Harry and Chris - Sorry (REJECTED EUROVISION SONG CONTEST 2019 UK ENTRY)

“It seems like everywhere you look today, It’s easy to find ways that things are divided…”
MUSIC & LYRICS
Written & Performed by Harry Baker & Chris Read (ft. Johann Pachelbel)
Produced by Simon Burrell
VIDEO
Directed & Edited by Theo Marlow
Shot by Theo Marlow & Nathan Adams
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** HARRY & CHRIS - SORRY **
In these troubling times, we wanted to use the uniting power of comedy-rap-jazz to bring people together, and what better platform to do that than the Eurovision Song Contest?! For what we thought would be our first post-Brexit Eurovision (who knew it would take so long!) we wanted to address our European neighbours with a very British song.
Sadly within 5 minutes of sending in our 3 minute song it had been rejected as breaking 2 of the key rules of Eurovision; it was too political and it used a sample (although we reckon Pachelbel wouldn’t mind), so although our Eurovision 2019 dreams were dashed, we still wanted to share it with you good honest folks anyway.
So whether you voted Leave or Remain, whether you identify as British, European, Both or neither, whether you’re boycotting the whole competition this year anyway, you can save yourself the hassle and just watch our version on repeat, and if you don’t like it, then all we can say is… sorry.
You can grab the song iTunes or stream on Spotify and most streaming platforms, or even better get a free download by signing up to our mailing list here - eepurl.com/dxlkl5
We’re also going back up to the Edinburgh Fringe festival before a nationwide UK tour in Autumn, and dates for all these will be available on www.harryandchris.com

[@nickelandcobalt8978]

Hell Yeah. Eurovision made a mistake my dudes

[@captinhogwash]

Amazing. What were the selection panel thinking. We're not going to win anyway so might as well make a point

[@stargamer1239]

it is to political lmao

[@Finn-fm5cx]

is it just me who gets horrible history vibes from this ??🤣🤣🤷‍♀️

[@eviebradney2068]

Now you mention it 😂😂

[@ErinSnape]

You guys are too good for Eurovision anyway (but nice singing, Harry)

[@matthewrandell5055]

Harry doesn't sing

[@jessisanawkwarddinosaur03]

can we please send this every year until its accepted

[@Kris_Toffer]

I would still like to vote for this one please.

[@spottydog7143]

That is without question the best thing, maybe ever What would be good was if this is all an elaborate double bluff and you two are going to Eurovision, but that's probably just wishful thinking :(

[@TheLZgaz]

To bad political messages aren't allowed. *cough cough*

[@kirstencottey5385]

That is awesome!! We can still vote for this song right???

[@Widdekuu91]

How have I never seen this before. This is amazing! Apology accepted, lots of love from the Netherlands!

[@revphilgreig]

it has the feels, and the key change, what more did they want?? :)

[@Dmetrio47]

You guys are amazingly talented. I'm really thankful to Russel for featuring you, you are great!

[@Eufracina]

Can't begin to imagine just why they would reject it! I can only think the selection panel is rigged! I think it's a winner.

[@stargamer1239]

too political

[@worldofcubing8242]

I think the reason they gave is that it quotes Pachabel's Canon which puts it in a tough situation with copyright laws etc

[@jacobmartin3269]

I'm sure there will be plenty to apologise for next year too!

[@sfoster.23]

I would’ve loved to see Europe’s reaction to this

[@felicity5092]

What a mistake by Eurovision

[@sfoster.23]

We could’ve won with this

[@ameliadavies1217]

This is actually a bop.

[@BG-mn1hp]

We came last! If we had this song we would've won.

[@mrjarretbrown]

Enter it next year too

[@kasia-cn9zf]

i am actually begging you to enter this again

[@e5frog]

We usually say "Förlåt" and not "Vi är ledsna" - as the latter means that we are upset/torn apart by something sad (dog died...) or about to start crying. So it sound like "Fur-law-t" and not "V. air less-na") Nice song, the melody played by the guitar at 2:30 is probably what totally ruined your Eurovision S.C. chances... sounds "familiar". :D :D ;-)

[@cristiana8044]

sorry to hear this masterpiece was rejected,love the song!!!

[@yusaki8064]

You would be brilliant to go on Eurovision eventually. Maybe not this song but you could try another one.

[@insidiosity]

Not sure why this didn't go viral

[@xorizontal2372]

perfect stuff as always!!

[@konniealbert8052]

How was that rejected

[@josephphilpin7811]

Hello sorry I’m joe

[@ninjaturtleboicactus8240]

Try again next year boys that was quality

[@Kristian-ql8zw]

Quick question: What exactly are they sorry for?

[@mastertrams]

Brexit.

[@Kristian-ql8zw]

@@mastertrams Thanks, it all makes sense now.

[@sfoster.23]

*fifty one point nine*

[@HannahJayneN]

Love it ❤️ There’s always Eurovision 2020 to try again haha

[@mastertrams]

I wish that was still true.

[@worldofcubing8242]

Lmao this didn't age well

[@brit9662]

I'm not surprised it got rejected, though I am surprised they actually entered and that it's only got 851 likes thus far

[@jiggerypoetry1766]

Brilliant as always!!!

[@Dim4323]

12 points

[@reworkgaming1202]

Might have done a little better with this one 😂

[@elidavis6363]

You guys never cease to come up with brilliant and funny songs, awesome 👏🏻

[@chrispymiles]

This is one of the best songs at the moment! We wold have won with it!

[@jessiiica.]

This is so iconic!!

[@Itsgaryjerry]

Beautiful this.

[@51stcenturygirl]

You pronounced Croatian bit just fine. Lovely song, I wish you were stil in EU too... :'(

[@peterjohnston8337]

Here’s ours from a few years back (the selection panel didn’t like it either) m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXSqi4alq8Z2fqs

[@1258-Eckhart]

Süß

[@becasaurusbex8204]

This is brilliant!

[@BenjaminCutting]

Superb! 👏🏻🙌🏻

[@SpankinHands]

H&C are so adorable! I'm here because of BRING ON THE FUNNY... needed another look at them.

[@mariaborges498]

Best song ever! But you got the Portuguese pronunciation wrong...

[@jiggerypoetry1766]

H&C - brilliant as always!! See you in York!!

[@mastertrams]

Hammersmith and City???!!! I think not! It's Harry and Chris. Oh wait... They have the same initials...

[@bethanjones2712]

Why are you apologizing? Eurovision should be saying that

[@sirandrelefaedelinoge]

I love this...! (Sorry)

[@ronnieradcliffe3875]

amazing, the 6 dislikes are probably eurovision announcers

[@clashhoyland9583]

Lol

[@pompeygod8969]

Wow. You're alive

[@Kristian-ql8zw]

AHTUGESHLINE

[@smilla3557]

hell yes

[@chrisspain237]

#brilliantandclevereffort

[@TPW619]

u guys and amazing

[@freyawood7530]

perfect- laughed so hard

[@MrBritam]

I am not sorry vote brexit

[@Widdekuu91]

Wow, you're so British, you even spelled Britain wrong in your name.