2 August – I come from afar, from afar, to you
Duets can often go one of two ways. Either the two protagonists have that invaluable chemistry that helps sell the song. Or they hate...
Four times removed
I took the morning off before we move house, just so I could take some pics of the nieghbourhood and generally catch up with...
3 February – The pain is gone
It's always hoped that a good song, a popular song, will score well. Especially if it's well-performed by a seasoned singer who can turn...
11 June – I watch you at night
The home entrant. To be fair, they haven't had the best of times of late. There was a time when singing in a contest...
Phil’s Eurovision Countdown – Part Thirty Two – Sweden
For all of you with a nervous and/or camp disposition - please press another link.
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I FUCKING HATE THIS SONG. I hate it with the...
San Marino – Gearbox problems
Now, I feel I must explain this - As we all know, creepy uncle Ralph has sellotaped two of his old songs together by...
5 October – Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton and the world of...
Our friends in Switzerland are in a curious situation. They have lots of languages to choose from, and they can confuse the average casual...
Ekstra Nena or just enough? Serbian telly names Beovizija songs
Broadcaster RTS has named the 24 acts and songs competing in Serbia's Beovizija 2019 selection for May's Eurovision Song Contest.
The road to Beovizija 2019...
13 February – People believe she has lost her mind
If you're really into your contest, you'll be watching all of the national finals, semi-finals and miscellaneous heats from around Europe as broadcasters pick...
25 December – I will start a fight tonight
It's always good to see instruments on a stage, and even better of the singers are playing them. And it's a bonus if they're...