Eurovision

I loved it when they allowed all the oddballs to sing? their strange ditties.
Now it’s all very proper.😥

I think Netta in 2018 was pretty bonkers!

It’s appalling that Israel are entered. Their contribution is favourite and last year they won.

I was appalled that they got through to the final. Part of me wants to boycott watching it but I love it so much. I don’t like the song at all.

Sweden, Austria and France are favourites.

We are rooting for Spain and Sweden. That sad wee song about the space dog Laika was voted out.

Definitely not for me, but flicking around I saw Australia’s song. Australia?! That well know European country. I understand they were eliminated but had they won would they have hosted next year?

Maremia

We are rooting for Spain and Sweden. That sad wee song about the space dog Laika was voted out.

That really upset me. I still feel sad about poor Laika and making a song about her partying in space when she died there is just plain wrong!

Geordiegirl1

It’s appalling that Israel are entered. Their contribution is favourite and last year they won.

Switzerland won last year. Israel were 5th.

I m not a fan at all I have dipped in and out of the first semi and it reminded me why I don’t like it so haven’t gone any further
I might watch the voting as I always find that rather entertaining seeing us come near the bottom 🤣except for the lovely Sam Ryder who I thought was excellent and should have won

I haven't watched for decafrs, it so doesn't rock my bost. But recently I have been made aware that it is a major Gay Fest. My very dear gay friends make a major weekend party about it. I am so sorry that as a confirmed heterosexual I am ineligible for an invitation! I wish them a fantastic weekend in Brive la Gaillarde with other gay friends. I do wish I could be there. Love the all. Every girl needs gay friends, they are amazing ,supportive and with them I can just be me and not judged. Go Pride.

PS, expecting the usual sanctimonious responses!

Why can’t you be there annifrance ? . My son’s gay and he and his friends have a Eurovision party that everyone is invited to. Even myself and DH .

I know a few people who watch it all, even the semi-finals, that's about 6 hrs of your life you won't get back.

For those who like it, how many great songs have emerged from it? I make it one, ABBA'a breakout hit in the 70s, which I'm pretty sure would have won in any year. Other than that, wall to wall dross?

I'm advised, for those hoping our entry will do well, that it's being heavily tipped to finish last or next to. The Ryder entry shows that we CAN actually find something to attract votes?

Oh, and apparently the Finland entry is being tipped to be in the top-3, and the German entry is supposedly better than usual (low bar I'd guess?!).

It isn’t easy to create a song that’s instantly likeable. And it’s also about who can give the greatest live performance on the night. There are many songs from over the Eurovision years that I go back and listen to and I think I have a pretty eclectic taste in music. Anyway, with Eurovision, you either get it or you don’t. I don’t feel that I’ve wasted six hours of my life this week and I’ll probably rewatch the semis as some of the songs I liked didn’t get through to the final.

I think Sam Ryder only missed out to Ukraine, Bluebelle, in very unusual circumstances.

DrWatson

I know a few people who watch it all, even the semi-finals, that's about 6 hrs of your life you won't get back.

For those who like it, how many great songs have emerged from it? I make it one, ABBA'a breakout hit in the 70s, which I'm pretty sure would have won in any year. Other than that, wall to wall dross?

I'm advised, for those hoping our entry will do well, that it's being heavily tipped to finish last or next to. The Ryder entry shows that we CAN actually find something to attract votes?

Oh, and apparently the Finland entry is being tipped to be in the top-3, and the German entry is supposedly better than usual (low bar I'd guess?!).

youtu.be/Utd9cHBPfRA?si=mCYzDAjK44CK76Vd

I remember this being a standout song at the time. I wonder if Eurovision would have survived if it hadn’t evolved into the gay fest it is now?

One person’s trash is another person’s fun.

Having to watch Eurovision is akin to torture for me. However, to each their own and I hope those who enjoy it have a great night.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2f2aZ6Fy58
Not sure if this link works but it could easily be Radiohead…

I am old enough to rememnber when Brothehood Of Man won in 1976 and this proved to be the career boost the group needed as they hadn't had a hit for years and had a string of hits off the back of their Eurovision win,
The following year saw Lynsey De Paul enter with Rock Bottom and she was narrowly beaten by France. Rock Bottom was also her last hit before she moved into making television music and making jiu jitsu videos( check on Google).