Biography alexander rybak songs lyrics
Biography alexander rybak songs lyrics
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Fairytale
Origin
"Fairytale" is a song originated from the country of Norway, presented and sung by the artist Alexander Rybak.
Eurovision Song Contest
The song won the 2009 Eurovision Song Contest representing Norway and set a then-record of 387 points.
Artist Background
Alexander Rybak, the musician behind "Fairytale" is of Belarusian descent but was born in Belarus and raised in Norway.
Language
Despite representing Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest, the song's lyrics are in English.
Musical Style
"Fairytale" is often described as having influences from folk and classical music due to Alexander Rybak’s violin and piano training.
The Creation of the Song
Rybak wrote the song about an old girlfriend, making the song a real-life fairy tale story of love and heartbreak.
Commercial Success
The popularity of "Fairytale" led it to top the charts in many countries, including Norway and Russia.
It also reached the top 10 in the UK Singles Chart.