Mo’s Eurovision Countdown 2018 – Spain
Male/female duos don't tend to win Eurovision - although I give you Ell and Nikki - whose victory still has many stumped.
It's hard to...
Mo’s Eurovision Countdown 2018 – Norway
When Rybak brought 'Fairytale' to Eurovision, it was clear he'd be leaving with the trophy. And he's quickly become Eurovision royalty. Like Johnny Logan...
One last refrain – a tribute to Lys Assia
At the age of 94, Lys Assia has passed in Zurich’s Zollikerberg Hospital. She won the very first Eurovision Song Contest, and remained a loyal ambassador...
24 March – So good, so divine
Today's song is seen as inspirational by some. I can see where they're coming from. This is a song about a change in life...
Mo’s Eurovision Countdown 2018 – Switzerland
This one starts dark and dramatic, but soon descends into what sounds like yet another Swiss non-qualifier.
I've heard this sort of thing so often...
Mo’s Eurovision Countdown 2018 – Slovenia
Starting out like New Order's magnificent Blue Monday, this 'song' soon heads in a very different direction.
Slovenia never really seemed to get Eurovision. It...
Pratar du svenska? The Swedish domination of Eurovision
I'll start by making clear I adore Sweden and the Swedes. There's little I enjoy more than a plate of köttbullar. Abba produced classic...
20 March – I see you glow
Yesterday, I picked a song from the second Eurovision Song Contest. Today I'm coming right up to date. Well, as up to date as...
18 March – What can I expect in that rocking chair?
The old Eurovision thing has captured people who have dabbled in all sorts of things outside of singing. We've had medics, lawyers and even...
Hei fran Oslo! Monty goes to the Melodi Grand Prix
Hei fran Oslo, OnEuropeans! I’ve ditched that little old Swedish competition, because, you know, who really cares what wins it this year, and I’ve...