2017
Yearly Archives: 2017
7 March – My pulse has gone dead
Honestly, my pulse hasn't gone dead. But this is one of the best phrases in today's song. You might not agree. There is one...
Portugal – a little Festival da Canção, anyone?
Do I fancy a weekend in Lisbon at the Festival da Canção, you say? Well, yes, I rather do! And that’s just what I’ve...
Portugal – has the real RTP stood up?
The first Portuguese semi final was a bit of a blur to me, being in Malta with dodgy technology and arguably focusing on the...
Easy come, easy go for Australian Eurovision track record
Australia has certainly shown beginners' luck at Eurovision. A respectable debut and then - on only their second try - the huge continent in...
This is love for Greece at Eurovision
Greece has picked its Eurovision song, and so the starting gun has sounded on the crazy. It's once again time for the most patriotic...
Festival RTP da Canção results
The Portuguese national final took place at Coliseu dos Recreios in Lisbon on 5 March 2017, hosted by Sílvia Alberto and Catarina Furtado.
In the...
In my country there’s a river that runs non-stop
Did you enjoy the choons picked over the weekend? The sublime Koit & Laura? The loony Ilinca & Alex. Or the pretty little melody...
Salvador keeps it in the family at Eurovision
After a few years away, Portugal is back at Eurovision. This year, Salvador Sobral will perform the song Amar Pelos Dois (Love enough for two).
The...
Romania sticks two fingers up at Eurovision
Every now and then, Eurovision throws up musical gems that chime with wider trends. It launches careers.
And then there are the songs and performances...
Full Eesti Laul 2017 result
Full results from the 2017 Eesti Laul - The only thing that is not on the table below is that the winner got 55%...