Eurovision

Image via Wikipedia So we have a few more acts chosen for the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 in Oslo. FYR Macedonia have chosen Gjoko Taneski ft Billy Zver & Pejcin with “Jas Ja Imam Silata”. I am not sure what to make of this song. It sounds like a bit of a rock ballad to me,...
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Image via Wikipedia This weekend Armenia and Poland selected their representatives for the Eurovision Song Contest in Oslo this weekend. Its getting closer and each weekend now will see a good few chosen. Armenia selected “Apricot Stone” which is sung by Eva Rivas. This to me is a very typical Armenian entry! Its not standing out...
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Image via Wikipedia The Finalists for ‘The Late Late Show Eurosong Special’ which will select Ireland’s entry for the Eurovision Song Contest in Oslo. There were a few surprises in the finalists. Anyway on to the list: * Baby, Nothing’s Wrong – Performed by Michael Graham Music & Lyrics by Michael Graham, Scott Newman & Yann O’Brien *...
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Image via Wikipedia After I finished my post last night, Cyprus and the Netherlands completed their selections for the Eurovision Song Contest 2010. Cyprus went for Jon Lilygreen & The Islanders with “Life looks better in spring”. It is a nice gentle song. It doesn’t stand out for me though. The Netherlands had all ready picked their...
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Image via Wikipedia As I am in a sort of Eurovision mood I felt like looking at the countries who have so far selected there entries for the Eurovision. Seven countries have picked their representative. Ireland will pick its entry on March 5th. While Bosnia Herzegovina have announced that Vukasin Brajic will represent the country in...
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Image via Wikipedia The draw took place today for the semi-finals of the Eurovision Song Contest 2010. Ireland has been drawn to be in the second half of the second semi. That semi will take place on the 27th of May. Here are the results of the Draw. Semi-Final One, May 25th Serbia (first half) Finland (first half) Russia (first...
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Image via Wikipedia ESCToday has the list of the Counrties who will take part in the 55th Eurovision Song Contest in Oslo in May 2010. The participating countires are as follows: Albania (RTVSH) Armenia (AMPTV) Azerbaijan (Ictimai TV) Belarus (BTRC) Belgium (VRT) Bosnia & Herzegovina (BHRT) Bulgaria (BNT) Croatia (HRT) Cyprus (CyBC) Denmark (DR) Estonia (ERR) Finland (YLE) France (FT3) FYR Macedonia (MKRTV) Georgia (GEGT) Germany (NDR/ARD) Greece (ERT) Iceland (RÚV) Ireland (RTÉ) Israel (IBA) Latvia...
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A friend suggested that I do a Wordle on all the translated Eurovision Lyrics and I did and it produced an interesting wordle. Click to enlarge. Not surprised that Love is big, but am suprised that “wanna” is mentioned alot! What surpises you? (PS: This is my last Eurovision post I promise!)
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Image by Getty Images via Daylife Im just looking at the results of the Eurovision Voting. Ireland came 11th in the  televote vote just missing out. Well done Girls! We got 52 votes in total including 10 points from Spain! Croatia who came 13th in our semi were the ones saved by the Jury. The Irish vote...
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Image via Wikipedia So tonight see the final of the 54th Eurovision Song Contest in Moscow. 25 countries will be competing for the glory and the right to host the contest next year. So who is in the Final? (In running order) Lithuania – Sasha Son with “Love“ Israel - Noa & Mira Award with “There...
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