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Belgian 'Copycat' presented

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Posted by Jarmo Siim on 10 March 2009 at 13:33 updated 10 March 2009 at 17:20
Belgian 'Copycat' presented
Above: Patrick Ouchène and his crew. Photo: RTBF
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Today the Belgian song Copycat by Patrick Ouchène was presented. The singer is joined by the famous comics figure The Cat (Le Chat) in the official video.

RTBF's radio channels officially confirmed the selection of Patrick Ouchène for the 2009 Eurovision Song Contest in Moscow this morning. The singer gave a first reaction on RTBF's radio news broadcasts this morning, according to the Belgian fan site Belgovision.com.

"Many people will think it's kitsch and ridiculous, but I think that this is a big opportunity to give media exposure to the music style I'm bringing," the 43 year-old French rockabilly singer said. "I'll have two missions: represent Belgium and defend this music style."

Watch the Copycat video clip below:

Belgium will participate in the First Semi-Final of this year's Eurovision Song Contest on 12th of May.

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Vili Pohjola

Comment by Shanker0 from Finland

Posted on 25 April 2009 at 15:04
Great song. Elvis-theme really works. I wish at least Belgium gets to the Finals, but Spain will probably win this year...
maro shaka

Comment by Shaka from latvia

Posted on 18 March 2009 at 23:30
This year deserves win Spain, is the best. 12 points from Latvia go to Spain.

Belgium very good song.
Nikola Božić

Comment by Johny83 from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Posted on 18 March 2009 at 15:53
turkey is rubbish, turkey is rubbish, turkey is rubbish - bljak song
X Fifteen

Comment by xfifteen from Belgium

Posted on 17 March 2009 at 20:35
After listening to this song a few times, I'm starting to like it. But... most people will hear it only once, and Belgium is performing as third in the half final, so I'm afraid chances are small that Belgium will go through to the next round. Though I myself am from Belgium, my 12 points go to... Norway!
Tim Gemers

Comment by Tymo from Belgium

Posted on 17 March 2009 at 16:30
dumtektek, I think you should vote for Belgium, because Hadise is actually from Belgium, and you should say which countries you like, and not always say that Turkey is the best. Let everybody find it out for themselves.
Dave Shaw

Comment by ladave from United Kingdom

Posted on 17 March 2009 at 14:26
I like this rockabilly number, it doesn't matter if he's from Belgium, Ireland, Britain or wherever. You can tell Patrick loves singing rockabilly, he puts his heart and soul in the song. A very catchy number and he deserves to be in the final.
Zuzzy Zuz

Comment by sweetakasha from France

Posted on 16 March 2009 at 09:45
good song...i like that creature
anja pelko

Comment by anjck from Slovenia

Posted on 15 March 2009 at 15:44
It's really funny. =)
maro shaka

Comment by Shaka from latvia

Posted on 15 March 2009 at 00:46
Good song Belgium, top 10 for Belgium. This year will win Spain, is the best and deserves win.

Latvia loves Soraya and Spain, 12 points for you.

Want to see... one surprise? =} http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3CNKao4p-U
Dzenan Nanic

Comment by DERVmen from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Posted on 14 March 2009 at 12:09
this year best songs have the Bosnia and Herzegovina, Denmark and the United Kingdom .... the rest are all bad copies of each other ....
Inga Anush Fan

Comment by ArmFan from Armenia

Posted on 13 March 2009 at 09:27
Well, good luck anyway!!!
And don't you miss Armenia's new video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqnnwD04Fsc&feature=channel_page
Poppy Pickette

Comment by Poppy_pickette from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Posted on 13 March 2009 at 07:49
I expected so much more from Belgium. Sorry, not my cup of tea. But still, wishing you all the best.
Eduardo Morais

Comment by cbr_Portugal from Portugal

Posted on 12 March 2009 at 21:21
Miauu! I don't like so much... good luck! .-.

By the way don't forget to listen the Portuguese song! ^^
Nikola Božić

Comment by Johny83 from Bosnia and Herzegovina

Posted on 12 March 2009 at 17:03
sorry belgia but for me this is just a bad copy, you can do better next year!!!!
My favorites are Norway and Serbia
maro shaka

Comment by Shaka from latvia

Posted on 12 March 2009 at 00:14
Good song Belgium, ok. Belgium top 10.
My top 5
1 Spain
2 Greece
3 Turkey
4 France
5 UK

7 Belgium

Latvia and Europe loves Soraya (Spain). 12 points go to Spain.

Want to see... one surprise? =} http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3CNKao4p-U
Ruslan Volkovich

Comment by Volkovich from Russian Federation

Posted on 11 March 2009 at 23:13
nothing special...just a bad copy..
Pavle Djordjevic

Comment by Paya_Serb from Serbia

Posted on 11 March 2009 at 22:38
Good luck Belgium!!!
:)
Michele Boscolo

Comment by siggester34 from Italy

Posted on 11 March 2009 at 19:02
MY BETS FROM iTALY:
12 Spain
10 Turkey
8Slovenia
7Finland
6 Norway
5Switzerland
4Greece
3Israel
2Albania
1Estonia......and Belgium in final maybe....

3
Michele Boscolo

Comment by siggester34 from Italy

Posted on 11 March 2009 at 18:51
hi!My best from Italy:
12 Spain
10 Turkey
8 Slovenia
7 Finland
6 Norway
5 Switzerland
4 Greece
3 Israel
2Albania
1Estonia..Belgium in final?maybe......
Ricardo Duarte

Comment by ricardo68 from Portugal

Posted on 11 March 2009 at 18:16
Wow Belgium, félicitations! Well done! Fun and melodic song. I will certainly be voting for you! Keep singing! Good luck from Portugal
bas & paul

Comment by double bass from Netherlands

Posted on 11 March 2009 at 16:31
The UK usually is heralded for it's sense of humour but if that's the case Belgium is certainly second. The Belgians certainly have a sense for giving popmusic a certain twist. Always had actually, remember the brilliant Marc Moulin with Telex (may he rest in peace) and what to think of Pas de Deux. Alas they also have a knack for being misunderstood by the rest of Europe. I'm afraid this is gonna be the case again but don't worry, in true Belgian style i suspect they don't care.

PS: if you're interested in Flemish or Wallonian pop see: http://www.europopmusic.eu/Belgium_pages/Belgium_home.html
Phill Stybar

Comment by phyllisglass from United Kingdom

Posted on 11 March 2009 at 15:14
I agree you can't vote fpr your country on the night - however, I put United Kingdom in foirst place because I think it is the best of the songs shown so far, by a long way. At the moment I will be voting for Belgium on the night, and probably Portugal aswell. However, it is interesting because the performance of a song on the night can affect peoples opinions a lot - see Sweden last year......
Ömer Demirkurt

Comment by beyli from Turkey

Posted on 11 March 2009 at 13:40
Please frıends stop puttıng your country ın the 1st place!
Don't forget you can't vote for your country at ESC nıght! I thınk doıng thıs ıs funny! Puttıng your country ın the fırst place won't ınfluence me and other people!
tonio tonio

Comment by vilatxu from Spain

Posted on 11 March 2009 at 13:01
congratulations to everyone... make a rude competition!!!
12 points norway
10 points spain
8 points united kigdom
7 points potugal
6 points iceland
5 points estonia
4 points istael
3 points greece
2 points romania
1 point turkey
0 points to ... georgia and russia please stop fighting... this is music...
henk kremer

Comment by NL-henk from Netherlands

Posted on 11 March 2009 at 12:33
Well well well...another Elvis copy....but now in Eurovision. I have to sat that they have made work of it. Releasing the song ánd the clip ánd a website. That`s good work!
Although not original, this song is quite different than all the other euro disco songs, so that`s good.
Televoters will remember this song.
For me....up to the Finale!
Go Belgium go!!!!!
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