Eurovision 2013

AndrewG · 16 May 2013, 18:00

Don't think there is a thread yet.

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:

Quote:

How many times can we win and lose?
How many times can we break the rules between us?
Only teardrops

How many times do we have to fight?
How many times till we get it right between us?
Only teardrops

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?

Sebastian. · 16 May 2013, 18:27

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.

K1ttycat · 16 May 2013, 19:04

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.

Meat Loaf_fan · 16 May 2013, 19:28

Bonnie's song ("Believe In Me"

) is one of her best in last 10 years.

But it's Eurovision

... peoples choices are often political (Cyprus on Greece, Greece on Cyprus, Poland on Germany, Germany on Poland etc.) ... so I don't know

if Bonnie has a chance to win , but I will definitely be watching this year's contest.

Go Bonnie, go

...

Tina.K. · 16 May 2013, 19:30

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...

Tina.K. · 16 May 2013, 19:54

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.

CarylB · 16 May 2013, 19:57

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

LucyK! · 16 May 2013, 20:07

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?!

Michael Marxen · 16 May 2013, 20:33

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Originally Posted by K1ttycat

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.

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.

**The Flying Mouse** · 16 May 2013, 20:38

As I said on another thread, I now understand how an English sports fan feels in an international tournament

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cherry.Loaf · 16 May 2013, 21:10

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

PanicLord · 16 May 2013, 21:35

Dull song but Bonnie is enjoyably bonkers and a pro.

Her new album is actually pretty good too. ..

Guy · 16 May 2013, 22:27

Quite like Finland!!!!!!

AndrewG · 16 May 2013, 22:34

Really liked San Marino. Beautiful melody and great voice.

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Sebastian. · 16 May 2013, 22:49

Let's recap on the greatest Eurovision monents:

Epic Sax man:

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Verka:

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Sebastian. · 16 May 2013, 22:55

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

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

Sebastian. · 18 May 2013, 22:03

Well here we go!

kathymja · 18 May 2013, 22:21

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

Sebastian. · 18 May 2013, 22:27

Love Graham Norton.

kathymja · 18 May 2013, 22:40

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

Sebastian. · 18 May 2013, 23:00

Quite liking Armenia.

tonyloaf · 18 May 2013, 23:20

Who spotted a pic of bonnie and jimmy???

Tina.K. · 18 May 2013, 23:43

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

anotherday · 19 May 2013, 00:14

Pardon me..but what is Eurovision?

Sebastian. · 19 May 2013, 00:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by anotherday

Pardon me..but what is Eurovision?

It's a European song contest.

16 May 2013, 19:28	#4
Meat Loaf_fan Super Loafer Join Date: 01.03.2008 Location: Gdańsk (Poland) Posts: 311	Bonnie's song ("Believe In Me") is one of her best in last 10 years. But it's Eurovision ... peoples choices are often political (Cyprus on Greece, Greece on Cyprus, Poland on Germany, Germany on Poland etc.) ... so I don't know if Bonnie has a chance to win , but I will definitely be watching this year's contest. Go Bonnie, go ...

16 May 2013, 18:27	#2
Sebastian. Biggles Join Date: 15.02.2011 Location: Stratosphere Posts: 2,030	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.

16 May 2013, 19:04	#3
K1ttycat Super Loafer Join Date: 02.08.2006 Location: Orig. from Milwaukee, WI now in Cheadle Hulme,ENG for 24 years Posts: 322	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.

16 May 2013, 19:30	#5
Tina.K. Braver than she is 🤔 Join Date: 12.05.2013 Location: Holland 🇳🇱🌷 Posts: 303	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...

16 May 2013, 19:54	#6
Tina.K. Braver than she is 🤔 Join Date: 12.05.2013 Location: Holland 🇳🇱🌷 Posts: 303	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.

16 May 2013, 19:57	#7
CarylB Mega Loafer Join Date: 16.04.2003 Location: Sheffield UK Posts: 5,910	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

16 May 2013, 20:07	#8
LucyK! The Monster Is Luce Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Posts: 7,547	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?!

16 May 2013, 20:38	#10
The Flying Mouse Armed ba$tard and Jo's other half. Join Date: 06.08.2002 Location: In the middle of nowhere near the end of the line. Posts: 16,104	As I said on another thread, I now understand how an English sports fan feels in an international tournament 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 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 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 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 Weirdest translated lyrics has got to go to Serbia. "Your heart is fish food" 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

16 May 2013, 21:10	#11
Cherry.Loaf Los Angeloser Join Date: 02.04.2010 Location: Bristol Posts: 1,073	I really like the song and will be cheering her on :)

16 May 2013, 21:35	#12
PanicLord Mega Loafer Join Date: 18.06.2003 Location: At The End Of The Line Posts: 2,654	Dull song but Bonnie is enjoyably bonkers and a pro. Her new album is actually pretty good too. ..

16 May 2013, 22:27	#13
Guy Super Loafer Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: A small village in west sussex Posts: 871	Quite like Finland!!!!!!

16 May 2013, 22:55	#16
Sebastian. Biggles Join Date: 15.02.2011 Location: Stratosphere Posts: 2,030	Quite liking: Georgia, Denmark, Cyprus a bit, Albania & Malta. Romania seems to give Justin a run for his money vocally.

18 May 2013, 22:03	#17
Sebastian. Biggles Join Date: 15.02.2011 Location: Stratosphere Posts: 2,030	Well here we go!

18 May 2013, 22:21	#18
kathymja Senior Loafer Join Date: 27.02.2012 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 125	"Because of my shoes I am wearing today" hmmmm..

18 May 2013, 22:27	#19
Sebastian. Biggles Join Date: 15.02.2011 Location: Stratosphere Posts: 2,030	Love Graham Norton.

18 May 2013, 22:40	#20
kathymja Senior Loafer Join Date: 27.02.2012 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 125	Me too. He makes the show! "Oh and look it's a traditional Spanish bagpipe"

18 May 2013, 23:00	#21
Sebastian. Biggles Join Date: 15.02.2011 Location: Stratosphere Posts: 2,030	Quite liking Armenia.

18 May 2013, 23:20	#22
tonyloaf Metal Head Join Date: 15.05.2006 Location: Brighton Posts: 2,400	Who spotted a pic of bonnie and jimmy???

18 May 2013, 23:43	#23
Tina.K. Braver than she is 🤔 Join Date: 12.05.2013 Location: Holland 🇳🇱🌷 Posts: 303	Yes, I spotted Jimmy as well! Immediately said to my man, "hey, that's Jimmy!!"

19 May 2013, 00:14	#24
anotherday Super Loafer Join Date: 12.10.2012 Posts: 803	Pardon me..but what is Eurovision?