Israel: Dana International – Ding Dong

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ISRAEL

Eurovision wins: 3 (1978, 1979, 1998)

Number of appearances: 34

Debut: 1973

Worst result: 24. (1993)

Best voting buddy: France

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2011 Entry: Dana International – Ding Dong

Semi-final: Israel will compete in the second semi-final on May 12.

Webmaster rating: 

“A boring, uninspired pop song and the “transsexual” argument just isn’t enough anymore. Eurovision fans will hate me for this, bit I didn’t like Diva either, just a bit to shallow for me and “Ding Dong” is even shallower, plainer and more boring”

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The Artist:

Dana International is one of the most popular transsexual artist in the world and after her win in 1998 has become a Eurovision fan favourite. Her career began in 1992, and since then she has released eight albums and three additional compilation albums, positioning herself as one of Israel’s most successful musical acts ever. In 1995 she has participated in the Kdam with her song “Layla tov Europa” but did not win. Three years later she was internally selected to represent Israel and achieved the third victory for her country. In 2008 she wrote the Israeli entry for Boaz Mauda “Keilu Kan” She recently became one of the judges on the Israeli version of Pop Idol, Kokhav Nolad.

The Song:

Ding Dong, written by Dana International

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