Black Smoke (song)
"Black Smoke" | ||||
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Single by Ann Sophie | ||||
from the album Silver Into Gold | ||||
Released | 2 March 2015 | |||
Recorded | 2014 | |||
Length | 3:12 | |||
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Ann Sophie singles chronology | ||||
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Eurovision Song Contest 2015 entry | ||||
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Language | English | |||
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Finals performance | ||||
Final result | 27th | |||
Final points | 0 | |||
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◄ "Is It Right" (2014) | ||||
"Ghost" (2016) ► |
"Black Smoke" is a song performed by German singer
Background and release
After Ann Sophie was selected as the wildcard for the final of The song was available for download on 2 March 2015, a few days before the selection.
Actually "Black Smoke" was meant to be interpreted by Ivy Quainoo.
Composition and development
"Black Smoke" is a
As said by Ann Sophie during an interview, the song is about "love, dating, what you have". It is a break-up song, talking about two people who have been in a relationship, do not recognize each other and "can't say three words".[6]
Critical reception
The song has received mostly positive reviews. With five reviews from Wiwibloggs, "Black Smoke" received an average score of 7 out of 10.[7] Louis gave the song 7 out of 10 and said that it is "a solid song" and "really fun to listen to with lots of energy". Max, who also gave it 7 out of 10, said that the song is way better than Sophie's first song "Jump the Gun" and that is "calm, cool and emits a vibe that would appeal to the masses". He also said that it sounds like "an English version Nina Zilli's rejections". Mikhail and Patrick both gave it 9 out of 10 with the first saying that the song has "all the attitude of “Jump the Gun”, but tripled" while Patrick said that Sophie's voice is strong and the melody of the song is special. Lastly, Robyn gave the song 7 out of 10 and described the song as a "straight-up pop song".
Despite these positive reviews, the song finished tied for last at Eurovision, receiving 0 points.
Live performances
The song was performed for the first time during the final of
Credits and personnel
- Ella McMahon – writing
- Michael Harwood – writing
- Ann Sophie – vocals
- Tonino Speciale – writing
- Mathias Ramson – producer
- Johannes Schmalenbach – producer
- Brix – producer
Chart performance
Chart (2015) | Peak position |
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Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[11] | 54 |
Germany (Official German Charts)[12] | 26 |
Release history
Region | Date | Format | Label |
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Germany | 2 March 2015[13] | Digital download |
References
- ^ van Lith, Nick (5 February 2015). "Germany: Confusion in Germany, but Ann Sophie goes to Vienna!". escXtra.com. Retrieved 5 February 2015.
- ^ "Ann Sophie joins German national final line-up". eurovision.tv. Retrieved 19 February 2015.
- ^ "Ann Sophie: "Black Smoke"". eurovision.de. Archived from the original on 2 March 2015. Retrieved 27 February 2015.
- ^ "Eurovision Song Contest: Kümmert gewinnt - und sagt ab". eurovision.de. Archived from the original on 7 March 2015. Retrieved 6 March 2015.
- ^ Walters, Rosaline (May 27, 2015). "Tonino Speciale makes Prairiewood proud by writing Black Smoke for German singer Ann Sophie at the 2015 Eurovision Song Contest". News Local. Retrieved 14 May 2016.
- ^ Rodriguez, Antonio. "Ann Sophie: "When I won Clubkonzert I was so happy and a little bit in shock" (German finalist – Interview)". ESC+Plus. Archived from the original on 2 February 2017. Retrieved 4 March 2015.
- ^ Melbler, Patrick (5 March 2015). "Wiwi Jury: Germany's Ann Sophie with "Jump the Gun" and "Black Smoke"". Wiwibloggs. Retrieved 5 March 2015.
- ^ Melbler, Patrick (5 February 2015). "USfÖ: Ann Sophie will represent Germany with "Black Smoke"". Wiwibloggs. Retrieved 5 February 2015.
- ^ "Ann Sophie belegt nun doch den letzten Platz". Eurovision.de. 26 May 2015. Retrieved 27 May 2015.
- ^ "Eurovision Song Contest 2015 Grand Final - Scoreboard". eurovision.tv. 26 May 2015. Retrieved 27 May 2015.
- ^ "Ann Sophie – Black Smoke" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40.
- ^ "Ann Sophie – Black Smoke" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved March 1, 2019.
- ^ "iTunes - Music - Black Smoke - Single by Ann Sophie". itunes.apple.com. Retrieved 5 March 2015.