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I have to admit (to Hugh's delight) that our UK entry has grown on me - there is a very good dance treatment around by 7th Heaven. There is a problem that it's not instant (I always believed a Eurovision winner needed to reach you within 30 seconds). But it is not bad at all. Fingers crossed. The first semi final tonight.
After both semis I still reckon Italy but really like Portugal - also Belgium, Romania (which is truly original combining rapping and yodelling), Bulgaria (he's very cute, the Bulgarian Bieber) and, believe it or not, the UK. Hey - six decent entries in Eurovision? A good year.
Looking back on the bbc eurovision site, Bye Bye Baby by Jemini is actually one of the uk's best entries in the last 20 years, at least it has a memorable tune (can anyone remember any uk entries from the last 10 years).
Is there anyway that Daz Sampson (probably the best uk entry since we won it) could get away with this routine post operation yewtree.
Ah one area of disagreement Robbie; I think Eurovision should feature every kind of music - the only condition being - will it win? Is it a hit? Does the performance capture the eyes and the sound the ears, heart and brain?
The reason I've been going on about Italy for months is because for me it's the first obviously huge global smash since Loreen and Euphoria. But what do I know? (Answer - everything).
I've come to love the Portugal entry; beautifully sung, lovely song, could do a Common Linnets (remember the Dutch song that came second but outsold most of the others).
I must say I didn't think anything of the UK song in the UK finals but it's really grown on me although I'd have used the 7th Heaven mix (far stronger and more instant); she did a very good performance and I reckon we'll be deservedly top ten.