Wadde hadde dudde da?
February 14, 2000
Wadden hadde dudde there? is a song by Stefan Raab and the German contribution to the Euro Vision Song Contest 2000.
Formation and musical style
" Wadden hadde dudde there? " Is a kind of belittlement of the question "What have you got there? ". It is in the song about a pop song that contains both German, and English sections. English expressions but of German grammar have been adjusted, for example, " I just wanna know what you have there ," rather than " I just wanna know what you have there" ( I just want to know what you have there ).
According to opinions of some critics has " Wadden hadde dudde there?" Allegedly striking resemblance to the song " Say You'll Be There " by the Spice Girls, and " Burn Rubber on Me " of the U.S. group GAP on. For a disqualification at the Euro Vision Song Contest, however, either the whole melody or the entire text must be taken over at least.
Euro Vision Song Contest
Stefan Raab qualified with its title " Wadden hadde dudde there? " About the German pre Countdown Grand Prix 2000 with 57.4 % of the votes for the Euro Vision Song Contest 2000 in Stockholm.
It is Raab's second Grand Prix contribution, having already previously Guildo Horns " Guildo loves you! " Had written and produced. With 96 points, he reached " because Wadden hadde dudde? " With the fifth place at the ESC 2000.
The performance was very colorful. So wore Raab and the other five people on stage cowboy hats and bright, white yellow clothes.
Awarding points for Germany:
Music Video
The music video begins with an introduction of the presenter Marlene Lufen with the words: "Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Now there are again show and music with your entertainer Stefan Raab. Today, everything is under the motto: there Wadden hadde dudde "?
Then introduces another moderator (Marcus Wolter ) Stefan Raab. In the music video dancing and Raab sings on a stage, together with a guitarist, a drummer and three dancers. In addition, scenes are shown, in which Raab dancing in tights along with other dancers. These are video montages with clips from TV programs from the former GDR, such as Congratulations antenna.