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This article is about the song. For the album, see Wild Dances (album).
"Wild Dances"
File:Wild Dances.jpg
Single by Ruslana
from the album Wild Dances
B-side "Hutsul Girl"
Released May 17, 2004
Format CD Single, digital download
Recorded 2003/2004
Genre Pop folk
Length 3:00
Label EMI
Writer(s) Oleksandr Ksenofontov, Jamie Maher, Ruslana Lyzchicko, Michael Fayne, Sherena Dugani
Producer(s) Oleksandr Ksenofontov, Ruslana Lyzchicko
Ruslana singles chronology
"Kolomyjka"
(2003)		 "Wild Dances"
(2004)		 "Dance with the Wolves"
(2005)
Ukraine "Wild Dances"
Eurovision Song Contest 2004 entry
Country
Artist(s)
Ruslana Lyzchicko
As
Languages
Composer(s)
Lyricist(s)
Finals performance
Semi-final result
2nd
Semi-final points
256
Final result
1st
Final points
280
Appearance chronology
◄ "Hasta la Vista" (2003)   
"Razom nas bahato" (2005) ►

"Wild Dances" (Ukrainian: Дикі танці) is a single by Ukrainian singer-songwriter Ruslana. The song won the Eurovision Song Contest 2004 held in Turkey with an amount of 280 points.[1] A Ukrainian version called Dyki tantsi was released in Russia and Ukraine.

Background and composition

After qualifing second for the Eurovision Song Contest 2004, it scored a total of 280 points in the final, making it he first and only victory for Ukraine. With a mixture of English and Ukrainian 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 Estonia and Latvia 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 Kiev, London and New York. The recording was done together with a guitarist from Cool Before, and an ex-trumpet player from Zdob Si Zdub. 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 copyright in Vietnam by Vietnamese singer-songwriter Hồ Quỳnh Hương. She has an own Vietnamese version of the song, entitled "Vũ điệu hoang dã".[2]

Usage in media and popular culture

The song is used as a soundtrack of the 2008 video game Grand Theft Auto IV.[3] American gymnast and 2011 world champion Jordyn Wieber has revealed that she uses this song as her floor exercise music.[4] The single was included on the official compilation album called The Very Best of Eurovision celebrating the 60th anniversary of the contest. [5]

Track listing

Official versions
  1. "Wild Dances" [Ukrainian version radio edit] - 2:55
  2. "Wild Dances" [Album version] - 3:00
  3. "Wild Dances" [Ukrainian version Harem's pop mix] - 2:48
  4. "Wild Dances" [Harem's pop mix] - 2:48
  5. "Wild Dances" [Part II] - 3:58
  6. "Wild Dances" [Ukrainian version Harem's club mix] - 3:16
  7. "Wild Dances" [Harem's club mix] - 3:16
  8. "Wild Dances" [Ukrainian version Harem's percussion mix] - 2:52
  9. "Wild Dances" [Harem's percussion mix] - 2:52
  10. "Wild Dances" [Break mix] - 3:25
  11. "Wild Dances" [Groove mix] - 3:16
  12. "Wild Dances" [Instrumental version] - 3:00
  13. "Wild Dances" [Part II instrumental version] - 3:57

Music video

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.[6] 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.

Charts and certifications

Chart precession and succession

Preceded by
F**k it (I Don't Want You Back) by Eamon
 Ultratop 50 number-one hits
June 5, 2004–August 7, 2004		 Succeeded by
Push Up by Freestylers
Preceded by Greek Top 20 number-one hits
June 20, 2004–June 27, 2004		 Succeeded by
Come Along Now by Despina Vandi
Preceded by Ukraine Top 40 number-one hits
May 1, 2004–July 7, 2004		 Succeeded by
Dragostea din tei by O-Zone

Release history

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Region Date Format
Ukraine 17 May 2004 CD single
Germany 24 May 2004
Greece
Netherlands
Finland
Belgium
Sweden
Latvia
Lithuania
Estonia
Poland
Israel
Turkey
Czech Republic
Slovakia
Slovenia
United Kingdom
United States 29 April 2008 Digital download

References

  1. ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  2. ↑ VietNamNet - Sau "đạo giai điệu" lại đến "đạo hoà âm"
  3. ↑ gta4.net - GRAND THEFT AUTO IV - Music: Soundtrack, Radio Songs
  4. ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  5. ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  6. ↑ 07.05.2004 Новости за May 2004, связанные с проведением Конкурса Песни Евровидение 2004.
  7. ↑ "Austriancharts.at – Ruslana – Wild Dance" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40.
  8. ↑ "Ultratop.be – Ruslana – Wild Dance" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50.
  9. ↑ "Ultratop.be – Ruslana – Wild Dance" (in French). Ultratop 50.
  10. ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  11. ↑ "Ruslana: Wild Dance" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland.
  12. ↑ "Musicline.de – Ruslana Single-Chartverfolgung" (in German). Media Control Charts. PhonoNet GmbH.
  13. ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  14. ↑ "Chart Track: Week 24, 2004". Irish Singles Chart.
  15. ↑ "Nederlandse Top 40 – Ruslana search results" (in Dutch) Dutch Top 40.
  16. ↑ "Swedishcharts.com – Ruslana – Wild Dance". Singles Top 60.
  17. ↑ "Swisscharts.com – Ruslana – Wild Dance". Swiss Singles Chart.
  18. ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  19. ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  20. ↑ "Ruslana: Artist Chart History" Official Charts Company.
  21. ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
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External links

Preceded by Eurovision Song Contest winners
2004		 Succeeded by
"My Number One" by Helena Paparizou
Preceded by Ukrainian entry for the Eurovision Song Contest
2004		 Succeeded by
"Razom nas bahato" by GreenJolly
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