28 September – My shoulder, my shelter, my satellite
Belgium. It's one of Europe's interesting countries. A federal nation of communities and the like, and two broadcasters who sportingly take it in turns...
27 September – On Friday you’re dancing with Ben
We should never forget our history. Back in the mists of time, the contest was in sunny Lugano. The venue isn't there anymore, but...
26 September – I’ll always be very sweet for you
When performers are on the Eurovision stage, it's usually taken as a given that the performer actually likes what they're singing. It's not always...
25 September – You came like spring sunshine
Do you remember the 1990s? It was a fine decade when our favourite TV show moved in the general direction of getting bigger and...
24 September – What would I be without you?
Eurovision singers come from ethnicities far and wide. They're not just of European, Israeli or Australian ancestry. They've had people from all over the...
23 September – She always has a little wine
It's always nice to hear a song that's not English. But even more special when we hear a proper minority language. Our friends in...
22 September – My naked muse, my best remedy
You know that our favourite TV show is a contest for songwriters? They should - arguably - be getting top billing on their songs,...
21 September – I remember the laughter of the children
You may think that when Portugal won, they had been mightily unlucky to only win at its 376th attempt. Well I guess they have,...
20 September – Tell me where have you been
Do you ever wish for more ethnic songs in Eurovision? By ethnic I mean songs reflecting the traditional music of the country it represents....
18 September – Then surely that love would love to love...
Another weekend and another birthday, and it's from our friends in Lithuania. As you'll know, they often have an interesting selection process down Kaunas...