När vindarna viskar mitt namn
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The song "When Spirits Are Calling My Name" (original Swedish title "När vindarna viskar mitt namn", literally translated as "When the Winds Whisper My Name") was performed by Roger Pontare
in the 2000 Eurovision Song Contest
, in which Pontare represented Sweden
.
costume associated with the indigenous population of Lapland in northern Sweden
(and also the northern regions of Norway, Finland, and Russia
). On his performance at the Eurovision Song Contest, Pontare was accompanied by an Indian dancer, a Thule Eskimo and a Norwegian Sami.
The 2000 Eurovision Song Contest
was held in Stockholm
, Sweden, because Swedish singer Charlotte Nilsson had won the contest in 1999 with "Take Me To Your Heaven
". Earlier, performing with Marie Bergman
in the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest, Roger Pontare
had finished thirteenth.
in 2000, which sold Swedish platina (30 000 copies). The single peaked at #3 at the Swedish singles chart. On April 22, 2000, the song directly entered Svensktoppen
, where it stayed for two rounds. On May 6, 2000 the song was down at the third place after peaking for two weeks. On August 5, 2000, the song was 9th, being at the list for 16th at last time.
and HammerFall
later covered
"När vindarna viskar mitt namn".
Roger Pontare
Fred Roger Pontare is a Swedish musician. He currently lives in Vingåker, Södermanland County....
in the 2000 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...
, in which Pontare represented Sweden
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
.
Celebration of indigenous culture
The song extols the traditions of indigenous peoples and their efforts to protect their territories and cultures. For his solo appearance in 2000, Pontare wore a SamiSami people
The Sami people, also spelled Sámi, or Saami, are the arctic indigenous people inhabiting Sápmi, which today encompasses parts of far northern Sweden, Norway, Finland, the Kola Peninsula of Russia, and the border area between south and middle Sweden and Norway. The Sámi are Europe’s northernmost...
costume associated with the indigenous population of Lapland in northern Sweden
Norrland
Norrland is one of the three lands of Sweden , the northern part, consisting of nine provinces. The term Norrland is not used for any administrative purpose, but it is common in everyday language, e.g...
(and also the northern regions of Norway, Finland, and Russia
Murmansk Oblast
Murmansk Oblast is a federal subject of Russia , located in the northwestern part of Russia. Its administrative center is the city of Murmansk.-Geography:...
). On his performance at the Eurovision Song Contest, Pontare was accompanied by an Indian dancer, a Thule Eskimo and a Norwegian Sami.
Eurovision Song Contest 2000
At the song's climax, flames erupted from two vents at the front of the stage. The song finished seventh, with 88 points.The 2000 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...
was held in Stockholm
Stockholm
Stockholm is the capital and the largest city of Sweden and constitutes the most populated urban area in Scandinavia. Stockholm is the most populous city in Sweden, with a population of 851,155 in the municipality , 1.37 million in the urban area , and around 2.1 million in the metropolitan area...
, Sweden, because Swedish singer Charlotte Nilsson had won the contest in 1999 with "Take Me To Your Heaven
Take Me To Your Heaven
Take Me to Your Heaven is a 1999 album from Swedish dansband Wizex. The album included Charlotte Nilsson's hit "Tusen och en natt/Take Me to Your Heaven", and the album sold 235 000 copies...
". Earlier, performing with Marie Bergman
Marie Bergman
Marie Bergman , 1950 in Stockholm) is a Swedish singer. Between 1969 and 1972, she was a member in the pop group Family Four, which represented Sweden at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1971 and 1972. She started her solo career in 1974. She has during the years released 13 own-written records and 2...
in the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest, Roger Pontare
Roger Pontare
Fred Roger Pontare is a Swedish musician. He currently lives in Vingåker, Södermanland County....
had finished thirteenth.
Popularity
"När vindarna viskar mitt namn" was also released as a singleSingle (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
in 2000, which sold Swedish platina (30 000 copies). The single peaked at #3 at the Swedish singles chart. On April 22, 2000, the song directly entered Svensktoppen
Svensktoppen
Svensktoppen is a record chart at Sveriges Radio. Until January 2003, the songs had to be in the Swedish language. Svensktoppen has aired since 1962, except for the years 1982-1985. Svensktoppen airs once a week...
, where it stayed for two rounds. On May 6, 2000 the song was down at the third place after peaking for two weeks. On August 5, 2000, the song was 9th, being at the list for 16th at last time.
Covers by other bands
Swedish bands Ultima ThuleUltima Thule (Swedish band)
Ultima Thule is a Swedish rock band. Their style is based on what they call Vikingarock , a way of bringing old Norse folk rhythms into rock, mixed with Oi!, street punk and Teddy Boy influences. Some of their lyrics are versions of poems and traditional songs by Evert Taube, such as "Änglamark"...
and HammerFall
HammerFall
HammerFall is a power metal band from Gothenburg, Sweden. The band was formed in 1993 by ex-Ceremonial Oath guitarist Oscar Dronjak.- Early days :...
later covered
Cover version
In popular music, a cover version or cover song, or simply cover, is a new performance or recording of a contemporary or previously recorded, commercially released song or popular song...
"När vindarna viskar mitt namn".
Track listing
- När vindarna viskar mitt namn - 2:58
- När vindarna viskar mitt namn (singback) - 2:58