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About Denmark...
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2005 Result
Points in Semi Final: 185
Position in Semi Final: 3rd
Points in Final: 125
Position in Final: 10th
2006 Contest: Directly qualified to Final
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History (1956 to 2004)
Denmark's previous appearances: 33 year(s) out of 49
Years participated: 1957-1966; 1978-1993; 1995; 1997; 1999-2002; 2004-
Best result: 1st (1963, 2000)
With a 37 year gap between its wins in 1963 and 2000, Denmark holds the record for the longest period between successive Eurovision victories. Austria will manage to take the record if it wins in 2005, though given its recent form the prospects of that happening seem remote.
Since televoting, Denmark has seen highs and lows. The country missed the 1998 contest due to relegation, but did better than it deserved with the painful 'This time I mean it' in 1999, which finished 8th. In 2000, Denmark strolled to a surprising victory with the Olsen Brothers' 'Fly on the wings of love'. As usual, the single was a hit everywhere apart from the UK, though ironically, XTM's dance cover was a UK smash in 2003 - purists might not have liked it, but it was a great example of a cover version managing to do something completely different to the original. Denmark almost won again in 2001, with the enjoyable 'Never ever let you go', but it was down to earth with a bump in 2002 when Malene and 'Tell me who you are' finished last. Needless to say, Malta - always good at spotting an underdog - was among the few countries who gave it any points at all. To be fair, the song wasn't too bad, but Malene gave a tuneless, uncomfortable performance, proving just how much this can matter on the night. Since then there has been little for Denmark to cheer about - having had to miss 2003 through relegation, the country competed in the Semi Final in 2004, where Tomas Thordarson - widely regarded as having one of the year's better songs in 'Shame on you' - could only finish 13th, missing out on a place in the Contest proper. With such poor recent form, Denmark must surely be wondering whether it will ever again qualify for a Eurovision Final...
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This year's entry
Position in Semi Final draw: 24
Position in Final draw: 13
What I said prior to the Semi Final:
"It is interesting to note that Denmark's last two entries (in 2002 and 2004) have been performed by winners of Danish TV's 'Star for a Night' talent show. However, given Malene and Tomas' obvious inexperience - reflected in their unremarkable performances at Eurovision and resulting lack of success - you could be forgiven for thinking that Denmark would try something different in 2005. So what do the televoters do? Yes, faced with a choice of the Olsen Brothers - who have the not insignificant advantage of winning Eurovision once already, as well an extraordinarily catchy song in 'Little Yellow Radio' - or Jacob Sveistrup, another 'Star for a Night' alumnus, they vote in their thousands for the latter. True, Jacob has a decent voice, but whether he can cut it on stage in front of millions of television viewers remains to be seen. As for the song, 'Talking to you', I have to say I find it dull, dull, dull - the kind of song you can't remember the moment you've stopped listening to it. It begins quite well - the verse has a pleasant jazzy feel, reminiscent of Max (Germany) from 2004, and provides a good showcase for Jacob's vocal talents. Then the chorus kicks in and it all turns into a bit of a racket, with Jacob and the backing singers seemingly singing different songs over the top of each other - rather like a Portuguese entry, really. Overall, I can't help feeling that the Danish entry is instantly forgettable durge - but will Europe disagree, and propel Jacob into the Final?"
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What I predicted...
My prediction for Semi Final: 20th to 22nd
My prediction for Final: Will not qualify
What I predicted prior to the Semi Final:
"Very unlikely, I suspect. Coral rate Denmark's chances of victory at 66-1, while the fans are similarly unimpressed, ranking the Danish entry 35th out of 39 in the Soult.com Eurovision Poll 2005. Anything higher than a mid-table performance in the Semi Final would truly be a surprise."
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What you thought...
Final Poll Ranking: out of 39 ()
(Updated 22 May 2005; change refers to movement over final week)
In the run up to the Contest, 27,998 visitors to this site voted for their favourite song in the Soult.com Eurovision Poll (up from 5,000 in 2004!)
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What actually happened...
OK, given my claim that "anything higher than a mid-table performance in the Semi Final would truly be a surprise", I think you can reasonably say that I am, indeed, surprised. I don't know how or why, but Jacob Sveistrup somehow managed to finish 3rd in the Semi Final, before slipping slightly to 10th in the Final. To be fair, he gave a very strong vocal performance of 'Talking to you' in both the Semi Final and the Final, though I couldn't help being disturbed by his grimacing at the camera, his uncanny resemblance to the boy from Jemini (UK 2003), or the camp dancers wandering around in the background. Never mind... it must just be a taste thing. Perhaps one year Denmark will enter a song that I actually like?
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What the bookies thought...
 | Denmark to win: | 21/05/05 (prior to Final) | 40-1 |
| | 19/05/05 (after Semi Final) | 66-1 |
| | 19/05/05 (prior to Semi Final) | 66-1 |
| | 16/05/05 | 66-1 |
| | 15/05/05 | 66-1 |
| | 08/05/05 | 66-1 |
| | 02/05/05 | 66-1 |
| | 24/04/05 | 40-1 |
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Get this... 2004's Danish entry was highly rated at 12-1, but bombed; 2005's was rated 66-1 prior to the Semi Final, yet ended up finishing 3rd in the Semi and 10th in the Final. Welcome success for Denmark after a couple of awful results - I still hate the song, though.
(Odds quoted here were those offered by Coral.co.uk. 'F' indicates favourite, 'JF' joint favourite.)
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Links
 http://www.jakobsveistrup.dk/
 http://www.dr.dk/grandprix/
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Notes (see 'History' above)
- The 1956 Contest (where each country had two songs) is counted as a single appearance;
- Countries eliminated in the 1993 preliminary heat (EE, HU, RO, SK) ARE NOT counted as making an appearance in that year's Contest;
- Countries eliminated in the 1996 preliminary heat (DE, DK, HU, IL, MK, RO, RU) ARE NOT counted as making an appearance in that year's Contest;
- Countries eliminated in the 2004, 2005 and 2006 Semi Finals ARE counted as making an appearance in that year's Contest.
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Your comments (58)
From Yoni, Israel
Added 11:39:28 2006-04-28
Really bad. Why did it rise to the final ????? Was it better than the Netherlands? Please, please, PLEASE! Where is the good taste? An annoying song as this one beats the masterpiece of the fantastic Glennis Grace and even Andorra had some quality that this song never contains. That is really stupid. I hate this song, and there is no reason for anybody to like it.
From EMMA PICKESS, United Kingdom
Added 12:55:56 2006-01-31
I think Denmark's 2005 entry song was fantastic Jacob Sveistrup who sang it was brilliant what a voice he sang it with all his heart when i heard it i could not stop dancing
great job Denmark
From Georgie, UNITED KINGDOM
Added 22:11:12 2005-11-01
In one word-Fabulace i loved it to pieces and the red soes were ace xx
From Damian, UNITED KINGDOM
Added 03:02:27 2005-09-07
How can you call this song dul, you mean person! It's soft and comforting and nice to listen to- like eating mashed potato instead of all that overspiced Turkish-style music that even my home country (the UK) subscribed to this year. Well done Jakob. I liked you so much I even had your album shipped in from Copenhagen. Keep up the good work!
From Flora, MACEDONIA, FYR
Added 18:36:51 2005-08-12
The Best Song is "Talking to you", I don't know why but this song I hear every morning when I wake up and then all my day I'll spend being happy. Kisses by Flora, BYE
From Kara, MALTA
Added 18:01:07 2005-06-19
Thank u for the 10 pts. I love Deeennmark!!! for me u are our friends!!!! well done Denmark!!!!xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
From Maria Vella, MALTA
Added 16:59:28 2005-06-17
Great song... I hear it 3 times after each other when I play the cd. Well Done Jacob!!!
From kriste, LITHUANIA
Added 18:14:47 2005-06-02
I love your song "I'm talking to you"......mmmmmm.......I love it I love it I love it!!!!!
From edita, LITHUANIA
Added 13:59:52 2005-06-02
your song was very good!!!!!!!
I like it very much!!!!!!!!!!!!
From Berliner, LITHUANIA
Added 13:04:55 2005-05-30
Your song was very good indeed! I liked it a lot. Jakob seemed to be very relaxed and calm. Being a truly Scandinavian song, it was very catchy and warm at the same time. I think that this was one of the best song this year.
From Yurie, LITHUANIA
Added 18:16:38 2005-05-28
Charlotte, it seemed to me as well that singer's voice resembled that of Keating's from Boyzone. Nevertheless, it's a fantastic voice and everything souded well. The Danish performers had some positive energy and really made me smile. (and all the Danish people seem to be very cheerful and nice) On the whole, I'm cheering for successfull further Jacob Sveistrup's career, best of luck!
From Pete, UNITED KINGDOM
Added 12:21:17 2005-5-27
WOW! This one song has restored my faith in the contest. The UK used to bash out songs like this which always did well . The formula is obvious. Come on UK - wake up to the fact!!
I love this song to get the Donny Osmand treatment!
From Charlotte, UNITED KINGDOM
Added 22:14:56 2005-5-25
I agree with everyone who said this song is fab! I love it!! I am so glad that he has done so well, he really deserved it .. he had such good stage presence, and i think that he is the sort of musician that young people should be admiring, and im only 13 years old! Congrats Denmark!
I dont know if anyone agrees .. but dont you think that Jakob along with his backing singers were like Boyzone reformed!?! I was made up! One of my favourite bands back together again!!! YAY!
From giedre, LITHUANIA
Added 17:30:16 2005-5-24
l love this song!it is one of the bests song.
And the singer is beautiful... =]
From Bared Palamoudian, GREECE
Added 17:23:40 2005-5-24
Well done for the great song 'Talking to you' I think it is the best.
Regards,
Bared
Athens, Greece
From Ronnie LeTucci, IRELAND
Added 16:40:39 2005-5-24
The dodgy voting is getting to be a bit of a joke now, how netherlands did not get thru the semis i will never know!!!!
From Caroline, LITHUANIA
Added 18:17:12 2005-5-23
I like this song and singer...:)
From european_serb, --
Added 17:22:42 2005-5-23
i didnt like ur song! Was boring, and i dont get why u entered the finals! Anyway... Elena paparizou deserved her place! Next time more luck!
From M.-R. Stringer, AUSTRALIA
Added 11:26:48 2005-5-23
This was THE ONLY SONG in the entire contest (and we saw both parts). It's a super song, and should have won in a canter. But then, Eurovision has never been about the best song, has it ...?
From David Jones, UNITED KINGDOM
Added 15:34:33 2005-5-22
Got to echo the UK comment below, Denmark's song was easily the best, I even put a bet on it I thought it was so good! You can listen and watch the video here :http://www.jakobsveistrup.dk/
From MissE, LITHUANIA
Added 13:47:58 2005-5-22
Very very good song. I can't get it out of my mind :) I'm talking to you girl... Nanana :) you deserved to win!
From Ian Rycroft, UNITED KINGDOM
Added 23:3:21 2005-5-21
Denmark was easily the best song on the Eurovision, it just goes to show it's not about the music anymore!
From Vilma, LITHUANIA
Added 12:57:7 2005-5-21
go go go denmark! i really love your song !!! :P~ ohh talking to you girl..... lithuania will vote for Jacob! and it seems this man is also very clever :) i adore him!!!
From Evelyn O'neill, UNITED KINGDOM
Added 11:41:24 2005-5-21
Denmark to win tonight definately,what a great voice.Go Denmark
From Evelyn O'neill, UNITED KINGDOM
Added 11:36:59 2005-5-21
I think the winning song should go to Denmark what a fantastic voice.BRILLIANT
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