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The Netherlands picks Sieneke for Oslo

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Posted by Sietse Bakker on 7 February 2010 at 22:43
The Netherlands picks Sieneke for Oslo
Above: Sieneke. Photo courtesy of TROS.

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Sieneke (17) will represent the Netherlands at the 2010 Eurovision Song Contest in Oslo with Ik Ben Verliefd (Shalalie). That was the conclusion of tonight's Nationaal Songfestival. She will perform in the second Semi-Final on the 27th of May, as determined during today's Semi-Final Allocation Draw.

Earlier this year, Dutch television announced Pierre Kartner as song writer and composer of the Dutch 2010 entry. He wrote Ik Ben Verliefd (Shalalie), which each of the five contestants was asked to produce in their own style. For the first time since 1998, the Dutch entry will be performed in Dutch.

Sieneke (coached by Marianne Weber) gave a typical Dutch performance of the song, featuring organ and accordeon sounds, Vinzzent (coached by Grad Damen) chose for a summer sound. Loekz, consisting of Jezebel, Elske, Merel, Dessa(lee), Esra and Martine (coached by Frans Bauer) went for a strong choreography and a more Arabic sound. The sound track of Peggy Mays (coached by Albert West) was build around the flute track and the backing vocals. Marlous (coached by Corry Konings) went for an act with Spanish influences.

Radio DJ Daniël Dekker, singer and actress Tatjana Simic, singer George Baker, and 'Mr Eurovision' Johnny Logan each had a 20 percent stake in the decision. The studio audience also had a 20 percent stake.

  • Sieneke (2 votes)
  • Loekz (2 votes)
  • Vinzzent (audience vote)
After a tie, composer Pierre Kartner was supposed to make up his mind to pick the Dutch contestant for the 2010 Eurovision Song Contest. Initially, Pierre Kartner refused to choose the winner of the show. After long hesitation and strict instructions from the producer, he chose Sieneke to sing his song Ik Ben Verliefd, Shalalie.


Last year, The Toppers with their song Shine didn't get further than a 17th place in the second Semi-Final of the Eurovision Song Contest.

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Comment by hellenic96 from United Kingdom

Posted on 18 April 2010 at 22:47
What a great song from the Netherlands, taking us back to 1974, good tune and very catchy. Well done Sieneke
Linda Rosenzweig

Comment by LindaLindaLinda

Posted on 6 April 2010 at 06:10
They are really very sweet girl I need sagen.The Netherlands take a look at Israel, there is a young man, he has a sexy voice. And looks delicious. Take a look at him you will not regret it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_y27R0IrDI&feature=fvw

Comment by missionaryofgod from Sweden

Posted on 19 March 2010 at 10:23
Could have been ok if it were 1983 but it´s not so this is awful! Prepare missing the final by a broad margin.
You must have better music to send?

Comment by Ardnaxela

Posted on 13 March 2010 at 23:52
Hey Nederlandsers!! Wat is dit voor een liedje?? Een beetje grappig!!
Vote vvor duitsland, misschien krijgen jullie dan ook punten van ons ; )
We duitsers hebben een heel leuke liedje en een goed singer!!
Dus, belld voor Duitsland!!!!

Groetjes

Comment by whitelighter from Serbia

Posted on 10 March 2010 at 22:53
kolko ima ova godina??? 50? ahahahahhaahahđ
martina saje

Comment by martina1

Posted on 9 March 2010 at 13:36
it's really good song, i cannot understand why you don't like it. our song is really awful, but this one, sent by netherlands, is ok. good luck from slovenia.
martina saje

Comment by martina1

Posted on 9 March 2010 at 13:30
it's another good song. you couldn't choose better one.
Ángel Fernández

Comment by A16F04V90 from Spain

Posted on 26 February 2010 at 00:50
It's a funny song, but I don't see it as a winning song.
Lisa de Ruiter

Comment by Lisa18 from Netherlands

Posted on 18 February 2010 at 22:05
Why!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:(:(:(
Hawa Dharma

Comment by hawadharma from United Kingdom

Posted on 15 February 2010 at 06:05
netherlands.. oh netherlands.. why..
Elena Tolnai

Comment by Elena Tolnai

Posted on 12 February 2010 at 03:25
I think she is a talented singer, but i don't like this song. you can compare it to all the other national selection winners so far. most are better than this! http://wiwibloggs.com/2010/01/30/eurovision-2010-finlands-kuunkuiskaajat-with-tyolki-ellaa/
Ries

Comment by Riesg47 from Netherlands

Posted on 11 February 2010 at 11:12
@ Jan Demulder
Maybe they should go together, makes 27 points alraedy :-)
LOL
lena 00000

Comment by lena00000 from Netherlands

Posted on 11 February 2010 at 10:46
hahahaha Marlies1982 idd, was het beter New Kidz naar Oslo te sturen :))

Comment by eurovisionTurco

Posted on 10 February 2010 at 00:33
Not good song sorry, such as children's song... Not worst, but not best , sorry...
Goodlike Netherlands...
We love you...
Steven Juniper

Comment by essexboi1993 from United Kingdom

Posted on 9 February 2010 at 14:59
Not the worst Netherlands song, certainly better than last years, "Shine". I think Sieneke was the definately the best singer to choose from the selection. Congratulations, see you in Oslo.
Peter van der Laan

Comment by Peetje from Netherlands

Posted on 9 February 2010 at 11:34
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrkxEtjNARo&feature=PlayList&p=979F054ED8B5C472&index=7

This video is better than the video you can watch here ;)
Peter van der Laan

Comment by Peetje from Netherlands

Posted on 9 February 2010 at 11:31
In my opinion it's not bad..... but we have better songs XD
I like the fact we're going in our own language to Eurovision!
Jan Demulder

Comment by Jan Demulder from Belgium

Posted on 9 February 2010 at 10:22
@ Riesg;...
Pas de deux was soooo great... :-)
Watch that Eurovision again and you will discover that it was the best song.. :-)
Good luck Netherlands...
Marlies N

Comment by Marlies1982

Posted on 9 February 2010 at 07:59
ohhh wat is dit erg!! Zoiets kun je toch niet naar het songfestival sturen!! Wat een ouderswets liedje!!!
Marieke Boots

Comment by Marieke from Netherlands

Posted on 8 February 2010 at 21:32
Listen to the English version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZABchkL_Kr8
so much better than this!
Luke Malam

Comment by Lukex115 from United Kingdom

Posted on 8 February 2010 at 20:10
Personally I love it :')
Tkylah ...

Comment by Tkylah

Posted on 8 February 2010 at 19:26
OMG :O. And my vote this year goes to....................... GREECE............. again :S.

Always we complain 'Eurovision it's unfair, points are not given fair, they keep others high BLA BLA BLA YADDA YADDA YADDA' But FFS look what we send :S. No offence to the singer, she can't help it. But my goodness. This is embarracing big time.

It will be watching Eurovision with my fiancee..... from Greece :p. And zapping fast when this song comes.

Even the smurfsong would have been better to send :(((((
Marc Pcvt

Comment by leMarc

Posted on 8 February 2010 at 18:37
Lat attempt:
A dutch band made an English version.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZABchkL_Kr8

Comment by Emmer

Posted on 8 February 2010 at 18:26
SORRY EUROPE ! Hope we will have a real song for you next year.
This is very very very terrible ... please don't vote on this song !

Comment by Andrei Felix from Romania

Posted on 8 February 2010 at 17:59
@ Luca Boy
They're not the only ones. We (Romania) also won't reach the final.
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