Estonian music group 2XL, featuring Tanel Padar and Dave Benton, made history in 2001 by winning the Eurovision Song Contest with their song ‘Everybody’. This upbeat track received 198 points and marked Estonia’s first victory in the contest. The win was significant as it was the first victory for a former Soviet country since their debut in the 1990s, and Dave Benton became the first Black performer to win the contest. The group’s success led to Estonia hosting the contest in 2002. The song’s infectious party vibe and catchy chorus captivated audiences, earning it ‘douze points’ from nine countries. Their victory on the Eurovision stage solidified 2XL’s place in music history.
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Video “Tanel Padar, Dave Benton & 2XL – Everybody | Estonia 🇪🇪 | Winner of Eurovision 2001” was uploaded on 11/28/2024 to Youtube Channel Eurovision Song Contest