26 February – I’m feeling down on the ground
It's often good to be the first to do something. No one can take that "I was first..." accolade away from you, even though...
25 February – Live in love
We all know that one of the Big Five (at least) is really gunning for its next win. Year after year it generally out-performs...
24 February – I feel uncomfortable, she’s only sixteen
It's fair to say that our favourite TV show can launch careers. A certain foursome from Sweden perhaps. Or a false flagger singing for...
23 February – I’m praying in the silence of memories
Did you ever envy Switzerland? Not only are they good at chocolate and cheese, but during those no-free language rule days, they had a...
22 February – Little hares have short noses and little cats...
Eurovision is full of wonder. I often wonder why Schlager is so popular. Or why Carola is so popular. Or even why we never...
19 February – You’re thirsty and you’re craving when you see...
Certain countries often send music in a particular stylee year after year. You must know of several that do that. But just occasionally they...
18 February – It’s my life it’s my life it’s my...
Stage performances come in all shapes and sizes. Some are just the singer, with backdrop, giving us a simple song. Others use cowbells, Alpen...
17 February – Now, life is grubby and grey in the...
You have to admire the Dutch. In their time, they've notched up five Eurovision victories, but never seem to shout from their gable-ended rooftops...
16 February – You really can wear jeans
We have one of those home entries again today. You know what happens. Your desire is to represent your country. You try every year,...
15 February – I was just quenching life’s thirst
What's your favourite decade of Eurovision? There are so many to choose from. It's true that some decades have more songs than others. But...