Thursday, May 18, 2023

Croatia - Crazy - Franka

Digital release image
17 - 63 pts in semi 1

Franka participated in the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest for Croatia.
Her song Crazy is written by Branimir Mihaljević with lyrics by Franka (Franka Batelić) herself.
A digital single is released on March 9 along with the instrumental version.
Watch and listen here

An acoustic version subtitled Midnight Session was released on April 25.
Remixes were released on may 4.
See full list of versions below.

No cdsingle or promo cd was issued.
A USB stick with audio's, video, bio's and photos was used for promotion in Lisbon.
A cool item is a small gatefold video card which plays (the video) when opened. Works on battery's.

S Tobom
On December 8 Franka released her album S Tobom. (Karpo Media CD 10181202)
It includes Crazy and the Midnight version of the song.
I've seen the CD available at a few Croatian online stores like Cedeterija and Dancing Bear but I have no experience with buying (internationally) from these sources.
I bought mine through http://karpomedia.com/, after asking Franka's management but it is complex (they send you a bill first) and took two months to arrive.
And there's always digital.
CD S Tobom

Live at Cmc
A live album was released (digital) of a 2021 concert. It includes a live version of Crazy. (Croatia records)



Franka tried to get to Eurovision before. In 2009 she performed Pjesma Za Kraj (The final song) in the Croatian selection Dora and finished 7th.
In 2010 she ended 7th again in Dora with Na Tvojim Rukama (In your arms).
In 2011 she recorded one of the early versions that eventually became Celebrate (by Daria Kinzer). HRT shared this one to the public through soundcloud two years ago. Listen to it here.

Midnight session DRI
Songwriter Branimir Mihaljević co-wrote the 2010 Croatian entry Lako Je Sve by Feminnem.
This one didn't make it to the final ending 13th in the 2nd semi.

Versions
Crazy - single version
- Lisbon 2CD, CD S Tobom
Crazy - instrumental
- digital release, the official karaoke album has the same instrumental
Crazy - Midnight session
- single version and Midnight session on CD S Tobom
Crazy - Blacksoul & Mark De Line Remix
Crazy - Blacksoul & Mark De Line Dub Mix
Crazy - Blacksoul & Mark Instrumental mix
Crazy - Blacksoul & Mark De Line Radio Mix
- Remixes are digital releases (Karpo Media)
Crazy - live 2021
- digital album Live at Cmc (Croatia records)


Picture from Franka's Facebook
Remixes DRI
Links and sources:
Franka: Website,  Facebook, Instagram
Eurosong.hr
Croatia's songs from the past few years: 2017 -  2016 - 2013 - 2012 - 2011 - 2010 - 2009

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