15 October – You walked away laughing
You can sometimes tell when a songwriter is struggling for inspiration. The usual schtick is to write about falling in love or falling out...
14 October – I could be happy and contented
Do you ever think that the wrong song won? Obviously you do, although Mr Hacksaw of this parish is right in saying the right...
13 October – Uncaring ’bout the wind
It's Friday! Ignore the specific date, unless you're a paraskevidekatriaphobe, in which case you've probably been in bed all day. Not me - I've...
12 October – Sing it out
It's a tough old game for some countries. Back in time, they ruled the roost, and could have had someone on stage reading the...
11 October – I had no choice
Yes, that is a live from a choon. And the choon sung by today's birthday girl. I say sung. It was a memorable way...
10 October – It’s a rainbow in the night
Eurovision, as we know, attracts triers. Those ones who keep coming back. They're either proper fans, they have a genuine desire to sing before...
9 October – I hear the rag dolls laughing
It's a blast from the past today. In fact, it's from over 50 years ago. Can you imagine that? Fifty years? That's half the...
7 October – You still take my breath away
I often wonder what thought processes some countries adopt in putting together a stage show for our favourite TV programme. In the past they...
6 October – I’ll hide my furry head
I like writing this column, as it sometimes allows me to pick my favourite songs from time to time. Today's one of those days....
5 October – The sky laughs like my heart
Eurovision tends to be a young person's game. There have been people of a mature vintage from all over the continent, but generally you...