"Rockstars" is a 2022 song by German singer

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. The song represented Germany in the

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, Italy after winning ''Germany 12 Points'', Germany's national final. It finished in last (25th) place at Eurovision with six points, all from televoting as it received no points from jury votes. The song reached number eight in the German charts.

Background

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, " Finale". A quote from character

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, "I wish there was a way to know you’re in the Good Old Days – before you’ve actually left them", would inspire the song for Harris.

Eurovision Song Contest

At Eurovision

According to Eurovision rules, all nations with the exceptions of the host country and the " Big Five" (France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom) are required to qualify from one of two semi-finals in order to compete for the final; the top ten countries from each semi-final progress to the final. As a member of the "Big Five", Germany automatically qualifies to compete in the final on 14 May 2022. In addition to their participation in the final, Germany was also required to broadcast and vote in one of the two semi-finals. This was decided via a draw held during the semi-final allocation draw on 25 January 2022, when it was announced that Germany would vote in the second semi-final.

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

References

{{Eurovision Song Contest 2022 2022 songs 2022 singles Eurovision songs of 2022 Eurovision songs of Germany Universal Music Group singles English-language German songs