| Johnny | |
| Cover: | Johnny-Basim.jpg |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | Basim |
| Genre: | Pop |
| Length: | 3:17 |
| Label: | Harraga |
| Producer: |
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| Prev Title: | Hvem er de?! |
| Prev Year: | 2022 |
"Johnny" is a song by Danish-Moroccan singer and songwriter Basim. The song was released as a single on 25 January 2024. The song competed in Danish: [[Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2024]].
"Johnny" was composed and written by Basim, together with, Frej Randrup Lund, and Erika Charlotte Martinez Vest. Nordsø and Lund also produced the track.[1] In an interview, Basim described the song as a tribute inspired by personal encounters, which showcased his storytelling and reaffirming how important it is to cherish loved ones while they are alive.[2]
On 25 January 2024, it was announced that the song will be competing in Danish: [[Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2024]], Denmark's national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2024, which marks 10 years since Basim competed and won the contest in 2014 with the song "Cliche Love Song".[3] [4] In the final, the song qualified to the superfinal with two other songs, and ultimately placed second overall, winning the televote and placing second with the jury vote.[5]
| Date | Format(s) | Label | Type | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | 25 January 2024 | Harraga | Single |