17 November – Let’s go, let’s go, let’s go
It's one thing to be a soloist, another to be half of a duo, but another thing entirely to be part of a trio....
6 July – Show me the faces that I’ve never seen
We all love success, and some countries are used to it. Then there are those that are either unsuccessful, or just plain unlucky. Unlucky...
Phil’s Eurovision Countdown – Part 35 – Romania
Romania have a good record in this contest and, as I have said for ages, will win this contest in a rolling 5 year...
Moldovans cut to the Eurovision chase
Moldovan broadcaster TRM has (wisely) dropped plans for a semifinal to shortlist songs for the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest.
Initially, the idea was to air...
Macedonia – Strong show
In my opinion this tramples all over Ireland's Nicky.
This song is stronger and presented better in many ways.
Vocally stronger, visually more in keeping with...
10 March – I’ve got you and you’ve got me
Those countries after their maiden win must look with a bit of envy to those 'newer' countries that already have them. There must be...
24 September – We got worn out, the light from our...
There's a word that is used in a derogatory fashion to describe some songs that elements of the fan community think are wonderful and...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown Part 32 – Romania
WRS is pronounced Urs, which should give me every opportunity to shoehorn in a quip about my love for bears. WRS himself is quite...
10 September – I’m waiting for you
Today is another in our occasional series of countries we wish were back in our favourite TV show. They may have legitimate reasons for...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown 2023 Part 24 – Moldova
Soarele şi Luna by Pasha Parfeni.
It’s lovely Pasha from 2012! Who wasn’t beguiled by his Pied-Piperesque Lauter as he led us all a merry...