Bulgaria in the Eurovision Song Contest 2007
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Bulgaria
held national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest in a competition called Pesen Na Evroviziya 2007 (Песен На Евровизия 2007), which included a semi-final and final. 18 songs took part in a semi final on 3 February 2007, where a jury picked 9 to go to the final, with 3 "wildcards" being added in by BNT
. The winner from those 12 was decided on February 24 by televoting only. From this selection, it was decided that Elitsa Todorova
and Stoyan Yankoulov
should represent Bulgaria with the song "Voda" ("Water"). The duo earned a convincing win as they triumphed by over 26,000 more votes then the song in second place.
Prior to the contest, Elitsa and Stoyan made a promotional tour in countries such as Greece
, Croatia
, and Serbia
. Also, the duo will perform at the "Stars of Europe" concert in Italy
, which will present the entry in a number of European nations. At Eurovision, Bulgaria sung in the Bulgarian language
for the first time, however the song was presented under the English
title, "Water". Bulgaria opened the semi-final, performing in the first position, preceding Israel
's Teapacks
with "Push The Button". They made it into the final of the competition where they finished in 5th place with 157 points.
held national selection called Pesen Na Evrovizija 2007, which included a semi-final and final. 18 songs took part in a semi final on 3 February 2007, where a jury picked 9 to go to the final, with 3 "wildcards" being added in by Bulgarian National Television
(BNT). The winner from those 12 was decided on February 24 by televoting only. Stoyan Yankoulov
& Elitsa Todorova
will represent Bulgaria with the song "Voda" ("Water") at the Eurovision Song Contest
2007. The win for the duo was very convincing as they won by over 26,000 more votes then the song in second place.
At Eurovision, Bulgaria sang in Bulgarian language
for the first time, however the song was presented under the English
title, "Water". Bulgaria opened the semi-final, performing in the first position, preceding Israel
.
Bulgaria
Bulgaria , officially the Republic of Bulgaria , is a parliamentary democracy within a unitary constitutional republic in Southeast Europe. The country borders Romania to the north, Serbia and Macedonia to the west, Greece and Turkey to the south, as well as the Black Sea to the east...
held national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest in a competition called Pesen Na Evroviziya 2007 (Песен На Евровизия 2007), which included a semi-final and final. 18 songs took part in a semi final on 3 February 2007, where a jury picked 9 to go to the final, with 3 "wildcards" being added in by BNT
Bulgarian National Television
The Bulgarian National Television or BNT is the public broadcaster of Bulgaria. The company was founded in 1959 and began broadcasting on December 26 of the same year. It began broadcasting in color in 1970...
. The winner from those 12 was decided on February 24 by televoting only. From this selection, it was decided that Elitsa Todorova
Elitsa Todorova
Elitsa Todorova is a Bulgarian folk singer and professional percussionist.- Career :It is the first Bulgarian who led Bulgaria to the 5th position in the world in Eurovision 2007 with the song "Water" with Stoyan Yankulov....
and Stoyan Yankoulov
Stoyan Yankoulov
Stoyan Yankoulov , known as Stundji , is one of Bulgaria's most popular and renowned drummers and percussionists...
should represent Bulgaria with the song "Voda" ("Water"). The duo earned a convincing win as they triumphed by over 26,000 more votes then the song in second place.
Prior to the contest, Elitsa and Stoyan made a promotional tour in countries such as Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
, Croatia
Croatia
Croatia , officially the Republic of Croatia , is a unitary democratic parliamentary republic in Europe at the crossroads of the Mitteleuropa, the Balkans, and the Mediterranean. Its capital and largest city is Zagreb. The country is divided into 20 counties and the city of Zagreb. Croatia covers ...
, and Serbia
Serbia
Serbia , officially the Republic of Serbia , is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe, covering the southern part of the Carpathian basin and the central part of the Balkans...
. Also, the duo will perform at the "Stars of Europe" concert in Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
, which will present the entry in a number of European nations. At Eurovision, Bulgaria sung in the Bulgarian language
Bulgarian language
Bulgarian is an Indo-European language, a member of the Slavic linguistic group.Bulgarian, along with the closely related Macedonian language, demonstrates several linguistic characteristics that set it apart from all other Slavic languages such as the elimination of case declension, the...
for the first time, however the song was presented under the English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
title, "Water". Bulgaria opened the semi-final, performing in the first position, preceding Israel
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
's Teapacks
Teapacks
Teapacks was an Israeli band that formed in 1988 in the southern Israeli city of Sderot. Originally the band was named after the correction fluid Tipp-Ex, but the name was then changed so as not to infringe on the well-known brand....
with "Push The Button". They made it into the final of the competition where they finished in 5th place with 157 points.
Selection process
BulgariaBulgaria
Bulgaria , officially the Republic of Bulgaria , is a parliamentary democracy within a unitary constitutional republic in Southeast Europe. The country borders Romania to the north, Serbia and Macedonia to the west, Greece and Turkey to the south, as well as the Black Sea to the east...
held national selection called Pesen Na Evrovizija 2007, which included a semi-final and final. 18 songs took part in a semi final on 3 February 2007, where a jury picked 9 to go to the final, with 3 "wildcards" being added in by Bulgarian National Television
Bulgarian National Television
The Bulgarian National Television or BNT is the public broadcaster of Bulgaria. The company was founded in 1959 and began broadcasting on December 26 of the same year. It began broadcasting in color in 1970...
(BNT). The winner from those 12 was decided on February 24 by televoting only. Stoyan Yankoulov
Stoyan Yankoulov
Stoyan Yankoulov , known as Stundji , is one of Bulgaria's most popular and renowned drummers and percussionists...
& Elitsa Todorova
Elitsa Todorova
Elitsa Todorova is a Bulgarian folk singer and professional percussionist.- Career :It is the first Bulgarian who led Bulgaria to the 5th position in the world in Eurovision 2007 with the song "Water" with Stoyan Yankulov....
will represent Bulgaria with the song "Voda" ("Water") at the Eurovision Song Contest
Eurovision Song Contest
The Eurovision Song Contest is an annual competition held among active member countries of the European Broadcasting Union .Each member country submits a song to be performed on live television and then casts votes for the other countries' songs to determine the most popular song in the competition...
2007. The win for the duo was very convincing as they won by over 26,000 more votes then the song in second place.
At Eurovision, Bulgaria sang in Bulgarian language
Bulgarian language
Bulgarian is an Indo-European language, a member of the Slavic linguistic group.Bulgarian, along with the closely related Macedonian language, demonstrates several linguistic characteristics that set it apart from all other Slavic languages such as the elimination of case declension, the...
for the first time, however the song was presented under the English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
title, "Water". Bulgaria opened the semi-final, performing in the first position, preceding Israel
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
.
Semi-final
| № | Singer | Song |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Svetozar Christov & Lora Vladova | If you come baby |
| 2 | Toni Dimitrova & Goresht Pyasak | Say you would |
| 3 | Petya Pavlova Petya Pavlova Petia is a singer, songwriter and actress. In 1997 she becomes the face of Pepe Jeans London and the first Bulgarian pop artist with a song, played on MTV... |
Runaway |
| 4 | Grupata | Back in your heart |
| 5 | Teddy Katsarova | Super Fire |
| 6 | Pantommind | Days of old |
| 7 | Sofi Marinova & Ustata | Ya tvoya |
| 8 | Svetla Ivanova | No no no |
| 9 | Mastilo | Getting crazy |
| 10 | Dilyana Tsenova | Confession |
| 11 | Bella | Falling angel |
| 12 | Aksinia | Az znam |
| 13 | S-lavina | Higher (Balkan heart) |
| 14 | Margarita Hranova | Moya lyubov |
| 15 | Charlene & Natasha | Open your eyes |
| 16 | Dimitar Atanasov | Only way back home |
| 17 | Krum | Dokoga |
| 18 | Galin Raychev | V ochakvane |
Final
| № | Singer | Song | Points | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mastilo | Getting crazy | 1772 | 8 |
| 2 | Toni Dimitrova & Goresht Pyasak | Say you would | 1703 | 9 |
| 3 | Aksinia | Az znam | 562 | 12 |
| 4 | Sofi Marinova Sofi Marinova Sofi Marinova is a chalga singer from Bulgaria.Her boyfriend as of 2010 is "Dacho", who appeared on the third season of VIP Brother in Bulgaria.-Albums:*Edinstven moi/Only Mine *Moiat sun/My Dream... & Ustata |
Ya tvoya | 4345 | 3 |
| 5 | Kalki | Freedom And Love | 3253 | 4 |
| 6 | Margarita Hranova | Moya lyubov | 629 | 11 |
| 7 | Elitsa Todorova Elitsa Todorova Elitsa Todorova is a Bulgarian folk singer and professional percussionist.- Career :It is the first Bulgarian who led Bulgaria to the 5th position in the world in Eurovision 2007 with the song "Water" with Stoyan Yankulov.... & Stoyan Yankulov |
Voda | 31376 | 1 |
| 8 | S-lavina | Higher (Balkan heart) | 1256 | 10 |
| 9 | KariZma KariZma КаriZма is a Bulgarian pop duo, whose members are Galina Kurdova and Miroslav Kostadinov .- Biography :Galya and Miro started singing together in a piano bar named Opera. In the documentary КаriZma Retrospective Movie they said that they had decided to work together, because their voices matched... |
Fool for you | 5232 | 2 |
| 10 | Teddy Katsarova | Super Fire | 2174 | 7 |
| 11 | Grupata | Back in your heart | 2574 | 5 |
| 12 | Dimitar Atanasov | Only way back home | 2386 | 6 |
Semi final
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Final
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See also
- Bulgaria in the Eurovision Song ContestBulgaria in the Eurovision Song ContestBulgaria has participated in the Eurovision Song Contest seven times since their debut at the 2005 contest in Kiev.-History of Bulgaria in the Eurovision Song Contest:...
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