Conchita Wurst - Rise Like a Phoenix (Austria) 2014 LIVE Eurovision Second Semi-Final

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Austria: Conchita Wurst - Rise Like a Phoenix live at the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 Second Semi-Final

[@monsieurnaggert3134]

I swear, this song radiates pure James Bond opening energy. I love it.

[@mettemortensen4389]

or Lloyd Webber

[@Blueluise]

Phoenix, no the bird, is Harry Potter, can rise aus Asches...

[@Blueluise]

Uzbekistan, really noooo ööööööööööö Zagreb.

[@Diegodidacful]

¡¡Oh, YES!!!

[@ramd66]

I agree💯

[@EdjeMr1975]

Austria: we must win the Eurovision again afther 1966 Conchita: Give me my beard

[@erikeriks]

You're gonna win again in 2021

[@twicitwici1251]

@@erikeriks haha, hoffentlich 😂

[@pavelg2011]

@@twicitwici1251 warum gibt's eigentlich dieses Jahr keins? Wegen Corona?

[@twicitwici1251]

@@pavelg2011 ja genau, sie haben gesagt das man die Situation bis mai/Juni wegen corona nicht voraussagen kann. Und unter solchen Umständen können nicht so viele Menschen von verschiedenen Nationalitäten zusammentreffen, was eigentlich echt schade ist😕

[@pedrorojas7352]

??

[@Redu3]

I was 14 during this Eurovision, and didn't get this song at all. I was really confused why it won. But, 9 years later - it is literally one of my faves of all time. It's aged like a fiiiine wine

[@lavvinista]

I got very confused when I read "9 years later". Then I realised that 2014 was indeed 9 years ago and I'm absolutely terrified, I'm still not out of 2019

[@Blueluise]

jederzeit gerne wieder, mit Atemlos druch die Nacht in jeder Form...;-)....oh das video ist von der Berliner Firma?

[@AG-ij5df]

9 years later you realized that the other winners weren't better either.

[@Blueluise]

Israel: 10 Points, oh sry ists EMA, MTV, Bambi, Romy

[@puderplunze]

she deserved it !

[@sebastianswork]

This performance is 9 years old and to this day I feel a shiver down my spine watching Conchita sing.

[@lizzy6555]

Absolutely ❤ gorgeous

[@mischalecterTV]

Eurovision: You gotta move and dance around to engage the audience Conchicta Wurst looking absolutely amazing: No. I don't think I will.

[@jumpjimcrow6959]

'Amazing' LMAO

[@mischalecterTV]

@@jumpjimcrow6959 don't stress it. People like you typically age like milk and smell bad.

[@krzysztofgradziel1471]

@@mischalecterTV I--- ur a queen

[@tsunfish9443]

Yeah! Looking at this again, I'm surprised cuz there's absolutely no gimmicks or extras or even backup dancers/singers, they just threw Conchita on there with special stage effects, that's all And it's just so. good! Not to say I don't love the outrageous acts

[@skybakker5108]

@@mischalecterTV 👏👑

[@lumpompusya]

Back then there were so many people hating this performance just because of appereance of singer, but the song, performance itself is AMAZING and you can't deny it

[@lavenzaa]

I think this was the whole point. To make people LISTEN to the music and judge the song itself rather then looks of an artist. And to start the conversation about people who don't conform to the "standards".

[@ulpszulpsz5714]

@purplerains amazing for what? a freakshow?

[@ulpszulpsz5714]

song is good indeed...

[@nedlongdon8607]

@@ulpszulpsz5714 that's an awful thing to say. Please be more tolerant, and educated, of how people can dress and look how they want

[@alicejem7188]

True. And I thought, it wouldn’t be my kind of artist at all, but I loved it actually. The song is amazing. I found it quite interesting to let go of the artist’s appearance and judge only the song and the performance, the vocal range. I wasn’t sure, if I am able to, but I was. It’s still one of my favourites on ESC.

[@lonelyboyy1579]

It's 2023 and i still get goosebumps everytime I listen to this song like it's the first time i listen to it. This will be forever the best and the most iconic Eurovision song!!

[@tothbojana5825]

Same here, also brings me a few tears

[@sebi8913]

it was the first esc i ever watched back then with my family. i love this song especially due to the fact that i'm Austrian

[@idjoensjjz]

me too bro me too...

[@cinziastorchi7284]

Uguale, sempre!..Pura emozione!

[@saidaaliyeva1242]

‘ when the music dies “ is also good one

[@melkerfoghelin4048]

Who’s here from 2024??!

[@calinkln-enduroalba7507]

sad, so sad....

[@OsadkiVVidedrozhzhey]

U and the other gayz

[@user-pr7hi1zf6i]

The best winner❤

[@pillow_kate]

👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻 hi! still get goosebumps when I watch the performance.

[@Mother_is_Mothering306]

Me

[@ruanhardt5428]

Probably one of the most iconic Eurovision performances EVER

[@jonastorm]

Definitely

[@edvinrudberg175]

ABSOLUTELY

[@delta606]

Not even close. But probably the best voice that contested in the Eurovision

[@shruzh]

@@jonastorm no, no and no. (to comment and replies)

[@shruzh]

@@Hi no this guy is trying to be a girl ew

[@eaaquamarine]

"ONCE I'M TRANSFORMED, ONCE I'M REBORN I WILL RISE LIKE A PHOENIX OUT OF THE ASHES. I RISE UP TO THE SKY, I'M GONNA FLY" - dramatic song causes goosebumps

[@Blueluise]

like ARille the Meerjungfrau always used to say: don´t play with Schatz der zaren and Star Trek...

[@mikipav1064]

Yes, it describes the rise of Lucifer perfectly.

[@left2rightanimations561]

@@mikipav1064 drama much

[@felixtargaryen8494]

I don't think any eurovision song can't beat this staging, performance AND THE DRAMAAAA. I ALWAYS GET GOOSEBUMPS EVERYTIME I WATCH THIS.

[@o0MELLY0o]

Same 💕

[@Blueluise]

well, Tenacious D temporarily in different areas....?! they were currentliy on some festivals in EUROPE

[@CaptaIn_JS1]

I swear I hated this song in 2014 because I was young and dumb (like "oh Conchita just won because of her appearance etc etc") but now I see this song as a total masterpiece, and definitly legit for the next James Bond Movie!!

[@dianam.2504]

Yeah, my parents did not let me watch their performance. And I felt like something is wrong with me, because I knew something was different about me. Then years later I found myself. And now looking back to this song, the performance. There was no cheating, they did not win because of the look, or being LGBTQ, they where singing from their heart, it is amazing, and I am sooo happy, that I found this song again. So powerful, meaningfull, beautiful song, and the voice is just amazing.

[@CaptaIn_JS1]

@@dianam.2504 You’re totally right!! Peace, Love and Devotion! Can’t wait for Eurovision 2023!! 😁🔥

[@kingasionko5384]

I thought the same. I always thought Conchita won just because of the controversial apperiance. But today I see the performance was just perfect.

[@markhall5656]

This is how bond can comeback he isn't dead with this playing in the background

[@ka-uy8yh]

your 2014 self was smarter than you are now

[@Stugav]

One of my biggest memories of attending was that the audience did not stop cheering until the next act started

[@davidjewell3227]

must have been an elephant in a tutu!

[@redraven282]

❤❤❤❤

[@mishymoo34]

That is such a great add on to a beautiful performance. Xx

[@ioanavioletta6582]

​@@redraven282p

[@tinaa4126]

This was 4 years ago and it feels like yesterday..gosh time flies

[@elinehammer7717]

• Tinaa • and now it is almost a year since u wrote this comment lmao

[@sofijastojanovic6487]

Now is 5 years

[@emilygeorgiou2045]

Omg yes..

[@jeancrikke7626]

Love you.......( 2019 april and right now forking )

[@tellstarbucksmynameiskaren2246]

• Tinaa • ikr

[@antonshulev4873]

В 14 лет увидел выступление по телеку и был в недоумении, кто это и почему он/она такой/такая. На следующий день я уже был в курсе. Я до нынешнего момента не смотрел номер, и сейчас я вижу не необычную внешность, а МОНСТРУОЗНО ОФИГИСТИЧЕСКИЙ ВОКАЛ. Как можно с мужским голосом брать такие чистые ноты и ни разу не испортить их? Я поражен этим певческим мастерством!!!

[@oleglozinskiy5216]

ну да, чел выглядит странно, но само выступление отличное и песня красивая

[@GgGg-bf8cc]

Ну да, в сравнении с тем что уже было за последующие десятилетия на этом шоу, этот чел смотрится уже прям примером духовности). Кто бы мог подумать

[@user-fj5db2zw2u]

Мое первое и единственное евровидение , смотрел тогда с бабулей в 15 лет, думал почему такой странный человек выиграл,сейчас пересмотрел и понял, ведь реально шикарный голос и понятно почему ему досталась победа

[@nikolasthanos6495]

NO ONE has done it like her since. Much love to her.

[@krazat]

It's a man

[@nikolasthanos6495]

@@krazat She's a drag queen babe educate yourself. Conchita is a female character.

[@krazat]

@@nikolasthanos6495 I know what a drag queen is. The person that performed it is still a man.

[@randomliy]

@@krazat the russian flag says it all

[@randomliy]

Not because of the current situation I am russian myself but bc people like you come often from russia

[@falsie908]

You could say whatever you like, but no one can contest that Conchita's voice is powerful af and that performance was amazing.

[@silvershck5237]

I'm with you bro!

[@silvershck5237]

I'm with you bro!

[@silvershck5237]

GWFStevenRPlain​ wurst is a Sausage in Germany. But yeah. I admire Conchita Wurst's performance. He sang that song as strong as he could, that's what made him win . Even though hes gay, i don't really care, he is what he is, i am what I am, if i cannot respect his Personality, that means i can't respect my own self. Easy as fudge. We're all equal.

[@cicilps387]

Falsie €

[@piotrmiki]

Fals

[@---vi1nc]

Excellent lyrics, intense voice and gorgeous dress. With or without the beard, male or female, Conchita deserved it.

[@ipaziamercury9942]

Sure Conchita is male, then I agree on the rest ^-^

[@caramel7050]

@@ipaziamercury9942 Well, Thomas is male. Conchita is a character- he's a drag queen. So yeah, he's not a trans woman, he's male.

[@shermanbrown419]

brawl SK nobody asked you

[@boah1668]

no

[@vaibhavchadha585]

@@Sebastian_Korte no, it was a snooze fest.

[@baku2461]

The vocals are impeccable in this song. Fantastic technique on a great song.

[@maries-v4883]

She is such an icon, an inspiration. A true queen.

[@karim_benzema04]

Скажу больше - это мужик

[@cyanmoney9504]

@@karim_benzema04 powiem tak, Twoja matka to kurwa i nazywajmy rzeczy po imieniu

[@joemoskovian339]

He’s not female, he’s gay.

[@vanessa203]

This would be amazing as a James Bond movie song

[@bunnybutters6575]

Totally agree!

[@matteino1980]

Same vibes, agree

[@ToreKleist]

And a good movie title, too.

[@eleni_ns]

Facts

[@quynhquynh7043]

Yessssss

[@poomaasean7484]

This was iconic in 2014, this is also iconic in 2020 and *WILL BE FOREVER ICONIC* . Such an extravagant winner, talented singer and queen.

[@wallysnakes2690]

her beard is great too, just seems a bit weird

[@bibleowner1002]

Meanwhile in a parallel universe where conchita is a girl trying to be a boy

[@BigHH88]

He only won because of being a trans

[@wallysnakes2690]

@@BigHH88 youre a bad person

[@BigHH88]

@@wallysnakes2690 what

[@laikapluto]

i remember being 15 and seeing this performance. i was glued to the tv. my whole family went to bed after they announced her win. i stayed to her perform one last time. i was bawling. icon. hero. legend. 💜💜💜

[@user-ng8fe5ln7z]

Самое красивое и мощное выступление за все время! Можно смотреть и слушать часами

[@star_allia]

фуууууууууууууууууу

[@adrianaeirus2039]

@@star_alliaхватит фукать. Песня шикарная. Если бы он был в мужском обличии - совсем по-другому бы оценил его, лицемер. Отличная песня и прекрасное исполнение!

[@70spoem]

i'm so fucking happy she won. the performance was lit as fucking hell and the voice and everything

[@furetetka]

he

[@70spoem]

+furetetka she.

[@getrekt7613]

It's a he, darling. Unless he cuts off his dick.

[@70spoem]

Get Rekt it's an alter ego *darling* gtfo :)

[@runninggag5]

+sawyers Exactly, "Conchita Wurst" is female persona, portrayed by Tom Neuwirth, who is most certainly a man. It's kinda interesting because he refers to himself using male pronouns, but talks about Conchita with female ones. In a way, both are correct, but I do think "she" makes more sense when talking about "Conchita" the persona.

[@ArtistOfMyLife]

Conchita (T. N.) has a magic voice and incredible talent! And it's not only me who admits - it's obvious!

[@ArtistOfMyLife]

***** What? To make it clear - Tom is NOT transsexual, and isn't even planning similar things, and he's not the only man on the Earth that doesn't like women. There are lots of people that don't have straight orientation but they can be beautiful as personalities. :). Well, I see no meaning to argue, I just said my opinion.

[@ArtistOfMyLife]

I can't open your mind and change your attitude, make you understand more by force but please, some more respect!..

[@pxl6188]

***** as sick as you? I don't believe it. GET A shrink (as if there were a cure for you...)

[@pxl6188]

Yup i figured it is way better than supporting stupidity like youself

[@ArtistOfMyLife]

Didn't hope my comment will get so many likes lol. :D

[@adrianaeirus2039]

У меня мурашки от этой песни. Мне все равно, как выглядит исполнитель, это его личное дело. Спасибо за такую прекрасную песню! Крылья расправляются, когда слушаешь!❤

[@sisi-bb7gv]

Ему надо было бороду эту сбрить а потом объявить что он никакая не Кончита а обычный мужик. все были бы в шоке

[@Moviton_2.3]

Действительно! Она по праву победила. Песня просто на слезы пробивает😢❤

[@olgakuznetsova851]

@@sisi-bb7gv Через 2 года ,в 2016 Михал Шпак из Поьши отличался разве только тем,что не изображал женщину,но макияж у него был тоже ооочень необычный. И тоже пел просто потрясающе.

[@olgakuznetsova851]

Я тоже часто слушаю эту песню и чудесный ,шикарный голос!

[@user-ro7bj5lz8u]

Вот, вот. Отлично же поёт, и победа вполне заслуженная. Его же самоопределение - его дело, пусть хоть мерседесом себя чувствует.

[@andim4095]

People can pop off all they want. This was a mesmerizing performance.

[@OsadkiVVidedrozhzhey]

Humanity's end

[@joshharris8298]

This will forever be the most iconic

[@escthenetherlands]

YESSSS I KNOW

[@user-jm8bb3vh6q]

No, after Jesus return, this will be sounds only in hell.

[@melikestacos2357]

@@user-jm8bb3vh6q oh c'mon stfu

[@Victor-07-04]

It's trash. I'm still mad that the common linnets didn't won

[@W.Gaster]

@@Victor-07-04 that was glorious

[@Leo.lies.]

I cannot imagine what a feeling this must have been. She was sure feared before and all the applause must be unbelievable. She is so wonderful

[@ipaziamercury9942]

He's a male (also bearded) and he doesn't deny it (an appreciable thing), a golden dress (stunning), make up and long hair doesn't make someone a woman (substain otherwise is sexist)... Say that, it still a wonderful performance ^-^

[@Leo.lies.]

Ipazia Mercury I just saw a Show where Conchita talked to “self” in third person and used “she”. I don’t know and don’t care which gender Conchita identifies. I am the last person who wants to restrict (or something else) someone.

[@ipaziamercury9942]

Point out biological reality isn't a "restriction" (I could "identify" as a cat but not become a feline, then he could dress however he wants), with all the human respect towards Conchita (a great artist) ^-^ Then, you could believe as you want (and act consequently) ^-^

[@Leo.lies.]

Ipazia Mercury I don’t really get what you are saying because English isn’t my mother language. I don’t know if you talk about me using “restrict” or not, I just used it because I don’t know a better word to say what I mean. I don’t think no one can be more tolerant than me. I let people live and accept everything even if they identify as a cat.

[@KiwiWannaChup]

@@ipaziamercury9942 it's never a good idea to assume how someone identifies. With that being said, if someone is choosing to present in this way, to call them by male pronouns isn't wise.

[@KatharinaOrsakowsky]

This was the last ESC I watched before i had my kids and it's still such a present memory! I can still see myself sitting in front of the TV with my jaw dropped like "where did this voice come from?" and now, 9 years later, I still get goosebumps, it was such a phenomenal performance! Yesterday I saw some guy in The Voice Romania, his name was Sandro, and he did such an amazing version of this song that I just had to come back here and listen to Conchita once more.

[@BalaBama027]

One of the best of Eurovision

[@aelo]

Great performance. Doesn't deserve all those dislikes. People should accept differences, they make the world more interesting. Plus Conchita owned that song.

[@aelo]

Easy on the Crack, buddy.

[@athensthunderstorms8052]

If we should accept these then we should accept the people who kills.it is same as conchita is male-female then killers are good-bad people so we accept the deaths.ARE Y MAD?

[@pjpitstop]

χρηστος παπασουλης It's not the same, you muppet.

[@aelo]

How dumb are the replies here, honestly. You can see a blatant distinction between educated and people with low self esteem.

[@aelo]

Sounds like someone went to Thailand and accidently had the buttsex.

[@athomassen3980]

Can everyone just shut up about Conchita's sexuality? It's a great song, and it's shouldn't matter if she's male or female. (Yes, I am using a female pronoun. As Conchita, the performer is a she. Off stage, it's a he named Tom. I hope that's clear now, so we can all enjoy the fucking song without some bigot saying she only won because she has a beard(?))

[@wasabi.2839]

Eurovision: It's near impossible to win the contest if you don't dance and add campness... Conchita: Hold my feathers.

[@betty_q]

What a stunning performance! Brought back amazing memories of watching this live, and how powerful it was to see Conchita win.

[@Maria_D.]

It’s amazing to see how much growth has taken place in just six years. Many of us were homophobic teens back then who just regurgitated our environment’s opinions, while now we are educated and loving LGBTQ+ allies. You go queen❤️

[@randuru]

Television educates. (If only our parents did know.) 😁

[@boah1668]

Uhh some of us still don't.

[@nuanceblacksywin4868]

Or transphobic.. But yeah. Things have happened, but not enough.

[@lucyjacob71]

boah is the “us” including yourself ? Just curious

[@user-ob4ex7xr5w]

what does lgbt has to do with this? conchita is only a stage image, the singer is not a trans woman. i bet if it wasn't known that he was gay, there wouldn't be any criticism concerning his performance.

[@kaytannollinenrautakanki1640]

I was 8 years old then. This is real when Conchita performed I asked my mom Mom, is that Jesus? Or so I remember.

[@studentwindesheim9551]

No she's the devil

[@stupadussidk4768]

ok stfu what has she done to you?

[@lo-fibox9242]

@@stupadussidk4768 ikr i cant understand those people who are hating trans ppl or drag ppl, like : what did they ever do to you?

[@vanillatalkstoomuch5651]

Guqe omfg hahahahahahahah

[@i_Mai]

What did she answer lol

[@maries-v4883]

8 years later and this song is still my favorite

[@sw-md5ce]

One of The Greatest Live Performances I Ever Saw.

[@Blueluise]

am loyalsten ist der Mann / Person in Deinem Spiegel...

[@AB-or7bo]

For what it's worth, I'm a christian straight guy, but I strongly support Conchita's cause. You do it your way, I'll do mine and everyone should find his own way of being comfortable and satisfied. We're really all different in our single way, but at the same time we're all the same kind: humans. No one wants to be excluded or judged... it causes hurts and it's not fair to people who mean no wrong. And as simple as it sounds, just love each other, it's a God-given gift we humans should put more to practice. So congrats Conchita, RESPECT!

[@charlotteroberts1354]

It's lovely to see a comment from an open-minded and kind Christian! Too many bigots sour the face of religion with homo/transphobia.

[@Sunflowersoflove]

Amen!

[@TheMagicprincess00]

I am from country where is this song and her/his performance very scandalous. Some people think the Eurovision went down from the hill because they saw or heard this song. I think this song is something which somebody of us need in their life. This song is about confidence and believing in ourselves I think. This message is very important. We must stop judge other people because they look very different. We must change our minds and accept that everyone of us is unique just the way they are.

[@randuru]

Yes indeed. And I beg you, princess, to use your magic to change this outdated mindset in your country. 😊

[@aniokay]

❤❤

[@adonisluong43]

I did not know that Czech was that homophobic. I thought gays in Praha is widely accepted?

[@dashaarigeeinhorn_dsdn1511]

Sers wie geht's

[@Temporal_Phoenix]

I agree!

[@luvmanifesto]

Coming back to this in 2022 and yep, still my favorite Eurovision performance EVER.

[@user-ej7ez6eu5f]

When I first heard Conchita doing this number I was bowled over by the powerful vocal - I couldn't believe it! I even bought the album. I still get a thrill listening to the phoenix. Bravo Conchita!

[@jameshartley95]

how is this not on a james bond film?

[@user-ru7fs1zt5v]

+james hartley maybe because jamew bond is straight?

[@Thematt7890]

+Aποστολης καψης Sam Smith sang the theme for Spectre - the latest Bond film. Guess what? He's gay.

[@user-ru7fs1zt5v]

i dont care

[@Frugivorix34]

+james hartley Because james bond has good taste about women and wouldn't like a bearded one, like all of us normally

[@Frugivorix34]

it's not homophobic to be straigh, despite all the hormones and the surgery he had he's a man. if he wants to be a woman no problem it's his life, but accepting homosexuality for others is different than promoting it and saying little kids who hasn't discovered sexuality yet, that it's ok to have your dick removed and the face feminised by surgery (or worse to say that this the march of social progress) television made enough damage with young girls who now wants to weight no more than 80 pounds, and ask their parents for face operations at 10 years old, or take miley cirus as an example this is satanic manipulation

[@CHEEKY_MONKEY]

This song got me everytime. One of the most emotional and well performed songs i've ever heard in my entire life.

[@maiagrialashvili7597]

Необыкновенное исполнение,песня и лицо Кончиты,излучающее добро,любовь.Она прекрасна,как и это исполнение,музыка,песня.2023 год,а я ее слушаю и она опять вызывает во мне эти чувства и эмоции

[@star_allia]

она или он😂🤔фуууууууууууууууу

[@karinabarseghyan2665]

​@@star_alliaкакая разница он или она, главное талант, Шикарный голос

[@star_allia]

@@karinabarseghyan2665 давайте на примере: если картину обмазать навозом она не будет уже так привлекательна, не так ли?!)))

[@nu760]

Не очень то и шикарный голос... Мда.

[@user-ck7wm4oz8u]

@@nu760а где можно ваш шикарный голос услышать?

[@RelaxCasper]

Скажу честно,это самое великое выступление за всю историю Евровидение

[@SherlockH85]

This

[@BimboLola123]

Согласна

[@user-tb3uu4um7q]

Да лютый п... Но ведь такое шоу устроило , а взгляд какой дьявольский .

[@LittleNotty]

Even though, we might not forget the awesome, astonishing artists russia has shown, i indeed agree with you. Conchita is one of my favourites of all time

[@RelaxCasper]

@@LittleNotty a admire his personality

[@stefanhalfmann7783]

Einer der besten Songs und Auftritte in der ESC Historie.

[@moritz6623]

Es gab bessere, aber ich finde des Song auch gut 👍😊

[@sadachbiaa]

ich sag nur: wAdDe HaDdE dUdDe Da

[@dojolp9760]

@@sadachbiaa das ist legendär

[@antonia.3009]

Moritz 66 steht ja auch “einer der besten” nicht, dass es der beste ist.

[@elektrogstanzl]

@@antonia.3009 „einer der besten“ kann natürlich auch der beste sein - aber ein echtes „Ranking“ kann man über 65 Jahre ESC-Musikgeschichte eh schwer erstellen

[@EnsoTB]

I remember watching this as a little gay boy and being worried that if I liked it, people might find out I was gay.... now all I can think it that this song is great and Conchita genuinely looks gorgeous 👏🏻 such a great voice!

[@elmo9507]

Oh nice! I'm from Spain and you?

[@user-qu7ke8oj5q]

Wtf i Just read...why gay Just why

[@xabii9797]

Νικος Μουστακαλης some people are gay, Karen

[@tyfoparalax8894]

Ha Gaay

[@hbinfinity]

Keep on keepin on my brother!!!!

[@CucinaVerde]

I'll never get tired of listening to this song. one of the best performance I've ever heard. Great and congratulations!

[@perfectlysplendid3168]

I was a little Turkish gay boy when this song released. And sad but true, because of I wasn't fully accepted my own identity yet, I was not what should I feel when I listen this song. My mind did kinda deny them. But also I was really curious about to understand them. I also did keep myself away from watching their performance. Maybe I succeeded it. But I always deeply respected them for his courage, for their presense. So after a long while (now I'm 23) I came here as fully embraced myself 🤗 I am really proud and admired by them. 🌈🌈🌈

[@xromyx]

I'm so proud of you!!🙏🏻🙏🏻don't let anyone tell you how you have to be. Always be yourself💕

[@perfectlysplendid3168]

@@xromyx thank youuu ❤️

[@sanbruno6010]

PEACE, PROSPERITY, BONANZA, HONESTY, WISDOM, FREE THINKING, OPTIMISM

[@chelseafcrocks82]

En seviyorum seni.

[@perfectlysplendid3168]

@@chelseafcrocks82 💖☺️

[@alvarogulsanchico9429]

"Rise Like A Phoenix" Waking in the rubble Walking over glass Neighbors say we're trouble Well that time has passed Peering from the mirror No, that isn't me Stranger getting nearer Who can this person be You wouldnt know me at all today From the fading light I fly Rise like a phoenix Out of the ashes Seeking rather than vengeance Retribution You were warned Once I'm transformed Once I'm reborn You know I will rise like a phoenix But you're my flame Go about your business Act as if you're free No one could have witnessed What you did to me Cause you wouldn't know me today And you have got to see To believe From the fading light I fly Rise like a phoenix Out of the ashes Seeking rather than vengeance Retribution You were warned Once I'm transformed Once I'm reborn I rise up to the sky You threw me down but I'm gonna fly And rise like a phoenix Out of the ashes Seeking rather than vengeance Retribution You were warned Once I'm transformed Once I'm reborn You know I will rise like a phoenix But you're my flame

[@yafalevi3122]

תרגום יפה בעברית

[@709SEA]

If this song isn’t played at my funeral, I’m not coming.

[@poopie4738]

Ok

[@dudewatcheskpop2022]

Indeed

[@femkeveenstra2473]

You better rise from your coffin during the 'RISE LIKE A PHOENIX' 😂

[@skinnypig2794]

This had my brain burning 😂

[@Anastasi.R]

So, it's better not to turn it on at all, and you will live forever:)

[@SlavaTOYS]

Спустя десять лет слушаю и ловлю так же толпу мурашек по телу.

[@ouranos0101]

In retrospect, this really is one of the most important song performances of the 21st century so far.

[@benediktwildoer8384]

you are right.. but from a musical standpoint it is not very good

[@carments9140]

@@benediktwildoer8384 good voice, good stage, good message. It has it all

[@cciniminis]

@Hubert Dąbrowski Justify your opinion

[@erikeriks]

@@benediktwildoer8384 I honestly think it's one of the best ones out there

[@lilsultan9206]

No

[@taeng]

The amount of dislikes and negative comments are so pathetic and sad. Who cares what gender Conchita is (I believe they're gender-neutral), Conchita has a kick-ass voice. It's 2014, get over the fact that non-binary genders exist...

[@kyou1337]

Youre right ^^^

[@iWillWakeYouUp]

He's actually a man who dresses up as a woman. "Conchita Wurst" is a character he plays to get across his message of tolerance and human rights. He wears a wig and doesn't have boobs. He is a man in his early twenties. I'm from Austria, and we know him as "Tom Neuwirth" here.

[@taeng]

Ah I see, thank you, I suppose I was misinformed.

[@kandiapplepie]

iWillWakeYouUp So when she speaks about herself in a way that indicates she's genderfluid, as she has in recent interviews, it's all Conchita, the persona? Genuine question.

[@MrThunderFx]

HE sounds like a granny failing to sing

[@carlraja1622]

All these years later and people still don’t get it “conchita is a character” …. And a beautiful one at that … this is the best performance EVER at Eurovision !!! Don’t like it don’t listen /watch there’s millions that love her and always will … Thankyou Conchita this song and “Hit me “ saved my life ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@victorgonzalez307]

This performance gave me such inspiration and hope! When someone is struggling with life and its many challenges music and performance like this help the phoenix in all of be reborn!

[@georgejuravlel1352]

This song is soo epic. Conchita is one of the most iconic singers of Eurovision history. 🇷🇴👍🇦🇹

[@RamanKumar-kr9gr]

True dat

[@deadpavuk7657]

Пиздец😟

[@ImMarius1]

The most you mean.

[@user-ub6hj3ov6d]

Да, она хороша. Номер великолепный

[@GabyCyx]

Really i don't care if he is a man or a woman.The song is very beautiful.

[@dragonier7475]

Gaby Cyx he is a men

[@nicolasfuentes6199]

Der domi 007 No, he is trans, thats it

[@kuday2703]

no thats a man, or just something what dont have the right to be here.

[@wolfganggimplinger5789]

Gaby Cyx he is am men😂😂😂

[@shoyuramenoff]

For y'all still fighting over this, she's a drag queen. So when she is performing as Conchita Wurst, she's a woman. As for who she is when she isn't performing, he could be a man, might not be.

[@vincentpol]

Don't think I've ever heard a live performance performed so close to a studio version. The win was so well deserved.

[@svogel6459]

Actually just listened to the studio version and there's one tiny detail I actually prefer in the live performance, at 2:25 she pauses just a fraction of a second longer which imo works better

[@jelenaforfree]

A classic song, never gets old!

[@pirvulescucorina1753]

The best song ever !! I love you Conchita !!!!

[@MsPammo]

Hi Conchita. I’m an old lady from Australia and I think you’re fabulous. Music breaks all barriers. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@e.9785]

😍

[@footyfan101ful]

My mum loves Conchita too! With love from Melbourne!

[@xevvoa]

this is such a sweet comment i love you pam patterson

[@Blueluise]

Sugar, Sugar Robin Schulz, hm der liegende Buddha von Thaliland mit Sirkit und bhumipol? eher Hermine, beitte

[@nohy4893]

So extremely proud to be Austrian! I was only 4 years old bud now I realise how amazing concita actually is. It gives me still goosebumps. Fully deserved win

[@TheSaltyAdmiral]

You were 4 when this came out? God damn I'm old:(

[@formynd3935]

Das ist so eins dieser ESC Lieder das entweder den ersten oder den allerletzten Platz belegt, nichts dazwischen. Conchita, ich verneige mich vor dir und dieser Performance (2024 immer noch!!!).

[@randanice3635]

I remember the first time I saw this I was like "WTF?!" "Disgusting creature" "they must die"!! But after a while I was like "that was weird, I wonder how they're like in real life..." So I clicked on 33 a mins long interview of her thinking "I'll only see 2 mins", but she turned out to be the most awesome person in the world!!! I finished the whole interview and searched for others!! So thank you conchita for teaching me not judge by the surface and that everyone is a beautiful human inside

[@kdling4263]

Good for you. I used to think transgendered people were just way fucked-up but then I actually met and worked with a few. After asking lots of questions of them and learning who they were as just people and why they made the decision they made, well I just learned to accept it and even understand why they made that choice. Actually one of them became one of my best friends and I love him dearly.

[@MrG3nO]

More people should take the time to get to know others before judging them. So happy you did, one less hateful person in the world(:

[@randanice3635]

Marcus Inurcamp excuse me? What does tel aviv has to do with anything?

[@elineengelen5548]

It's good that you changed your mind, but it was very wrong of you to initially think "disgusting creature, they must die". I understand that you were shocked, but that was the intention. You can't make changement without creating a shock.

[@Fifaperfectgamer]

Nikola Curcic it makes me so sad, that people like you are proud to say something, u remember the time were hitler was? well if u lived in the 3rd rich u would have been killed so please think one moment before u speak.

[@vam9785]

When I look at her I see beauty and courage. This performance is an act of art and sophistication. Austrians should feel proud!

[@Brezavocalart]

Her?

[@vam9785]

@@Brezavocalart well … its ✨ complicated ✨😹

[@Caerulis]

The song many of us secretly loved... Honestly I haven't seen this performance in a while and WOW this is breathtaking

[@hendrismeenk1581]

This semi-final version is absolutely the best!

[@onyxgothicc]

She's so beautiful and this song brought me to tears! It's sad that so many people are unaccepting in 2014. Wake up homophobes, the world is changing! Get over it!

[@snowgrl098]

She is truly wonderful. Anyone who thinks otherwise needs to face reality and realize that yes, a man in drag can win Eurovision. And that there shouldn't be anything disgusting or 'abnormal' about it.

[@dalmena]

After all these years, still getting goosebumps from this performance ❤

[@diane5140]

I love everything about this performance but the way Conchita says thank you at the end really touched me. What a star!

[@maddieslifestyle]

Drag has been around for years guys, chill ya beans! Look at some of the most famous drag Queens out there, they are all so talented :) Conchita has a beautiful and powerful voice :) xx

[@MrColorfulSoul]

ok, guys...I am Austrian...and I am more into alternative/punk/metal...but: when I first heard this song, at random...on the radio..I thought! wow!! what a song!! and later I recognized that it was "our" song and Conchita sings...so...forget about the beard! relax! and listen! listen to the song, feel the emotional power and listen to the lyrics!! So...you'll find out why this is the winner of ESC 2014 ;) LOVE out! greetings from Vienna! :)

[@hildegundsams3101]

Thats right, i'm from Germany and I love Austria, the song is so good, I love it ♥

[@rastakyborg97]

greetings from Hungary I agree :)

[@kurorozu6728]

good evening from Germany, this song is great! In your face Putin :D

[@mihaipascu2341]

Then they should make a radio version. It's not that simple, but he/she convinced you not to give a shit on principles.

[@Zendhaal]

Totally agree, dude. This song is fucking great! Can't wait for the next year show ;D Greetings from Spain!

[@aviharas7665]

The Queen of the Eurovision Song Contest. 👑

[@user-zl8zj8sc9h]

King

[@andim4095]

@@user-zl8zj8sc9h She's a drag queen hunni

[@meliora99]

@@andim4095He’s*

[@user-ij5lt6eq4f]

Continues to be one of the most beautiful songs and one of the most beautiful performances! ❣️

[@erikwagner8508]

It's interesting how most of you comment on her looks, and some of you even believe that to be the sole reason that she won this contest, but have you considered that maybe it has more to do with the song's content rather than the person who sings it? I personally find this song very relatable, and I'm sure that many others do too. How about we stop judging people based on their looks; this isn't a beauty pageant so what does it matter if Conchita has a beard? What does it matter if "she" is really a "he" or that he is a homosexual? That's all background, which is unrelated to song content and popularity.

[@QueenofSnarks]

My husband is Austrian. He told me a while ago that the people of Austria petitioned for Conchita to be removed from the Eurovision coverage. I spoke with him on the phone a few minutes ago to tell him that she got through to the final and even though he hates Eurovision and X Factor and all the camp, guilty-secret TV that I love, he was absolutely thrilled. I hope Europe votes for her, I hope she wins, and I hope the Austrians are forced to host the contest next year on the back of her success. We live in difficult times and the most basic lesson we must learn is tolerance. We are all free to express ourselves. Wearing a dress with a full beard might not be for you, it's certainly not for my husband, but you must must MUST respect Conchita's right to do so.

[@Simon.McEnery]

QueenofSnarks Excellent comment - thanks.

[@p.sch.4578]

The story is a bit different or at least there are parts missing. Until 2013 people could vote for the singer that should represent Austria at the ESC. Conchita already presented a song in 2013 and became second which shows that a lot of people supported her. When the selection process was changed in 2014 and Conchita was chosen by an expert jury some people were outraged. Some of them complained because they were transphobic, but some simply wanted to be able to vote again. Conchita has already had a big fan base in Austria before she won the ESC.

[@sanbruno6010]

CLEAN, SOBER, SAFE, HONEST, HEALTHY AND PROSPEROUS CALIFORNIA 🌧 RAIN IN CALIFORNIA 🌧 LOVE ONE ANOTHER FREE THINKING

[@marzenaki]

The best Eurovision song ever 💙💙💙

[@lewiswestlake6028]

The fact this got so many high votes from countries where lgbt rights are few was one of the most amazing Eurovision moments

[@user-uf2wi8ik7d]

because this is Europe

[@ernodios]

It's not just the vocal skills, it's the power of her message. This is HER song, and she embodies it from the deepest bit of her heart. You can only deliver a performance like this when you mean what you are saying and you're feeling it as a statement of what you are.

[@ernabeier8325]

Sorry, she is a he.🙂

[@ernodios]

@@ernabeier8325 a human being is whatever they feel like being called, regardless of their genes or what's between their legs. Gotta respect each other's life decisions. Regards 😊

[@ernabeier8325]

@@ernodios Thats right. I just want let you know that the stage person Conchita Wurst is now gone and Tom Neuwirth is here.🙂👋🏻

[@holywater8132]

@@ernodios he is a drag queen

[@left2rightanimations561]

@@ernabeier8325 its a she. Conchita Wurst is a character, like one at disney land. Thats what a drag queen is, its a persona not the actual person.

[@catbail13]

I was sending work emails (on a Saturday night - sad I know). This happened to be on in the background, but hearing the song I had to look up and was transfixed. Had to watch the rest of the contest just to see how this wonderful singer and song did, and was so pleased when she won. A beautiful song, a wonderful performance, and Conchita was so humble and delighted by the response from the audience. A truly uplifting event.

[@AlexHanna-mi4ye]

My favorite Eurovison song!

[@user-gf6bs6zv5t]

גם עליי

[@OK-sn8ii]

I was to judgemental when the song won in back in 2014, and therefore unable to see the true beauty of the song. Today would classify this masterpiece as one of the best songs ever.

[@iamwtl]

OMG me too. I actually disliked this. Now of course I pressed like :D

[@KnoelsNook]

The camera work, the effects, and the performance...WOW. So much work went into this and it's gorgeous!

[@freddiemercury9647]

Baphomet

[@valentinazivotic4718]

Witch Performance she/he just stay there

[@jeancrikke7626]

You are right, and his is made in DENMARK...!!

[@sanbruno6010]

CLEAN, SOBER, SAFE, HONEST, HEALTHY AND PROSPEROUS CALIFORNIA 🌧 RAIN IN CALIFORNIA 🌧 LOVE ONE ANOTHER FREE THINKING

[@christianmiller9934]

It’s honestly nice seeing how many people have back to this song in this years following this song to show how much they’ve changed as people and I just wanted to say I’m really proud of you ❤❤

[@solarprogeny6736]

I was 13 years old when I watched Conchita win. All I remembered thinking was: this makes perfect sense and I'm very happy! I remember thinking I had no idea what this person identified as, I didn't know about drag queens, but I also remember that I didn't care. I was inspired and I thought the person looked beautiful and elegant. I was a child and I was NOT confused. Anybody who sees this performance and thinks there is anything wrong about it is living a life of pain.

[@justinkricaj4663]

No diffrences* i mean lmao not diffrences

[@j.h.8595]

I was exactly the same age and it was the same experience for me 😮

[@nsmith3047]

I'm genuinely surprised people are changing their homophobic views because of Conchita. Seems like you are dragging some people out of the depth of ignorance into the sunlight. Well done!

[@melissa9905]

ha! Dragging! good one!

[@AsmaaPurity]

"Seems like you are dragging some people out of the depth of ignorance into the sunlight." Or maybe it's the opposite ;-)

[@thelizardthatkatyaburnt4743]

dragging. ejguehydcxeygdcc

[@ChrisWilson-yq6fh]

anonym bigotry remains alive and well with long our community. Conchita is incredibly talented, witty and intelligent. You, on the other hand, are a troll who can’t even accept the diversity within our own community. Bye x

[@meowpoosaymeow]

@@_blank-_ exactly.

[@surenderakumar8643]

Over the course of time, this song has actually become TIMELESS

[@sharkofjoy]

I cannot believe that voice. She's incredible. The most common word in the comments is "goosebumps" and it's clear why!

[@BickMaek1970]

Ein tolles Lied... Es beschreibt mein Outing... herrlich... Ich frage mich warum ich bis zum 48. Lebensjahr dafür warten musste...

[@Schwing97]

Such a great performance. This kind of talent is hard to find nowadays. A clear winner!

[@niggitadragun9957]

At that time it really was like a freedom break free song for everyone who is lesbian, gay, bi or trans. A statement that we are visible and never will go away or let us get oppressed. And that Conchita won really was the cherry on top. Just such a powerful performance and a proof how talented many lgbt people are. It's very sad to see that many people can't see the beauty in things like that and just judge because the person who sang belongs to a minority.

[@jack-5699]

Dana International was the sundae, then Conchita was the whipped cream and the cherry on top!

[@Dokuzu]

End of our civilisation

[@justindems7436]

Well she basically won because she is lgbt...Same thing for the overweight girl from Israël some years later... You can kinda see the same effect with child singers, people see something different from a "regular singer" so they judge it less roughtly🤷‍♂️ Unfortunatly eurovision became a contest of message not of performances...

[@jack-5699]

@@Dokuzu Boomers like you are the end of our *"civilisation"*

[@justindems7436]

@Sandy_Carpets Well if you base yourself only on the song itself I don't feel it's iconic at all... The rythm is simple, the lyrics could be better and the voice is good but not fantastic either... I mean the level isn't what i would expect from a winner...

[@oscarchanis5627]

extraordinary voice

[@maurice8201]

One of my earlierst memories of Eurovision was watching this and how it won. And as an Austrian, that makes it even better.

[@alexbalciunas897]

She is FLAWLESS!

[@Nina-ni6hi]

just watched this again after a long time and I am absolutely blown away. I Still get goosebumps