Posts by Charlotte

Eurovision 1986: Belgium’s Sandra Kim in focus

Throughout their 63 participations, Belgium have had several succesful entries. However, their only victory was brought by a 13-year-old little girl named Sandra Kim in 1986 with the literally lively song ‘J’ame La Vie’. This song is a Eurovision classic. Read more

Eurovision battle: Ireland 1980 vs Ireland 1987

Mr. Eurovision himself, Irish Johnny Logan won the contest twice as an artist and once as a songwriter. But which one is the better one; the 1980 entry ‘What’s Another Year’ or the 1987 ‘Hold Me Now’, that’s a tough question for many Eurovision fans. Read more

Eurovision 2005: Sweden’s Martin Stenmarck in focus

In 2005, Sweden scored their lowest result in 13 years when Martin Stenmarck didn’t charm the international audience with the song ‘Las Vegas’. 16 years later, some fans think it deserved much better, while others are unable to understand why it even won the Swedish selection. Read more