"Kalinka" is a song by the

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duo Infernal. It was released as the third single from their debut album, ''

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'', in 1998. The song is based on the

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melody, and samples "Kalinka" by the Soviet Army Chorus & Band, directed by Boris Alexandrov and recorded in 1956 and 1963. It has become Infernal's signature song from their early

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period (1997–2003), and when the song is performed at one of their concerts, they encourage the audience to perform the "kosak" dance.

Track listing

Credits and personnel

*Music and lyrics written by Infernal *Lyrics performed by Søren Haahr and

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*Produced, mixed and arranged by Infernal *Mastered by Michael Pfundheller *Executive producer:

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Charts

External links

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1998 singles Infernal (Danish band) songs 1998 songs Songs written by Paw Lagermann Songs written by Lina Rafn Russian folk music {{1990s-pop-song-stub