13 September – The dawn I lost you was sad
We often mention those unlucky songs that were a year too early. The song the year later won, or did really well. So the...
7 August – I’m singing about the people that have just...
Is Eurovision political? Is there a fine line between a political song and one that celebrates history? Where do you draw this line?
Some countries...
31 July – We wore away our hands
What were you doing 13 years ago? Were you an ardent fan? Had you even discovered the contest? Or were you thinking it was...
25 July – Remember your eyes are crystals
Every Eurovision song will have its fans. Yes, even that one that you, dear reader, can't stand. Someone will like it. It's not so...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown 2023 Part 28 – Portugal
Ai Coração by Mimicat.
If you don’t have anything good to say don’t say anything at all, advised every parent, ever. It’s a strategy I...
Is Mimicat purring with delight?
So after I have minced to the kitchen to get myself a ham sandwich, very nice, thanks for asking, I return just in time...
Phil’s Day 1 Round up for 2023.
The main question is, am I Anna Ford or Reggie Bosenquet? - Yeah, you lot have no chance of knowing who they are.
From what...
Phil’s Eurovision Countdown 2023 – Part 28/37 – Portugal
What? - Mimicat you say? - Sorry the hearing is going at my age!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LC85TcvRJew
In Portuguese, the word " Saudade" is one of those words...
Mo’s Eurovision 2023 Countdown: Portugal
Where Poland blessed a decent song with a weak performer, Mimicat is someone who way outclasses her self-penned 'Ai Coração'.
This would surely be the...
Mimicat completes Eurovision Song Contest 2023 lineup
The very last national selection of the 2023 season has ended! Mimicat wins Festival da Canção 2023 and will represent Portugal at #Eurovision 2023...