16 December – I’m keeping your smile in my mind
Some countries have flirted with that first win, but it's never actually happened. But as we often say, past form is no guide to...
5 November – You gotta learn to smile
Have you ever know what friends are for? Yes, we've picked an actual song lyric to open today's birthday homage. We all need friends,...
Romania makes comeback to Eurovision after two-year absence
Romania is returning to the Eurovision Song Contest in 2026 after a two-year hiatus, its public broadcaster TVR having secured board approval for the...
7 October – We are learning from mistakes
Do you think that contests are coming and going quicker than ever? Yes, we're now in October, but it doesn't seem five minutes since...
15 September – Sitting alone at my desk on a 9...
Don't you just love duets. Two singers for the price of one. A variety of voices. Maybe even something for everyone. And the antics...
2 August – The most beautiful dream I know
Duets can often go one of two ways. Either the two protagonists have that invaluable chemistry that helps sell the song. Or they hate...
30 July – My hips are ready to glow
When the weekend comes, what do you like to do? Do you start it with gin, tonic and lime? Do you hit the gym?...
1 June – We broke our wings in flight
Our friends in Romania haven't had it that good of late. After a good run of form for most of this century, we've now...
25 December – Tell me now, do you feel this burning...
It's always good to see instruments on a stage, and even better of the singers are playing them. And it's a bonus if they're...
9 October – You rushed my head with all the pillows
Some songs earn notoriety for a number of different reasons. They could be a winner. They could be - to coin the oft-used but...