Party for Everybody
"Party for Everybody" | ||||
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Single by Buranovskiye Babushki | ||||
Released | 2012 | |||
Songwriter(s) | Olga Tuktaryova, Mary Susan Applegate | |||
Buranovskiye Babushki singles chronology | ||||
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◄ "Get You" (2011) | |
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"What If" (2013) ► |
"Party for Everybody" was the Russian entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 sung by Buranovskiye Babushki (The Grannies from Buranovo). The song won Russia's national song selection, which took place on 7 March 2012 in Moscow.
At the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 held in Baku, Azerbaijan, the song finished in second place with 259 points.
Composition
Most of the lyrics are in the
The members of the group also stated that learning the English words wasn't too difficult.[2]
Selection process
The song won
At Eurovision
The group performed the song in the first semi-final on 22 May 2012 and came 1st with 152 points. It advanced into the finals on May 26. The group performed sixth in the line-up and eventually finished in second place with a total of 259 points, behind the winning song, "
Critical reception
The song received mixed to positive reviews from critics and music producers. Artur Gasparyan told reporters that Europe could find the Buranovskie Grannies a "musical ride", so their "chance to win is minimal," and Iosif Prigozhin says that "despite the lack of confidence in the leadership, The Buranovskie Babushki might win the contest, because of their originality and individuality". Igor Krutoy called the ensemble "excellent" and said that "do not be surprised if they also win the Eurovision Song Contest".[5] Valery Meladze says that they were his favourite choice.[6][7]
Charts
Chart (2012) | Peak position |
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Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[8] | 38 |
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[9] | 37 |
Germany (Official German Charts)[10] | 44 |
Ireland (IRMA)[11] | 61 |
Russia ( Digital Chart)[12]
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1 |
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[13] | 43 |
United Kingdom (Official Charts Company)[14] | 159 |
References
- ^ "Buranovskie Babushki" did not want to be seen as freaks, Russian report
- ^ "The Buranovo Grannies": Rich people - very private, it is dangerous for them to open. But with us - you can!, Russian report
- ^ "Stories".
- ^ "Eurovision Song Contest 2012 Grand Final". www.eurovision.tv. Archived from the original on 29 January 2017.
- ^ Igor Krutoi: The Duet Dima-Timati got from my "ten points", but they have some work to do, In Russian
- ^ "Дима Билан готов отдать победу «Бурановским бабушкам»" [Dima Bilan is ready to give victory to 'Buranovskie Babushki']. Вокруг ТВ.
- ^ "EchoMSK: «Бурановские бабушки» поедут на Евровидение".
- ^ "Buranovskiye Babushki – Party For Everybody" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40.
- ^ "Buranovskiye Babushki – Party For Everybody" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50.
- ^ "Buranovskiye Babushki – Party For Everybody" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts.
- ^ ">> IRMA << Irish Charts - Singles, Albums & Compilations >>". Archived from the original on 7 December 2010. Retrieved 17 December 2010.
- ^ "Бабушкин реванш Российские музыкальные чарты. Недели 21 и 22 - 2012". lenta.ru.
- ^ "Buranovskiye Babushki – Party For Everybody". Singles Top 100.
- ^ "Official Charts Analysis: Gary Barlow LP sells 40k | News | Music Week". www.musicweek.com.
External links
- official Site of the "Grannies from Buranovo"