Even If (Andy Abraham song)

"Even If"

Single by Andy Abraham

from the album Even If

Released

19 May 2008

Format

CD, digital download

Recorded

2008

Genre

Pop

Label

B-line

Andy Abraham singles chronology

"December Brings Me Back to You"
(2006)

"Even If"
(2008)

"Even If"

Eurovision Song Contest 2008 entry
Country	United Kingdom
Artist(s)	Andy Abraham
Language	English
Composer(s)	Andy Abraham, Paul Wilson, Andy Watkins
Finals performance
Final result	23rd (joint last)
Final points	14
Appearance chronology
◄ "Flying the Flag (For You)" (2007)
"It's My Time" (2009) ►

"Even If" is a song by Andy Abraham and the United Kingdom's entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2008, which took place in Belgrade, Serbia. It was released on 19 May 2008, stated by his official website.

The song is an up-tempo soul type song written by Andy Abraham, Paul Wilson and Andy Watkins.

According to betting site PaddyPower.com, the odds for the song to win the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 were 100/1.^[1] In the end, the song reached joint last place at 23rd, with 14 points.

The single reached #67 on the UK Singles Chart.

The song was succeeded as United Kingdom representative at the 2009 contest by Jade Ewen with "It's My Time". The UK's 2009 performance was a significant improvement on 2008's last-place finish, with Jade Ewen coming 5th in Moscow.

Charts

Chart (2008)	Peak position
UK Singles Chart^[2]	67

Track listing

"Even If" (radio edit)
"Even If" (album version)
"Even If" (Manhattan Clique Remix, Radio Edit)
"Even If" (karaoke version)
"Even If" (music video; bonus)

References

External links

Preceded by "Flying the Flag (For You)" by Scooch	United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 2008	Succeeded by "It's My Time" by Jade Ewen

Eurovision Song Contest 2008

Countries

Final
(by final results)

Semi-final only
(by semifinal
results)

Semi-final 1	Slovenia Moldova Netherlands Montenegro Andorra Ireland Belgium Estonia San Marino

Semi-final 2	Macedonia Bulgaria Switzerland Malta Cyprus Lithuania Belarus Czech Republic Hungary

Artists

Final
(by final results)

Semi-final only
(by semifinal
results)

Semi-final 1	Rebeka Dremelj Geta Burlacu Hind Stefan Filipović Gisela Dustin the Turkey Ishtar Kreisiraadio Miodio

Semi-final 2	Tamara Todevska, Vrčak & Adrian Deep Zone and Balthazar Paolo Meneguzzi Morena Evdokia Kadi Jeronimas Milius Ruslan Alekhno Tereza Kerndlová Csézy

Songs

Final
(by final results)

Semi-final only
(by semifinal
results)

Semi-final 1	"Vrag naj vzame" "A Century of Love" "Your Heart Belongs To Me" "Zauvijek volim te" "Casanova" "Irelande Douze Pointe" "O Julissi" "Leto svet" "Complice"

Semi-final 2	"Let Me Love You" "DJ, Take Me Away" "Era stupendo" "Vodka" "Femme Fatale" "Nomads in the Night" "Hasta La Vista" "Have Some Fun" "Candlelight"

(Note : "Withdrawn" refers to entries that withdrew after applying to enter)

UK national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest

Contestants

Series	Festival Of Popular British Songs (1957) Eurovision Song Contest British Final (1959–1960) A Song for Europe (1961–1995) The Great British Song Contest (1996–1999) A Song for Europe (2000–2003) Eurovision: Making Your Mind Up (2004–2007) Eurovision: Your Decision (2008) Eurovision: Your Country Needs You (2009–2010) Eurovision: You Decide (2016)

Presenters	David Jacobs Pete Murray Katie Boyle Rolf Harris Cilla Black Michael Aspel Cliff Richard Jimmy Savile Lulu Terry Wogan Nicky Campbell Dale Winton Ken Bruce Ulrika Jonsson Katy Hill Christopher Price Claire Sweeney Gaby Roslin Natasha Kaplinsky Fearne Cotton Claudia Winkleman Graham Norton Mel Giedroyc

Judges/panellists	Gloria Hunniford George Martin Bruce Welch Mike Batt Deke Arlon Gary Davies Leslie Bricusse Lulu Cathy McGowan Carl Davis Tim Rice Richard O'Brien Jonathan King Mike Read Cheryl Baker Brian Harvey Ian Dury Let Loose Lorraine Kelly Harry Hill Carrie Grant Jonathan Ross Paddy O'Connell Natalie Cassidy Bruno Tonioli Fearne Cotton Kelly Osbourne John Barrowman Mel Giedroyc Alesha Dixon Andrew Lloyd Webber Arlene Phillips Diane Warren Duncan James Emma Bunton Pete Waterman Jade Ewen

Winners	Patricia Bredin Pearl Carr & Teddy Johnson Bryan Johnson The Allisons Ronnie Carroll Matt Monro Kathy Kirby Kenneth KcKellar Sandie Shaw Cliff Richard Lulu Mary Hopkin Clodagh Rodgers The New Seekers Olivia Newton-John The Shadows Brotherhood of Man Lynsey de Paul & Mike Moran Co-Co Black Lace Prima Donna Bucks Fizz Bardo Sweet Dreams Belle and the Devotions Vikki Watson Ryder Rikki Scott Fitzgerald Live Report Emma Samantha Janus Michael Ball Sonia Frances Ruffelle Love City Groove Gina G Katrina and the Waves Imaani Precious Nicki French Lindsay Jessica Garlick Jemini James Fox Javine Hylton Daz Sampson Scooch Andy Abraham Jade Ewen Josh Dubovie TBD

Songs	"All" "Sing, Little Birdie" "Looking High, High, High" "Are You Sure?" "Ring-a-Ding Girl" "Say Wonderful Things" "I Love the Little Things" "I Belong" "A Man Without Love" "Puppet on a String" "Congratulations "Boom Bang-a-Bang" "Knock, Knock Who's There?" "Jack in the Box "Beg, Steal or Borrow" "Power to All Our Friends" "Long Live Love "Let Me Be the One" "Save Your Kisses for Me" "Rock Bottom" "The Bad Old Days" "Mary Ann" "Love Enough for Two" "Making Your Mind Up" "One Step Further" "I'm Never Giving Up" "Love Games "Love Is "Runner in the Night" "Only the Light" "Go" "Why Do I Always Get it Wrong?" "Give a Little Love Back to the World" "A Message to Your Heart" "One Step Out of Time" "Better the Devil You Know" "Lonely Symphony" "Love City Groove" "Ooh Aah... Just a Little Bit" "Love Shine a Light" "Where Are You?" "Say It Again" "Don't Play That Song Again" "No Dream Impossible" "Come Back" "Cry Baby" "Hold Onto Our Love" "Touch My Fire" "Teenage Life" "Flying the Flag (For You)" "Even If" "It's My Time" "That Sounds Good to Me" TBD

United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest

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