Greece in the Eurovision Song Contest 2001
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Greece
and Ellinikí Radiofonía Tileórasi (ERT)
chose to host a National Selection with the winner being chosen by televoting (50%) and an "expert" jury (50%). Antique
was chosen with "Die for You" and placed 3rd at Eurovision.
. At the start of the National Final, there were 9 songs competing. Each of the songs was performed and the "expert" jury voted for its favorite. The four songs that received the most points were then performed for a second time where the winner was chosen via televoting (50%) and a second vote by the "expert" jury (50%). The winner of the televoting was rewarded four points, the second placed song three points, the third two points and the fourth one point. The same point value was awarded with the jury's vote. In the event of a tie, the televoting result was given greater value.
By order performed:
By order performed:
's Fabrizio Faniello
with "Another Summer Night
" and preceding Denmark
's Rollo & King
with "Never Ever Let You Go
"). At the close of voting, it had received 147 points, placing 3rd in a field of 23.
The contest performance was a relatively static affair, with both singers as well as the backing vocalists standing in front of microphones to sing. Elena Paparizou
, however, wore a tight white outfit, standing out against the black-clad backing singers and her duet partner. While the contest had by this point embraced pre-recorded music, Nikos Panagiotidis performed with a traditional Greek instrument throughout.
The third-place finish was Greece's highest place until the 2005 Contest
, when Paparizou, performing solo, won the Contest.
It was succeeded as Greek representative
at the 2002 Contest
by Michalis Rakintzis
with "S.A.G.A.P.O.
".
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
and Ellinikí Radiofonía Tileórasi (ERT)
Elliniki Radiofonia Tileorasi
The Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation is the Greek state-owned public radio and television broadcasting corporation. It is a member of EBU.Since 70's ERT is part of the Eurovision Song Contest, organized by EBU...
chose to host a National Selection with the winner being chosen by televoting (50%) and an "expert" jury (50%). Antique
Antique (duo)
Antique was a Greek singing duo consisting of Elena Paparizou and Nikos Panagiotidis originating from Sweden which combined Greek popular music and lyrics with a Nordic dance pop beat. Both Paparizou and Panagiotidis were born and raised in Sweden by Greek parents...
was chosen with "Die for You" and placed 3rd at Eurovision.
National final
The National Final took place on March 6, 2001 at Rex nightclub in Athens and the host of the show was Dafni BokotaDafni Bokota
Dafni Bokota was born in Koukaki, Athens, Greece in 1960. She is a singer, presenter and former spokesperson for the Greek national broadcaster Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation ....
. At the start of the National Final, there were 9 songs competing. Each of the songs was performed and the "expert" jury voted for its favorite. The four songs that received the most points were then performed for a second time where the winner was chosen via televoting (50%) and a second vote by the "expert" jury (50%). The winner of the televoting was rewarded four points, the second placed song three points, the third two points and the fourth one point. The same point value was awarded with the jury's vote. In the event of a tie, the televoting result was given greater value.
First Vote
This vote was performed only by the judging panel. The top four songs were sent to the final vote.By order performed:
| № | Singer | Song | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Antique Antique (duo) Antique was a Greek singing duo consisting of Elena Paparizou and Nikos Panagiotidis originating from Sweden which combined Greek popular music and lyrics with a Nordic dance pop beat. Both Paparizou and Panagiotidis were born and raised in Sweden by Greek parents... |
"Die for You" | Final |
| 2 | Lenou | "S'Efharisto" | Final |
| 3 | Sissy Bitzou | "To Koritsaki Tou Baba" | Out |
| 4 | Maria-Louiza Vassilopoulou | "Agapise Me" | Final |
| 5 | Maria Karagouni & Thanasis Dimopoulos | "Me Ta Matia Tis Psyhis" | Out |
| 6 | Lorna | "Zoi, S'Agapao" | Out |
| 7 | Tzina Fotinopoulou | "Killed Angels" | Out |
| 8 | Kay Connors | "One More Time" | Final |
| 9 | Dimitris Laskaridis | "Santorini" | Out |
Final Vote
The four best songs were performed for a second time where the winner was chosen via televoting (50%) and by a second voting round by the judging panel (50%).By order performed:
| № | Singer | Song | Televoting | Jury | Total Points | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Antique Antique (duo) Antique was a Greek singing duo consisting of Elena Paparizou and Nikos Panagiotidis originating from Sweden which combined Greek popular music and lyrics with a Nordic dance pop beat. Both Paparizou and Panagiotidis were born and raised in Sweden by Greek parents... |
"Die for You" | 4 (45%) | 3 | 7 | 1 |
| 2 | Lenou | "S'Efharisto" | 1 (12%) | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| 3 | Maria-Louiza Vassilopoulou | "Agapise Me" | 2 (13%) | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 4 | Kay Connors | "One More Time" | 3 (30%) | 4 | 7 | 2 |
At Eurovision
"Die for You" was performed twenty-second on the night (following MaltaMalta
Malta , officially known as the Republic of Malta , is a Southern European country consisting of an archipelago situated in the centre of the Mediterranean, south of Sicily, east of Tunisia and north of Libya, with Gibraltar to the west and Alexandria to the east.Malta covers just over in...
's Fabrizio Faniello
Fabrizio Faniello
Fabrizio Faniello is a Maltese pop singer. He represented Malta at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2001 and 2006. He is seen by many as Malta's hope in its fledgling experimental electronica scene, contributing to many international compilations and collaborating with well known artists as diverse...
with "Another Summer Night
Another Summer Night
"Another Summer Night" was the Maltese entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 2001, performed in English by Fabrizio Faniello.The song is a moderately up-tempo number, with Faniello describing an idyllic summer night "by the ocean/Under the palm trees, you and I". He sings that this is "magic" and...
" and preceding Denmark
Denmark
Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark . It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark...
's Rollo & King
Rollo & King
Rollo & King is a Danish group, formed by Søren Poppe and Stefan Nielsen. The two men named themselves after two dog names. They topped the charts with their very first album "Midt i en løbetid" which stayed in the charts for 13 weeks in 2000-2001....
with "Never Ever Let You Go
Never Ever Let You Go
"Never Ever Let You Go" was the Danish entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 2001, performed in English by Rollo & King.The song was performed in Danish at the Dansk Melodi Grand Prix in 2001, titled "Der står et billede af dig på mit bord" .The song was performed twenty-third on the night,...
"). At the close of voting, it had received 147 points, placing 3rd in a field of 23.
The contest performance was a relatively static affair, with both singers as well as the backing vocalists standing in front of microphones to sing. Elena Paparizou
Elena Paparizou
Eleni "Elena" Paparizou , usually referred to abroad as Helena Paparizou, is a Greek-Swedish singer and occasional songwriter, who was born and raised in Sweden by Greek parents. She began her career there in 1999 as a member of the duo Antique, while she also worked briefly as a model for a...
, however, wore a tight white outfit, standing out against the black-clad backing singers and her duet partner. While the contest had by this point embraced pre-recorded music, Nikos Panagiotidis performed with a traditional Greek instrument throughout.
The third-place finish was Greece's highest place until the 2005 Contest
Eurovision Song Contest 2005
The Eurovision Song Contest 2005 was the 50th Eurovision Song Contest, which was held at the Palace of Sports, Kiev, Ukraine. The winner was Greece's My Number One, written by Christos Dantis and Natalia Germanou and performed by Swedish-born Greek singer Elena Paparizou, who scored 230 points,...
, when Paparizou, performing solo, won the Contest.
It was succeeded as Greek representative
Greece in the Eurovision Song Contest
Greece has participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 32 times since 1974, with the exception of 1975, 1982, 1984, 1986, 1999 and 2000. Greece won for the first time in 2005 with "My Number One" song by Elena Paparizou. Following the introduction of a semi-final round for the 2004 contest, Greece...
at the 2002 Contest
Eurovision Song Contest 2002
The Eurovision Song Contest 2002 was the 47th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. It took place on 25 May 2002 at the Saku Suurhall Arena in Tallinn, Estonia....
by Michalis Rakintzis
Michalis Rakintzis
Michalis Rakintzis is a male Greek singer. He was born in Athens and studied Mechanical Engineering in Great Britain. From 1982 to 1985, he participated at a rock group called Scraptown...
with "S.A.G.A.P.O.
S.A.G.A.P.O.
S.A.G.A.P.O. was the Greek entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 2002, performed in English by Michalis Rakintzis. Officially, this was the first occasion on which the Greek entry had not featured any lyrics in Greek, however the title is a transcription of the phrase "I Love You" in Greek,...
".
See also
- Greece in the Eurovision Song ContestGreece in the Eurovision Song ContestGreece has participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 32 times since 1974, with the exception of 1975, 1982, 1984, 1986, 1999 and 2000. Greece won for the first time in 2005 with "My Number One" song by Elena Paparizou. Following the introduction of a semi-final round for the 2004 contest, Greece...
- Eurovision Song Contest 2001Eurovision Song Contest 2001The Eurovision Song Contest 2001 was the 46th Eurovision Song Contest and was held on 12 May 2001 in the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen, Denmark. It was the first time in 36 years that Denmark hosted the Eurovision Song Contest, thanks to the Olsen Brothers' win the previous year in Stockholm...