Russian singer Eduard Khil, known as the...

"I will possibly go. But I need to find a good band. It is unreasonable and expensive to go [abroad] to sign just one song," Khil told RIA Novosti.

Eduard Khil, a Soviet star of the 1960s, had been almost forgotten for some 40 years, but earlier this year suddenly became a YouTube pop icon due to his old song "I"m so happy to be finally back home."

The clip, which features Khil wordlessly warbling his way through a track whose original lyrics were dubbed "subversive" by the Soviet censor, has been viewed several million times on YouTube and produced many remix and parody versions.

Khil"s fans have urged him to undertake a global tour in an Internet petition.

On April 24, 75-year old Khil will appear on stage at 16 Tons, a popular Moscow club that traditionally hosts rock and electronic groups.

"I want people to have fun [at the concert]. Maybe they will hear something new or recollect something old. Of course, I will sing "I"m so happy to be finally

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