[3] Since 1995, Dragović has been collaborating with songwriter Tonči Huljić, who would go on to compose "Marija Magdalena" for her twelfth studio album, titled Krajem vijeka.

[10] Within the video, Dragović is prominently featured clad in a black dress, delivering her performance at diverse locations throughout the island.

[13] Croatia had a high enough average points total to qualify to the final of the 1999 edition held at the International Convention Center in Jerusalem on 29 May 1999.

[16] The inquiry into the issue of pre-recorded backing vocals was initiated on behalf of the Norwegian delegation,[16] which was led by Jon Ola Sand.

[18] Croatian CD single[6] European CD single[19] In addition to its appearances at the Dora and Eurovision events, the song "Marija Magdalena" has become a consistent feature in Dragović's concert repertoire, regularly performed as a solo piece or as part of a medley alongside her other songs in various shows and gigs.

[10] As per Dragović's stated practice, she frequently chooses to initiate her concert performances with this song due to its "formal and dramatic attributes", making it a well-suited choice for an opening act.

[10] The most recent occasion on which it was employed as the opening piece occurred during her concert held at the Spaladium Arena in Split, commemorating her 40-year career.

[20] On 14 June 2018, during the Zlatni Studio Awards ceremony, Dragović and Danijela Martinović collaborated in performing a medley featuring a selection of their Eurovision entries, which included "Marija Magdalena", "Željo moja", and "Neka mi ne svane".

[27] It is frequently selected as a showcase for impressive vocal abilities, and it has been featured in various talent competitions, including Zvezde Granda, Supertalent, and Your Face Sounds Familiar, among many others.