11 August – Where is that song, that summer love song?
We should remember that our contest isn't all about what's happening now. It has a rich history that we should celebrate. I'm sure everyone...
20 June – You’re the one that’s making me strong
Do you ever get caught up in the storms of interest that surround some songs? A momentum builds behind and people think it...
12 June – I liked our toxic love
It's an old adage that anyone can won our favourite TV show. If the song's good enough, it'll shine through. And past performance is...
27 May – In love or without soul, first of all...
It's often debated which song contest is the best one ever. The one that took place in Göteborg/Gothenburg in 1985 will rank there among...
11 May – I feel my eyes lighting up
You may think that the winners are the most important things to come out of the contest. They are one of them, obviously, but...
8 May – Love, it’s you, love, it’s me
A winner? Well, someone has to. And this year it will be one of 37. Well, we can probably discount more than half of...
Phil’s Eurovision Countdown – Part 13/37 – France
I can’t lie dear reader, I was distinctly under-whelmed when I saw the review video of this song. It left me very cold in...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown 2024 Part 13 – France
“Oh, my love, come back to Paris! Do it for us I beg you” implores Slimane in this achingly heartfelt chanson. I won’t need...
Eurovision Countdown 24 – France according to Mo
The French either go ultramodern or old school. They’ve done better (in recent years) with the latter.
Slimane - someone who doesn't need the exposure,...
7 April – It rains on our house
Your eyes won't be deceiving you today. Yes, it's fun and games in black & white. But don't let that put you off. Some...