The Olsen Brothers became the oldest winners of the Eurovision Song Contest… Read Full Bio ↴The Olsen Brothers became the oldest winners of the Eurovision Song Contest when they achieved Denmark's second title in 2000 with "Fly on the Wings of Love". The song was later voted one of the 14 greatest Eurovision entries ever.

In 2005, the brothers returned to the Danish national final with "Little Yellow Radio", but had to settle for second place behind Jakob Sveistrup.

The Olsen Brothers (Danish: Brødrene Olsen) are a Danish rock/pop music duo, and are brothers Jørgen (born March 15, 1950) and "Noller" (Niels, born April 13, 1954) Olsen. They formed their first band, The Kids, in 1965. The Kids warmed up for The Kinks in the K.B. Hallen in 1965 and released their first single in 1967.

Both Jørgen and Niels Olsen participated in the musical Hair in the Cirkusbygningen in Copenhagen March 1971, and went on tour afterwards through Denmark, Norway and Sweden.

The Olsen Brothers' first album came out in 1972. To date they have released 12 albums.

Their big hit singles include "Angelina" (1972), "Julie" (1977), "San Francisco" (1978), "Dans Dans Dans" (1979), "Marie, Marie" (1982) and "Neon Madonna" (1985).

After having won the annual Dansk Melodi Grand Prix song competition in 2000 in Copenhagen they went on to represent Denmark in the Eurovision Song Contest 2000 in Stockholm, where they stormed to a landslide victory with the song "Fly on the Wings of Love" (translated from the Danish Smuk som et Stjerneskud (literally translated, "Beautiful as a Shooting Star"). At one stage, they sold 100,000 copies in one day, in Denmark.

They opened the Eurovision Song Contest 2001 in Copenhagen with a short reprise of their winning song from the previous year, followed by a full performance of their new release "Walk Right Back".

In 2005 for the first time since their victory, they re-entered the Danish Melodi Grand Prix, the national pre-selection for the Eurovision contest, with the song "Little Yellow Radio". It was widely reported that they hoped to repeat their triumph; however this time they had to settle for second place, finishing behind Jakob Sveistrup, a student teacher from Odense and former finalist on Danish television's talent competition Stjerne for en aften ("Star for a Night").

Their song Fly on the Wings of Love was nominated as one of the 14 finalists for the 50th anniversary Eurovision concert in Copenhagen, Denmark, at which they also performed.

Eurovision Song Contest 2000 - Stockholm
Entry for Denmark

Performer: Olsen brothers
Song title: Fly On The Wings Of Love
Song writer(s):
Song composer(s): Jørgen Olsen

Sang in Position: 14
Final Position: 1
Total Points: 195

25 participating countries were intended for the 2000 Eurovision Song Contest, but Greece decided not to participate, so only 24 took part as the European Broadcasting Union did not find a replacement in time for the last spot. Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Lithuania, Romania and Bosnia & Herzegovina were not allowed to take part due to their bad average scores. Latvia made its debut this year, and the entry My Star performed by the group Brainstorm did really well, finishing in third position. Estonia finished fourth with Ines' Once In A Lifetime which was the bookmaker's favourite. Internet polls also had the United Kingdom and the Netherlands as favourites but these countries only finished 16th and 13th respectively.

13,000 spectators were at the final in the Globen Arena in Stockholm, which was a new record. This record did not last long, though. Already at the Eurovision Song Contest in Copenhagen 2001, the record was exceeded. The Israeli participants caused a stir when members of the group Ping Pong started waving the Syrian flag during their performance. The Netherlands had to use a back-up jury for their votes because of a large fireworks disaster in the city of Enschede, which meant that only half of the song contest was aired live on Dutch television.
About the winner

Despite the fact that Denmark's song Fly On The Wings Of Love by the Olsen Brothers climbed in the predicted rankings in the week prior to the final, the Scandinavian country was only thought to finish in 18th position. Therefore it came as a huge surprise for many that the charming Olsen Brothers won - and with a large margin to the runner-up, Russia. Fly on the wings of love went on to become a huge hit in Scandinavia and the German-speaking countries. The Russian delegation petitioned the disqualification of the winner, Denmark, because a vocoder had been used to give one of the performers in the Danish duo, Jørgen Olsen, an electronic sound to his voice during one part of their performance.
Facts & figures

For the first time in the history of the Eurovision Song Contest, an official CD was released which included all 24 songs. Since then, CDs with all entries have been released every year.

Dreamworld
Olsen Brothers Lyrics

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If you're a winner, who's always winning,
What will you choose not to fail not to loose,
And you are looking round every corner,
What will you say, when the girl comes your way.

Dreamworld I can fly,
Among the clouds over great mountains high,
Dreamworld cross the clear blue sky,

Dreamworld I can win,
A little love and the sail's full of wind,
Dreamworld let the journey begin.

If you're a dancer and like to Tango,
Open your door in a glide cross the floor.

Dreamworld I can fly,
Among the clouds over great mountains high,
Dreamworld cross the clear blue sky,
Dreamworld I can win,

A little love and the sail's full of wind,
Dreamworld let the journey begin.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Olsen Brothers' song Dreamworld can be interpreted as a message of hope, optimism, and the power of imagination. The lyrics describe a dreamworld where the singer can fly and win, where the world is open to exploration, and where love and adventure await. The opening lines suggest that the singer is accustomed to winning, with the question of what they will choose not to fail or lose indicating their confidence and perhaps arrogance. However, the following lines suggest that even the most successful and confident individuals still have uncertainties and may be looking for love or new experiences. The lines "What will you say, when the girl comes your way" suggests the possibility of a romantic encounter and the excitement that comes with that.

The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Dreamworld" multiple times, emphasizing the idea of a separate reality, a place that exists in the mind and can be accessed through imagination. The imagery of flying in the clouds and crossing the clear blue sky is vivid and suggests possibilities beyond our everyday realities. The second stanza references dancing and tango, suggesting a desire for connection and movement. In many ways, the message of the song is about breaking free from limitations, exploring new horizons, and finding joy in the journey.

Line by Line Meaning

If you're a winner, who's always winning,
If you are someone who always succeeds,

What will you choose not to fail not to loose,
What will you do to make sure you don't fail or lose?

And you are looking round every corner,
You are always keeping an eye out for opportunities,

What will you say, when the girl comes your way.
What will you do when you encounter someone you are interested in?

If you're a dancer and like to Tango,
If you enjoy dancing the Tango,

Open your door in a glide cross the floor.
Make a graceful entrance onto the dance floor.

Dreamworld I can fly,
In my dreams, I can fly,

Among the clouds over great mountains high,
I soar above tall mountains and through the clouds,

Dreamworld cross the clear blue sky,
In my dreams, I traverse a beautiful blue sky,

Dreamworld I can win,
In my dreams, I am a winner,

A little love and the sail's full of wind,
With some love in my heart, I feel like I can conquer anything,