Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest 2006
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Israel
’s entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2006
was Together We Are One by Eddie Butler, who had previously represented Israel in the 1999 European Song Contest
. Israel automatically qualified in the final due to Shiri Maimon
's fourth place in 2005, but with only four points in the final, Israel finished in second to last place, meaning that Israel would have to compete in the semi-finals of the 2007 Eurovision song contest
.
) took place on 15 March 2006. The voting was divided up as follows: televoting (50%), 4 regional juries: Jerusalem, Tel-Aviv, Haifa and Be'er Sheva (10% each) and the studio audience (10%). Eddie Butler's song Ze Hazman won with 99 points. The song was written by Eddie Butler, Osnat Zabag & Galit Burg and composed by Eddie Butler, and was given a new version with more English
lyrics (and title) for performing at the Eurovision.
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
’s entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2006
Eurovision Song Contest 2006
The Eurovision Song Contest 2006 was the 51st Eurovision Song Contest, held at the Olympic Indoor Hall in Athens, Greece on 18 May and 20 May 2006 . The hosting national broadcaster of the contest was Ellinikí Radiofonía Tileórasi . The Finnish band Lordi won the contest with the song "Hard Rock...
was Together We Are One by Eddie Butler, who had previously represented Israel in the 1999 European Song Contest
Eurovision Song Contest 1999
The Eurovision Song Contest 1999 was the 44th Eurovision Song Contest, held on 29 May 1999 in Jerusalem, Israel after Dana International won the contest the previous year in the United Kingdom. The venue for the contest was the International Convention Center...
. Israel automatically qualified in the final due to Shiri Maimon
Shiri Maimon
Shiri Maimon is an Israeli pop/R&B singer, TV show host and actress, who rose to fame as the runner-up in the TV show Kokhav Nolad. She represented Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest 2005.-Early life:...
's fourth place in 2005, but with only four points in the final, Israel finished in second to last place, meaning that Israel would have to compete in the semi-finals of the 2007 Eurovision song contest
Eurovision Song Contest 2007
The Eurovision Song Contest 2007 was the 52nd edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. It was won by first-time appearance as an independent country Serbia and was held at the Hartwall Areena in Helsinki, Finland from 10 May to 12 May. The host broadcaster was YLE.Finland earned the right to host...
.
Kdam Eurovision 2006
The contest for the privilege to represent Israel (called "Kdam" in HebrewHebrew language
Hebrew is a Semitic language of the Afroasiatic language family. Culturally, is it considered by Jews and other religious groups as the language of the Jewish people, though other Jewish languages had originated among diaspora Jews, and the Hebrew language is also used by non-Jewish groups, such...
) took place on 15 March 2006. The voting was divided up as follows: televoting (50%), 4 regional juries: Jerusalem, Tel-Aviv, Haifa and Be'er Sheva (10% each) and the studio audience (10%). Eddie Butler's song Ze Hazman won with 99 points. The song was written by Eddie Butler, Osnat Zabag & Galit Burg and composed by Eddie Butler, and was given a new version with more 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...
lyrics (and title) for performing at the Eurovision.
Result of National Final
| № | Singer | Song Name | Translation of Song Name | Points | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shlomo Gronich, Lubna Salame & Michal Adler | "Ima Adama" | Mother Earth | 40 | 6th |
| 2 | Aviva & Maya Avidan | "Yalda Sheli" | My Daughter | 30 | 8th |
| 3 | Avi Peretz | "Bo'u Nirkod" | Let's Dance | 19 | 11th |
| 4 | GameBoys | "Kama Ahava" | How Much Love | 78 | 3rd |
| 5 | Stalos and Oren Chen | "Chalomot Mizrachiyim" | Oriental Dreams | 29 | 9th |
| 6 | Guy Harari | "Tnu La'ahava" | Let Love | 28 | 10th |
| 7 | Eddie Butler | "Ze Hazman" | It's Time | 99 | 1st |
| 8 | Tzipi Mash'hid | "Tzipor Stav" | Autumn Bird | 38 | 7th |
| 9 | Svika Pick Svika Pick Svika Pick is an Israeli pop singer and composer.-Biography:Henrik Zvi Pick was born in Wrocław, Poland. He studied music at the Conservatory of Ramat Gan and started to perform at the age of 15.Pick was married to Israeli songwriter Mirit Shem-Or... |
"Lifney She Nifradim" | Before the Separation | 71 | 4th |
| 10 | Michael Kirkilan | "Nishbar" | Broken | 68 | 5th |
| 11 | Diamondz | "Ata Hakochav" | You are the Star | 80 | 2nd |
See also
- Israel in the Eurovision Song ContestIsrael in the Eurovision Song ContestAlthough geographically not in Europe, Israel is within the European Broadcasting Area and can thus participate in the Eurovision Song Contest. Israel is a member of the European Broadcasting Union, and made its first appearance in 1973. Israel has participated in the contest 34 times, and has won...