Shine (De Toppers song)

"Shine"
Single by The Toppers
Released	February 1, 2009
Format	CD single
Recorded	2009
Genre	Europop
Length	3:00
Label	EMI
"Shine" Eurovision Song Contest 2009 entry Country Netherlands Artist(s) Gordon, René Froger, Jeroen van der Boom As De Toppers Language English Composer(s) Bas van den Heuvel, Ger van de Westelaken Lyricist(s) Bas van den Heuvel, Ger van de Westelaken Finals performance Semi-final result 17th Semi-final points 11 Appearance chronology ◄ "Your Heart Belongs to Me" (2008)    "Ik ben verliefd, Shalalie" (2010) ►

"Shine" is a song by De Toppers and was the Dutch entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2009.^[1][2][3] The song was composed by Bas van den Heuvel and Gordon (under the pseudonym Ger van de Westelaken).^[4]

It competed last in the second semi final on May 14, 2009 but failed to qualify for the final.

Track lists

CD: (Netherlands)

1. Shine (New Wave 2009 Mix)
2. Shine (Extended Club Remix)
3. Shine (Old School Mix)

Chart performance

Chart (2009)	Peak Position
Dutch Mega Single Top 100 [5]	2
Dutch Top 40 [6]	15

References

1. van Tongeren, Mario (2009-02-01). "Netherlands: De Toppers to sing "Shine" in Moscow!". Oikotimes. Retrieved 2009-02-01.
2. Klier, Marcus (2009-02-01). "Netherlands: Eurovision entry chosen". ESCToday. Retrieved 2009-02-01.
3. Bakker, Sietse (2009-02-01). "The Netherlands: Toppers bring 'Shine' to Moscow". Eurovision.tv. Retrieved 2009-02-01.
4. Romkes, René (2009-02-02). "The Netherlands: Press Conference". ESCToday. Retrieved 2009-02-02.
5. http://www.dutchcharts.nl/showitem.asp?interpret=De+Toppers&titel=Shine&cat=s
6. http://www.radio538.nl/top40.html