Nocturne
Secret Garden
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Written by: THOMAS EGGERT, FREDERIC FRANCOIS CHOPIN
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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13 facts about this song
Origin"Nocturne" is a song by Irish-Norwegian duo, Secret Garden. The song was performed by Secret Garden and Norwegian singer Gunnhild Tvinnereim.
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Eurovision Song Contest"Nocturne" by Secret Garden is most famous for winning the 1995 Eurovision Song Contest, giving Norway its second win.
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CompositionThe song is composed by Rolf Løvland, who is also a part of the Secret Garden duo. He is known for writing the songs that won the Eurovision Song Contest for Norway on two occasions.
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Unique StructureThe song is noteworthy for its minimal use of lyrics. Fittingly, the titled "Nocturne," means a work of art whose inspiration is drawn from the night.
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Instrumental Presence"Nocturne" features solos by violinist Fionnuala Sherry, with only eight lines of lyrics delivered by guest vocalist Gunnhild Tvinnereim and choir.
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First AlbumFollowing their Eurovision victory, "Nocturne" was included on Secret Garden's debut album, "Songs from a Secret Garden."
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International SuccessAfter winning Eurovision, "Nocturne" peaked at No. 5 on the Norwegian singles chart. The song also featured in the UK Singles Chart, reaching a position No. 77.
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Other VersionsSeveral other versions of "Nocturne" have been performed by various artists, highlighting the song's popularity and wide reach.
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Classical InterpretationThe song is often credited for introducing elements of classical music to the Eurovision audience. It used only 24 words and played violin pieces between these words.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics were written by Norwegian writer and poet, Petter Skavlan.
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PerformanceThe song was performed fifth on the night, following Bosnia and Herzegovina and preceding Russia. At the close of voting, it received a total of 148 points.
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Unique AchievementIt was the first time in the contest when a country scored more than 100 points without receiving any 12-point score, which is the maximum possible score from each voting nation or region.
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Usage in Media"Nocturne" was later used in the movie "Mulan II." It was also used as an interval act in the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 in Norway.
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