15 June – There was a strong feeling to be young...
As I may have said on previous occasions, there are many performers out there who try year after year to make it to that...
25 July – I’m throwing your pictures on the floor
Stage acts have come a long way over the years. It was once ground-breaking when a Dane had two dancers mincing around behind her...
29 September – Tell me, when will I be rewarded with...
It's a truth that we always go on about the recent contests and about how much better they are than those of old. But...
14 November – It seems I’m losing my mind
It seems that English rules these days. No, not the (sub-)national entity. I mean the language. It's rampant in the presentation of the shows....
6 January – Wanna know, wanna know, wanna know
It had to come soon enough that one half of a duo has a birthday. Do you think you can spot which half it...
9 February – The colour of your cheeks is as red...
Every now and then a song comes along that is just legendary. It could be for one of several reasons. It could be a...
15 March – In the softest sand, smiling hand in hand
I've given you a couple pf days of songs that didn't quite make the grade in their respective contests. I'm changing that today with...
20 April – I don’t even wallow in sorrow any more
There are great songs, and there are great songs. Others may not think so, but I think this is one of the greatest.
Cast your...
4 June – I’m scared of breathing
What's this? Another duo? Well, with them you get double the chance of seeing what could be your favourite song played. And, for some,...
10 July – Together we could be the biggest choir
If there's one country that you can rely on, it's our friends in Denmark. Yes, they took a few years out in the 1960s...