2022
Yearly Archives: 2022
5 December – Now he’s too dead to rock ‘n’ roll
Along with the serious songs - the ballads, the rock songs, the raps - we have the occasional beast known as a novelty song....
4 December – Was our love only a foolish lie?
What's your favourite ever Eurovision duet? Is it one from the 1950s when the two protagonists smooched for a little longer than was good...
3 December – And on and on, life goes on
The heart is a curious thing. It's often shown as something red, cute and, well, heart-shaped. But if you physically held one, it probably...
2 December – It’s all black and white and there’s no sunrise
It's time for another one of our home entrants today. That poisoned chalice of wanting to win on your home turf, but not wanting...
You mean there is more than one NF? – Not if you love this!
So the gods of Eurovision have decreed that the only (if you believe other sites) National Final worth knowing about - Melodifestivalen - has announced it's 28 songs for its usual Song-o-lympics - Who are they? - Why are they here? - well find out damnit!
1 December – A new day is hungry for the sun and sincere
You have to feel for those countries that don't make a Grand Final. After all, many of them are singing songs they were given,...
30 November – All alone, all alone
It's a truth that we miss our Magyar friends and we wanted them back. But it's also true that they've tried a variety of musical styles down the years. What's your preferred style?
28 November – Thinkin’ of those sixth form chicks that misbehave
The 'novelty' song. Every contest has them. Just look at Carola. I joke. Carola has never been a novelty. But these songs sometimes do...
27 November – Look around what’s happening abounds
I know we went old yesterday. So to make up for it, I've come into the 21st Century. After all, anyone who meets me...
It’s those Kids again – The Second half of Junior Reviews
Well before I go to Armenia and be a part of this thing I guess I had better, ya know, review what's in the other half of the youtube play list for Junior Eurovision 2022! - Read on McDougal!