Secret Combination (song)
"Secret Combination" | ||||
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Secret Combination | ||||
Released | 26 February 2008 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 3:02 | |||
Label | Heaven | |||
Composer(s) | Konstantinos Pantzis | |||
Lyricist(s) | Poseidonas Giannopoulos | |||
Kalomira singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Secret Combination" on YouTube |
"Secret Combination" is a song by
To promote the song, a music video was created and Kalomira performed in a promotional tour in advance of her Eurovision appearance, visiting Azerbaijan, Romania, and Serbia. The act was sponsored by
Background and composition
"Secret Combination" was composed by Konstantinos Pantzis with lyrics by Poseidonas Giannopoulos. Giannopoulos had previously written the lyrics for "
The song was officially released to media by the Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation (ERT) at a press conference held at the Athens Hilton Hotel on 6 February 2008. The press conference served as a precursor to the three-participant national final to select the Greek entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2008.[3] At the national final, held on 27 February, the song competed against two others in the running to become the Greek entry.[4] It was released as a digital download on 26 February 2008 and as an EP with remixes on 1 April 2008.[5][6] Kalomira had stated that she planned to record a Greek-language version of "Secret Combination" after the contest,[7] though it did not materialize. The song served as Kalomira's first and only single from Secret Combination: The Album.[8]
Reception
Michael Osborn, the entertainment reporter from
On national charts, "Secret Combination" peaked at number 1 in Greece,[13] and charted in several Scandinavian countries, including in Denmark and Finland at number 29, and in Sweden at number 38.[14][15][16] Elsewhere in Europe, it peaked at number 46 in Ireland, 71 in the United Kingdom, and 18 on the Belgian Ultratip Chart in the Flanders region.[17][18][19]
Music video and promotion
Greece's entry was sponsored by the J.Lo by Jennifer Lopez clothing brand, which was preparing to launch in Europe; as part of the deal, J.Lo was the exclusive designer of Kalomira's attire.[20] The music video shooting was done in-studio and lasted nearly twenty consecutive hours under the guidance of director Kostas Kapetanidis. The choreography was created by Ivan Svitailof, the styling by George Segredaki and Constantine Koutsomichou, while Dimitris Giannetos was in charge of hair and make-up.[21] It premiered on 14 March 2008 during New Hellenic Television's (NET) evening news program,[22] while international fans were able to view it through a satellite broadcast on ERT World.[22] Sometimes alone, sometimes flanked by dancers, Kalomira dances and sings while wearing clothing from the collection of J.Lo by Jennifer Lopez.[21] In some scenes of the video, impressive objects with bright colors such as a red Ducati motor bike, a huge disco ball, and large letters with the title of the song were used.[21] In order to further promote the song, Kalomira completed a promotional tour in advance of the contest, which included performances in Azerbaijan, Romania, Belgrade, and Serbia.[23][24]
Eurovision Song Contest
Ellinikós Telikós 2008
Greece's national broadcaster ERT organised a three-participant national final Ellinikós Telikós 2008 to select its entrant for the
In Belgrade
The Eurovision Song Contest 2008 took place at the
Kalomira performed a repeat of her semi-final performance at the Eurovision Final held on 24 May 2008. She presented "Secret Combination" 21st on the night after Azerbaijan and before Spain. Tony Neophytou of London Greek Radio commented that "visually, the presentation was quite addictively enticing, with a stunningly gorgeous Kalomira, her singing/dance capabilities and her three acrobatic male dancers. The purple-heart gimmick carved out of the giant, life-sized book, proving ingenious. The choreographed tsifteteli in the break had induced an amazing visual gambit."[12] Having led initially in the voting, Kalomira finished in third place behind Russia and Ukraine, receiving 218 points.[33] The song received 12 points (the maximum) from United Kingdom, Germany, Albania, San Marino, Cyprus and Romania.[28]
Track listing
- Digital download[a]
- "Secret Combination" – 3:02
- EP[b]
- "Secret Combination" (Eurovision 2008 Mix) – 3:00
- "Secret Combination" (Mystic Soumka Mix) – 4:06
- "Secret Combination" (Electropop Mix) – 3:33
- "Secret Combination" (Backing Track Mix) – 3:00
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from liner notes.[2]
- Locations
- Recorded and mixed at Prisma Studio (Athens, Greece)
- Mixed C&C Studio (Athens, Greece)
- Mastered at Sterling Sound Studios (New York City, USA)
- Personnel
- Lead vocals
- Konstantinos Pantzis – Songwriting
- Poseidonas Giannopoulous – Songwriting
- Leon Zervos – Mastering
- Chris Sigounis – Artwork
- Giorgos Kalfamanolis – Photography
- Billy Petrou – Manager
Charts
Chart (2008) | Peak position |
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Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[19] | 18 |
Denmark (Tracklisten)[14] | 29 |
Finland Download ( Latauslista)[15]
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29 |
Greece (Billboard)[13] | 1 |
Ireland (IRMA)[17] | 46 |
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[16] | 38 |
71 |
Release history
Country | Date | Format(s) | Label | Ref. |
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Various | 26 February 2008 | Digital download | Heaven | |
1 April 2008 | Digital download (EP) |
Notes
References
- ^ a b Kalimeris, Aris (24 January 2008). "Greece: Kalomoira's composer exclusive". ESCToday. Retrieved 27 April 2020.
- ^ ANT1 Group. 2008. Barcode 5 204958 112623.)
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- ^ Klier, Marcus (28 February 2008). "Greece decided: Kalomoira to Eurovision". ESCToday. Retrieved 27 April 2020.
- ^ a b c Citations regarding the digital download release of "Secret Combination" in various countries:
- "Secret Combination – Single by Kalomira on Apple Music". Apple Music (de). Retrieved 27 April 2020.
- "Secret Combination – Single by Kalomira on Apple Music". Apple Music (GB). Retrieved 27 April 2020.
- "Secret Combination – Single by Kalomira on Apple Music". Apple Music (US). Retrieved 27 April 2020.
- "Secret Combination – Single by Kalomira on Apple Music". Apple Music (TR). Retrieved 27 April 2020.
- ^ a b c Citations regarding the digital EP release of "Secret Combination" in various countries:
- "Secret Combination – EP by Kalomira on Apple Music". Apple Music (DE). Retrieved 27 April 2020.
- "Secret Combination – EP by Kalomira on Apple Music". Apple Music (GB). Retrieved 27 April 2020.
- "Secret Combination – EP by Kalomira on Apple Music". Apple Music (US). Retrieved 27 April 2020.
- "Secret Combination – EP by Kalomira on Apple Music". Apple Music (TR). Retrieved 27 April 2020.
- ^ Djelic, Velimir (22 April 2008). "Eurovision Greece: OGAE Serbia welcomes Kalomira". ESCToday. Retrieved 1 May 2016.
- ^ Kobevko, Ashleigh (12 April 2018). "10 years ago – Where are the top 10 from Eurovision 2008 nowadays?". EuroVisionary. Retrieved 8 May 2020.
- ^ Osborn, Michael (25 May 2008). "Eurovision vote 2008: Top 10". BBC News. Retrieved 29 May 2008.
- ^ Bohman, Elin; Torbjörn, Ek (31 March 2008). "Hoten mot Perrelli" (in Swedish). Aftonbladet. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
- ^ Sjödin, Frida (24 May 2008). "Ryssland vann ESC" (in Swedish). Aftonbladet. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
- ^ a b Neophytou, Tony (29 May 2008). "3rd spot for Greece in Eurovision!" (PDF). Eleftheria. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
- ^ a b "Greece Singles". Billboard. 14 June 2008. Archived from the original on 10 June 2008. Retrieved 8 May 2020.
- ^ a b "Kalomira – Secret Combination". Tracklisten.
- ^ a b "Kalomoira: Secret Combination" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat.
- ^ a b "Kalomira – Secret Combination". Singles Top 100.
- ^ a b "Irish-charts.com – Discography Kalomira". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 10 May 2020.
- ^ a b "Kalomoira: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company.
- ^ Ultratip.
- ^ "Οι business της Jennifer Lopez στην Ελλάδα" (in Greek). Proto Thema. 13 April 2008. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
- ^ a b c "Έτοιμο το videoclip!" (in Greek). Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation (ERT). Archived from the original on 18 March 2008. Retrieved 1 May 2016.
- ^ a b Floras, Stella (14 March 2008). "Greece: [UPD] Official Eurovision video aired tonight". ESCToday. Archived from the original on 15 March 2008. Retrieved 1 May 2016.
- ^ Kalimeris, Aris (28 March 2008). "Greece: Kalomoira visits Romania". ESCToday. Retrieved 27 April 2020.
- ^ Djelic, Velimir (22 April 2008). "Greece: OGAE Serbia welcomes Kalomira". ESCToday. Retrieved 27 April 2020.
- ^ a b Ellinikós Telikós 2008 (Television production). Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation (ERT). 27 February 2008.
- ^ Viniker, Barry (27 February 2008). "Tonight live: Greece decides Eurovision entry". ESCToday. Archived from the original on 3 April 2012. Retrieved 8 August 2008.
- ^ Klier, Marcus (28 February 2008). "Greece decided: Kalomoira to Eurovision". ESCToday. Retrieved 27 April 2020.
- ^ a b c d Eurovision Song Contest 2008. Belgrade, Serbia. 20–24 May 2008.
- ^ Viniker, Barry (13 March 2008). "News - Greece: Eurovision Version of Secret Combination". ESCToday. Archived from the original on 1 October 2008. Retrieved 23 March 2008.
- ^ "Greece – Eurovision Song Contest". European Broadcasting Union (EBU). Retrieved 29 April 2018.
- ^ "New York Native Kalomira Finishes Third in Eurovision Song Contest in Belgrade" (PDF). The National Herald. 31 May 2008. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
- ^ Davis, Russell (12 May 2008). "Day 2: Romania, Russia and Greece". ESCToday. Retrieved 27 April 2020.
- ^ Bolanos, Victoria (24 May 2008). "Rodolfo ha superado los resultados de Son de sol, Las Ketchup y D'Nash" (in Spanish). RTVE. Retrieved 29 April 2020.