"Boom Boom" was the Danish entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1978, performed in Danish by Mabel.[1] This was the first Danish entry at Eurovision since 1966, an absence of twelve years.
| "Boom Boom" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Mabel | |
| Language | Danish |
| Released | 1978 |
| Genre | Rock Pop |
| Length | 2:58 |
| Eurovision Song Contest 1978 entry | |
| Country | |
| Artist(s) |
|
| Language | |
| Composer(s) | Mabel |
| Lyricist(s) | Mabel |
| Conductor | Helmer Olesen |
| Finals performance | |
| Final result | 16th |
| Final points | 13 |
| Entry chronology | |
| ◄ "Stop – mens legen er go'" (1966) | |
| "Disco Tango" (1979) ► | |
It was succeeded as Danish representative at the Eurovision Song Contest 1979 by Tommy Seebach with "Disco Tango".
Background
editThe song is sung as a dialogue among friends, with one explaining that he is suffering from an illness. The others suggest what it could be, but he reports that a trip to the doctor resulted in a diagnosis of being in love – with the rhythm of the heart being the title of the song.[2]
In the late 70s Mabel moved their operation to Spain after gaining more notoriety when their catchy number "Boom Boom" was chosen as the official Danish selection for the Eurovision Song Contest in 1978.[3]
The song wins the competition, and from being a smaller band with some success, Mabel is suddenly on everyone's lips. They have since achieved greater success in Denmark and across Europe.[4]
Song competitions
editDansk Melodi Grand Prix 1978
editThe Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 1978 was held at the Tivoli Concert Hall in Copenhagen, hosted by Jørgen Mylius. The musical director was Ole Kurt Jensen. Six songs took part with the winner being decided by votes from eight regional juries.[5]
Eurovision Song Contest 1978
editOn the night of the final Mabel performed 16th in the running order, following Greece's Tania Tsanaklidou with "Charlie Chaplin" and preceding Luxembourg's Baccara with "Parlez-vous français ?". At the close of voting, it had received 13 points, placing 16th in a field of 20.[6][7] The Danish jury awarded its 12 points to Spain.[8]
References
edit- ^ "Eurovision 1978 Results: Voting & Points". Eurovisionworld. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
- ^ Jensen, Charlotte (2017-06-27). "Time travel back to Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 1978". EuroVisionary. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
- ^ "Mabel: 1970s Danish disco glam rockers go all hair metal & take some bad advice from David Lee Roth". DangerousMinds. 2016-06-23. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
- ^ "Husker du Mabel: Danmarks første boyband". Ude og Hjemme (in Danish). 2016-03-10. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
- ^ ESC National Finals database 1978
- ^ "Mabel's biggest hits for the first time on CD". EuroVisionary. 2009-06-05. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
- ^ "Final of Paris 1978". European Broadcasting Union. Archived from the original on 11 April 2021. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
- ^ ESC History - Denmark 1978