Denmark didn’t do well at the 1997 Eurovision Song Contest, but did the country have a better alternative to Kølig Kaj? Jette Torp, who finished second in the national final, could perhaps have been one such one. Read more
Squeezed in between two second places, Germany’s 1986 entry can easily be overlooked in their list of entries as it ‘only’ finished 8th. Most. Nice enough to listen to, but unfortunately Eurovision fans nowadays find it quite forgettable. Read more
Wig Wam’s ‘In My Dreams’ became a hit. It finished in top 10 at the Eurovision Song Contest, and today, 15 year’s later, fans from all over Europe still love it. For some, this is one of Norway’s best entries. Read more
In their second Eurovision appearance, Feminnem failed to reach the final. While some Eurovision fans are unable to understand that result, others find the song lacking power. Read more
Eurovision fans want the orchestra back, and they want to get rid of the Big 5 rule! That’s the common perception about Eurovision fans. If you actually ask them which rule they would change or introduce, you do get more interesting suggestions and nuances. Read more
ABBA is legendary. The won the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest with the song ‘Waterloo’. Later they went on to become the second best selling band in the world. Their Eurovision winner is still remembered and loved by most fans. Read more
After his third place in 2004, Sakis returned for a second Eurovision participation five years later. Despite another good result, Eurovision fans are not all that enthusiastic about this 2009 entry. Read more
Susanne Georgi would like to bring Andorra back to Eurovision, but at her last attempt in 2009, which was also Andorran last stand, she deserved a better result. At least according to some Eurovision fans. Read more
In her first Eurovision appearance, Poli Genova failed to reach the final. While most Eurovision fans prefer her second entry, many do argue that she should have qualified in 2011 with the song ‘Na Inat’. Read more
It was an unusual entry for Montenegro, and despite the band putting on their best charm, Highway failed to reach the final in 2016. Today’s Eurovision fans are quite mixed in their opinions when it comes to this entry ‘The Real Thing’. Read more
Johnny Logan’s second Eurovision in 1987 proved that he is here to stay. Today, 33 years later, he is still going strong with a solid fan base following him. ‘Hold Me Now’ is a Eurovision classic still loved and enjoyed by many fans. Read more
Twice have Romania finished 3rd at the Eurovision Song Contest. Those are the best results yet achieved for the country still waiting for their first win. Paula Seling and Ovi’s 2010 entry is still well remembered, and asking fans today, their 3rd place fully deserved. Read more
It’s still summer and most of Europe has began to loosen up their Coronavirus restrictions. The Pandemic is however still very much present. It’s too soon to tell if, and how, it might affect the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest. All over the world, fans hope for the best, but fear the worst. Read more
Whether it was the first ‘joke’ song in Eurovision, the Belgium entry from 1980 stands out. ‘Euro-Vision’ is a song which many fans enjoy as pure enjoyable entertaining, while others think this is a step too far. Read more
She finished 9th at the 1987 Eurovision Song Contest. The height of her hair impressed many, and vocally Kate Gulbrandsen didn’t fail to deliver either in this Norwegian entry. ‘Mitt Liv’ stands as a musical highlight for Kate who lives a rather quiet life, often away from the spot life. Read more
1992 was the year where Yugoslavia’s name would appear among the Eurovision participants for the last time. Under the name Extra Nena, Snežana Berić represented a country that didn’t exist anymore. She finished in 13th place. Read more
Most of us can mention a whole range of Eurovision songs we love. Among those, there is often one (or a few), we just keep returning to over and over again. That song that speaks to us more than any other, and become our favourite Eurovision entry. Read more
It has taken a while, but next spring, Tim Schou’s debut album will finally hit the market. The former Danish Eurovision participant has today released the single ‘Where You Are’ which is a catchy pop song about coping with a long distance relationship. Read more
He is a well known name in the Netherlands, and most Dutch will have an opinion about him. They might however not necessarily immediately connect him to this 1988 entry. ‘Shangri-La’ did however finish in a respectable 9th place. Read more
He won the semi-final, but in the final he lost out to Ukraine’s Ruslana. Željko’s second place is, however, still remembered and loved by many fans, but an opposition does exist. Read more
We all know it. There has to be some Eurovision songs which we, for various reasons, just don’t like. It is songs, which we decide not to listen to. In the case, that we are exposed to them anyway, they remind us, that these songs, just aren’t for us. Read more
He became the first Belarusian act to qualify for the Eurovision final. His 6th place is to day still the country’s best ever result. Many fans still love and remember Dmitry Koldun’s ‘Work Your Magic’. Read more
It might be 27 years ago, and the song finished outside Top 5, but the Swedish 1993 entry is still one worth to remember. Today, the song ‘Eloise’ is still loved by many fans. For some of them, this is one of Sweden’s best Eurovision entries. Read more
Whether it’s the language, the style of music or something completely different, many fans do have countries they support more than others. We asked fans about their favourite Eurovision country. Read more
Kirsten & Søren, or Hot Eyes, as they called themselves internationally, managed to represent Denmark a total of three times at the Eurovision Song Contest. The first one, ‘Det’ Lige Det’ finished in 4th place and is still loved by many Eurovision fans. Read more
Knez brought Montenegro their so far best Eurovision result when he finished in 13th place in 2015. ‘Adio’ written by legendary Željko Joksimović, is a traditional Balkan ballad of the kind many Eurovision fans love. Read more