Shady Lady
Encyclopedia
"Shady Lady" was the Ukrainian
entry for the 2008 Eurovision Song Contest
. It was sung by Ani Lorak
, composed by Philipp Kirkorov
and written by Karen Kavaleryan
. However, in Greece, around the time of the Contest, there were many rumors stating that popular composer Dimitris Kontopoulos
had actually composed the song. Although his name was not credited during the Eurovision Song Contest performances, it was later confirmed that Kontopoulos was indeed a producer of the song.
The song competed in the second semi-final on 22 May, performing 4th in the running order, preceding Turkey
's Mor ve Ötesi
with "Deli
" and preceding Lithuania
's Jeronimas Milius
with "Nomads in the Night
". It received 152 points, placing 1st in a field of 19 and qualifying for the final.
In the final she performed her song 18th, following Georgia
's Diana Gurtskaya
with "Peace Will Come
" and preceding France
's Sébastien Tellier
with "Divine
". It received 230 points, despite only receiving the maximum 12 points only once, from Portugal, coming 2nd in a field of 25, behind Dima Bilan
's song "Believe
" for Russia
. A Russian-language
version of the song exists, titled "С неба в небо" ("From Sky to Sky").
The single itself has become very successul in Ukraine featuring two A-sides: "Shady Lady" and "Ja Stanu Morem" ("I'll Be A Sea"), which was also a Eurovision candidate. The single also featured the video of "Shady Lady" as a bonus track
, while the other three Eurovision candidates were also included. It charted for over 30 weeks, peaking at number 1 on the official Ukrainian charts, while also fairing well in neighbouring countries.
Bonus Track:
Ukraine
Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It has an area of 603,628 km², making it the second largest contiguous country on the European continent, after Russia...
entry for the 2008 Eurovision Song Contest
Eurovision Song Contest 2008
The Eurovision Song Contest 2008 was the 53rd edition of the Contest. It was hosted in Belgrade, Serbia after Marija Šerifović won the 2007 Contest in Helsinki, Finland. This year was the first contest to have two semi-finals which were held on 20 and 22 May, and the final held on 24 May 2008...
. It was sung by Ani Lorak
Ani Lorak
Karolina Miroslavivna Kuiek, , popularly known as Ani Lorak , born 27 September 1978, Kitsman, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union, is a famous Ukrainian pop singer, songwriter, actress, entrepreneur, and former UN Goodwill Ambassador...
, composed by Philipp Kirkorov
Philipp Kirkorov
Philipp Bedrosovich Kirkorov is a Bulgarian-born Russian singer and producer living and working in Moscow.-Biography:Philipp Kirkorov was born on April 30, 1967 in Varna, Bulgaria. His father is Bulgarian singer of Armenian and Belarusian ethnicity Bedros Kirkorov. His mother, Victoria, is...
and written by Karen Kavaleryan
Karen Kavaleryan
Karen Kavaleryan is a Russian lyricist of Armenian origin. He currently holds the record for representing the most countries in the Eurovision Song Contest with five...
. However, in Greece, around the time of the Contest, there were many rumors stating that popular composer Dimitris Kontopoulos
Dimitris Kontopoulos
Dimitris Kontopoulos is one of the most famous Greek music composers known for his dance-pop music.-Personal life:Dimitris Kontopoulos was born in Athens, Greece on November 9, 1971...
had actually composed the song. Although his name was not credited during the Eurovision Song Contest performances, it was later confirmed that Kontopoulos was indeed a producer of the song.
The song competed in the second semi-final on 22 May, performing 4th in the running order, preceding Turkey
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
's Mor ve Ötesi
Mor ve Ötesi
Mor ve Ötesi is a Turkish alternative rock band from Istanbul. Its four current members are Harun Tekin , Kerem Kabadayı , Burak Güven and Kerem Özyeğen . Former members include Alper Tekin and Derin Esmer...
with "Deli
Deli
Deli may refer to:* Delicatessen, type of food - Delicacies; Fast food * Delhi, the capital of India* Deli, Eurovision Song Contest 2008 entry of Turkey* Deli , a previous sultanate at North Sumatra...
" and preceding Lithuania
Lithuania
Lithuania , officially the Republic of Lithuania is a country in Northern Europe, the biggest of the three Baltic states. It is situated along the southeastern shore of the Baltic Sea, whereby to the west lie Sweden and Denmark...
's Jeronimas Milius
Jeronimas Milius
Jeronimas Milius is a Lithuanian singer. Since 2003 he's the leader of the heavy/power metal band Soul Stealer ....
with "Nomads in the Night
Nomads in the Night
"Nomads in the Night" was the song that represented Lithuania at Eurovision Song Contest 2008, in Belgrade, Serbia. It was sung by Jeronimas Milius.The authors of the song, were Jeronimas Milius and Vytautas Diškevičius ....
". It received 152 points, placing 1st in a field of 19 and qualifying for the final.
In the final she performed her song 18th, following Georgia
Georgia (country)
Georgia is a sovereign state in the Caucasus region of Eurasia. Located at the crossroads of Western Asia and Eastern Europe, it is bounded to the west by the Black Sea, to the north by Russia, to the southwest by Turkey, to the south by Armenia, and to the southeast by Azerbaijan. The capital of...
's Diana Gurtskaya
Diana Gurtskaya
Diana Gudaevna Gurtskaya |Georgia]]) is a blind Georgian singer residing in Moscow, Russia. Following a failed attempt in Belarus the previous year Diana, on March 1, 2008, won the Georgian national final with 39.4% of the vote, therefore she represented Georgia at the 2008 Eurovision Song Contest...
with "Peace Will Come
Peace Will Come
"Peace Will Come" was sung by blind Georgian singer Diana Gurtskaya and represented Georgia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2008. It qualified from the second semi-final on May 22, 2008 at 7th and eventually finished in 11th place out of the twenty five countries that took part...
" and preceding France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
's Sébastien Tellier
Sébastien Tellier
Sébastien Tellier is a French singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He is currently signed to Record Makers, a French independent record label. He sings in English, French and Italian.-Biography:...
with "Divine
Divine (Sébastien Tellier song)
"Divine" is a song by Sébastien Tellier from his 2008 album Sexuality. The song represented France at the Eurovision Song Contest 2008. The song is in English, with a few verses in French...
". It received 230 points, despite only receiving the maximum 12 points only once, from Portugal, coming 2nd in a field of 25, behind Dima Bilan
Dima Bilan
' is a Russian actor and pop singer . Bilan represented Russia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2006 with "Never Let You Go", finishing second, and he won the contest in 2008 in Belgrade, with the song "Believe". He has had several Russian no. 1 hits....
's song "Believe
Believe (Dima Bilan song)
"Believe" is the winning Russian entry for the 2008 Eurovision Song Contest sung by Dima Bilan. The song was composed and written by Jim Beanz & Dima Bilan. On 20 May 2008 Bilan sang in the first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest, and the song was voted into the final by public vote...
" for Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
. A Russian-language
Russian language
Russian is a Slavic language used primarily in Russia, Belarus, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. It is an unofficial but widely spoken language in Ukraine, Moldova, Latvia, Turkmenistan and Estonia and, to a lesser extent, the other countries that were once constituent republics...
version of the song exists, titled "С неба в небо" ("From Sky to Sky").
The single itself has become very successul in Ukraine featuring two A-sides: "Shady Lady" and "Ja Stanu Morem" ("I'll Be A Sea"), which was also a Eurovision candidate. The single also featured the video of "Shady Lady" as a bonus track
Bonus track
In terms of recorded music, a bonus track is a piece of music which has been included on specific releases or reissues of an album. This is most often done as a promotional device, either as an incentive to customers to purchase albums they might otherwise not, or to repurchase albums they already...
, while the other three Eurovision candidates were also included. It charted for over 30 weeks, peaking at number 1 on the official Ukrainian charts, while also fairing well in neighbouring countries.
Track listing
Ukrainian edition- "Shady Lady" (Philipp KirkorovPhilipp KirkorovPhilipp Bedrosovich Kirkorov is a Bulgarian-born Russian singer and producer living and working in Moscow.-Biography:Philipp Kirkorov was born on April 30, 1967 in Varna, Bulgaria. His father is Bulgarian singer of Armenian and Belarusian ethnicity Bedros Kirkorov. His mother, Victoria, is...
, Karen KavaleryanKaren KavaleryanKaren Kavaleryan is a Russian lyricist of Armenian origin. He currently holds the record for representing the most countries in the Eurovision Song Contest with five...
) - "The Dream of Brighter Day" (Ani Lorak, Juri Sak)
- "I'll Be Your Melody" (Bozheny Kostroma)
- "Ždu tebja" ("Waiting for You")
- "Ja Stanu Morem" ("I'll Be A Sea")
Bonus Track:
- "Shady Lady" (Video)
Chart positions
| Chart (2008) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Swedish Singles Chart | 57 |
| Ukrainian Airplay Chart Ukraine Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It has an area of 603,628 km², making it the second largest contiguous country on the European continent, after Russia... |
1 |