Qélé, Qélé

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Sirusho's "Qélé, Qélé"

"Qélé, Qélé" is a song by Armenian singer Sirusho, composed by H.A. Der-Hovagimian. The song was presented in English and Armenian and represented Armenia at the 2008 Eurovision Song Festival.

After the initial composition and suggestions of the letter by the composer and producer H.A. Der-Hovagimian, the lyrics were written by Sirusho herself. "Qélé, Qélé" won the national final of Armenia on March 8, 2008, marking a significant milestone in Sirusho's career.

The song then entered the competition in the first European semi-final on May 20 and was classified for the final that took place on May 24. The song ended in 4th place, with 199 points, and received eight additional points from the jury, bringing its total to 207 points. This performance earned Armenia a record number of points at the time, surpassing previous records set by other participating countries.

The song became extremely popular not only among Armenian audiences but also in areas where Greek is spoken. It was broadcast frequently on London Greek Radio in the UK and has appeared in an episode of the X series Factor from Greece and Cyprus. The song's popularity extended beyond its musical appeal, with a promotional CD/DVD package being released to promote the song, featuring an original karaoke version, remixes, and a music video.

Interestingly, "Qélé, Qélé" holds a special place in Armenian Eurovision history, marking Armenia's highest position (in 10 years of competition) since its participation in the contest. The song also marked a significant moment for Sirusho, who would go on to represent Armenia again at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2016 with the song "LoveWave" by Iveta Mukuchyan.

In addition to its musical success, "Qélé, Qélé" has become a rare collector's item among Eurovision fans due to the limited availability of the promotional CD/DVD package. The song remains an iconic representation of Armenia's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest and Sirusho's enduring legacy as one of the country's most successful artists.