Eurovision 2013
 

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Realistically what are Great Britain's chances with Bonnie?

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I think the song is very mediocre unfortunately. No drama, no power. Just one of those background thingies.

I prefer the entry by The Netherlands. Although again I don't think it's a fantastic song I definitely think it has something more unique about it. Anouk is a great singer too. Her doing a Steinman song would be epic as well.

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I think UK will only get something like 50 points and The Netherlands maybe triple that or something.

The odds on favourite is Denmark apparently and it sounds like a winner to me although it's VERY formulaic with the flute theme and contains that irritating finish vocal lines on a high falsetto thing. Also the lyrics are rather bland and don't really say anything in my opinion:
Those lyrics are simply describing a situation and not really going into depth about what the feelings are about. It doesn't quite work I think but perhaps it is enough for non English speaking countries to be convinced it is good.

The girl seems like a merge between Shakira and Diana Vickers.

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Who's watching since there is no Meaty concert that night?

Will be watching!

There is always seems to be some gems. 2009 had some great songs: Norway, Cyprus and Belgium were my favourite that year!


Quite like Denmark this year. But not heard everything yet.

I like Bonnie's song but just as a song, not as a Eurovision song. I think it is too low-key compared to the upbeat dance tracks that everyone else seems to do. Saying that, she has been on a mega-Germany tour where she is still very popular and I think her song has a good following. I hope she does better than last year's...

I did buy her new cd which Believe is on and the cd is really, really good.

Bonnie's song ("Believe In Me":up:) is one of her best in last 10 years.:cool:

But it's Eurovision :roll: ... peoples choices are often political (Cyprus on Greece, Greece on Cyprus, Poland on Germany, Germany on Poland etc.) ... so I don't know :shrug: if Bonnie has a chance to win , but I will definitely be watching this year's contest.

Go Bonnie, go :cheer:...

I think Bonny's song is quite good, I think England often sends good songs to the contest.

I really don't know what will work Saturday. Probably Denmark, but that's not my favorite. Haven't heard the rest yet.
And then there's always the political thing, so the winner can be a suprise as well...

We will see...

For those who are interested...

Anouk's biggest hit in the Netherlands.

Was it a hit in the UK?

By the way, how do I insert youtubies? When I click on the Icon I get a blanc Youtube screen with nothing in it. :roll:

Tend to agree with Andrew .. a pleasant but rather average song. However, I also agree with Meat Loaf Fan .. The voting is so political now .. or perhaps partisan might be a better word? I think if the UK delivered something of the greatness of FCOL we'd probably get few points ;)

Don't think I've ever experienced the same frisson of excitement and sure knowledge we were listening to a winner since Waterloo .. and that was so long ago I've given up watching it

Eurovision aside, I think this song will forever remind me of The Farewell Tour as it's been on the radio so much while we've been travelling to shows!!

It's an OK song, nothing mega, dare I mention Desmond Child?!

No, Bonnie is not that popular in Germany anymore and would not fill decent sized venues on her own.

The tour was "Classic Meets Rock" where she was billed alongside Paul Rodgers, Eric Bazilian (Hooters), Steve Augeri (Journey) and Chris Thompson (Manfed Manns Earth Band) plus an orchestra and it did not sell that well.
Was good to see her do Total Eclipse and Hero (plus Believe In Me, Heartache and The Best).

But due to what has become of the ESC, Believe In Me will unlikely get many points from Germany or anywhere.


BTW, Chris Thompson, who has performed with Patti in the SAS band, attended Meats gig in Oberhausen.

:twisted: As I said on another thread, I now understand how an English sports fan feels in an international tournament :lawl:
Daring to hope that this year we'll do it, completley gagging the voice of reason that tells you "not a hope in hell".
As a race, we Brits crave disapointment :shrug:

We all know it's a political thing and the music comes 2nd place (if that).
You know you are screwed when you are holding onto 2nd to bottom place, and then Belarus overtakes you :facepalm:

Hopefully Bonnie still has enough fans in Europe to make them pay some attention, but the fan vote is only part of it, and i'm afraid it'll be the same old orgy of ass kissing.

I really liked Denmark's song the other night in the heats :up:
Russia was pretty good too.
Moldova had to have best outfit. The dress with the lighting flashing on it and then turned into a volcano was pretty cool 8)

Weirdest translated lyrics has got to go to Serbia. "Your heart is fish food" :wtf:

Moments I wanted to smash the telly - Draw between the first act to use a dance track, and the rapping spacemen.
I've never prayed so hard for an alien invasion :pray:

I really like the song and will be cheering her on :)

Dull song but Bonnie is enjoyably bonkers and a pro.

Her new album is actually pretty good too. ..

Quite like Finland!!!!!!

Really liked San Marino. Beautiful melody and great voice.

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Let's recap on the greatest Eurovision monents:

Epic Sax man:

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Verka:

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Quite liking: Georgia, Denmark, Cyprus a bit, Albania & Malta.

Romania seems to give Justin a run for his money vocally. :shock:

Well here we go!

"Because of my shoes I am wearing today" hmmmm..

Love Graham Norton.

Me too. He makes the show! "Oh and look it's a traditional Spanish bagpipe" :lol:

Quite liking Armenia.

Who spotted a pic of bonnie and jimmy???

Yes, I spotted Jimmy as well! Immediately said to my man, "hey, that's Jimmy!!"

Pardon me..but what is Eurovision?

It's a European song contest.