Bombo (song) explained

Bombo
Cover:Bombo-by-adelen.png
Type:single
Artist:Adelén
Released:30 January 2013
Recorded:2013
Genre:Tropical dance
Producer:Quiz & Larossi
Next Title:Baila Conmigo
Next Year:2013

Bombo is a 2013 song performed by Norwegian singer Adelén.[1] It was one of the finalists of Melodi Grand Prix 2013 in a bid to represent Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest 2013 in Malmö, Sweden.[1] It has been described as a tropical dance song.[2]

The song advanced to the Top 10 finals and was chosen as one of four songs for the Gold Final. It eventually finished runner-up, the winner being Margaret Berger and her song "I Feed You My Love". Despite "Bombo" not winning the final nomination, it went straight to number 2 on the Norwegian iTunes chart after her performance, reaching the top of the charts the week after.[3]

It participated in the 2013 OGAE Second Chance Contest and won the competition with 151 points, 29 points over the runner-up, "E se poi" by Malika Ayane.[4]

The track also scored the 2013 Eurodanceweb Award reaching the highest score on the history of the Award as well as the largest distance from the second placed song.[5]

"Bombo" was certified Gold in Sweden.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Klar for finalen i MGP - Larvik: Showets yngste artist, Horten-jenta Adelén Rusillo Steen (16), vant MGP-delfinalen i Larvik lørdag kveld. no. Tønsbergs Blad]. Kristin Svensen, Suzanne Kristoffersen. February 2, 2013.
  2. Web site: New music this week: 19 songs from Jamala, Harel Skaat, Edsilia Rombley and more. Wiwibloggs. Jonathan Vautrey. February 28, 2021.
  3. Web site: Norway: Adelen's "Bombo" Reaches #1. Wiwibloggs. Willy Lee Adams. March 23, 2013.
  4. Web site: "Bombo" Girl Adelen Wins OGAE Second Chance Contest. Wiwibloggs. Willy Lee Adams. 7 October 2013. 2013-10-07.
  5. Web site: Norway wins Eurodanceweb Award 2013. Oikotimes. 2 January 2013 . 2013-01-07.