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After qualifying second for the ], it scored a total of 280 points in the final, making it the first victory for ]. With a mixture of ] and ] lyrics, "Wild Dances" had the distinction of becoming the first Eurovision winner 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 ex-USSR member to win the Contest after ] and ] having previously done so. The song was remembered for an energetic performance, which Ruslana gave in a leather outfit, inspired by ethnic tradition of Ukraine. The work on the song lasted for about 3 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, suffered 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>{{webarchive |url=http://web.archive.org/web/20090416110729/http://www.giaidieuxanh.com.vn/nhacviet/2006/03/549023/ |date=April 16, 2009 |title=VietNamNet - Sau "đạo giai điệu" lại đến "đạo hoà âm"}}</ref> |
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After qualifying second for the ], it scored a total of 280 points in the final, making it the first victory for ]. With a mixture of ] and ] lyrics, "Wild Dances" had the distinction of becoming the first Eurovision winner 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 ex-USSR member to win the Contest after ] and ] having previously done so. The song was remembered for an energetic performance, which Ruslana gave in a leather outfit, inspired by ethnic tradition of Ukraine. The work on the song lasted for about 3 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, suffered 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>{{webarchive |url=http://web.archive.org/web/20090416110729/http://www.giaidieuxanh.com.vn/nhacviet/2006/03/549023/ |date=April 16, 2009 |title=VietNamNet - Sau "đạo giai điệu" lại đến "đạo hoà âm"}}</ref> |
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==Usage in media and popular culture== |
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The song is used as a soundtrack of the 2008 video game '']''.<ref></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=2011-10-12 |accessdate=2012-03-15}}</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|accessdate=1 May 2015}}</ref> |
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The song is used as a soundtrack of the 2008 video game '']''.<ref></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=2011-10-12 |accessdate=2012-03-15}}</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|accessdate=1 May 2015}}</ref> |
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==Track listing== |
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The shooting took place in the abandoned building of the Ice Palace, which was at once renamed 'The Iceberg Palace" by the members of ]'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. |
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The shooting took place in the abandoned building of the Ice Palace, which was at once renamed 'The Iceberg Palace" by the members of ]'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. |
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The official music video for the song was first aired on May 6, 2004 (before Eurovision), on MTV Russia in the 12 Angry Viewers show, but was booed by the audience.
The shooting took place 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.
