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"Everyway That I Can" (also spelled as "Every Way That I Can") is a song by Turkish singer Sertab Erener, with music composed by herself and Demir Demirkan, lyrics written by Demirkan, and production and arrangement by Ozan Çolakoğlu. It represented Turkey in the Eurovision Song Contest 2003, held in Riga, winning the contest. It was the first entry from Turkey in the contest that did not feature any Turkish lyrics.
It went on to achieve commercial success throughout Europe, peaking at number one on singles charts of Greece, Sweden, and Turkey, as well as attaining top-10 peaks in Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands, Romania, and Spain. It continues to be ranked among the best Eurovision entries.
"Everyway That I Can" was composed by Sertab Erener and Demir Demirkan with lyrics by Demirkan. Erener recorded it with production and arrangement by Ozan Çolakoğlu, famous for his works with pop idol Tarkan. She recorded two versions of the song, one fully in English, and another with Turkish and English lyrics.
The Turkish Radio and Television Corporation (TRT) internally selected Erener as its performer for the 48th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. On 24 February 2003, TRT announced "Everyway That I Can" as the Turkish entry for the contest. Initially the song caused controversy with the Turkish public, considered too racy by some and too pop-oriented by others. Criticism also arose by Erener's decision to perform it fully in English at Eurovision.
A promo video was released with Erener in an Ottoman style castle, its rose gardens, imperial harem (living quarters) and Turkish Bath (hamam). Roses carry a major symbolism throughout the video. Erener is dressed in traditional Turkish styles, and Turkish female dancers are also present.
With its selection of singer and song, Turkey was regarded as having "set out to win" the contest, but Erener was not widely regarded as a front-runner in the lead-up to the event; "Ne Ver', Ne Boysia" by t.A.T.u. for Russia was regarded as a favorite to win.
On 24 May 2003, the Eurovision Song Contest was held in the Skonto Hall in Riga hosted by Latvian Television (LTV) and broadcast live throughout the continent. Erener performed "Everyway That I Can" fourth on the evening, earning critical acclaim and becoming the only entry that received a standing ovation. The song had been slightly arranged to include some high notes and a belly dancing routine was added. Erener sang counter to the rhythm in places and the backing vocals were synthesised with Turkish stringed instruments.
The voting on the night saw Russia, Turkey, and Belgium switch places at the top a number of times before Slovenia eventually gave Turkey the victory by two points; the song received the maximum 12 points from four countries, the second-highest number (following Russia).
Everyway That I Can
"Everyway That I Can" (also spelled as "Every Way That I Can") is a song by Turkish singer Sertab Erener, with music composed by herself and Demir Demirkan, lyrics written by Demirkan, and production and arrangement by Ozan Çolakoğlu. It represented Turkey in the Eurovision Song Contest 2003, held in Riga, winning the contest. It was the first entry from Turkey in the contest that did not feature any Turkish lyrics.
It went on to achieve commercial success throughout Europe, peaking at number one on singles charts of Greece, Sweden, and Turkey, as well as attaining top-10 peaks in Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands, Romania, and Spain. It continues to be ranked among the best Eurovision entries.
"Everyway That I Can" was composed by Sertab Erener and Demir Demirkan with lyrics by Demirkan. Erener recorded it with production and arrangement by Ozan Çolakoğlu, famous for his works with pop idol Tarkan. She recorded two versions of the song, one fully in English, and another with Turkish and English lyrics.
The Turkish Radio and Television Corporation (TRT) internally selected Erener as its performer for the 48th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. On 24 February 2003, TRT announced "Everyway That I Can" as the Turkish entry for the contest. Initially the song caused controversy with the Turkish public, considered too racy by some and too pop-oriented by others. Criticism also arose by Erener's decision to perform it fully in English at Eurovision.
A promo video was released with Erener in an Ottoman style castle, its rose gardens, imperial harem (living quarters) and Turkish Bath (hamam). Roses carry a major symbolism throughout the video. Erener is dressed in traditional Turkish styles, and Turkish female dancers are also present.
With its selection of singer and song, Turkey was regarded as having "set out to win" the contest, but Erener was not widely regarded as a front-runner in the lead-up to the event; "Ne Ver', Ne Boysia" by t.A.T.u. for Russia was regarded as a favorite to win.
On 24 May 2003, the Eurovision Song Contest was held in the Skonto Hall in Riga hosted by Latvian Television (LTV) and broadcast live throughout the continent. Erener performed "Everyway That I Can" fourth on the evening, earning critical acclaim and becoming the only entry that received a standing ovation. The song had been slightly arranged to include some high notes and a belly dancing routine was added. Erener sang counter to the rhythm in places and the backing vocals were synthesised with Turkish stringed instruments.
The voting on the night saw Russia, Turkey, and Belgium switch places at the top a number of times before Slovenia eventually gave Turkey the victory by two points; the song received the maximum 12 points from four countries, the second-highest number (following Russia).