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Wikipedia article
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| caption = Cover of a vinyl single from 'Bratislavsk Lra'
| type = single
| artist = Marika Gombitov
| album = Dieva do daa
| B-side = "Mal vek vlak"
| released = June/July, 1979
| recorded = 1979
| studio =
| venue =
| genre = Bel canto, cantilena
| length = 4:46
| label = OPUS (#9143 0500)
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| producer =
| chronology = Marika Gombitov
| prev_title = tudentsk lska
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"'Vyznanie'" (in English transcribed as "'Why (Must I Always Fail)?'", respectively also known as "'Declaration'") is a song by the female singer Marika Gombitov released on OPUS in 1979.
The composition written by Janko Lehotsk, in common with Kamil Peteraj, is referred to as her masterpiece receiving several awards. Including the Silver award at the Bratislavsk lra '79 in the contest of the Czechoslovak songwriters. At the 4th Intervision Song Festival contest in Sopot, Poland the following year, the song won the first prize for the Best Performance in the category representing record companies. Most recently, the single was voted by the TV audience as 'Hit storoia' in Slovakia, followed by the tribute program 'Vyznanie pre Mariku' broadcast by Slovak Television on December 23, 2007.
Originally, the song was released on the singer's debut album 'Dieva do daa', being available on numerous compilations in addition. An international version was recorded under title "'Why?'" (the English translation of the title would mean "Declaration", however), and released on her export album 'Rainy Day Girl' (1981).For Marika Gombitov's discography, see . B-side of the single "Mal vek vlak" was later issued on the Modus self-titled album ('Modus').For Modus discography, see .
Official versions
# "Vyznanie" - Studio version, original 1979
# "Why?" (aka "Declaration") - Studio version, international, 1980
Credits and personnel
* Marika Gombitov - lead vocal
* Janko Lehotsk - music
* Kamil Peteraj - lyrics
* Jn Lauko - producer
* Milan Vaica - producer
* OPUS - copyright
Awards
Bratislavsk lra
'Bratislavsk lra' was an annual festival of popular songs in former Czechoslovakia, established in 1966 in Bratislava. Two competitions were held; the category of Czechoslovak songwriters and the international contest. Winners were awarded by a golden, silver and/or bronze Lyre (depending on a position). Special prizes included Audience Choice, Journalists Choice, and Lifetime Achievement award. Gombitov won seven awards in total - three golden lyres (197778), one of silver (1979) and bronze (1980), plus an Audience Choice award (1977).Intervision
Intervision Song Contest (ISC), originally known as Sopot International Song Festival (Sopot ISF), was organized by the International Radio and Television Organisation, an Eastern network of radio and television broadcasting companies. Unlike its equivalent, the Eurovision (ESC), Intervision often changed formulas to pick a winner, running different competitions at the same time. The festival was held at Forest Opera in Sopot, Poland, and Gombitov won one award (1980).Diskoslavk
'Diskoslavk' was an attempt in behalf of major Czechoslovak disc jockeys to award artists for best acts also on the disco music field. The award was voted by DJs on fifty major discoteques. Gombitov appeared in the 88's volume, reaching the highest score as the 3rd Most Favorite Female Singer and the 5th Best Singer of All-time. "Vyznanie" itself reached at number six.Hit storoia
The 'Hit storoia' was a national TV competition organized by Slovensk televzia. Within its three-month run (beginning April 20, 2007), the viewers voted live the most popular Slovak songs from the 1930s to 1990s. Overall, nine songs were picked to compete in the final evening. Gombitov competed in the show with three songs, winning it with a song written by Janko Lehotsk and Kamil Peteraj from 1979.;Notes
*A The First Prize in the category representing record companies shared Gombitov with Nikolai Gnatiuk ("Dance on a Drum") from Russia. Grand Prix '80 award won Marion ("Where Is the Love?") from Finland.
*B The title won scoring 30.4% votes in total. The rest Top 3 positions featured "V slovenskch dolinch" by Karol Ducho (at #2), and "Voda o ma dr nad vodou" by Joo R.
Cover versions
*1999: Lucie Bl
*2007: Sisa Sklovsk
*2008: Monika Absolonov (with substantial lyrics, written by Marek Vrba.)
*2009: Dominika Star
*2009: Ivana Polkov
*2010: Dara Rolins
See also
* esko Slovensk Superstar
* X Factor (Czech Republic)
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Category:1979 songs
Category:1979 singles
Category:Marika Gombitov songs
Category:Songs written by Jn Lehotsk
Category:Songs written by Kamil Peteraj
Category:Slovak-language songs
Category:English-language Slovak songs
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