Ze Rak Sport
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"Ze Rak Sport" was the Israel
i entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1992
, performed in Hebrew
by Dafna Dekel
.
The song is a moderately up-tempo number, with Dekel comparing the ritual of courtship with sport. She sings that the girl, at least, needs to bear this in mind and thus "She won't cry, she won't declare this her day of death". The trick, it seems, is to remember that it's all in fun all the time. It is a known fact in Israel that Dekel wasn't motivated as she had not wished to win the pre-selection for the Eurovision song contest and was shocked to learn she had won, so the not too motivated girl in the song suited Dekel's feelings towards competing in the contest in Sweden. Dekel declared she does not want to win.
The song was originally 3 minutes and 17 seconds long but after a court battle with Dekel's runner up in the pre-selection show the writers of the song promised to cut out the 17 seconds. In the live version in Sweden Dekel sings the last chorus in English ("Viva sport"). That was the first attempt of Israel to sing in English in the Eurovision song contest.
The English version of the song is called "Viva Sport", and the lyrics are a salute to the 1992 Summer Olympics
in Barcelona
.
's Morgane
with "Nous, on veut des violons" and preceding Turkey
's Aylin Vatankoş with "Yaz bitti
". In an interview at the week of the competition Dekel was asked what position does she want to get to and had answered "Somewhere between 5th and 7th". At the close of voting, it had received 85 points, placing 6th in a field of 23.
It was succeeded as Israeli representative
at the 1993 Contest
by Sarah'le Sharon & The Shiru Group
with "Shiru
".
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
i entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1992
Eurovision Song Contest 1992
The Eurovision Song Contest 1992 was the 37th Eurovision Song Contest and was held on 9 May 1992 in Malmö, Sweden. The presenters were Lydia Cappolicchio and Harald Treutiger. Linda Martin, representing Ireland, was the winner of this Eurovision with the song Why Me?. The song was written by Johnny...
, performed in Hebrew
Hebrew language
Hebrew is a Semitic language of the Afroasiatic language family. Culturally, is it considered by Jews and other religious groups as the language of the Jewish people, though other Jewish languages had originated among diaspora Jews, and the Hebrew language is also used by non-Jewish groups, such...
by Dafna Dekel
Dafna Dekel
Dafna Dekel is an Israeli singer, actress and television personality.-Biography:Dafna Dekel was discovered while serving in the Nahal entertainment troupe of the Israel Defense Forces in 1985-1986. After her release from the army, Dekel was cast in the Israeli musical Salah Shabati produced in...
.
The song is a moderately up-tempo number, with Dekel comparing the ritual of courtship with sport. She sings that the girl, at least, needs to bear this in mind and thus "She won't cry, she won't declare this her day of death". The trick, it seems, is to remember that it's all in fun all the time. It is a known fact in Israel that Dekel wasn't motivated as she had not wished to win the pre-selection for the Eurovision song contest and was shocked to learn she had won, so the not too motivated girl in the song suited Dekel's feelings towards competing in the contest in Sweden. Dekel declared she does not want to win.
The song was originally 3 minutes and 17 seconds long but after a court battle with Dekel's runner up in the pre-selection show the writers of the song promised to cut out the 17 seconds. In the live version in Sweden Dekel sings the last chorus in English ("Viva sport"). That was the first attempt of Israel to sing in English in the Eurovision song contest.
The English version of the song is called "Viva Sport", and the lyrics are a salute to the 1992 Summer Olympics
1992 Summer Olympics
The 1992 Summer Olympic Games, officially known as the Games of the XXV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event celebrated in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, in 1992. The International Olympic Committee voted in 1986 to separate the Summer and Winter Games, which had been held in the same...
in Barcelona
Barcelona
Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain after Madrid, and the capital of Catalonia, with a population of 1,621,537 within its administrative limits on a land area of...
.
At Eurovision
The song was performed third on the night, following BelgiumBelgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
's Morgane
Morgane (singer)
Morgane is a Belgian singer, best known for her participation in the 1992 Eurovision Song Contest.- Eurovision Song Contest :...
with "Nous, on veut des violons" and preceding Turkey
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
's Aylin Vatankoş with "Yaz bitti
Yaz Bitti
"Yaz bitti" was the Turkish entry to the Eurovision Song Contest 1992, held in Malmö, Sweden.The song was composed by Aldoğan Şimşekyay and Aylin Uçanlar and was sung by Aylin Vatankoş....
". In an interview at the week of the competition Dekel was asked what position does she want to get to and had answered "Somewhere between 5th and 7th". At the close of voting, it had received 85 points, placing 6th in a field of 23.
It was succeeded as Israeli representative
Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest
Although geographically not in Europe, Israel is within the European Broadcasting Area and can thus participate in the Eurovision Song Contest. Israel is a member of the European Broadcasting Union, and made its first appearance in 1973. Israel has participated in the contest 34 times, and has won...
at the 1993 Contest
Eurovision Song Contest 1993
The Eurovision Song Contest 1993 was the 38th Eurovision Song Contest and was held on 15 May 1993 in Millstreet, County Cork, Ireland. The presenter was Fionnuala Sweeney. Niamh Kavanagh was the winner of this Eurovision for Ireland with the song, "In Your Eyes"...
by Sarah'le Sharon & The Shiru Group
The Shiru Group
The Shiru Group was the Israeli band that represented Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest 1993 held in Millstreet, Ireland. They performed the song "Shiru" with Sarah'le Sharon. They finished in 24th place with a total of 4 points. The group consisted of Benny Nadler, Guy Bracha, Julia Proiter...
with "Shiru
Shiru
"Shiru" was the Israeli entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1993, performed in Hebrew and English by Sarah'le Sharon & The Shiru Group....
".