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| Single by Basim | ||||
| Released | 25 January 2024 | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 3:17 | |||
| Label | Harraga | |||
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"Johnny" is a song by Danish-Moroccan singer and songwriter Basim. The song was released as a single on 25 January 2024. The song competed in Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2024 .
"Johnny" was composed and written by Basim, together with Frederik Nordsø , Frej Randrup Lund, and Erika Charlotte Martinez Vest. Nordsø and Lund also produced the track. [1] In an interview, Basim described the song as a tribute inspired by personal encounters, which showcased his storytelling and reaffirming how important it is to cherish loved ones while they are alive. [2]
On 25 January 2024, it was announced that the song will be competing in Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 2024 , Denmark's national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2024, which marks 10 years since Basim competed and won the contest in 2014 with the song "Cliche Love Song". [3] [4] In the final, the song qualified to the superfinal with two other songs, and ultimately placed second overall, winning the televote and placing second with the jury vote. [5]
| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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| Denmark Airplay (Tracklisten) [6] | 8 |
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label | Type | Ref. |
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| Various | 25 January 2024 | Harraga | Single |