Eurovision Song Contest (1983-2008) - It's A Knockout (Winner: Marija Šerifović)

[Corki]

A 3-0 win for Eimear Quinn and Ireland.

 

The 6th Tie of the 1st Round is now on its way!

[Corki]

Round 1, Tie 6

 

 

 

Fångad av en stormvind by Carola (Sweden - 1991)

The Scandanavian counties had a bit of a stranglehold in Eurovision in the later 1980s and early 1990s before Ireland took over. Translated, it means "Captured by a storm wind", and scored 146 points. And victory was only achieved through a tie-break.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tffb9fz9BzA

 

 

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Wild Dances by Ruslana (Ukraine - 2004)

One of my all time favourite winners, Ruslana holds the record for the most points scored by an individual - a massive 280. It's fast, it's frentic, it's furious! And it's cavemen and cavewomen! Throw in the fact it is a good tune that you just have to nod along to, and it is Eurovision success. Plus Ruslana has a great powerful voice needed for such an active song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXgaOTOCSuU

 

 

Voting ends Friday 15th May 2009 at 11pm (GMT)

[Corki]

Ruslana's Wild Dances is one of my all time favourite winning songs, so gets my vote!

[Majsju]

As a Swede, let me first say that I absolutely despise Carola, and everything she has ever done ;D

 

But that is not the reason why I give my vote to Ruslana, I simply love the song.

[Krakalakachkn]

Ruslana  although I thought both were rather weak

[Corki]

A 3-0 win for Ruslana, who moves into the 2nd Round.

 

The 7th tie of the 1st Round is about to be posted.

[Corki]

Round 1, Tie 7

 

 

 

I Wanna by Marie N (Latvia - 2002)

Estonia won the year before and started the Eastern European grip on Eurovision. Scoring 176 points, it brought back memories of Bucks Fizz. It was a lively upbeat tune with feels of Latin America, especially that of Ricky Martin.

 

 

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Rock 'n' Roll Kids by Paul Harrington & Charlie McGettigan (Ireland - 1994)

This song completed a hat-trick of wins for Ireland - something that had never been achieved before. It scored a massive 226. Many conspiracies exist that this song was chosen so Ireland wouldn't win again - but it backfired! It was the first winning song ever to be performed without orchestral accompaniment, as McGettigan's guitar and Harrington's piano were the only instruments needed.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2ktovpXhDo

 

 

Voting ends Saturday 16th May 2009 at 11pm (GMT)

[Corki]

While I like the Irish song, I have always had a soft spot for the Latvian entry, and so Marie N gets the M-G's vote.

[Majsju]

Latvia

[Corki]

That is a 2-0 win for Latvia.

 

The final tie of the 1st Round is on its way.

[Corki]

Round 1, Tie 8

 

 

 

Take Me to Your Heaven by Charlotte Nilsson (Sweden - 1999)

That ABBA feel exists with this song - something that Sweden brings out every now and then with their entries. The song is an up-beat song about love, with the singer asking her lover to take her to heaven by loving her. It scored 163 points.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6Lqc9fU2Ds

 

 

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Diva by Dana International (Israel - 1998)

Eurovision is never far away from strangeness and controversy. Dana International holds a number of interesting records - the only transgender singer to have won the Contest; the last entry entirely in a language other than English to win the Contest until 2007. The song is an ode to the powerful women of history — with Cleopatra in fact being the only real figure named. Victoria, the Roman goddess of victory and Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of beauty are also named. The song scored 172 points.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xu8E6JeVJ0Y

 

 

Voting ends Sunday 17th May 2009 at 11pm (GMT)

[Majsju]

Sweden. I do not like the song, I do not like the artist, but there is no way I would vote for the alternative.

[Krakalakachkn]

Sweden

[Corki]

Sweden, but only just.

[Corki]

That is a 3-0 win for Sweden, which concludes the first round.

 

Time to start the second round with the 1st tie.

[Corki]

Round 2, Tie 1

 

 

 

Fly on the Wings of Love by The Olson Brothers (Denmark - 2000)

This song scored 195 points and gave a second victory to Denmark. The song is a love ballad, with the singers describing the beauty of a woman. Unusually the lyrics strongly imply that this is a beauty which has improved with age.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEwlSyd7DH4

 

 

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The Voice by Eimear Quinn (Ireland - 1996)

Ireland made it 4 wins in 5 years as Eimear Quinn won Eurovision back for Ireland. Eimar had a fantastic voice, and it showed that Folk music can be successful at Eurovision. Very different, but a brilliant song. This was Ireland's last win.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-xmcY0T4xs

 

 

Voting ends Monday 18th May 2009 at 11pm (GMT)

[Krakalakachkn]

The Voice

[Majsju]

The Voice

[Corki]

That is 3 votes for Ireland's The Voice.

[Corki]

An easy 3-0 win for Ireland's The Voice.

 

The 2nd tie of Round 2 is on its way.

[Corki]

Round 2, Tie 2

 

 

 

Wild Dances by Ruslana (Ukraine - 2004)

One of my all time favourite winners, Ruslana holds the record for the most points scored by an individual - a massive 280. It's fast, it's frentic, it's furious! And it's cavemen and cavewomen! Throw in the fact it is a good tune that you just have to nod along to, and it is Eurovision success. Plus Ruslana has a great powerful voice needed for such an active song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXgaOTOCSuU

 

 

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Ne partez pas sans moi by Céline Dion (Switzerland - 1988)

And yet another big name to grace the winners' roster of Eurovision - Céline Dion. Scoring 137 points, "Don't Leave Without Me" just managed to win for Switzerland as it beat the U.K. in one of the closest fights in Eurovision.

 

 

 

Voting ends Tuesday 19th May 2009 at 11pm (GMT)

[Corki]

This is nice and easy - Ruslana's Wild Dances.

[Majsju]

Ukraine

[Krakalakachkn]

Ruslana

[Corki]

A resounding 3-0 win for Ruslana, who moves into the semi-finals and one step closer to winning.

 

The 3rd tie of the 2nd Round is now going up.