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Michalis Rakintzis reflects on Eurovision and musical career
Greek singer and songwriter Michalis Rakintzis spoke during a television interview on the program ‘Kalýtera de ginetai’ regarding his musical journey and his 2002 Eurovision participation. Reflecting on his performance of the song ‘S. A. G. A. P. O.’ in Tallinn, Estonia, Rakintzis stated that while something did not go as planned during the live appearance, he has no regrets about the experience.
He noted that the song continues to receive significant public appreciation 25 years later. Rakintzis also discussed his international collaborations with Ian Gillan of Deep Purple and Bonnie Tyler. Additionally, he shared that he wrote ‘Mi mou milas gia kalokeria’ while in school at age 16 or 17, noting that he frequently updates his older songs to avoid repetitive performances.
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Alpha TV · Bonnie Tyler · Eurovision Song Contest · Ian Gillan · Michalis Rakintzis
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Michalis Rakintzis appeared on the television show ‘Kalýtera de ginetai’ on Alpha. seleo.gr · www.parapolitika.gr · pelop.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Rakintzis has collaborated with Bonnie Tyler. seleo.gr · www.parapolitika.gr · pelop.gr
- [● 2 SOURCES] Rakintzis wrote the song ‘Mi mou milas gia kalokeria’ when he was 16 or 17 years old. seleo.gr · pelop.gr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The song ‘S. A. G. A. P. O.’ finished in 17th place at Eurovision 2002. pelop.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Rakintzis has collaborated with Ian Gillan of Deep Purple. seleo.gr · www.parapolitika.gr · pelop.gr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Rakintzis represented Greece at the 2002 Eurovision Song Contest in Tallinn, Estonia. pelop.gr