"Nebo" (pronounced [nêbo], transl. "Heaven" or "Sky") is a song by Croatian singer-songwriter Nina Badrić. It was the Croatian entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 2012. The song is also included on her seventh album also titled NeBo and it serves as the album's fourth single.
| "Nebo" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Nina Badrić | ||||
| from the album NeBo | ||||
| Released | 22 February 2012 | |||
| Recorded | 2011 | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 4:01 3:00 (Eurovision Version) | |||
| Label | Aquarius Records | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Nina Badrić | |||
| Nina Badrić singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Nebo" on YouTube | ||||
| Eurovision Song Contest 2012 entry | ||||
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| Composer(s) | Nina Badrić | |||
| Lyricist(s) | Nina Badrić | |||
| Finals performance | ||||
| Semi-final result | 12th | |||
| Semi-final points | 42 | |||
| Entry chronology | ||||
| ◄ "Celebrate" (2011) | ||||
| "Mižerja" (2013) ► | ||||
Background
editOn 10 January 2012, Nina Badrić was announced by the Croatian Radiotelevision as the Croatian representative in the Eurovision Song Contest 2012.[1] Elizabeth Homsi, the head of the Entertainment Department at HRT, explained that they were searching for a strong and quality vocal and urban genre, and that is the reason why they chose Nina.[2][3] Speaking about the selection, Nina said, "That's an honour and a challenge for me."[3]
Production
editNina Badrić wrote and produced the song for her seventh album NeBo. The song was shortened for Eurovision and it was announced on Dora 2012 to represent Croatia. An English version of the song is going to be recorded, but Nina confirmed that she will sing in Croatian for Eurovision.[4]
Release and promotion
edit"Nebo" was released on iTunes and Amazon on 22 February 2012. Before all promotions, Nina is going to vocal cord surgery. She will embark on a regional promotional tour after Eurovision to promote the single and the album.[5]
Eurovision Song Contest 2012
editThe song was performed in the second semi-final and finished in 12th place, thus missing out on qualifying for the grand final. Despite this the song has over 2,072,747 views on YouTube as of 2013 February.
Track listing
edit- "Nebo" (Eurovision 2012) – 3:00
- "Nebo" – 4:01
References
edit- ^ Jiandani, Sanjay (10 January 2012). "Nina Badric to represent Croatia in Baku!". ESCToday. Retrieved 28 February 2012.
- ^ Kri., I. (10 January 2012). "Nina Badrić represents Croatia on Eurovision! (Croatian)". Index.hr. Retrieved 28 February 2012.
- ^ a b Šarić, Jelena (10 January 2012). "Nina Badrić goes to Eurovision: I feel like a national representation (Croatian)". Večernji list. Styria Media Group. Retrieved 28 February 2012.
- ^ "Nina Badrić: Koliko vidim slozili smo se vi I ja na nevidjeno oko jezika odmaa:)Slazem se s vama.Domace je domace!". 11 March 2012.
- ^ Sever, Marijanja (25 February 2012). "Nina: My voice broke, that's why I'm going to a surgery, but I'm not scared (Croatian)". Jutarnji list. Europapress Holding. Retrieved 28 February 2012.
- ^ "Nebo (Eurovision 2012) – Single". iTunes. Apple Inc. Retrieved 28 February 2012.
- ^ "Nebo (Eurovision 2012)". Retrieved 28 February 2012.