Even If (Andy Abraham song)
"Even If" is a song by Andy Abraham and the United Kingdom's entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2008, which took place in Belgrade, Serbia. It was released on 19 May 2008, stated by his official website.
"Even If" | ||||
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Single by Andy Abraham | ||||
from the album Even If | ||||
Released | May 19, 2008 | |||
Recorded | 2008 | |||
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Label | B-line | |||
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Eurovision Song Contest 2008 entry | ||||
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Finals performance | ||||
Final result | 23rd (joint last) | |||
Final points | 14 | |||
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◄ "Flying the Flag (For You)" (2007) | ||||
"It's My Time" (2009) ► |
The song is an up-tempo soul type song written by Andy Abraham, Paul Wilson and Andy Watkins.
According to betting site PaddyPower.com, the odds for the song to win the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 were 100/1.[1] In the end, the song reached joint last place at 23rd, with 14 points.
The single reached #67 on the UK Singles Chart.
The song was succeeded as United Kingdom representative at the 2009 contest by Jade Ewen with "It's My Time". The UK's 2009 performance was a significant improvement on 2008's last-place finish, with Jade Ewen coming 5th in Moscow.
Charts
Chart (2008) | Peak position |
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UK Singles Chart[2] | 67 |
Track listing
- "Even If" (radio edit)
- "Even If" (album version)
- "Even If" (Manhattan Clique Remix, Radio Edit)
- "Even If" (karaoke version)
- "Even If" (music video; bonus)
References
External links
- Eurovision: Your Country Needs YOU! at BBC Online
- Even If - Diggiloo Thrush
- Even If Performed Live at Eurovision:Your Decision on the Official BBC Youtube Channel on YouTube
- Even If Video From Andy Abraham's Official Youtube Channel on YouTube