Life Looks Better in Spring
"Life Looks Better in Spring" is a song composed by Nasos Lambrianides and Melis Konstantinou. The song, produced by Jon Gregory and performed by Jon Lilygreen and The Islanders, represented Cyprus at the Eurovision Song Contest 2010, competing in the second semi-final on 27 May, and qualifying Cyprus to the final for the first time since 2005. In the final, the song was performed fifth in the draw, and ended 21st with 27 points.
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Single by Jon Lilygreen & The Islanders | ||||
Released | 7 February 2010 | |||
Recorded | 2010 | |||
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Length | 2:57 | |||
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Eurovision Song Contest 2010 entry | |
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Lyricist(s) | Nasos Lambrianides |
Finals performance | |
Semi-final result | 10th |
Semi-final points | 67 |
Final result | 21st |
Final points | 27 |
Entry chronology | |
◄ "Firefly" (2009) | |
"San Aggelos S'agapisa" (2011) ► |
"Life Looks Better in Spring" has two unusual features for a Eurovision entry: The title of the song doesn't appear in the lyrics (Although "life will be better in spring" does), and it doesn't have a bridge.
The song was released on 7 February 2010, when it were the outright winner in the Cypriot National Final, held the same day at CyBC studios in Nicosia, Cyprus.[1][2]
Charts
Chart (2010) | Peak Position |
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UK Indie Chart | 22 |
References
- Klier, Marcus (7 February 2009). "Cyprus sends Jon Lilygreen & The Islanders to Eurovision". ESCToday. Retrieved 7 February 2010.
- Dahlander, Gustav (7 February 2009). "Spring for Cyprus in Eurovision". European Broadcasting Union. Retrieved 7 February 2010.
External links
- Official music video - YouTube
- Official website at http://www.lifeinspring.com
- Chords and Lyrics at lifeinspring.com