23 March – In an old empty mine, the salt extends
You wait ages for a duet, and then two come along almost once. But they are duets done in very different styles. That probably...
3 May – Sparkling shop windows, mirrors for those in love
Our favourite TV has always attracted bigger names, who quite happily mix with those rising stars looking for their big break. Take the Sanremo...
10 February – Sometimes I don’t know how to express myself
Do you remember the contest in Turin like it was yesterday? The warm weather, the noteworthy stage, the act from 2020 stealing the show....
11 November – You’ll look for another me beyond the shadow...
It was back in late 2010/early 2011 that websites were previewing a massive announcement that we'd remember for ever. It was an intriguing thing...
Italia, il tuo tempo per brillare è ora
That ...
Was ...
Fucking ...
Amazing!
Where do I start? Well, for starters, if any of your local bookmakers are offering even money (or better), get some cash...
21 October – You’ll have a smooth sea for sailing
Do you remember the 1980s? An interesting decade where we had some innovative sets and some innovative costumes. And we had the finest orchestras...
2 October – Walking towards the sun
You can't beat a nice little greeting to get you in a good mood. And today's song is three minutes of good mood. In...
7 July – Give me your hand and you’ll see yourself...
If you're a Eurovision fan worth their gravy (or glitter), you might have an eye on its history. Which countries have hosted, which cities...
Phil’s Eurovision Countdown 2025 Part 20/37 – Italy
Volevo Essere Un Duro by Lucio Corsi
I was made, with a bit of cojoling, to watch Sanremo 2025 so I could say “I’ve been...
Book me a room in Rome
THAT is how to sell a good song to a European wide Audience of 107 Million. Nina is belting this song out with a...