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"von der Heide" redirects here. For the German late Gothic sculptor, see Henning van der Heide.
Michael von der Heide
Background information
Born (1971-10-16) 16 October 1971 (age 53)
Amden, Switzerland
OccupationSinger

Michael von der Heide (born 16 October 1971 in Amden, Switzerland) is a Swiss musician, singer, and actor.

Early life

Von der Heide was born the son of a German father and a Swiss mother.

Eurovision Song Contest

Eurovision Song Contest 1999

In 1999, Von der Heide participated in the German national final with the song "Bye Bye Bar", eventually finishing fifth, and did not go on to represent Germany in the Eurovision Song Contest 1999.

Eurovision Song Contest 2009

Von der Heide played a small part as one of the Swiss jurors.[1]

Eurovision Song Contest 2010

On 18 December 2009, it was announced that Von der Heide will represent Switzerland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 with the song "Il pleut de l'or".[2][3]

Personal life

Von der Heide has been under constant scrutiny over his sexuality. In an interview, Von der Heide states that he doesn't feel the need to discuss his personal life in public, but that it is quite obvious that he is gay.[4]

Discography

Albums

Year Title Peak chart positions
DE AT CH
1996 Michael von der Heide − − −
1998 30° − − 18
2000 Tourist − − 5
2001 Hildegard − − −
2003 Frisch − − 44
2003 Helvetia − − −
2005 2pièces − − 72
2005 Freie Sicht − − 39

Singles

  • 1996 - "Erfolg"
  • 1996 - "Mit dir leben"
  • 1998 - "Jeudi amour"
  • 1998 - "Bad Hair Days"
  • 1998 - "Bye Bye Bar"
  • 2000 - "Je suis seul"
  • 2000 - "Where the Wild Roses Grow" - Duet with Kuno Lauener
  • 2000 - "Paradies"
  • 2002 - "Kriminaltango" - Duet with Nina Hagen
  • 2003 - "La solitude"
  • 2005 - "Paris c'est toi (toujours)"
  • 2005 - "Ich bi wie du"
  • 2006 - "Ruggewind"
  • 2006 - "Elodie"
  • 2008 - "Immer wenn du denkst" (Online single in Germany)
  • 2009 - "Gib mir was von dir"
  • 2010 - "Il pleut de l'or"

References

  1. ^ Anna, Krasilnikova (2009-06-09). "Swiss jury gives 12 points to Alexander Rybak". ESCToday. Retrieved 18 December 2009. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  2. ^ Schacht, Andreas (2009-12-18). "Michael von der Heide to represent Switzerland". European Broadcasting Union. Retrieved 2009-12-18.
  3. ^ Al Kaziri, Ghassan (2009-12-18). "Michael von der Heide goes to Oslo". Oikotimes. Retrieved 2009-12-18. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  4. ^ "MICHAEL VON DER HEIDE". Gay.ch. 2002-09-04. Retrieved 2011-08-27.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by Switzerland in the Eurovision Song Contest
2010 		Succeeded by

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