20 September – They don’t want advice about how to be...
In view most humble of views, today's song is a classic. An absolute classic. I don't mind admitting I wept when I first heard...
25 October – Teach me to live again
After yesterday's problême technique, I've got the string repaired and am online again. As you may know, it's true that there were contests in...
1 December – Undoubtedly, I’m with you
Edam. We've moved on from our European cheese tour to something more festive. There's a picture here - can you guess where it is?...
30 January – That’s crazy enough
I'm going back in time today, to a time when a country winning didn't necessarily mean they'd host the contest the following year.
In 1971,...
21 March – Till I’m unbroken, unbroken
It's the first day of spring apparently. Do you feel springlike? Is your sap rising? Are you looking forward to what this season has...
12 June – I liked our toxic love
Do you like a dramatic performance. One that draws you in and makes you feel for the singer. A singer who smoulders in front...
22 July – You’re the rush that I missed
Those fans, eh? If things were left to them a whole load of different songs would have won contests, or even qualified for finals....
25 September – He’s not sailing anymore
You want a cracker of a song? One that has everything? Power? Emotion? Wind machines? Wafty dresses? Marzipan? Well, maybe not the marzipan, but...
10 November – You and I will know how to dance
There must be some golden rules when going on to a Eurovision stage. For example, always make sure you know where the camera is....
3 January – As high as the highest mountain, as low...
Did you ever wonder what makes a good selection process for your country's act? Should it be a series of shows lasting months where...