The Song Remains The Same -- Not
Stefane & 3G strike a pose.
Last updated (GMT/UTC): 11.03.2009 15:19
In our continuing effort to provide
blanket coverage of
important developments in this year's Eurovision Song Contest...
The Eurovision website says Georgia was asked to revise the lyrics to its entry, "We Don't Wanna Put In," to remove the less-than-subtle dig at Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin by the group Stefane & 3G.
The folks at Eurovision say it's nothing personal, it's just that contest rules state that lyrics must not be political, contain swear words, or convey a commercial message.
Obviously, if you've seen the competition, the rules do not require contestants to have any actual talent, but that's another story.
Read more about the controversy
here.
UPDATE: RFE/RL's Georgian Service has confirmed that a decision has been made
not to change the lyrics of "We Don't Wanna Put In" and
not to select any other song in its place. So Georgia won't be participating in this year's Eurovision Song Contest.
-- Grant Podelco
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