Monty’s Eurovision Countdown Part 21 – Latvia
The Moon Is Rising by Samanta Tina
You have to feel for Samanta Tina. Having tried 5 times to represent Latvia, and another twice for...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown Part 20 – Italy
Zitti E Buoni by Måneskin
Måneskin turned this year’s Sanremo on its head. It’s not unusual for a competing song to gain momentum across the...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown Part 19 – Israel
Set Me Free by Eden Alene
Eden Alene is a star. She’s a fantastic vocalist and a cracking performer, whose song I loved last year....
25 April – Live the thrills of joy
Do you like it when singers try several times? Sometimes they can win on a second attempt. Sometimes they don't quite do as well...
Phil’s Eurovision Countdown 2021 – Part 23 – Malta
F**king Excellent...
You want more? I don't think words can do this song enough justice. It is just classier than almost anything else in this...
23 April – Sometimes the wind brings a good, familiar scent
The last contest to actually take place was in Israel. It was a good old affair, amongst the warmth of the eastern Mediterranean. Were...
Eurovision: Take 2 – Alternative versions of 2021 songs
By now, you'll surely have tired of hearing the same old songs in the same old way, so why not dip your toe into...
Nick’s Eurovision Countdown 2021 – Malta
MALTA - Destiny - Je Me Casse
As a long-time admirer of Finland’s 1979 song about the World Cup-winning England captain Bobby Moore, and Israel’s...
Phil’s Eurovision Countdown 2021 – Part 22 of 39 – Lithuania
If, as I postulated yesterday, Latvia aren’t much good at this contest, then Lithuania are only slightly less worse. Back in 2020, The Roop...
22 April – Yes, you and me, we’ll live on love
Are there any countries you miss? Those that have taken part in our favourite TV show in the past, but sit on the sidelines...