhill (vocals), Nikolaj Tøth (guitar), David Vang (bass), Emil Vissing (drums) are Anti Social Media; a pop/rock band inspired by the warm sounds of the 60’s. Their mission is to revive the simple and happy spirits of bands such as The Beatles, which leads to an all new combination of the old and the modern.
Summer's here, winter's gone Finally I can see the sun Every time you walk in to the room all my fears disappear When I'm in your atmosphere I don't know what it is you do But you do And I can´t explain why (Chorus) Its the Way you are Its just the Way that you are That Can make my Day Bad times go away Its the Way you are Its just the Way that you are That Can make my Day Bad times go away
Like an old radio, a song i just cant let go All i Got on my mind is you Movie stars and caviar couldn't get me where you are There's nothing I can do About it (Chorus) 1x And I'll be right there when you need Someone to guide you. Whatever it takes girl I will be doing it for you. 'Cause i've been acting like a fool I Wanna take my time And spend it all on you. So girl just come and sweep my feet of the Ground, like you do (Chorus) 2x
Because its all about you Because its all about you girl And I'm hanging on to every single word you say Its the Way you are Its Just the Way that you are That Can make my Day Bad times go away Its the Way you are Bad times go away Its the Way you are..
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SEMI FINAL 1
May 19, 2015
14 ALBANIA Songwriter
Participant
Song
Zzap & Chris
Elhaida Dani
I'm Alive
I’M ALIVE
Elhaida Dani started to sing when she was four years old. She studied piano at school. In 2009 she took part and won the talent show Star Academy. After this show she released her first song Si asnjëherë and later two more songs Fjala e fundit and Vetmia. She started studying musicology in the University of Arts of Tirana.
I was too afraid right from the start To even let you, welcome you in my heart You cut it deep and left it bleeding hard Will i ever heal these painful scars? I just can't help it I'm out of breath, I'm try and find the words to say Time pass' by Now its broad daylight (Chorus) I know you'll come With the speed of light You're my everything , all that I need. You shut down my dreams But I’m not gonna cry You live within me, that’s why I’m alive I am alive Cuz you are my life, You are my sun, I am alive, cuz you are my life. Your name is printed crystal clear on glass.. From all the sighs, coming out' my breath I'm blinded by, This love can't stop screaming out your name so loud Where are you at? Baby won't you come back? (Chorus) I know you'll come With the speed of light You're my everything , all that I need. You shut down my dreams But I’m not gonna cry You live within me, that’s why I’m alive I am alive Cuz you are my life, You are my sun, I am alive, cuz you are my life.
Elhaida has taken part in several music competitions in Albania and abroad, winning prestigious awards, among others the best New Artist of the Festival Suncane Skale in Montenegro and the "Grand Prix" in the festival Nova Musica in Bulgaria. In June 2012 Elhaida won the Top Fest show in Albania, and the song she presented, S’je me, became a hit. In 2013 she became The Voice of Italy after having been a part of Riccardo Cocciante Team. In 2013 she released When Love Calls Your Name by Cocciante and Baciami e Basta by Francesco Silvestre and Modà. During 2013-14 she has been touring Italy performing on the same stage together with Patti Smith, Elisa, Fiorella Mannoia, Dolores O’Riordan, Fausto Leali, Giovanni Allevi, Caro Emerald and many others.
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SEMI FINAL 1
May 19, 2015
15 ROMANIA Songwriter
Participant
Calin Gavril Goia, Gabriel Constantin, Adrian Cristescu, Paduraru Silviu-Marian, Alstani Victor-Razvan, Monica-Ana Stevens, Andrei-Madalin Leonte
Voltaj
De La Capăt Cantec de-ar fi viata mea Vesel, trist, tot l-as canta Nu as rata nicio nota Rau de-ar fi l-as inota Pan’ la mare l-as urma Nu m-as opri niciodata Stii ca Viata n-are buton de rewind sa Poti sa intorci ce-ai pierdut Nu poti nici sa o pui pe pauza Cand nu stii ce-i de facut Daca maine noaptea n-ar mai avea vreo stea Daca intruna vantul spre mine ar sufla Tu ai fi motivul, tu ai fi motivul sa pot Sa pot s-o iau de la capat Daca maine cerul ar fi prea plin de nori Daca nicio raza nu m-ar atinge-n zori Tu ai fi motivul, tu ai fi motivul sa pot Sa pot s-o iau de la capat As zbura chiar si-o noapte-ntreaga Spre zorii-n care ai fi tu Ploile n-ar putea sa-nteleaga De ce nu cad cand sunt tot ud Daca maine noaptea n-ar mai avea vreo stea Daca intruna vantul spre mine ar sufla Tu ai fi motivul, tu ai fi motivul sa pot Sa pot s-o iau de la capat Daca maine cerul ar fi prea plin de nori Daca nicio raza nu m-ar atinge-n zori Tu ai fi motivul, tu ai fi motivul sa pot Sa pot s-o iau de la capat
Song
De La Capăt
Voltaj have been on the Romanian charts, radio and on public events for more than 20 years and won the Best Romanian Act award at the MTV Europe Music Awards 2005. The groups members are: Călin Goia (vocals) Gabi „Porcus“ Constantin (electric guitar) Adrian Cristescu (keyboards) Valeriu „Prunus” Ionescu (bass guitar) Oliver Sterian (drums) During their long-lasting career, Voltaj's most famous songs have been Lumea E A Mea (The World Is Mine), Da Vina Pe Voltaj (Blame It On Voltaj) and 20. This year they will represent Romania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 with the song "De la capăt".
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SEMI FINAL 1
May 19, 2015
16 GEORGIA Songwriter
Participant
Song
Nina Sublatti, Thomas G:son
Nina Sublatti
Warrior
Warrior
Nina Sublatti was born to Georgian parents in Moscow. Shortly after her birth, her family moved back to Georgia. She attended art school, studying painting, drawing, and sculpture. In 2008, Sublatti received a contract from a modelling agency and began modelling. In 2011, she began working with the studio Georgian Dream Studio where she collaborated with the singer Bera Ivanishvili.
Fighter Oximated World's gonna get up and see I'm a warrior, isolated World's gonna listen to me
Violence set it free Wings are gonna spread up I'm a warrior, isolated World's gonna get up and see
In 2013, Sublatti was announced as the winner of Sakartvelos Varskvlavi, the Georgian version of Idol. The following year, she released her debut album Dare to Be Nina Sublatti which has become the best-selling album in Georgia. In December 2014, she was announced as one of the five contestants competing to represent Georgia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 with the song "Warrior". On 14 January 2015, Sublatti was announced as the winner. She reworked her song with Swedish composer Thomas G:son and will work on her staging with Swedish choreographer Sacha Jean-Baptiste in the time leading up to Eurovision.
woohoo I'm a warrior, still stuck in my mind I've been in danger for too long No no no
woohoo I'm a warrior, still stuck in my mind I've been in danger for too long No Not a shabby or a money maker World's gonna light up in peace Not in shadows Bright a little Not your fault you're just gonna breathe
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Violence break me free Wings are gonna spread up I'm a warrior, oximated I'm gonna get up and be woohoo I'm a warrior, still stuck in my mind I've been in danger for too long No no no
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Merci . . . Udo Jürgens
* 30 September 1934
† 21 December 2014
Udo Jürgens, the Austrian-born star who dominated pop music in the German-speaking world and sold more than 100 million records and composed close to 1,000 songs in a career spanning five decades, died on December 21th, 2014, in Switzerland. Born Udo Jürgen Bockelmann, the son of a northern German mother and Russian father, was interested in music from an early age. Before the age of ten, he owned a harmonica and an accordion. His serious study of music started when he entered the Klagenfurt Conservatory in 1948. He started to compose his own songs and in 1950, at the age of 16, won 1st prize in an Austrian Broadcasting contest with his song "Je t'aime."
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In 1952 Udo Bolan, as he was called then, formed the Udo Bolan Quartet In Klagenfurt, Austria appearing regularly at the Café Obelisk in Klagenfurt with Englishman Johnny Richards on drums, Klaus Behmel on guitar and Bruno Geiger on Bass. The quartet played regularly at various dance and jazz venues and also broadcast on Radio Alpenland and the British Forces Radio network produced by Mike Fior. Apart from gaining a reputation as an excellent jazz pianist, Udo Jürgens also appeared in several feature films during the years between 1958 and 1966. But the key career move came in 1960 when Udo Jürgens gained widespread attention because he won the award for best solo artist with his hit "Jenny" at the music festival in Knokke, Belgium. After this success he composed the international hit "Reach for the Stars" for Shirley Bassey and went on to compose songs for Quincy Jones and Sarah Vaughn, among others. In 1964, he represented Austria for the first time at the Eurovision Song Contest 1964 with the song "Warum nur warum?", finishing sixth. The song hit the number one spot in the french single charts but it was up to the -participant, Matt Monro, from the UK who was impressed with the melody to cover the song (with English lyrics by his manager Don Black) as "Walk Away," to reach No. 1 in Britain and No. 2 in the United States, by selling 1.5 million records. His song "Sag ihr, ich lass sie
grüßen" came fourth in 1965's contest, and on his third try he won the Eurovision Song Contest 1966 in Luxembourg with "Merci, Chérie", which became an English-language hit for Vince Hill, another cover by Monro, and was not only one of Udo Jürgens' most recognized compositions but also one of the best selling Contest winning songs ever by selling over one million copies. In 1967, he signed a new recording contract with Ariola and completed a number successful tours in both East Bloc countries and Western
Europe during the following years. While his compositions were being sung in multiple languages by international artists such as Brenda Lee, Sammy Davis, Jr., Bing Crosby, Al Martino, and Nancy Wilson, his songs were topping charts and winning awards all around the world. His 1970 mammoth tour of Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Soviet bloc lands of Eastern Europe set a European attendance record at that time by bringing out more than 500,000 people for more than 200 concerts. It was evident during that period that his music changed from the french chanson influenced style to catchy German "Schlager" (hit) melodies infused his music with a growing social awareness. Best examples for his talent to combine catchy tunes with introspective lyrics were his 70's hits like "Griechischer Wein", "Aber bitte mit Sahne" and "Mit 66 Jahren". In 1978, the song "Buenos dias, Argentina" which he performed together with the Germany national football team became the biggest hit of hiscareer, reaching gold status in only 5 weeks and platinum in just 2 months. During the 1980s, Udo Jürgens received more airplay on German radio than any other artist and received music awards and professional honors too numerous to count. Album after album continued to top the charts in the German speaking countries and he was one of the most soughtafter musical guests in Germany's TV shows.But he also continued to tour troughout the world, adding new audiences in South Africa and China to an already remarkable fan base.
In 1993, he was bestowed with the ECHO Award and in 1999 an honorary Bambi Award for his decades of artistic contributions to German culture. In 1999, he used his celebrity and wealth to found a non-profit organization to benefit orphaned children and other young people in need of assistance. Despite settling in Switzerland, he remained passionate about Germany and its politics. He butted heads with the Catholic Church over abortion, right-wing extremists for using one of his songs, and the government in Berlin over economic and social questions. It will remain an incontestable fact that Udo Jürgens impact on the German music world is immeasurable. His musical contributions, including his admirable poetic use of the German language and his ability to artfully integrate the German language with a variety of musical styles, laid a solid foundation for the following generations of German-speaking musicians. Udo Jürgens performed his last concert on December 12th, 2014 during his "Mitten im Leben" tour traditionally in his adopted hometown of Zurich. The concert was, like all other dates of the highly acclaimed tour, sold out to the last seat. Public and the media critics agreed that this was the best Udo ever! His strong vocals resting within itself, unpretentious, yet capable to maximum pathos musicality, he was an entertainer with quality and sovereign stage presence. Two weeks after this last concert on Sunday, December 12th, 2014, the singer, musician and composer Udo Jürgens died while he was walking nearby Lake Constance caused by an acute heart failure. One of the most successful popular music composers and entertainers of Europe has unexpectedly left stage of this world as we know it. Ironically, Udo Jürgens, was for many a symbol of physical and mental health in a senior age, even as an 80 year old man. He, who has contributed "Mit 66 Jahren" (meaning "Life begins with 66") as a sort of motivational soundtrack for generations of retirees. This icon of agelessness died after a triumphant success in the exact .break from touring and at the height of his career. What sounds like a cliché, is reality: Never before his concerts sold out so quickly, as ahead of his last tour; his current recordings being charttoppers even in the difficult times of todays music industry. He left his fans in a state of shock over the loss of their idol and his musical legacy, that will leave an indelible mark in both the German as well as in the global popscene.. The Zurich concert impressively demonstrates how colorful and complex complex the musical spectrum of the chansonnier and classic entertainer in combination with the orchestra Pepe Lienhard remained: From the symphonic poem „Die Krone der Schöpfung“ (The Crown of Creation) to the legendary "Ich war noch niemals in New York” (I've never been to New York ) up to the party hits and ending on a high note with Udo performing his legendary bathrobe final. On the last live recording everything mentioned here and what Udo was well known for is included, and there is a fresh and vital Udo Jürgens immortalized who was still able taking easy jogs across the concert stage during his two hour performance. After initial doubts whether people wanted to see him at all, the passionate live performers enjoyed his last concerts more than anything and was seemingly pleased with the euphoric crowd who adopted him with standing ovations in gratitude. One thing is for sure: They will miss him during the remainder of their lives. We miss Udo Jürgens.
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ørgen ngmann rembered
Guitarist Jørgen Ingmann passed away on the 21st of March 2015, at the age of 89. For most of ESC-fans he will be best remembered for having won the Song Contest on behalf of Denmark in 1963 together with his wife back then, Grethe, and the song Dansevise. But writing about their ESC victory would only tell a small part of Jørgen's accomplishments as an artist and first and foremost as a sort of role model for other aspiring guitarists. He first performed as a guitarist with Svend Asmussen, the jazz violinist, during the 1940s and early 1950s, in a group known as the "Swe-Danes". He was influenced by American guitarist and recording studio pioneer Les Paul. In the mid-1950s he set up his own studio where he developed techniques of multi-tracking and distortion, using his own accompaniment on bass and drums, and began recording under the name "Jørgen Ingmann & His Guitar". Under this stagename he recorded a version of Apache, originally recorded by British group, the Shadows. Jørgen's 1961 cover version charted at #1 in Canada, #2 in the United States (Billboard pop singles chart) and #6 in Germany. This chart success was followed by a string of instrumental hits especially in Germany during the early 1960's: including "Pepe" (1961 #15), "Anna" (1961 #19), "Violetta" (1962 #16), "Drina Marsch" (1964 #5) and "Zorba le Grec" (1965 #14). But Jørgen Ingmann remained very popular in Denmark too: His song Marchen Til Drina reached no. 1 in the Danish pop singles charts on 17 December 1963. Other recordings of his included Tequila (which he also recorded during the 60s, with the Champs) and a version of Pinetop Perkins' "Pinetop's Boogie Woogie" (from 1962).
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Grethe & Jørgen Ingmann - Winners of the Eurovision Song Contest 1963
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with Grethe Ingmann – “Dansevise”
“La mer”
“Wheels”
“Zorba”
“Music Box Dancer”
“Amorada”
SEMI FINAL 2
May 21, 2015
01 LITHUANIA Songwriter
Participant
Song
Monika Liubinaitė Vytautas Bikus
Monika Linkytė and Vaidas Baumila
This Time
This Time This time, I think I’m falling in love This time, you’re sent from heaven above Oh oh oh My God, stop for a minute and think How ‘bout we just go out for a drink Oh oh oh ‘Cos every time I close my eyes I feel you near
Vaidas Baumila from Vilnius is one of the best-known singers of the young generation in Lithuania. After a period of singing on the cruise ship Queen Elizabeth, he has been a part of prestigious plays and various TV projects. Back in 2006, the singer released his debut album What Do You Like? to great popularity. His second album Listen to Me was released in 2008 and gave him the award of Best Singer in Lithuania. He became known after finishing 3rd in TV3 music reality show Dangus. In 2014 he reached the final of Lithuanian Eurovision selection where he ended up on third place. The singer is currently working on his third album, which is to be released in March 2015.
I’m feeling love, love, love Round and round and round and round and round we go I’m feeling love, love, love Round and round and round and round and right in my heart
When Monika Linkytė was a little girl she used to dream of being a dancer. However, as soon as she had started to play the piano, Monika understood that music is more important for her than anything else. She has participated in a number of musical contests, festivals and TV projects and previously attempted to represent Lithuania in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in 2007.
This time, I hope you don’t mind I’ll help you put your troubles behind Oh oh oh I know there’s a reason for this One kiss, and you will see what you've missed Oh oh oh
Monika Linkytė and Vaidas Baumila were selected on 21 February 2015 to represent Lithuania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 with the song "This Time".
I’m feeling love, love, love Round and round and round and round and round we go I’m feeling love, love, love Round and round and round and round and right in my heart Is this how it goes? I don’t know…
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SEMI FINAL 2
May 21, 2015
02 IRELAND Songwriter
Participant
Song
Molly Sterling , Greg French
Molly Sterling
Playing With Numbers
Playing With Numbers Do I owe you something I think I do They tied our hands But I cut through In the arms of the potion They found our truth And I made a girl Abandoned youth and Made the mess in your vision and See a debt to be paid To give a little love was all that I wanted Give a little love was all my intent and I Was playing with the numbers and I didn't know what it meant
Molly Sterling grew up in Puckane, County Tipperary. She was educated at Kilkenny College and then at St. Andrew's College, Dublin, where she is currently a 5th year student. She first came to prominence after winning the Tipp Teen Idol contest in November 2011, winning a Popstar Studios recording prize. She won a second-place award for Girl's Vocal Solo at the 2012 Kilkenny Music Festival supported Runaway GO at a gig in Nenagh Arts Centre on 9 June 2012. She finished second in TV3's All Ireland Schools’ Talent Search in May 2014 and released her first EP, Strands of Heart, in November 2014. On 27 February 2015 she was selected to represent Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 with Playing With Numbers, a song Molly and songwriter/producer Greg French co-wrote as part of her upcoming album. The song was written about the risks people take every day in love and in life, and the experiences of taking the road less travelled.
Please don't remind me I won't be your muse Fragile misguided minds like mine Only know how to use Whil I played with white lies and fiction Unbeknownst to you I played the victim Well that was the last time I faced you and Made the mess in your vision and See a debt to be paid To give a little love was all that I wanted Give a little love was all my intent and I Was playing with the numbers and I didn't know what it meant I can watch from afar from my art on my Own all along I was lost I was wild this is Wrong I can't force this just watch as the surface Surrenders it all
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Made the mess in your vision and See a debt to be paid to give a little was all that I wanted Give a little love was all my intent and I was playing with the numbers and I didn't know what it meant
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SEMI FINAL 2
May 21, 2015
03 SAN MARINO Songwriter
Participant
Song
John O'Flynn Ralph Siegel
Anita Simoncini & Michele Perniola
Chain Of Lights
Chain Of Lights
Anita Simoncini is a Sammarinese singer who represented San Marino before in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2014 as a member of the girl group The Peppermints with the song "Breaking My Heart". She has been taking singing lessons during that same year with Linda Hermes and Augusto Ciavatta at the Voice Academy in San Marino. She is also devoted to classical ballet, which she started practicing when she was 4 years old.
Michele: no I don’t wanna dream forever of a time when peace was more than just a simple word I wanna find a better way of living and connect my tears and fears with friends understanding and forgiving must give this world a final chance Anita: I can feel life is changin’ times are rearrangin’ in so many many ways let us try to make the world a better place Anita & Michele: so light up the candles let’s illuminate the night just light up the candles let Them shine on deep inside build a chain of light for you and a chain of light for me and believe that we can change reality Anita: we’ve only got one life so let’s try to make our dreams survive Michele: maybe we’ll find out that many people feel the same – oh yeah Anita & Michele: one’s a lonely number – but together we can make a million candles shine forever Michele: let us build a chain of hearts in a world that‘s blue and dark
Michele Perniola is an italian singer from Palagiano, a small town in the province of Taranto, where he lives with his parents and two younger sisters. One of his sisters, Rafaella represented San Marino in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2014 as a member of The Peppermints. Michele first became interested in music at an early age, but started his singing career at the age of 9. In December 2012, Perniola won the sixth edition of the popular Italian TV series Ti lascio una canzone, thus rising to fame. Ever since this victory, Perniola started having fans not only in Italy, but also in the United States and China. Even though the rules of Junior Eurovision say that lead performers must be nationals or should have lived in that country for at least two years, the EBU gave special permission to children aged 10-15 of either Sanmarinese or Italian nationality. Michele Perniola was internally selected to represent San Marino at the 11th Junior Eurovision Song Contest on 30 November 2013 with his song "O-o-O Sole Intorno a Me". San Marino RTV revealed that Michele and Anita Simoncini would represent San Marino at the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 during a press conference on 27 November 2014 with the song "Chain of Lights”.
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SEMI FINAL 2
May 21, 2015
04 MONTENEGRO Songwriter
Participant
Song
Željko Joksimović
Knez
Adio
Adio
Knez (real name: Nenad Knežević) is one of the most popular singers in his country. When he was 6 years old, Knez sang "Bio jednom jedan lav" on the Naša Radost Festival in Titograd, (now Podgorica). He was schooled in the same city. After high school, he was a member of group "Milan i Luna". Whilst in high school, he started his first band, Visoka frekvencija (English: High Frequency), with guitarist Leo Đokaj. With the band, he wrote the songs "Da l' si ikada mene voljela" and "Kao magija" that would later became his greatest hits. Later, he established The Moon Band, which played on the Montenegrin coast, and subsequently the "Montenegro Band" with his father, Milija Knežević.
Marina Tucaković Dejan Ivanović
Nebo mi te donijelo Nebo mi te uzelo Još me boli što je boljelo Dani su mi zidovi Noći su mi okovi Još ti služim moja ljubavi
Još te ne dam maglama sa planina Još te ne dam vodama iz dubina A ti kažeš pusti me, živ mi bio Zaboravu predaj me, sad adio Procvjetao ruzmarin,savio se bijeli krin meni sve na tugu miriše Probam da zaboravim, da na tebe ne mislim Al za tobom srce uzdiše Još te ne dam maglama sa planina Još te ne dam vodama iz dubina A ti kažeš pusti me, živ mi bio Zaboravu predaj me, sad adio Na,na,naj,na na.... Još te ne dam maglama sa planina Još te ne dam vodama iz dubina A ti kažeš pusti me, živ mi bio Zaboravu predaj me, sad adio
In 1992, Knez launched his solo career and appeared at the Belgrade Pop Festival, Mesam, with the song, "Da l' si ikada mene voljela". In that same year, Knez recorded his first album, Kao magija, with the help of former band member, guitarist Leo Đokaj and songwriters, Ljubo Jovović and Zlatko Jovović. In 1994, Knez recorded his second album, Iz dana u dan. In 1996, Knez recorded his third album, Automatic. This album was the highest-selling album. The biggest concert he had in his career was in Sava Center. In 1999, a compilation was released under the name, The Best of Knez, which included 18 old songs, 2 new songs, "Nijedna žena na svijetu" and "Ti ne znaš ko sam ja", and a remix of "Kao magija". In 2000, he competed in the Budva 2000 Festival with the song, Vjeruj, which won the first place. In 2001, Knez recorded his fourth album, Daleko, visoko. In 2003, Knez recorded his fifth album, Ti me znaš. He won the third place at the Music Festival Budva 2006. In 2005, Knez recorded his sixth album, Vanilla. On 31 October 2014, it was officially announced that Knez would represent Montenegro at Eurovision Song Contest 2015 in Vienna, Austria.
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SEMI FINAL 2
May 21, 2015
Elton Zarb Matthew Mercieca Muxu
Amber
Warrior
Amber (full name: Amber Bondin) is a Maltese singer who who was a keen student of judo as a youngster, obtaining a Green Belt before an injury forced her to quit at the age of 15. Since then she’s put her competitive energy into music, gaining success in local talent shows. She has made it to the final at the Maltese national final for Eurovision every year from 2011 to 2015. And she actually performed at the Eurovision final in Baku in 2012, as a backing singer for Malta’s entrant that year, Kurt Calleja.
We suffer silently always fighting to break free. We were living in a shadow. We were too scared to let go. Wouldn’t accept defeat.
When by losing we were winning. We have to be courageous to be able to get through this. And then it hits.
Warrior
This year Amber won the Maltese national selection show with the song "Warrior" and will represent Malta in the Eurovision Song Contest 2015. She got the maximum 12 points from both the televotes and all the jury groups.
Break through the silence The noise is louder than its ever been Create something timeless Never look back The past is the past I had no choice but to become a Warrior I had to conquer I did not break, I left my faith in hope We are not the enemy, We’re just tired of suffering. We broke through the shadows We finally let go it was not defeat it was us truly winning We were courageous and we got through this. And then it hits. Break through the silence The noise is louder than its ever been Create something timeless Never look back The past is the past I had no choice but to become a Warrior I had to conquer I did not break, I left my faith in hope I’m a warrior, I will conquer I’m a warrior, I will conquer I’m a warrior!
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SEMI FINAL 2
May 21, 2015
06 NORWAY Songwriter
Participant
Song
Kjetil Mørland
Mørland & Debrah Scarlett
A Monster Like Me
Silent Storm
Debrah Scarlett (real name: Joanna Deborah Bussinger) is a Norwegian-Swiss singer. Scarlett was born in Hakadal, Norway but was raised in Switzerland since age 5. In the fall of 2013 she made an impression on many Norwegians with her distinctive voice through her participation in The Voice on TV2. Since then, she has played a number of concerts in her two homelands. In August last year, she moved back to Norway, and now she hopes to start a music career here.
Honey, I'm telling the truth I did something terrible in my early youth My mind went blank, I lost control I was just a little boy, I did not know I better let you go... To find the prince you thought you found in me I better set you free and give you up Just wave and say goodbye and let you live Without a monster like me Honey, what am I to you Now I have pulled the trigger on this awful truth Oh hold me now, cause I'm burning up Sing me something beautiful, just make it stop I better let you go...
Kjetil Morland comes from Grimstad, but has lived in England most of his adult life. This has had a great influence on him as an artist and songwriter. With the British band Absent Elk Kjetil released an album "Caught In the Headlights" produced by Toby Smith (Jamiroquai). Last autumn Kjetil moved to Oslo to establish himself as a solo artist under the name Morland. He works these days on his first solo album, which will be released later this year. But before that it will be Mørland & Debrah Scarlett with “A Monster Like Me” who ended up being victorious at Norway's Melodi Grand Prix and therefore will represent Norway at the Eurovision 2015.
To find the prince you thought you found in me I better set you free and give you up Just wave and say goodbye and let you live Without a monster like me
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SEMI FINAL 2
May 21, 2015
07 PORTUGAL Songwriter
Participant
Song
Miguel Gameiro
Leonor Andrade
Ha Um Mar Que Nos Separa
Ha Um Mar Que Nos Separa
Leonor Andrade is a Portuguese singer and actress who had her first contact with music at the age of four, when she started to play the piano. She has always sung, but the piano is Leonor’s instrument of choice to compose her songs. The first serious musical experience was when she had her first band, Mariacaffe, a Portuguese rock band, with her brother and two friends.
São três da manhã E a chuva cai Nas ruas da cidade Bate uma saudade no meu peito Vejo se me endireito Mas falta-me a vontade Eu não sou eu Se tu não estás
Later she participated in season two of The Voice Portugal. Leonor was eliminated on episode 13. After The Voice, she kept on working in music, composing her songs and giving some concerts. She also had her first experience as an actress in the RTP telenovela series Água de Mar.
Se é o mar que nos separa Vou secá-lo de saudade E apertar-te contra o peito Beijo feito de vontade
On 19 February 2015, Andrade was announced as one of the twelve participants of Festival da Canção 2015 with the song "Há um mar que nos separa". On 7 March 2015, she won the competition and thus was selected to represent Portugal in the Eurovision Song Contest 2015.
Ainda tenho As tuas mãos no meu rosto E o gosto a mel Da tua boca Louca foi a noite Em que te conheci Triste a madrugada Em que te perdi Se é o mar que nos separa Vou secá-lo de saudade E apertar-te contra o peito Beijo feito de vontade
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Se é o mar que nos separa Vou secá-lo de saudade E apertar-te contra o peito Beijo feito de vontade
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SEMI FINAL 2
May 21, 2015
08 CZECH REPUBLIC Songwriter
Participant
Song
Václav Noid Bárta, Tereza Šoralová
Marta Jandová & Václav Noid Bárta
Hope Never Dies
Hope Never Dies
Václav Noid Bárta grew up in an artistic family. His father is a writer and director, and his mother a singer. At age 17, he formed the Czech nu-metal group Dolores Clan and later on his musical band Noid Crew. He also appeared in local theatre and musical productions with acting and/or singing roles notably in Hamlet, Excalibur, Aida, Jesus Christ Superstar, Lucie, větší než malé množství lásky. He released a number of singles as a solo artist and established his own music and video production house ParaNoid Studio.
Wait for me don’t cross the sea of pain Wait for me I’m lost I’ve gone astray Ravens calling my name, their wings so dark Soon they’ll take me away, I have their mark They never miss their prey There is no light to pray for Cold and dim are the skies Wounded lying Running out of life In your eyes I could see Our hopes and our future Now we must let go
Marta Jandová is a well-known singer not only in her home country but also in Germany, where she celebrated her biggest successes after she moved to Germany and started singing in the rock band called Die Happy. Marta previously won the 2007 Bundesvision Song Contest with the song "Träumst Du?", a duet with German Neue Deutsche Härteband Oomph!. The song reached the top ten in the German Media Control charts. She also performed with the Finnish metal band Apocalyptica at the 2005 Bundesvision Song Contest with the song "Wie Weit", coming 5th in the contest.
Find me where the night turns into day Your love as a torch shows us the way How to be whole again
This year Marta teamed up with Václav Noid Bárta to represent the Czech Republic in the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 with the song "Hope Never Dies“.
There is no light to pray for Cold and dim are the skies Wounded lying Running out of life In your eyes I could see Our hopes and our future Now we must let go Must let go, must let fade away Or we can rise and fight
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For a light to live for Fire in our hearts Through our pain Through all the lies We will walk, walk reborn Hope never dies Never let me go
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SEMI FINAL 2
May 21, 2015
09 ISRAEL Songwriter
Participant
Song
Doron Medalie& Shiri Hadar
Nadav Guedj
Golden Boy
Golden Boy
Nadav Guedj is a French-Israeli singer was born in Paris, the French capital city.
Mama, someone broke my heart again Tell her I don't think I can take it anymore Mama, someone broke my heart again Now I'm gonna ease my pain, Dancing on the floor
He entered the second season HaKokhav HaBa, the Israeli national selections for Eurovision Song Contest 2015 where he became one of the sixteen finalists. He is the youngest participant of the contest's second season, just turning sixteen when turned up for the first audition day. He sang "Russian Roulette" by Rihanna for his first audition and Stevie Wonder's "Lately" for the second auditionIn the second round of the contest proper, he performed "Halo" by Beyoncé. Nadav then advanced to the semi-finals of the contest along with six other contestants where he performed "Mirrors" by Justin Timberlake. He then reached the finals of the contest with four other contestants after performing "Locked Out of Heaven" by Bruno Mars in a duets battle against fellow contestant Orit Biansay. Nadav then won HaKokhav HaBa with his performance of Beyoncé's Halo on 17 February 2015, making him Israel's entrant to the Eurovision Song Contest 2015.
Take me out, I'm not in the mood for a broken heart Gonna dance tonight, forget her No, she doesn’t know What I'm doing on the floor Did you say hello, my ladies? Pull me baby, I'm your trigger You know that my love is bigger Love, Love, Love Let the rhythm take us higher You know when I'm on fire Check me out (3-2-1- hey!)
On 26 February 2015, it was announced that he would be singing Golden Boy at the Eurovision. On 12 March 2015, Golden Boy was released and is Israel's first entry to the contest that's entirely sung in English.
I'm a golden boy Come here to enjoy I'm the king of fun Let me show you how we do it I'm a golden boy Come here to enjoy And before I leave Let me show you Tel Aviv Hold me tight, We're not going home tonight Oh yeah, do you like my dancing? Pull me baby, I'm your trigger You know that my love is bigger Check me out (3-2-1- hey!)
I'm a golden boy Come here to enjoy I'm the king of fun Let me show you how we do it I'm a golden boy Come here to enjoy And before I leave Let me show you Tel Aviv This is how we do it…
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SEMI FINAL 2
May 21, 2015
10 LATVIA Songwriter
Participant
Song
Aminata Savadogo
Aminata
Love Injected
Love Injected
Aminata Savadoga (stage name: Aminata) was born in Riga to a Latvian mother of Latvian and Russian descent, and a father from Burkina Faso. She considers herself foremostly Latvian and is currently an economics student at the University of Latvia.
You bring The light To My darkest side, babe The day The night Split To cure the sight, Oh… You care You animate You guard me bare Bring up the heart rate Chorus: Your love Revives my soul And I know You'll choose it whole Overall
At age 15 she took part in the Latvian television show Krodziņā pie Paula and then also competed in Muzikālā banka at age 17. She also took part in Koru kari 3, the Latvian version of Battle of the Choirs as a part of the choir Golden. Aminata achieved international attention when she competed in Dziesma 2014, the Latvian national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 with the song "I Can Breathe". She qualified from the first semi-final and then placed fifth in the final. Aminata then won the Latvian television show Jaunā talantu fabrika. The following year, Aminata returned to the Latvian Eurovision national selection and was announced as a competitor in Supernova 2015 with the song "Love Injected". She qualified through the televote in both the second heat and the semi-final. In the final held on 22 February 2015, she was announced as the winner and therefore will represent Latvia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2015.
Your eye’s a good mirror Look under the cover Love Is above all I’m safe Into your hands. Let’s move away The edges expand
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Chorus. Bridge: Show me the source of the light I’m becoming affected Seeing the glow of a white Is what I have detected
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Feeling again I’m alive It’s your shining reflected Love injected, love injected Chorus
Aminata on Facebook
SEMI FINAL 2
May 21, 2015
11 AZERBAIJAN Songwriter
Participant
Song
Sandra Bjurman, Nicklas Lif, Nicolas Rebscher, Lina Hansson
Elnur Huseynov
Hour Of The Wolf
Hour Of The Wolf I hold my breath, I´m on the edge Storming hills, I´ve been lost and found I hope they're coming, I can hear them running I once met peace, he said that he Soon would have the answers to this hurt And my mind was made up, I would never give up No I won't sleep tonight If tomorrow comes I'll lose my mind I won't give up my right, I know every heart deserves a fight I will beat on the drum, rise above with me I will go till I'm numb, rise above with me No I won't sleep tonight
Elnur Hüseynov was born in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, to ethnic Azeri parents. His father was a military serviceman and his mother specializes in music theory. At age five, Elnur was admitted to a music school for gifted children where he was trained as a piano player. In 1999, the family moved to Baku, Azerbaijan, where Elnur studied at a medical school and graduated with a degree in dentistry. In 2004 he graduated from the Asaf Zeynally Music College and worked at the Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre and with the choir group of the Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Society, in addition to singing in a church choir. In 2003, he received first prize in the musical competition Sing Your Song aired on Azerbaijan's Lider TV. He was Azerbaijan's representative to perform "Day After Day" at the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 alongside Samir Javadzadeh as duo Elnur and Samir. In 2015, he won the fourth season of The Voice Turkey and will represent Azerbaijan in Eurovision Song Contest
They whine and roar, hungry for more Yellow glowing eyes, I’m hypnotised I feel brave yet scared, but I'll stay prepared Oh have my soul, it’s destined It’s written in the sky Let me not be blinded by this hurt Set him loose I’m ready For the stars to guide me No I won't sleep tonight If tomorrow comes I'll lose my mind No I won't sleep tonight If tomorrow comes I'll lose my mind I won't give up my right, I know every heart deserves a fight
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I will beat on the drum, rise above with me I will go till I'm numb, rise above with me No I won't sleep tonight No I won't sleep tonight If tomorrow comes I'll lose my mind I won't give up my right, I know every heart deserves a fight
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Elnur Huseynov on Facebook
SEMI FINAL 2
May 21, 2015
12 ICELAND Songwriter Ásgeir Orri Ásgeirsson, Pálmi Ragnar Ásgeirsson, Sæþór Kristjánsson, María Ólafsdóttir
Participant
Song
María Ólafsdóttir
Unbroken
Unbroken
María Ólafsdóttir, occasionally credited as María Ólafs, had a small role in a play, which was staged by The National Theatre in Reykjavík in 2003. She played the role of Louisa von Trapp in the Sound of Music in the Municipal Theatre in Reykjavík in 2009 – the original movie of the show is one of her all-time favourites.
One step at a time out of the darkness one foot in front of the other. One step at a time into the distance a new path I need to uncover. I‘m letting go. Go.
One step at a time get out of the darkness and into the light forever. One step at a time I pick up the pieces try putting them back together till I‘m unbroken. Unbroken. One step at a time get out of the darkness and into the light forever. One step at a time and I got a feeling it‘s either now or never.
In the same year she played the part of a young Michael Jackson in a tribute show at Reykjavík‘s Broadway Club. In 2014 Maria took the leading role of Ronja The Robber‘s Daughter in Mosfellsbær Theater Group‘s production of Astrid Lindgren‘s play of the same name. Maria started working with the StopWaitGo songwriting team in 2012 when still a student at Verzunarskóli Íslands high school. When the StopWaitGo threesome wrote the song Unbroken for this year‘sSöngvakeppnin the guys had Maria in mind and the song perfectly fits her vocal range. She agreed to sing the song but did not expect to win the contest, so the victory came as a total surprise.
I‘m letting go. Go. One step at a time get out of the darkness and into the light forever. One step at a time I pick up the pieces try putting them back together till I‘m unbroken. Unbroken One step at a time get out of the darkness and into the light forever. I‘m letting go. Go. One step at a time get out of the darkness and into the light forever. One step at a time I pick up the pieces try putting them back together till I‘m unbroken. Unbroken. One step at a time get out of the darkness and into the light forever.
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I‘m letting go. Go. One step at a time get out of the darkness and into the light forever. One step at a time I pick up the pieces try putting them back together ’til I‘m unbroken. Unbroken. One step at a time get out of the darkness and into the light forever.
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María Ólafsdóttir on Facebook
SEMI FINAL 2
May 21, 2015
13 SWEDEN Songwriter
Participant Participant
Loreen Måns Zelmerlöw
Linnea Deb, Joy Deb, Anton Malmberg Hård af Segerstad Euphoria Heroes Don't tell gods I left a mess last forevermore? Why, whythe can’t this moment ITonight, can't undo what eternity’s has been done tonight an open door… Let's run for cover No, don’t ever stop doing the things you do. What if I'm the only hero left Don’t go, infire every breath You better off your gunI take I’m breathing you… Once and forever Euphoria He said go dry your eyes Forever, ’till the endthere of time And live your life like is no tomorrow, son From now only you and I And tell theon, others To go sing it like a hummingbird We’re going up-up-up-up-up-up-up The greatest anthem ever heard: Euphoria
An everlasting piece of art We are thelove heroes of our A beating within mytime heart But we're dancing with the demons in our minds... We’re going up-up-up-up-up-up-up We are the heroes of our time Hero-uh-o-o-oes O-uh-o-o-oh We aredancing here, we’re all demons alone in in our Universe, We're with the ourown minds We are free, where everything’s allowed Hero-uh-o-o-oes O-uh-o-o-oh
and love comes first, The crickets song for you Forever andsing evera together, we sail into infinity, Don't a word, make sound We’resay higher anddon't higher andahigher, It's life's creationfor divinity. we’re reaching I make worms turn into butterflies Wake up and turn this world around Euphoria In appreciation Forever, ’till the end of side time He said I never left your From on, only and I right behind When now you were lost you I followed We’re going up-up-up-up-up-up-up Was your foundation Euphoria Now go sing it like a hummingbird Theeverlasting greatest anthem An piece ever of artheard:
A beating love within my heart We aregoing the heroes of our time We’re up-up-up-up-up-up-up
Hero-uh-o-o-oes O-uh-o-o-oh We're dancing with the demons in our minds Forever we sail into infinity, Hero-uh-o-o-oes O-uh-o-o-oh
Song Song Euphoria Heroes
Måns Zelmerlöw is the son of Birgitta Sahlén, a professor at Lund University and surgeon Sven-Olof Zelmerlöw. He studied music in high school in Lund and was part of a school choir project. In 2002 he played one of the brothers in the musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Slagthuset in Malmö. In 2005 Måns took part in season 2 of the Swedish version of Idol, which was broadcast on TV4 and came in fifth overall. In 2006 he took part in the first season of Let's Dance, partnered with Maria Karlsson, and finished as the winner in a final against singer Anna Book. Later that same year he appeared in the Swedish version of the musical Grease, playing the lead role of Danny Zuko. As a result, Måns signed a record deal with M&L Records, a division of Warner Music Sweden, to release an solo album. During the years that followed Måns released several chart topping singles and albums in Sweden, competed in the Melodifestivalen event twice before and became the host of Sweden's most popular music show on tv "Allsång på Skansen" from 2011 until 2013. Måns participated in Melodifestivalen 2015 with the song "Heroes", after winning the final he will now represent Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 in Vienna.
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We’re higher, we’re reaching for divinity… (We keep dancing with the demons Euphoria, euphoria You could be a hero)
We’re going up-up-up-up-up-up-up Go sing it like a hummingbird Euphoria…. The greatest anthem An everlasting piece ever of artheard Now sing together.... A beating love within my heart We’re going up-up-up-up-up-up-up We are the heroes of our time Euphoria, euphoria Hero-uh-o-o-oes O-uh-o-o-oh We’re going up-up-up-up-up-up-up But we're dancing with the demons in our minds Hero-uh-o-o-oes O-uh-o-o-oh We are the heroes of our time Hero-uh-o-o-oes O-uh-o-o-oh But we're dancing with the demons in our minds Hero-uh-o-o-oes O-uh-o-o-oh We are the heroes
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SEMI FINAL 2
May 21, 2015
14 SWITZERLAND Songwriter
Participant
Song
Mélanie René
Mélanie René
Time To Shine
Time To Shine I’ve been walking in the darkness Always hiding for my true self Afraid of letting go, of deception in their eyes A wounded ego, not afraid to start a fight
Mélanie René, born in Geneva, Switzerland is of Mauritian origin. Born into a family of musicians, at a very early age she develops a love for music and takes her first step on stage at the age of 7, performing at various private and public functions. She started playing piano when she was 9 years old and joined a music school (Ateliers du Funambule) in Nyon, Switzerland, a school for young artists, songwriters/composers/performers from 2003 to 2009.
I’ve been walking on a lonely road In 2008 Mélanie takes part in the International Festival “le Cerf d’Or” in Brasov, So many stories I have once been told Romania. In the same year she is invited by the Romanian Television to take part in No matter what they say I will follow my heart the celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Festival. In February 2009 she I think it’s time for me to stand up and hold my ground ‘Cause I’m living my dreans, I’ve never been so alive The sky’s the limit now that I know I can fly No more pulling me down, no more mucking around I’m growing up, and It’s my time to shine
It doesn’t matter if I’m wrong or right I’m getting stronger everytime I try I’ve learnt to let it go, taking one step at a time I’ve mend my ego, and now it’s time for me to let it shine ‘Cause I’m living my dreans, I’ve never been so alive The sky’s the limit now that I know I can fly No more pulling me down, no more mucking around I’m growing up, and It’s my time to shine It's my time to shine
performed on the show “Y’a pas l’feu au lac” on Léman Bleu, Swiss television, where she sang a cover of Charles Aznavour together with Eliane D’Ambre. Following a string of international appearances Mélanie travelled to the UK in September 2010 to study music at the well-known ACM (Academy of Contemporary Music) in Guildford, where she perfects her stage presence as well as her vocal technique and music theory. In 2012 she continues her studies at another well-known music school, BIMM (Brighton Institute of Modern Music) in Brighton, UK where she graduates after 2 years with a BA (Hons) degree. With enthusiasm and talent she worked with several bands during this time as a backing vocalist and solo performer at various shows, including charity events. She was working on an EP of her own songs during autumn 2014, which she is hoping to release after the ESC, but it was during that period that she wrote "Time To Shine", the winning song the Swiss final for the 2015 Eurovision Song Contest. Now she will represent Switzerland in Vienna in May.
Video ► Time To Shine
I’ve been walking in the darkness Always fighting for my true self I’ve learnt to let it go I’ve learnt to let it go I’ve learnt to let it go …now it’s my time to shine ‘Cause I’m living my dreans, I’ve never been so alive The sky’s the limit now that I know I can fly No more pulling me down, no more mucking around I’m growing up, and It’s my time to shine ‘Cause I’m living my dreans, I’ve never been so alive The sky’s the limit now that I know I can fly No more pulling me down, no more mucking around I’m growing up, and It’s my time to shine and it's my time to shine … it's my time it's my time to shine it's my time it's my time … it's my time to shine
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SEMI FINAL 2
May 21, 2015
15 CYPRUS Songwriter
Participant
Song
Mike Connaris
John Karayiannis
One Thing I Should Have Done
One Thing I Should Have Done
John Karayiannis is a Cypriot singer / songwriter and musician from Limassol, Cyprus. He is singing and playing music since the age of 6 and had his first vocal lesson at 8. He participated and won the first prize at a number of local talent shows all over Cyprus and passed the Grade8 Vocal exams with distinction. His first TV appearance came at the age of 13, when he participated in the Cypriot national selection for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest
Tonight the rain is falling I’m feeling cold, and I’m Out of my mind, without you My head is spinning like a top Back to the time we had a lot…going on Now my world lies shattered How quickly life can change
He recently won the Eurovision Song Project Contest and therefore will represent Cyprus at the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 in Vienna
I always did everything for you I gave you my heart, you gave me yours too You’d make me feel I was really someone But there’s one thing I should have done One day you think you have it all The next you’re staring at the wall…in a dream The road that once was paved with gold Has turned a rusty shade Of all the saddest colours in the world Now my life’s in tatters How quickly it all can change I always did everything for you I gave you my heart, you gave me yours too You’d make me feel I was really someone But there’s one thing I should have done I should have been there for you I should have been there for you I should have been there for you I should have been there I didn’t do everything for you But I tried so hard and that’s the truth I’d make you feel you were really someone But there’s one thing I should have done
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I nearly did everything for you But I broke your heart, now mine’s broken too In your hour of need, I didn’t come….. That’s the one thing I should……..have done
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SEMI FINAL 2
May 21, 2015
16 SLOVENIA Songwriter
Participant
Song
Raay, Marjetka Vovk, Charlie Mason
Maraaya
Here For You
Here For You
The name of the duo Maraay is a combination of its members Marjetka Vovk and Raay Vovk 's names, while its pronunciation means "She has Raay" in the Slovene language. They are a married couple and have two sons, named Vid and Oskar.They have a private music school searching and teaching young talented singers and musicians. The duo Maraaya was formed in 2014 when they released their first single "Lovin' Me". This song was a big success at dance and iTunes music charts in Belgium, Germany, Italy and Slovenia. This song was put on Polish Bravo Hits Zima 2015. Apart fom producing their own music they have a private music school searching and teaching young talented singers and musicians.
When you're down down low And there's no place you can go... When you're down down low You know that I am here for you... You came into my life when I was broken You heated up my heart when it was frozen And we got the flow Now it's up we go And now thast it's your turn you wanna hide it A million times already you've denied it You don't have to fear You don't have to fight When you're down down low Sinking in the undertow When you're down down low You know that I am here for you
Raay is credited as the composer on Slovenia's 2014 Eurovision song "Round and Round", and they both contributed to Slovenia's 2014 Junior Eurovision song "Nisi sam (Your Light)". He also co-wrote and produced the music for "My Way Is My Decision", a hit song performed by Slovenian alpine skier Tina Maze. He wrote the music for many Slovenian pop artists. On February 28th Maraaya won the tele vote of the super final in Slovenia's national selection format of EMA 2015 and will therefore represent Slovenia in May with their song "Here For You".
Cause I know know baby All the hurt you never show When you're down down low You gotta let me heal your aching soul You came into my life when I was broken You heated up my heart when it was frozen And we got the flow Now it's up we go Cause you released my pain now let me take it Just leave it at the door and we can make it You don't have to hide I am by your side
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Everybody else sees in black and white You look at wrong and make it right Can't I open your eyes When you're down down low...
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SEMI FINAL 2
May 21, 2015
17 POLAND Songwriter
Participant
Song
Kuba Raczyński Monika Kuszyńska
Monika Kuszyńska
In The Name Of Love
In The Name Of Love
Monika Kuszyńska entered the Polish music scene in 2000, when she was selected as the new vocalist of the Polish pop rock band Varius Manx. In 2001, she released her first album with the band, titled Eta. The following year, she released her second album with them titled Eno. On 28 May 2006, Kuszyńska along with the other band members of Varius Manx were involved in a serious car accident in Milicz. The accident resulted in Kuszyńska becoming paralyzed from the waist down and having to use a wheelchair.
Every time you’re brokenhearted Sinking in the sorrow Feel the emptiness and have no faith No strength to breathe I wanna tell you It’s gonna be better You've got the greatness within you Beyond the fear Let’s build the bridge From heart to heart In the name of love
In February 2010, she was replaced by Anna Józefina Lubieniecka as the lead singer of Varius Manx. In June of the same year, Kuszyńska performed in public for the first time since her accident during Dzień Dobry TVN. In 2012, she was one of the coaches for the Polish version of Clash of the Choirs and placed fifth. On 9 March 2015, it was announced that Kuszyńska would represent Poland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 with the song "In the Name of Love".
Every time you struggle with the fear about tomorrow Call the angels for their guidance Find the other way I wanna tell you It’s gonna be better You've got the greatness within you Beyond the fear Let’s build the bridge From heart to heart In the name of love Beyond the fear Let’s build the bridge From heart to heart In the name of love (x4)
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FINAL
May 23, 2015
Songwriter
Participant
Song
Jimmy Harry, Dominic Muhrer, Florian Meindl, Markus Christ, Paul Estrela
The Makemakes
I Am Yours
I Am Yours
The Makemakes, founded in 2012, are: Dodo (Dominic) Muhrer (vocals), Max (Markus) Christ (bass) and Flo (Florian) X. Meindl (drums). Their bandname is derived from the dwarf planet Makemake, which in turn owes its name to the creating deity Makemake in the culture of the Easter island.
Anytime that you’re thinking of me That you might want me I’ll come on over Don’t you know Anytime, anyplace I am yours You’re a lesson that I love learning So any time that you’ve got a yearning Don’t you know Anytime, anyplace I am yours You’re what I belong to The one thing that feels true Everything I could ever want If you ever need me I’m waiting on you To walk right through that door Anytime, anyplace I am yours
Already one month after they were founded, their first single "The Lovercall" showed up in the domestic charts. The band became known in 2013 through its appearance as opening band for Bon Jovi in Vienna Krieau. And their single "Million Euro Smile" successfully made it to the charts in 2014.
On 13 March 2015 The Makemakes were chosen to represent Austria in the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 with the song "I Am Yours". The song was selected through a national final organised by the Austrian broadcaster Österreichischer Rundfunk (ORF). Austria automatically qualifies to compete in the final on 23 May 2015..
If you're hoping for second chances of Stolen kisses I got the answer Don’t you know Anytime, anyplace I am yours You’re what I belong to The one thing that feels true Everything I could ever want If you ever need me I’m waiting on you To walk right through that door Anytime, anyplace I am yours Uhhh You’re what I belong to The one thing that feels true Everything I could ever want If you ever need me I’m waiting on you To walk right through that door Anytime, anyplace I am yours Anytime, anyplace I am yours
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FINAL
May 23, 2015
F2 AUSTRALIA Songwriter
Participant
Song
Guy Sebastian David Ryan Harris Louis Schoorl
Guy Sebastian
Tonight Again
Tonight Again Chorus: I don’t want tomorrow Oh baby tonight’s so good Tonight’s so good This is one tough act to follow Oh baby tonight’s so good Forget tomorrow We can do tonight again
Guy Sebastian represents one of Australia’s biggest success stories: He was the first winner of Australian Idol in 2003, and was a judge on Australia's The X Factor between 2010 and 2012. Sebastian has released eight top ten albums including two number ones. The first seven all gained either platinum or multi-platinum certification. He has also achieved 12 top ten singles, including six number ones. Sebastian is the only Australian male artist in Australian chart history to achieve six number one singles, and places third overall for all Australian acts. Eight of his singles have been certified multi-platinum, including the 9× platinum "Battle Scars". His debut single "Angels Brought Me Here" was the highest selling song in Australia last decade.
Verse 1: Oh Everyone’s got their problems There’s always something on your mind Oh but tonight we aint gotta solve them For now let’s leave them all behind
With 51 platinum and six gold certifications and combined album and single sales of over 3.7 million in Australia, he has the highest certifications and sales of any Australian Idol contestant. Aside from his music, Guy is involved with many charities including the Royal Children’s Hospital, Sydney and The Royal Melbourne hospital. He is also an official ambassador for The Red Cross and World Vision.
Pre: Do whatchya whatchya whatchya want Do whatchya whatchya whatchya want Do whatchya whatchya whatchya want Oh get on it Ooh get on it
Just for once the EBU and host broadcaster ORF invited Australia to compete in the Grand Final of the 2015 Eurovision Song Contest to celebrate its 60th anniversary. Guy Sebastian was selected to represent Australia with his self-penned song titled "Tonight Again" which was written, recorded, mixed and mastered in the 48 hours prior to submitting it.
Verse 2: Oh! Some people might call ya crazy They say we only live for fun Ooh They may be right but only maybe But I can guarantee what we got is what they want
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FINAL
May 23, 2015
F3 FRANCE Songwriter
Participant
Song
Michel Illouz, M. Albert Laure Izon
Lisa Angell
N'oubliez Pas
N'oubliez Pas Il ne me reste que des larmes Ces quelques notes venues d'autrefois Et le chant de nos prières Nos cœurs qui espèrent Et le vide sous mes pas Il ne me reste que les cendres De mon village plongé dans le silence Je ne suis qu'une blessure Un cœur sans armure Comment survivre après ça. Mais je suis là, je n’oublie pas Dans mon village balayé par l’histoire Et je vis là, n’oubliez pas Effacé des cartes et des mémoires Je me souviens du rire des enfants La voix des hommes quand ils partaient au champ Les fêtes des moissons L’odeur dans les maisons Les éclats d’amour et de joie Mais je suis là, n’oubliez pas Effacé des cartes et des mémoires
Lisa Angell, of Italian descent on her father's side, participated from the age of 11 to 14 in several radio talent shows in occasion of the Nice Carnival. She was declared the winner in four consecutive years. At the age of 15, she began classical singing training at the Conservatory of Nice but she quit shortly after. She did not stop singing and made it her profession, performing piano-bar in the Côte d'Azur. Lisa settled in Paris in 2001 where she met Didier Barbelivien and he wrote "Des années après" for her. The experience was not convincing and Angell went back to the Côte d'Azur. In 2009, Dani Lary invited her to his show Le Château des secrets. This collaboration resulted in another song, this time with Patrick Sébastien in the studio of Le plus grand cabaret du monde. The latter proposed her to perform on Les années bonheur, and produced and wrote the songs of her first album Les Divines released in 2011 with Polydor. It peaked at number 31 in France and number 86 in Belgium. Produced by Philippe Swan, her second album Des mots… was released in 2013. Preceding the album, the first single was "Je saurai t'aimer". It was a cover of Mélanie Cohl's song that is the French adaptation by Philippe Swan of "The Power of Love" by Céline Dion. Since September the same year, she has participated regularly in the weekly show Les chansons d'abord on France 3. For the album Nos fiançailles, France/Portugal by Tony Carreira, Lisa Angell accompanies him to make a duo singing "L'oiseau et l'enfant". Her third album Frou-Frou was released on 21 April 2014. This album of covers pays tribute to female performes of the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s.
Quand ils sont arrivés Cachés derrière leurs armes Ils étaient des milliers Ils riaient de nos larmes
On 23 February 2015, Lisa Angell was announced to represent France in the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 in Vienna on 23 May 2015, with the song "N'oubliez pas".
Ils ont voulu détruire Nos croyances et nos âmes Avec des mots de haine Que l'on n'connaissait pas.
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Je suis ici ce soir Au milieu de ces ruines Pour vous parler d'espoir Et vous chanter la vie Et je fais le serment Quand séchera le sang De reconstruire ma ville Bien plus belle qu'avant.
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Mais n’oubliez pas.
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FINAL
May 23, 2015
F4 GERMANY Songwriter
Michael Harwood Ella McMahon Tonino Speciale
Participant
Song
Ann Sophie
Black Smoke
Black Smoke
Ann Sophie was born in London, England to German parents. At a young age she and her family moved back to Germany where they settled in Hamburg. Since age When you look at me, you know you're hard to read. four she has studied ballet. In 2010, she passed the Abitur (the school-leaving Because the face I see is not the one I know And when you call me baby, what's that supposed to mean examination qualifying for admission to a university) and moved to New York to attend the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute. In 2012, she released her debut I don't know who you are, how long can we pretend See the change I know we both don't have the heart to say single "Get Over Yourself". Can't return to what we were, it will never be the same Cause you said you'd never let me go And I said I can't but now we know that it's Too hard to say three words Too hard to make it work When there's nothing left to talk about Cause you know the flame is running out Two hearts are left to burn Do you know, we're only left with smoke Black smoke, we're only left with smoke, black smoke
In 2015, Ann Sophie was revealed as one of the ten undiscovered German artists competing for the wildcard spot in Unser Song für Österreich. She performed the song "Jump the Gun" and was selected as the wildcard winner after receiving 24.1% of the vote. She competed in Unser Song für Österreich with the songs "Jump the Gun" and "Black Smoke". The latter of the two advanced to the final round of voting where it placed as the runner-up behind Andreas Kümmert and his song "Heart of Stone". However, Andreas Kümmert later declined the opportunity to represent Germany in the Eurovision Song Contest, and Ann Sophie was awarded with the chance..
I tried to tell myself, that it's all in my head But the truth remains we're just too far apart. You know were fooling ourselves if we hold on, Cause were fighting for something that we don’t want Just leave it now and walk away See the change I know we both don't have the heart to say Can't return to what we were, it will never be the same Cause you said you'd never let me go And I said I can't but now we know that its Too hard to say three words Too hard to make it work When there's nothing left to talk about Cause you know the flame is running out Two hearts are left to burn Do you know, we're only left with smoke
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Too hard to say three words Black smoke Too hard to make it work We're only left with smoke Too hard to say three words Black smoke Too hard to make it work Cause you said you'd never let me go no Yeah you said you'd never let me go
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Cause you said you'd never let me go And I said I can't but now we know that it's Too hard to say three words Too hard to make it work When there's nothing left to talk about Cause you know the flame is running out Two hearts are left to burn Do you know, we're only left with smoke Black smoke We're only left with smoke
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FINAL
May 23, 2015
F5 ITALY Songwriter
Participant
Song
Ciro Esposito Francesco Boccia
Il Volo
Grande Amore
Grande Amore
Il Volo is an Italian pop opera trio, consisting of singers: tenors Piero Barone and Ignazio Boschetto, and baritone Gianluca Ginoble discovered by renowned manager Michele Torpedine. Formed in 2009, Il Volo first enchanted audiences on a grand scale appearing on the popular Italian musical variety show Ti Lascio Una Canzone in that same year.
Chiudo gli occhi e penso a lei Il profumo dolce della pelle sua E' una voce dentro che mi sta portando dove nasce il sole Sole sono le parole Ma se vanno scritte tutto può cambiare Senza più timore te lo voglio urlare questo grande amore Amore, solo amore è quello che sento Dimmi perché quando penso, penso solo a te Dimmi perché quando vedo, vedo solo te Dimmi perché quando credo, credo solo in te grande amore Dimmi che mai Che non mi lascerai mai Dimmi chi sei Respiro dei giorni miei d'amore Dimmi che sai Che solo me sceglierai Ora lo sai Tu sei il mio unico grande amore Dimmi perché quando penso, penso solo a te Dimmi perché quando amo, amo solo te Dimmi perché quando vivo, vivo solo in te grande amore Dimmi che mai Che non mi lascerai mai. Dimmi chi sei Respiro dei giorni miei d'amore Dimmi che sai Che non mi sbaglierei mai Dimmi che sei Che sei il mio unico grande amore
After captivating the show’s viewers with their cover of the Neapolitan ‘O Sole Mio, Il Volo instantly stepped into the international spotlight. Quickly landing a worldwide recording deal with Universal Music Group - becoming the first Italian artists to sign with a U.S. label - Il Volo set to work on their debut album in Los Angeles, Rome, and the Abbey Road Studios in London. During the last few years, Il Volo have performed all over the world, released massively-selling albums and joined legendary songstress Barbra Streisand on tour. On 14 February 2015, they took part in the Sanremo Music Festival 2015, winning 39.05% of the total vote over the 2 leading challengers. The win gave the group the opportunity to represent Italy at the Eurovision Song Contest 2015, to which they accepted the honour.
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FINAL
May 23, 2015
F6 SPAIN Songwriter
Tony Sánchez-Ohlsson Peter Boström Thomas G:son Amanecer Se fue sin saber Que yo sí lo amé Se fue sin creer en mí Perdí la razón Sangré tanto amor Que aún, hoy siento el vacío Me lleva contigo EEEieEEO EEEieEEO Mi corazón Me susurró A mí no vuelvas sin su amor Camino al ayer Allá donde esté Hoy reto al olvido Se fue sin saber Que yo no me rindo
Participant
Song
Edurne
Amanecer
Edurne (full name: Edurne García Almagro) started attending auditions as a child. At 9, she became a member of children's music group Trastos. She also had minor roles in TV series like Hospital Central (2002) and Ana y los 7 (2003). In late 2005, Edurne auditioned for the fourth series of the talent show Operación Triunfo. After she was selected and she was eliminated in the 12th live show, finishing in sixth place, she embarked on a music career with Sony BMG Spain. She has recorded five studio albums with Sony Music: Edurne (2006), Ilusión (2007), Premiére (2008), Nueva piel (2010) and Clímax (2013). Edurne has toured with every album while also collaborating with many artists and her singles remained to be in the top of the charts ever since. Edurne also continued working as an actress in successful drama series and starred for seven years as Sandy in the Spanish production of Grease. She was also the winner of the impersonating music show Your Face Sounds Familiar and recently co-hosted a daily TV-show. On 14 January 2015, TVE announced the internal selection of Edurne to represent Spain in the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 with the song "Amanecer".
EEEieEEO EEEieEEO Mi corazón Me susurró A mí no vuelvas sin su amor EEEieEEO EEEieEEO Devuélveme El alma en pie Devuélveme el amanecer
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FINAL
May 23, 2015
F7 UNITED KINGDOM Songwriter
Participant
Song
David Mindel Adrian Bax White
Electro Velvet
Still In Love With You
Still In Love With You Well, don’t get on the wrong train Don’t fly in an old plane Don’t go out in the pouring rain You might get wet I’d be upset You’re bound to get sneezes Or nasty diseases Take good care when I’m not there I’m still in love with you While I’m on vacation you be a good patient Take your medication I worry so each time I go Try to keep warm, dear In case there’s a storm, dear Take good care while I’m not there I’m still in love with you Some younger guys with roving eyes may tantalise you with their lies You must be wise and realise, leave well alone till you get home, dear Won’t see other fellas, don’t wanna make you jealous No need to fear when you’re not here, I’m still in love with you
Electro Velvet are a British duo consisting of vocalists Alex Larke and Bianca Nicholas. Bianca Nicholas has appeared both on The X Factor and The Voice UK. She has also sung a duet with Will Young and performed in front of Prince William, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, and Prince Harry. She previously released the single "Hold On To Your Dreams", which entered the UK Top 100 singles chart. She also had a small role in the 1999 American film Sleepy Hollow with Johnny Depp. She suffers from cystic fibrosis. Alex Larke - born in Welwyn Garden City - had a passion for music since age of 15 when he received a copy of the Oasis album (What’s The Story) Morning Glory. From that moment on, Alex was transfixed and from then on knew that all that he wanted to do was play guitar, write and sing. A self-professed fan of the Rolling Stones, Alex is currently lead singer for tribute group The Rollin’ Clones, one of the biggest Rolling Stones tribute shows in the world. Alex has toured the UK and internationally with The Rollin’Clones and absolutely loves every minute of being with the band, the music and performing as Mick.
Let’s dance, dance, dance Don’t walk on the red light Don’t stay out at midnight Don’t get in a fist fight, that pretty face can’t be replaced…
Electro Velvet will represent the UK in the 60th Eurovision Song Contest, performing Still In Love With You, an up tempo electro-swing song.
Won’t be out at night, hon, It wouldn’t be right hon No need to fear when you’re not here, I’m still in love with you Everybody dance, everybody dance Everybody dance, everybody dance Skiddy-beep-bop-doo… Dee-dee-dee Sounding good, sugar Skiddy-beep-bop-doo…Dee-dee-dee You take care now, honey Don’t make a fuss, you need to trust me This is how it always must be When I stop to think of us, I can assure you, I adore you Because you’re so gorgeous you need to be cautious Take good care when I’m not there, I’m still in love with you
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You have a fun time, And soak up that sunshine But don’t drink too much wine, Just one or two will have to do I know what you’re thinking So I won’t be drinking No need to fear when you’re not here, I’m still in love with you I’m still in love with you I’m still in love with you
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