Eurovision birthdays 21/12 – A beautiful summer day (remember them)
So you decide you want to perform in Europe's favourite TV show. You get through to a televised national final. You pick...
Eurovision birthdays 20/12 – Only love is everything to hitch-hikers
I hope you've enjoyed these birthday celebrations through the year. As you realise, I don't always go for the big songs as we...
Eurovision birthdays 17/12 – Shine? Shine!
One thing about Eurovision that some of us have learnt over the years is the form has no memory. A country can win...
Eurovision birthdays 14/12 – Let’s feel the beat, feel the heat
Those Norwegians have a sense of humour. When I was looking at what today's birthday girl, I was amused to see a song...
Eurovision birthdays 13/12 – A thousand and one nights?
A long time ago, our favourite TV show was held in Vienna. It was a formal, civilised affair where there was polite applause...
Eurovision birthdays 11/12 – This is *my* life
Sweden. There, that got your attention. Some people out there think Swedish songs are the answer to everything. War. Famine....
Eurovision birthdays 9/12 – You have the wings of a swan
Yes, the contest goes back for years. In some years, there weren't even semi-finals! Can you believe that? Eurovision being a...
Eurovision birthdays 7/12 – Rise, rise, Oneurope, rise
Many of those non-Eurovision fans (yes, they do exist) wonder why Israel takes part in our favourite TV show. After all, it's not...
Eurovision birthdays 6/12 – Wasn’t it wonderful, but maybe just a...
You'd think that if you can find a singer who's got a proven track record, especially in performing live to a big audience, you'd...
Eurovision birthdays 5/12 – He’s too few points to rock n...
What do you think of rock n roll? I always thought it was fine in its place. You know, Elvis films and...