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"'''Wild Dances'''" is a single by ] singer-songwriter ]. The song, representing {{esccnty|Ukraine|t=her country|y=2004}}, won the ] held in ] with a score of 280 points.<ref name="Ruslana won Eurovision 2004">{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/music/3715907.stm|title=Ukraine celebrates Eurovision win |
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"'''Wild Dances'''" is a song composed and recorded by Ukrainian singer-songwriter ], with lyrics by herself, ], Jamie Maher, Michael Fayne, and Sherena Dugani. It {{esccnty|Ukraine|t=represented Ukraine}} in the ], held in ], resulting in the country's first win at the contest. |
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After qualifying second for the Eurovision Song Contest 2004, it scored a total of 280 points in the final, making it the first victory for Ukraine. With a mixture of English and Ukrainian lyrics, "Wild Dances" had the distinction of becoming the first Eurovision-winning song to be sung at least partly in a language other than English since the rule-change of 1999, when countries were allowed to sing in a language of their choosing, rather than one of their official languages. With this win, Ukraine became the third ] to win the contest, after {{esccnty|Estonia|y=2001}} and {{esccnty|Latvia|y=2002}}. The song was remembered for an energetic performance, which Ruslana gave in a leather outfit, inspired by '']'' and the ]. The work on the song lasted for about three months. Editing and sound engineering was done by Ruslana together with specialists from ], ] and ]. The recording was done together with a guitarist from Cool Before, and an ex-trumpet player from ]. Ukrainian and English lyrics of the song, as well as the chorus and melody, underwent significant changes since the initial stage. The song was bought with exclusive ] in ] by Vietnamese singer-songwriter ]. She has an own ] version of the song, entitled "Vũ điệu hoang dã".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.giaidieuxanh.com.vn/nhacviet/2006/03/549023/ |title=VietNamNet – Sau "đạo giai điệu" lại đến "đạo hoà âm" |access-date=13 December 2007 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090416110729/http://www.giaidieuxanh.com.vn/nhacviet/2006/03/549023/ |archive-date=16 April 2009 }}</ref> |
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The song is used in the soundtrack of the 2008 video game '']''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gta4.net/music/|title=GRAND THEFT AUTO IV - Music: Soundtrack & Radio|website=www.gta4.net}}</ref> American gymnast and 2011 world champion ] has revealed that she uses this song as her floor exercise music.<ref>{{cite web|last=Bloggs |first=Wiwi |url=http://wiwibloggs.com/2011/10/12/ruslanas-wild-dances-inspires-u-s-gymnast-jordyn-wieber/12127 |title=Ruslana's "Wild Dances" Inspires U.S. Gymnast Jordyn Wieber |publisher=WiwiBloggs.Com |date=12 October 2011 |access-date=15 March 2012}}</ref> The single was included on the official compilation album called ''The Very Best of Eurovision'' celebrating the 60th anniversary of the contest.<ref name="SBS">{{cite web|url=http://www.sbs.com.au/shop/product/category/Music/11241/Very-Best-of-Eurovision-Song-Contest-A-60th-Anniversary-CD-Digital-Download-PPSB#overview|title=Very Best of Eurovision Song Contest – A 60th Anniversary (CD / Digital Download Available NOW)|date=1 May 2015|publisher=SBS.au|access-date=1 May 2015}}</ref> |
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"Wild Dances" was composed and recorded by ], with lyrics by herself, ], Jamie Maher, Michael Fayne, and Sherena Dugani.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.diggiloo.net/?2004ua|title=2004 Ukraine|website=The Diggiloo Thrush}}</ref> The work on the song lasted for about three months. Editing and sound engineering was done by Ruslana together with specialists from ], ], and ]. The recording was done together with a guitarist from Cool Before, and an ex-trumpet player from ]. The Ukrainian and English lyrics of the song, as well as the chorus and melody, underwent significant changes since the initial stage. She released a version only in Ukrainian called "Dyki tantsi" ({{Lang-uk|Дикі танці|links=no}}) in Ukraine and Russia. |
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On 23 January 2004, the ] (NTU) announced that it had internally selected Ruslana as its performer for the {{escyr|2004||49th edition}} of the ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Polishchuk |first=Tetyana |date=23 January 2004 |title=Руслана замахується на «Євробачення-2004» |url=https://day.kyiv.ua/uk/article/cuspilstvo/ruslana-zamahuietsya-na-ievrobachennya-2004 |access-date=8 September 2022 |website=day.kyiv.ua |language=uk}}</ref> On 28 January 2004, NTU announced that "Wild Dances" would be the {{esccnty|Ukraine|t=Ukrainian entry}} for Eurovision.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bakker |first=Sietse |date=29 January 2004 |title=Ukrainians send Ruslana Lyzhicko to 2004 contest |url=https://esctoday.com/2149/ukrainians_send_ruslana_lyzhicko_to_2004_contest/ |access-date=8 September 2022 |website=Esctoday}}</ref> |
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The official music video for the song was first aired on 6 May 2004 (before Eurovision) on ] in the '']'' show, but was ] by the audience.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.eurosong.ru/euro/euro2004/news/events.htm|title=News of the Eurovision Song Contest 2004.|website=www.eurosong.ru}}</ref> The shooting took place in the abandoned building of the Ice Palace,{{which|date=September 2021}} which was at once renamed "The Iceberg Palace" by the members of Ruslana's crew because no heating equipment brought with Ruslana could heat the cold air of the huge building to a comfortable level. The building was 'decorated' with sheer concrete and windows without glass. Despite the script of the video-clip, which provided for constant burning fire in large barrels, torches on the stage, wireworks and even a real military flame thrower, only the "Wild Dances" could help people to ultimately warm up.{{cn|date=September 2021}} |
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On 12 May 2004, the semi-final for the Eurovision Song Contest was held at the ] in ] hosted by the ] (TRT), and broadcast live throughout the continent. As Ukraine had not finished in the top 10 at the {{escyr|2002||previous contest}}, the song had to compete in the semi-final. Ruslana performed "Wild Dances" eleventh on the night, following {{esccnty|Greece|y=2004}}'s "]" by ] and preceding {{esccnty|Lithuania|y=2004}}'s "What's Happened to Your Love" by ]. The song qualified for the grand final.<ref>{{Cite episode|title=Eurovision Song Contest 2004 - Semi-final|episode-link=Eurovision Song Contest 2004|series=Eurovision Song Contest|series-link=Eurovision Song Contest|network=] / ]|date=12 May 2004}}</ref> After the grand final it was revealed that it had received in the semi-final 256 points, placing second in a field of twenty-two.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://eurovision.tv/event/istanbul-2004/semi-final|title=Official Eurovision Song Contest 2004 semi-final scoreboard|website=]}}</ref> |
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On 14 May 2004, the grand final for the Eurovision Song Contest was held. Ruslana performed again "Wild Dances" tenth on the night, following {{esccnty|Albania|y=2004}}'s "]" by ] and preceding {{esccnty|Croatia|y=2004}}'s "You Are the Only One" by ].<ref>{{Cite episode|title=Eurovision Song Contest 2004 - Grand Final|episode-link=Eurovision Song Contest 2004|series=Eurovision Song Contest|series-link=Eurovision Song Contest|network=] / ]|date=14 May 2004}}</ref> Her performance is memorable for an energetic performance, which Ruslana gave in a leather outfit, inspired by '']'' and the ]. |
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At the close of voting of the grand final, it had received 280 points, winning the contest.<ref name="Ruslana won Eurovision 2004">{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/music/3715907.stm|title=Ukraine celebrates Eurovision win|website=]| date=16 May 2004}}</ref> It was the first victory for Ukraine. With a mixture of English and Ukrainian lyrics, "Wild Dances" was also the first Eurovision-winning song to be sung at least partly in a language other than English since the rule-change of 1999, when countries were allowed to sing in a language of their choosing, rather than one of their official languages. With this win, Ukraine became the third ] to win the contest, after {{esccnty|Estonia|y=2001}} and {{esccnty|Latvia|y=2002}}. |
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The single was included on the official compilation album called ''The Very Best of Eurovision'' celebrating the 60th anniversary of the contest.<ref name="SBS">{{cite web|url=http://www.sbs.com.au/shop/product/category/Music/11241/Very-Best-of-Eurovision-Song-Contest-A-60th-Anniversary-CD-Digital-Download-PPSB#overview|title=Very Best of Eurovision Song Contest – A 60th Anniversary (CD / Digital Download Available NOW)|date=1 May 2015|publisher=SBS.au|access-date=1 May 2015}}</ref> |
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|Croatia (])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hrt.hr/hr/top20/lista.html|title=HR Top 20 Lista|publisher=]|access-date=7 March 2021|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616184438/http://www.hrt.hr:80/hr/top20/maineng.html|archive-date=16 June 2004}}</ref> |
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!scope="row"| Croatia (])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hrt.hr/hr/top20/lista.html|title=HR Top 20 Lista|publisher=]|access-date=7 March 2021|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616184438/http://www.hrt.hr:80/hr/top20/maineng.html|archive-date=16 June 2004}}</ref> |
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The song was bought with exclusive ] in Vietnam by Vietnamese singer-songwriter ]. She has an own ] version of the song, entitled "Vũ điệu hoang dã".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.giaidieuxanh.com.vn/nhacviet/2006/03/549023/ |title=VietNamNet – Sau "đạo giai điệu" lại đến "đạo hoà âm" |access-date=13 December 2007 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090416110729/http://www.giaidieuxanh.com.vn/nhacviet/2006/03/549023/ |archive-date=16 April 2009 }}</ref> |
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The official music video was filmed in the abandoned building of the Ice Palace, which was at once renamed "The Iceberg Palace" by the members of Ruslana's crew because no heating equipment brought with Ruslana could heat the cold air of the huge building to a comfortable level. The building was 'decorated' with sheer concrete and windows without glass. Despite the script of the video-clip, which provided for constant burning fire in large barrels, torches on the stage, wireworks and even a real military flame thrower, only the "Wild Dances" could help people to ultimately warm up. It was first aired on 6 May 2004 on MTV Russia in the 12 Angry Viewers show, but was booed by the audience.
On 14 May 2004, the grand final for the Eurovision Song Contest was held. Ruslana performed again "Wild Dances" tenth on the night, following Albania's "The Image of You" by Anjeza Shahini and preceding Croatia's "You Are the Only One" by Ivan Mikulić. Her performance is memorable for an energetic performance, which Ruslana gave in a leather outfit, inspired by Xena: Warrior Princess and the ethnic tradition of Ukraine.
At the close of voting of the grand final, it had received 280 points, winning the contest. It was the first victory for Ukraine. With a mixture of English and Ukrainian lyrics, "Wild Dances" was also the first Eurovision-winning song to be sung at least partly in a language other than English since the rule-change of 1999, when countries were allowed to sing in a language of their choosing, rather than one of their official languages. With this win, Ukraine became the third post-Soviet country to win the contest, after Estonia and Latvia.
