2018
Yearly Archives: 2018
9 October – Yeah, twist
Today we have a real treat for you. I know there's a real fan of today's song amongst the illustrious team of writers. I...
Spanish TV starts Eurovision song search
Spanish TV has published the rules that govern its choice of song for the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest. Viewers of TV talent show Operación Triunfo (OT)...
Grandma’s frying fish and we’re on the plane dancing
There's nothing like a good lyric. And you could argue that the title of this article is nothing like a good lyric. But it...
7 October – I wish I could establish a big choir
Some days my wit deserts me. I can easily pick a song. But I can't tell an interesting story about it. It might be...
A velvet box? A poster? Who would send that shite?
1980 was a weird year. Europe decided that a couple of tragic twins and a singing penguin man would finish ninth. A song called...
All change for the French team
After three years leading the French Eurovision delegation, Edoardo Grassi has moved on. His replacement is Steven Clerima.
The announcement was made yesterday through the...
4 October – Show me your super powers
Eurovision is full of characters. Some of them we don't mind seeing after the curtain goes down. Some of them are just plain annoying.
I'll...
3 October – Your luck can turn in a throw of a dice
Hold onto your hats! I've picked a birthday from Sweden today. Are you really excited? Could it be one of your favourites? Or not?
Well...
2 October – On a cloudy day
Now there's a lyric. It almost invites three dots after it, where you can fill in your own conclusion. On a cloudy day... you...
1 October – Be more colourful, not just black and white
Another month started. Autumn is upon us and that snow can't be far off. It's a time for snuggling up and watching some old...