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"Madrugada" ("Dawn") was the Portuguese entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1975, performed in Portuguese by Duarte Mendes. The song is a moderately up-tempo number, describing the joy felt in Portugal at the success of the Carnation Revolution of the year before, in which Mendes participated - which had been initiated by the playing of Portugal's previous Contest entry on the radio. Mendes describes the overthrow of the Estado Novo regime as being like a "rebirth" and a "dawn" for his country, and sings that "there can't be enough songs like this". The song was performed sixteenth on the night, following Finland's Pihasoittajat with "Old Man Fiddle" and preceding Spain's Sergio y Estíbaliz with "Tú volverás". At the close of voting, it had received 16 points (a surprising 12 points from Turkey, placing 16th in a field of 19 - a rare feat of symmetry). It was succeeded as Portuguese representative at the 1976 contest by Carlos do Carmo with "Uma flor de verde pinho". 


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Madrugada

Madrugada was a Norwegian rock band formed in the town of Stokmarknes 1992. The band members included Sivert Høyem (vocals), Robert Burås (guitar) and Frode Jacobsen (bass). After the death of Burås on July 12, 2007 Høyem and Jacobsen decided to finish recording their latest album. The album, entitled Madrugada, was released on January 21, 2008. After the release of the album the band announced they would split after one last tour. They performed their last ever concert on November 15, 2008 at Oslo Spektrum in Oslo-Norway. more »

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Title Significance
"Madrugada" is a Spanish term that refers to the period of time between midnight and dawn, roughly translated as "the small hours". The band chose this as their name as well as the title of one of their songs, denoting their propensity for deep, introspective music.
Band Origins
The band Madrugada originates from Norway and was active from 1993 to 2008. They are known for their unique, melancholic sound that blends elements of rock, country, and blues.
Album Information
The song "Madrugada" is a part of the band's eponymous album "Madrugada", which was released in January 2008. This album was the band's last studio album.
Band Breakup
Despite breaking up, Madrugada got back together for a series of concerts in 2019 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut album, "Industrial Silence". However, the song "Madrugada" was from their final studio album before the break up.
Chart Performance
The song, along with the album, was a commercial success in Norway. The album "Madrugada" topped the Norwegian charts, marking the band's fourth number-one album in their homeland.
Line-up Changes
When "Madrugada" was recorded, the band consisted of only three members — Frode Jacobsen, Sivert Høyem, and Robert Buraas — after the departure of drummer Jon Lauvland Pettersen. Tragically, guitarist Robert Buraas died suddenly before the release of the album, leaving only two band members to promote and tour the album.
Musical Style
The song "Madrugada," like most of the band's music, exhibits a hauntingly beautiful arrangement and emotive vocals, contributing to their reputation as one of Norway's most respected rock bands.
Legacy
Despite the band's break up and the various adversities they faced, Madrugada's music, including the song "Madrugada," continues to be influential in the Norwegian rock scene. In 2021, the band's album "Industrial Silence" was named the best Norwegian album of all time by the listeners of NRK P13, a Norwegian rock radio station.

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