Together (Ryan O'Shaughnessy song)

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O'Shaughnessy was announced as the Irish act for the 2018 contest on 31 January 2018, and the song is to be revealed in "coming weeks". Ireland performed in the first semi-final on 8 May 2018. [3] [4] [5] It qualified for the final, marking the country's first qualification since the 2013 Contest. [6] The song ultimately landed 16th place with a total score of 136 points.

Alan McGrath and Kevin O'Dwyer, the dancers featured in the song's music video, reprised their roles during the live performance of "Together" during the contest. [7] Their performance is stated to be the first ever depiction of a same-sex couple during the contest's 63-year history. [8] Though this was not true, the dancers' performance still received messages of support on social media. [7] [8] Speaking to the Independent, McGrath stated, "We've had such touching messages from people around Europe who aren't out, or who are in the closet. It's a great thing because Kevin and I were both at that point in our lives at some stage. It's great to be able to send out such a positive message." O'Dwyer added, "We've had so many messages from people we don't know, and young people saying how much it means to them and how important it is what we're doing." [8]

Ireland's performance was censored during the Chinese broadcast of the contest due to its depiction of a gay couple. This resulted in the immediate termination of the Chinese broadcast rights for the rest of the contest. [9] [8]

Ryan's uncle, Gary O'Shaughnessy represented Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2001 with the song "Without Your Love". The song received six points and placed 21st. [10]

Alan McGrath was also a dancer during Ireland's performance at Eurovision 2013, which was also the last time Ireland entered the finals. This prompted a comment from RTE that McGrath was a "lucky charm". [11]

Charts

"Together"
Together (Ryan song).png
Single by Ryan O'Shaughnessy
Released9 March 2018
Genre Pop
Length2:55
Label The Nucleus
Songwriter(s)
  • Ryan O'Shaughnessy
  • Mark Caplice
  • Laura Elizabeth Hughes
Producer(s) Mark McCabe
Ryan O'Shaughnessy singles chronology
"Got This Feeling"
(2017)		"Together"
(2018)		"Civil War"
(2018)
Music video
"Together" on YouTube
Chart (2018)Peak
position
Ireland (IRMA) [12] 17
Scotland (OCC) [13] 59
Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan) [14] 8
UK Singles Downloads (OCC) [15] 52

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  6. ↑ "Nation shares pride at Eurovision qualification". rte.ie. 9 May 2018. Retrieved 9 May 2018.
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  13. ↑ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 19 May 2018.
  14. ↑ "Veckolista Heatseeker – Vecka 20, 18 maj 2018". Sverigetopplistan . Retrieved 18 May 2018.
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