2017
Yearly Archives: 2017
Azerbaijan – they’ve been at the rhyming dictionary again
In a happy little ditty, Dihaj sings about her Skeletons (and no, not Jack Skellington - which would be more happier!)
I think it sounds decent enough...
Slavko’s Eurovision space filler
You know how sometimes you hear a song and it's exactly what you expected? Such is the song from Montenegro.
'Space' by Slavko Kalezić is...
10 March – We were kids, some have grown up
We have to remember that despite all the success of some countries, other have a lot of trouble getting out of semi-finals. They try...
Israel – Reverting to type
Full disclosure. I'm hearing this song on the train to work!
Israel have released Imri Zivs track "I feel alive" to an unsuspecting public. As...
The Irish are dying to try at Eurovision
Talk about a low-key reveal. If you wanted to make a show out of the song that will return a broadcaster to their place...
9 March – Like a burning fever, like a piece of happiness
How would feel about taking part in a Eurovision Song Contest a second time, after having finished third previously? Hopeful that you can go...
8 March – You nailed me to the floor with just one look
Cast your mind back to 2005. we were in Ukraine for Europe's favourite TV show. They'd had a revolution the previous year and were...
We’re an open church here…
Never let it be said that we don't encourage contra opinions. Reader John Abrams clearly didn't like my review on Croatia so he wrote...
Belgian Eurovision song leaks early
Three songs revealed in one day. Seriously Eurovision, you're spoiling us! And what better way to end our Tuesday than with a shot of...
Czech turn to reveal Eurovision song
Does your spirit fall when you hear the phrase "Upcoming Czech jazz singer"?
Then look away now. Martina Barta unveiled her Eurovision song today. She...