7 February – He painted colours with his music
From time to time we have to acknowledge that some songwriters get more songs in our favourite TV show than others. After all, how...
Phil’s Eurovision Countdown 2021 – Part 15 of 39 – Germany
There is often one song in the Eurovision Song Contest that is so repugnant and vile performed by a singer in need of repeated...
Germany in actually quite good shocker!
Levina revealed to Eurovision.tv moments before taking to the stage that her performance was going to feature a surprise. It turns out to be...
29 June – Turn around and show your face
Remember Germany? They win very occasionally and also finish near the bottom of the table? A country in the middle of Europe bordering lots...
23 May – I even painted my toenails for you
The 2025 Eurovision season is over. But birthdays go on. For some birthdays at this time of year, we might still have been in...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown 2025 Part 15 – Germany
Baller by Abor and Tynna
I’ll start with the positive: Germany has made the best choice it could for Eurovision 2025. Unfortunately, this is rather...
25 October – Alone I’m helpless, a bird in the wind
Do you like a close contest? One where the lead changes many times, with a winner only emerging towards the very end? A runaway...
27 September – I give you flowers and drive you to...
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...
7 January – Step by step, hand in hand, more and...
You wait ages, and then two duos come along at once. One's a classic song with an instant hook and star potential. And the...
20 August – Hello, boy, and we’ve got music in our...
As you'll know, our favourite TV show was originally a vehicle for soloists. However, the duos soon came along. Were they a good idea?...