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.

Little Yellow Radio
Olsen Brothers Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴

“This is your little yellow radio”
(Listen to my little yellow radio)
“Are you still listening?”

If somebody hears
It's music made me grow
The words of love
The feeling I love so

All the precious songs day after day
The music from the angels anyway

Listening to my little yellow radio
Turns me on
Thrills me so
Listening to my little yellow radio
Wherever I go

And I tune in
To all my favourite stations
If beating hot
So full of expectations
All the songs I love are on my mind
Waiting to release me anytime

Listening to my little yellow radio
Turns me on
Thrills me so
Listening to my little yellow radio
Wherever I go

All the good vibrations are coming through
(All the good vibrations are coming through)
Sounds from generations
I love you

(It's there, it's there, it's there)

Listening to my little yellow radio
Radio
Listening to my little yellow radio
Wherever I go
Listening to my little yellow radio
Turns me on
Thrills me so

Listening to my little yellow radio
Oh my little yellow radio

Overall Meaning

The Olsen Brothers' song, Little Yellow Radio, is a tribute to the power of music and radio in particular. The lyrics are an ode to the little yellow radio and the joy it brings to the singer's life. In the first stanza, the singer addresses the listener, "This is your little yellow radio" and asks, "Are you still listening?" This sets the tone for the rest of the song where the singer talks about the impact of music on his life.

Throughout the song, the singer expresses how music has helped him grow and he finds comfort in the words of love and the feelings that it evokes. The little yellow radio is a source of all the precious songs day after day, providing him with music that feels like it's coming from the angels. The singer talks about how the little yellow radio turns him on and thrills him so, further emphasizing the joy music brings to his life. The singer tunes in to all his favorite stations, waiting for the songs he loves, and is always ready to be released by the good vibrations coming through.

In conclusion, Little Yellow Radio is a celebration of music and its power to move and touch people's lives. The little yellow radio may be a simple device, but it holds so much wonder and joy for the singer. The song reminds us of how music can heal and unite people, regardless of where they come from or what language they speak.

Line by Line Meaning

This is your little yellow radio
Here is a radio, small in size and colored yellow that belongs to you.

(Listen to my little yellow radio) Are you still listening?
Do you continue to hear the sounds from my radio despite any distractions or interruptions?

If somebody hears
When someone hears the music from my radio.

It's music made me grow
The melodies and lyrics from this device have had a profound impact on my personal development.

The words of love
The songs played on the radio express the emotion of love.

The feeling I love so
The sensation I experience when I listen to music that I love is one that I cherish greatly.

All the precious songs day after day
The radio plays songs that are valuable and special to those who listen, every single day.

The music from the angels anyway
The sounds emanating from the radio are like those of heavenly beings, in any case or circumstance.

Turns me on
The radio has the power to excite, arouse, and stimulate me deeply.

Thrills me so
The radio evokes intense feelings of excitement and pleasure within me.

Wherever I go
Regardless of where I travel, the radio can accompany me and provide entertainment.

And I tune in
I adjust the radio's frequency to be able to hear the stations I prefer.

To all my favourite stations
I listen to the channels that feature the music and programming that I enjoy the most.

If beating hot
When the vibe of the music is very lively and pulsating.

So full of expectations
The songs that are playing create a sense of anticipation, excitement or eagerness.

All the songs I love are on my mind
I am constantly thinking about and enjoying the music that the radio is broadcasting.

Waiting to release me anytime
The tunes have the potential to completely consume me and provide an escape from the world whenever I desire.

All the good vibrations are coming through
The radio delivers positive feelings and energy that is palpable.

Sounds from generations
The songs that the radio plays have been passed down and appreciated by multiple generations.

I love you
This line is a declaration of affection for a person, but in this song, it refers to the love the singer has for the music played on the radio.

(It's there, it's there, it's there)
This line serves as a rhythmic emphasis, highlighting the presence and importance of the radio.

Radio
This line is simply the repetition of the word 'radio' as part of the chorus.

Oh my little yellow radio
This line expresses fondness and affection for the radio, described as 'little' and 'yellow'.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

TRACKS