2018
Yearly Archives: 2018
27 April – Never dies, never dies, never dies
I know I've been languishing in semi-final and monochrome heaven over the past days. You might think I relish the old and unsuccessful.
Well maybe...
Phil’s Eurovision Countdown – Part 43 – Ukraine
The final song and my first thought about this is "Isn't it unlucky to be under ladders" - it seems so in this case...
ABBA in running for Christmas Number One
It's been 35 years in the making, but those who said ABBA would never work together again were wrong. The Swedish group - who...
Take Two – alternative versions of Eurovision 2018 songs
By now, you've doubtless tired of hearing the same 43 songs, and hanker for something different. With hours to go until fan sites (this...
Wheels up!
Wheels up! We’re on our way to Eurovision! Your intrepid (is that the right word? Insipid?) twosome are on the road. Time to get...
Lisbon bound! First semi final preview!
So the bag is packed and today we fly to out for a weekend of fine food and wine as we reacquaint ourselves with...
Monty goes to Saara Aalto’s Eurovision Wonderland
Eurovision edges ever closer, but the promo circuit has not quite closed yet. Last night, though, I went to what will be my last...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown Part 43 – UNITED KINGDOM
Storm by SuRie
Well done, you’ve made it with me to the end of my Countdown. It can feel like a marathon with 43 entries...
26 April – A little kiss on the cheek
Do you like 'firsts' in Eurovision? The first song in Arabic perhaps? The first black performer? The first use of pyrotechincs?
Well today I've picked...
Phil’s Eurovision Countdown – Part 42 – Switzerland
The Swiss have been consistently performing under-par with their songs of late and they have been suffering from the 'UK Disease' of not getting...