29 September – We have the salt in our hair
Those Italians, eh? They send so many decent songs, and never really seem to care. Sanremo is their music competition of choice, and Eurovision...
28 September – My road is the road of wisdom
Yesterday we had one of the most famous singers to fail to score in our favourite TV show. Just like buses, here comes another...
27 September – Just think now, where are you going?
You thought yesterday's birthday was a big one - maybe more for the song than the performer. Well, today, we have a titan in...
26 September – I seem to remember it, like a dream
The Big Five often get criticised for being able to make the final and - according to some - put in substandard songs. Every...
25 September – A man is just a man and most...
It's time for another contender for Mr/Mrs/Ms/Mx Eurovision. Each country will have them, and when you've got someone who's hosted a contest, and performed...
24 September – We got worn out, the light from our...
There's a word that is used in a derogatory fashion to describe some songs that elements of the fan community think are wonderful and...
23 September – Clap your hands, oh clap your hands
It can be nice to be the first at something. If you're Lys Assia, for example, no-one can take that first ever contest win...
22 September – We’re going from street to street
It's an all points west birthday today. Our favourite TV show regularly moves around Europe's quarters, showing us the delights of the varied continent.
Back...
20 September – You smell like lipstick again
Do you ever wish for more ethnic songs in Eurovision? By ethnic I mean songs reflecting the traditional music of the country it represents....
16 September – It’s like the crime weapon
If you have a long memory, you'll know that Ireland has hosted our favourite TV show in the past. It was a long time...