Riverdance - 1994 Eurovison Song Contest
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- Riverdance the original seven-minute version was first performed at the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest at the Point Theatre Dublin and broadcast to an estimated 300 million viewers worldwide.
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1994 Eurovision.... no-one remembers the winner, but EVERYONE remembers RIVERDANCE!! Unforgettable.
it was Ireland, for the 3rd time in a row
I’m an Irish dancer, and this was one of the most flawless performances I’ve ever seen.
One of THE defining moments in TV history. I was totally transfixed & barely remembered to breathe. When it finished I just kept screaming 'oh my god, oh my god'.
0:20 The first and last time “Ladies and gentleman: Riverdance” was followed by an unknowing, polite applause.
Love this comment. Goosebumps :)
Ha! You're probably right there. 😆
Also fun Easter-egg: huge smile of the background dancer in between Michael and Jean after the last note at 6:33. “Done - I hope the crowd liked it.” “They did!”
No one knew what was coming they do now
Those announcers are so stick in the mud. They changed their opinions like their outfits they probably did t even watch it. And the male is the worst he turned into a fan boy
The best interval act in Eurovision history. Calling it absolutely brilliant is an understatement.
What started as a 6-minute intermission during the Eurovision Song Contest 1994 in Dublin, Ireland, has developed into a huge show that even today, almost 30 years later, still radiates a powerful and impressive fascination. I myself saw the show during a European tour in Vienna, Austria, and when I look at the pictures here, I am overcome by wistful memories of a wonderful time.
An uncle-in-law of mine worked for RTE at the time (Irish state TV broadcaster and producer of Eurovision 1994!), got 2 tickets for himself and my aunt for the evening show. There was also a full rehersal show performed earlier that afternoon (just in case there were technical glitches with the live broadcast in the evening, RTE would have something to give to their broadcast partners throughout Europe!). He gave a few tickets to the rehersal to family members, including myself and my mum. Yes, I was one of the few who saw Riverdance - live - before nearly everyone else. Later that day, meeting up with friends and classmates, I told them, they can miss the songs on the broadcast that evening, but DON'T miss the interval act! Intrigued, most agreed - those that did, thanked me big time at school the following Monday morning.
That must have been phenomenal. I watched it on TV, the hairs went up on the back of my neck and didn't come down for a week! So to see it live the first time....wow!
wow
Lucky you
The audience was breath taken, the silence in between the little pauses is just 👌😁
Still watching in 24. I swear this is the best
Goosebumps all the way & that audience roar at the end..brilliant
Every time I see this dance routine it brings back so many memories of when Riverdance first got noticed. Michael and Jean who choreographed the dance set went on to become two of the most iconic dancers in history. Setting new stages for newer talents abroad, and from their heritage homeland of Ireland. Bill Whelan also won a grammy for his fantastic musical magic that helped propel this awesome troupe to stardom to which we have come to adore over these past twenty three years. Such a gorgeous variant of dance, songs, old Celtic poems of tragedy and the will to overcome hardship and on to hopeful dreams that has been molded into the Irish soul. Riverdance in my view has become a phenomenal influence for many young viewers as well as dancers around the world who appreciates the indelible talents of those wonderful Riverdance folk. Incredible power, energy, and beauty. Thank you so much for allowing us to dream when we see you all dance.
💕💕💕💕💕
"Lord Of The Dance" should become a film based on Michael Flatley's life from humble beginnings being born to Irish parents growing up in Chicago to the glittering and successful life long career and the smash hit show of the 1990s and the part he played in bringing 1997 show to life in the film titled "Lord Of The Dance : The Untold Story".
Cast:-
Aiden Turner as Michael Flatley
Amanda Seyfried as Jean Butler
Allen Leech as Damien O'Kane
Saiorse Ronan as Bernadette Flynn
Domnhall Gleeson as Daire Nolan
Maisie Williams as Helen Egan
Cillian Murphy as Desmond Bailey
Katie McGrath as Anne Buckley
David Tennant as John Reid
Maura Higgins as Gillian Norris
Brian Gleeson as Cian Nolan
Sarah Bolger as Niamh O'Brien
Colin Morgan as Steven Brunning
Evanna Lynch as Máiréad Nesbitt
Allison Doody as Cora Smyth
Liam Neeson as Ronan Hardiman
Ciara Sexton as Mrs Higgins
Gary Oldman as Harvey Goldsmith
Paul McGann as David Mallet
Music:-
Musical score by Henry Jackman and Mathew Margeson &
Original "Lord Of The Dance" music by Ronan Hardiman
Musical arrangements by Anne Buckley
and "Dangerous Games" sung by Nadine Coyle
Vocalist:-
Enya
Producers:-
Michael Flatley
Niamh O'Brien
Jean Butler
Bernadette Flynn
Damien O'Kane
Helen Egan
Daire Nolan
Anne Buckley
Gillian Norris
Kelly Hendry
Desmond Bailey
Choreography:-
Bernadette Flynn
Damien O'Kane
Kelly Hendry
Desmond Bailey
Hair and Make up:-
Gillian Norris
Executive producer:-
Tom Hanks, Mathew Vaughn & Michael Flatley
Directed by Mathew Vaughn
20th Century Fox and Marv Present in association with Unicorn Entertainment
A Matthew Vaughn Picture
"Lord Of The Dance : The Untold Story"
I made my holy communion that day and remember watching this that night. Still makes me so proud to be irish ☺️🇮🇪🇮🇪
Awe that's so sweet ❤️😍🇮🇪
Why can't the Eurovision be as good now as it was back then. This is back when we knew how to put on a performance.
This makes me want to be Irish, just to feel the pride everyone felt during and after this performance.
Why would you want to do that? Terrible country. I visited it once and never again! Little cars, little beds, little roads, smoke filled pubs where you can't eat and I could go on and on. I hated the place!
@@happyolddudeFirstly, nationality and nation are 2 different things. Secondly what made you decide to come on to a video, solely about IRELAND just to belittle Ireland?
And finally, having been to Ireland in numerous occasions, I can’t say the same thing you can. I’m glad to have known Irish people who were able to give me advice about Ireland, that being “don’t spend your whole time in the cities”, the countryside and rural communities are the most Irish part of Ireland. But I still don’t understand what you’re saying about “small cars” and “small beds”. I mean Ireland have what every other European country have, if not more. And I don’t know where on earth you were going to not be able to eat in a pub because every pub does some sort of food in Ireland.
But back to my main point, that being there was absolutely no need for your comment, comparing nation to nationality without reason, and talking shit about the country being celebrated in the video. I mean that’s so small of you. You’re the type of person to thrive off controversy, for no apparent reason.
@@happyolddude sucks to suck
@happyolddude feeling is mutual! Don't return, you are not wanted
@@happyolddude Why are you watching irish dance then?? if you dont understand ireland or like it ..stop thinking about it and accept some people love it.
Great moment and even more special presented by Gerry Ryan who gave a great service to Ireland on radio for many years . RIP . Missed
I remember watching this I was 12-13.....took my breath away. Still does and being in England and growing up in Catholic school I have seen Irish dance but this is on a different level!!
I remember seeing this when It was first televised and I was totaled. It took my breath away. I remember thinking at the time that if they didn't put together an act and travel with it, they were crazy. Well, years later I got the privilege of seeing them live as Riverdance. Stunning performances. There really isn't anything to compare it to in today's entertainment.
LM B right!
saw them perform live too in chicago
I remember seeing this live on TV in the UK and realising that the Irish had pulled off something very special indeed. And all done within the Eurovision Song Contest interval, a peculiar space that was, well, let's face it, not known for its cultural high points or holding the attention of the average viewer. This was an incredible, pivotal moment in so many ways and for so many people. The roar of the audience at the end still brings on a wave of emotion.
Dont forget we won the euro vision more than other country
Just seen the show for the first time while in Dublin. Absolutely astonishing ❤
I’m completely mesmerized by this. I’ve watched it a thousand times. The music & dancing was extraordinary. I so appreciate Irish dance. It’s so beautiful to watch. ❤️
The birth of a nation. Whoever you are young lady , you will be in my heart till I take my last breath.
Still got tears in the eyes when I see it not only the first time. Thanks
I still get goosebumps watching this!
It's amazing. And timeless.
Ugh, me too!! 😍😵
After 22 years the nape of my neck still rises, amazing. Thanks for the better quality upload.
What was intended to be a seven minute interval ended up stealing the entire show -- along with hearts all over the world. More than 22 years later and it's still mind blowing.
Even 23 years later it's still mind blowing !
The audience needed something to pass the time as the international juries complied their votes and apparently the interval acts in years past were kinda... Well, in my words, (coming from an American who had watched the insider story on Riverdance) Bleh... and Moya Doherty had a vision and it was a wonderful vision.
Absolutely!
Love Love Peace Peace: Hello There
Oh yes eternally in our history
What was intended to be an interval act stole the show and became an international sensation.
The way Jean and Michael look at each other with the applause, as if in shock. 😮
He was very handsome.🥰🇨🇺🇮🇪
The music blows me away.
I concur and further more, after time, it's the only thing that holds up. The musicians were not on stage but are the best thing about this now. Great rhythms, syncretism, intensity. Back then we watched the dancers, now we can hear the players. I prefer the players, the song stands tall with or without the tap dance or stage show, to be honest
@@blicky2blacky Absolutely 100% agree. Bill Whelan's score is so very good. I encourage anyone to take a peek past the dancing and immerse in the rich textures that give world ethnic music unity in Whelan's composition.
Wow, the Irish really pulled it off with this move! Absolutely mesmerizing!
Love it still after all these years. Looking forward to seeing Riverdance in April 2023 😊❤️
I never tire of watching this. I remember I happened to come into the room when it first aired and I just stood there completely transfixed. I probably had my mouth hanging open LOL. It was just astounding.
Now 25 years later, Riverdance returns with a brand new show,all the songs newly recorded and the dances we know and love.
Went to see the 25th anniversary last night in Cardiff. I watched this aged 7 and...that was it. Goosebumps age 35
I remember the watching it on the night and being spellbound then, still love it after all these years
7 minutes of perfect awesomeness.
Fabulous dancing, with single, pair and group steps. It is so addictive to listen to this!
I really like watching Irish dances, the performers are awesome
Колоссальная нагрузка на мышцы ног и на дыхание. Ребята, браво!
This, ladies and gentlemen is called: be at the right place in the right time!
Cant stop coming back to this!
Jean and Micheal both raised as children of Irish immigrants and I think that’s why they can dance this with so much heart. I can always tell if they have that background as often when they don’t they dance differently less hear more acting; I guess as they have never experienced what it’s like being first generation immigrant.
You can tell that they have been dancing Irish dance since kids but other dances like jazz and stepdance too and why this show probably became such a wonderful, perfect mix of traditional Irish dance with more newer dance influences, only someone with this heritage and background could create.
Still brings Irish tears to my face…☘️🍀☘️🍀
Wow, the start of a genera that sparked so much! Lord of the Dance, Celtic Woman, how many festival, how much pride in Irish heritage was started from this? Wow!
Jennifer D. Its amazing isn't it. I remember as a kid I wanted to Irish after watching Riverdance. To think that this 7 minute bit started all of that is mind blowing.
It's rare to be able to pinpoint the exact moment that a revival movement began, let alone be able to witness it, but yes, this is indeed it. From such a humble space (Eurovision interval), something truly amazing began.
An experience they never forgot.
I like millions of others will never forget that night.
I remember watching this. It was absolutely amazing
25 years on and this performance still rates as staggering.
My mom loved this so much. She died 4 months ago. Still missing my mom
This always stays my best and favorite Riverdance performance.
Greatest show of all time...
2:10 - 3:14 The most beautiful thing I have ever seen.
Looking this up again after hearing them talk about it on radio 4 , everyone was so proud 👏 ☘️
The taps heard round the world!
Well edited version of this amazing performance! The leads, their styles oppose yet complement each other and spark such excitement and chemistry.
They where the true winners of the ESC that year.
Iconic.
I saw Riverdance on the UK tour they did a couple of years ago. It was absolutely phenomenal.
Love Jean Butler 😘😍😍
I was 15 years old sitting at home in Northern Ireland watching this live that Saturday night. Didn't give it much thought cause their was so much violence going in at that time. Murders and bombs everyday. This performance brought a nice distraction......then it just exploded main stream became a multi billion pound business.
5:38 This part always reminds me of the second _Matrix_ movie where Agent Smith mutters "MORE!" (of himself) to try and overwhelm Neo...
Что за чудо эти ирландские танцы!!!
Jean was incredible in 2 shows I saw. Michael best dancer I’ve ever seen.
Pure magic.....!
And this was just the intermission. You'd think it was the main event from the audience's reaction.
I love this dance omg 😍
To think, this is how it all started💞😍
+WolfoftheFrost&Flames What?! Another AGTuber that likes Riverdance?!
+M's AGs I'm an Irish Dancer so of course. It's my life after all.
WolfoftheFrost&Flames I am an Irish dancer too (well soon to retire)!
+M's AGs That's so cool! Hi!!
WolfoftheFrost&Flames Yeah Hi!
i wish someone to have had the insight to have a camera pan the crowd's reaction as they witnessed something so phenomenal...
"Lord Of The Dance" should become a film based on Michael Flatley's life from humble beginnings being born to Irish parents growing up in Chicago to the glittering and successful life long career and the smash hit show of the 1990s and the part he played in bringing 1997 show to life in the film titled "Lord Of The Dance : The Untold Story".
Cast:-
Aiden Turner as Michael Flatley
Amanda Seyfried as Jean Butler
Allen Leech as Damien O'Kane
Saiorse Ronan as Bernadette Flynn
Domnhall Gleeson as Daire Nolan
Maisie Williams as Helen Egan
Cillian Murphy as Desmond Bailey
Katie McGrath as Anne Buckley
David Tennant as John Reid
Maura Higgins as Gillian Norris
Brian Gleeson as Cian Nolan
Sarah Bolger as Niamh O'Brien
Colin Morgan as Steven Brunning
Evanna Lynch as Máiréad Nesbitt
Allison Doody as Cora Smyth
Liam Neeson as Ronan Hardiman
Ciara Sexton as Mrs Higgins
Gary Oldman as Harvey Goldsmith
Paul McGann as David Mallet
Music:-
Musical score by Henry Jackman and Mathew Margeson &
Original "Lord Of The Dance" music by Ronan Hardiman
Musical arrangements by Anne Buckley
and "Dangerous Games" sung by Nadine Coyle
Vocalist:-
Enya
Producers:-
Michael Flatley
Niamh O'Brien
Jean Butler
Bernadette Flynn
Damien O'Kane
Helen Egan
Daire Nolan
Anne Buckley
Gillian Norris
Kelly Hendry
Desmond Bailey
Choreography:-
Bernadette Flynn
Damien O'Kane
Kelly Hendry
Desmond Bailey
Hair and Make up:-
Gillian Norris
Executive producer:-
Tom Hanks, Mathew Vaughn & Michael Flatley
Directed by Mathew Vaughn
20th Century Fox and Marv Present in association with Unicorn Entertainment
A Matthew Vaughn Picture
"Lord Of The Dance : The Untold Story"
That night this act won Eurovision.
Michael to Jean: 'I think we might have something here'.
the British geological socity regested 2 earthquakes that day one was 300million jaws hitting the floor the 2nd was the roof geting taken off even now 2020i still watch this and cry in the beauty of it all
Perfect 👌
the chills i get watching this are absolutely ridiculous. repeated, up and down my back and my arms in waves.
i used to think that jean butlers dancing wasnt all that impressive, it just kinda seemed like awkward galloping and stiff kicks, until i imagined myself trying to dance like her. its not easy to move like that, on your tip toes, for that long. you have to be so light on your feet, your muscles would be screaming by the end of the night. i have no clue how she did it.
Das war doch eigentlich nur für die Einleitung gedacht.Aber an so einen tollen start hätte damals keiner geglaubt.
the legend
Can we get a 4K AI Upscale of this? WIth HDR? That would be incredible.
I love that top the female announcer has on. 💕
Sooooooo good
I just love 😍the way Jean Butler dances! She's so talented and graceful. 🥰😀 I also love her red hair. 💞 I think I've always had a "thing" for red-headed women.
I noticed that when she took her bow, there was a close-up of a middle-aged couple (7:45-48) in the audience. Were they her parents?
No, that was the President of Ireland (at the time) Mary Robinson, and her husband Nick.
Hermoso Baile... lo ame.
Il fatto che siamo ancora qui a guardare il filmato dopo 30 anni vorra'dire qualcosa,no ?
I'm part Irish..made me proud.
Look at how scuffed the floor looks after the performance! Lol
Jean God what a fresh faced young dancer along with Michael Flatley memories come flowing back.
I know right, and Gerry Ryan looked so young there too!
When Ireland ruled Eurovision :)
When it ruled the world !
@@johnconway8070 careful now
Just can't get enough off it. Keep watching it over and over . Today; 26-12-2020. Yes indeed : It's still Christmas !
geniales
Until Ireland has the guts to go back to our culture for our song entries, we'll never win Eurovision again. I said it.
but we have won the competition more than any other, we have had more than our fair share of the glory, there are about 20 countries than have never won, including Malta who have been trying for nearly 50 years, having said that, I don't want Sweden to match or beat our record
I don’t think it was ever appreciated at the time just how much of the music was inspired by Romanian/Macedonian folk music. The section starting at 4:34 that’s in 14/8 time is one of the best rhythms in the whole show, and it’s plainly Balkan. Odd meters are rare in celtic music, but Bill Whelan had produced an album a few years early that fused Irish and Balkan music, which he drew on when he composed Riverdance. Just in this sequence alone, the jigs move from 9/8 to 14/8 to 6/8. I always wondered how challenging it was for Jean Baltic to choreograph traditional step dances to these kinds of rhythms.
This is just Irish music though
@h.d.5194 No, it's not just Irish music. Bill Whelan himself spoke about how he deliberately incorporated Balkan nations folk music styles into his Riverdance compositions as Riverdance was always intended to be a multicultural show.
There should be a riverdance version of the Swan Lake, if there isn't already. ;-)
indeed
Shocking how many people think he does real Irish Step Dancing. He's a huge talent, he's from Boston and....that is not classical Irish Dance. But he is talented. Sincerely hope he got that illness straightened out.
there is no such thing as classical irish dance ( i guess you could say there is technical irish dance and he is deffinitely NOT a technical dancer ) there are various styles of sean nos and the commissioned style he danced the comissioned style from the waist down the only difference is he moves his arms which wouldn't be allowed in competition because it allows greater jumps in height that dont come from the strength in the legs as you see also when he came out in the leap overs his leading leg was bent ..which is awful for a professional dancer and indicates weakness and poor training ...the holding your arms out gives balast and counterweight ..most irish dancers can get the height he does without using the upper body and its considered cheating to use the arms ....or course with this charisma which cant be taught ..he gets away with it... but his over downs and leap overs were never i guess 'classical' as you say. colin was FAR the better dancer they SHOULD look like this with the knee completely straight and hands not helping but by your side. czcams.com/video/O60DLAEYEnU/video.html ... the hands in the air thing wasn't a rebel move it was a cheating one ;) But on the other hand you could look at it this way those who embrace every part of themselves have no flaws ... he embraced who he was as a dancer and therefore he was perfect. a good dancer is not the one that is technically correct ...and can do all the tricks or the best leapovers (though colins leapovers were amazing with or without hands) .. its about knowing oneself and embracing it. That is what made flatley good he knew he had charisma.
I don't care who they have in the lead role, there will never be another Jean and Michael
Cancer and pisces the water signs ❤️
You might be surprised to learn that Jean Butler hated Michael Flatley. She was probably jealous because he was the better dancer (well, he does actually have Irish blood, so it’s to be expected). That’s why her performance and facial expressions are so stiff and lifeless.
@@EditorOfSL She felt no connection to Flately. He was only ever about himself. He wasn't really interested in Jean and himself as a pair, as a partnership. She also felt that Colin Dunne was a better dancer and that Colin's performances were always about Jean and Colin as a partnership.
@@ItsmeeSaoirse Oof. How do you know this? Has she written a book? Heard things over the years that he's got a big head or whatever.
Who is the Pisces,is Jean Butler a Pisces like me or is it Micheal?.
I am half Irish and half Italian. I never identified with my Irish heritage or felt much pride in it - until Riverdance. And is Michael Flatley not one of the most gorgeous men who ever lived? He doesn't even look like a real person. He looks like a painting of a handsome man.
Curiosity got the cat. Paul Harrington and Charlie McGettigan won the vote. This won the night!
Can’t stop watching jean butlers legs.
There perfect.
I read because of the type of flooring on the stage the sound didn't carry so they had to pre-record the tap dance sounds. Of course this takes nothing away from the performance. The dancer's synchronization (toe-syncing?) was flawless.
Brilliant! Used to watch the Eurovision on a regular basis. This routine was better than some of the contestants. Unfortunately it has got so you don't see half the acts before the show, so how can Europe on the whole judge?. Not everyone uses the interweb!. I can use u tube but after that!
Y desde entonces la Danza Irlandesa no fue la misma, conquistado el mundo entero.
Who was the singer who introduced the number?