Dschinghis Khan (song)
"Dschinghis Khan" (German pronunciation: [ˌdʒɪŋɡɪs ˈkaːn]; "Genghis Khan") is a song by German disco group Dschinghis Khan. It was the West German entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1979 and released as the first single from the group's debut album, Dschinghis Khan (1979). It was a number one hit in West Germany, and a top 10 hit also in Austria, Finland, Norway and Switzerland. Cover versions by a number of other artists were subsequently released as singles and album tracks.
"Dschinghis Khan" | ||||
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Standard artwork (Jupiter release pictured) | ||||
Single by Dschinghis Khan | ||||
from the album Dschinghis Khan | ||||
Language | German | |||
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Released | 1979 | |||
Recorded | 1979 | |||
Studio | Olympia Studios Munich | |||
Genre | Disco | |||
Length | 2:59 | |||
Label | Jupiter Records | |||
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Producer(s) | Ralph Siegel | |||
Dschinghis Khan singles chronology | ||||
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"Dschinghis Khan (2020)" on YouTube | ||||
Eurovision Song Contest 1979 entry | ||||
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Composer(s) | Ralph Siegel | |||
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Conductor | Norbert Daum | |||
Finals performance | ||||
Final result | 4th | |||
Final points | 86 | |||
Entry chronology | ||||
◄ "Feuer" (1978) | ||||
"Theater" (1980) ► |
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