2000 Russia: Alsou - Solo (2nd @ Eurovision Song Contest in Stockholm) Алсу Ралифовна Абрамова

Performed by: Alsou Music by: Andrew Lane, Brandon Barnes Lyrics by: Andrew Lane, Brandon Barnes Language: English Placing: 2nd (155 points) “Solo“ was the Russian entry to the Eurovision Song Contest 2000. It was performed by Alsou, and was composed by Andrew Lane and Brandon Barnes. A remixed version of the song was included in Alsou’s debut eponymous album. It performed ninth on the night, following Norway’s Charmed with “My Heart Goes Boom“ and preceding Belgium’s Nathalie Sorce with “Envie de vivre“. At the close of the voting had received 155 points, placing 2nd in a field of 24. It was succeeded as Russian representative by Mumiy Troll with “Lady Alpine Blue“. In June 2004, Alsou performed in the British mystical thriller Spirit Trap with Billie Piper, Luke Mably, Emma Catherwood and Sam Troughton. The film premiered in August 2005. Alsou’s self-written ballad “Teardrops“ plays over the credits. Th