23 March – Seagulls inside of me
I can't believe today's song appeared on a Eurovision stage 28 years ago. I remember that contest as if it were yesterday.
It was a...
14 June – Always stay cool, like a swimming pool
Eurovision attracts all sorts. Actors who can sing. Singers who can act. All round entertainers. National treasures. And, ahem, 'characters'.
Today's birthday boy falls into...
24 July – With me – there’s no question
Yeah, I know. Yesterday I went on about singers coming back for more. Your favourite singer may have even done so themselves. Either as...
27 September – I’m gonna make you shiver
It's worth remembering that for almost every winner of our favourite TV show, there was a eager yet slightly disappointed runner-up. In times past...
13 November – There is a fog of smoke everywhere
Many names fill the annals of the history of our favourite TV show. Some of them keep coming back wanting all the glory. Cough...
5 January – Like a nightmare, never ending
If you're a fan of the history of our favourite TV show, you'll first know that there were contests before 2000. You'll also know...
8 February – Your darkness pulls
They say that the music business can be a difficult one to get into, which is probably why the current crop of talent shows...
14 March – That voice that warms me when the weather’s...
You want an up to date song? Do you? Really? Something that still has the shine on it? In other words, a song from...
19 April – The world could be a finer place
Is it a Good Friday for you? Well, the sun may be shining, you're having a break from the daily grind, and you're reading...
3 June – You’ve become an obsession
If you're ever in a tight spot, you can always rely on Sweden. Yes, the favourite of Eurovisions worldwide has come to our aid...