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[scarymuppet]

For those who don't know, every year all the European Broadcasting Union countries have an act submit a song. Viewers vote (each country gets collective votes that cannot be for themselves) and something wins. Most songs are absolutely horrible schlock, but every so often something great slips by (see ABBA with "Waterloo").

Seems there's always a few really strange entries in it. Here's a few from this year:

Iceland: Sylvia Night - Congratulations
I guess this is what we would have ended up with if Christina Aguilera swallowed Cindy Lauper whole (which is probably just a matter of time). Best things about this song: the lyrics.


My song’s totally cool no yesterday’s news
Really hot okay, really not too gay

(phone - conversation)
Hello is it god?
What’s up dog?
It’s your favourite person in the world Silvia Night
I’m saving the world
See you...bye

So congratulations I have arrived
I’m Silvia Night and I’m shining so bright
Eurovision nation your dreams will come true
You’ve been waiting forever
For me to save you
Wham bam boom

You gotta love someone one with the balls to enter a song contest with a song that says "I should win the contest." And also someone that says "what's up dog" to God.

Germany: Texas Lightning - No No Never
That's right, Germany entered a flat-out country band. Surprisingly, they pull it off with a song better than most popular American country. Great banjo and steel guitar. Could use a voice a little less... Eurovision-y, but otherwise good song from an odd entry.

Lithuania: LT United - We Are the Winners
Is this actually a common thing in Eurovision? Songs that just say "vote for us"? (I actually don't know. Mitchell? Is it common?) A lot worse than that other "vote for us" song, though. Sounds like a soccer team decided to enter. Also, I think the guy from Coheed and Cambria is in this group. Not really, but how many people in the word have that retarded-ass haircut?

United Kingdom: Daz Sampson - Teenage Life
This is just an embarassment. White guy wrapping, and he ain't exactly Mike Skinner. Think if your dad rapped on "Where is the Love." Wow. Just horrible.

Finland: Lordi - Hard Rock Hallelujah
Fuck yeah. Saved the best for last. Finland fucks Eurovision's shit up with a campy metal band who dress like monsters. I can't stress how awesome a Eurovision entry this is.

If either Finland or Germany win, that'll be awesome.

So others familiar with the contest, did I miss any other weirdos? What are your faves from this year?

Website for the contest

[Mitchell]

The only reason this is still going is the Soviet Bloc countrys wanted the oppurtunity to compete. The whole thing is ridiculous, all the songs are daft they opened it to phone votes one year and a Transexual from Israel won. All the countries give all the other countries points (up to 12) and they always assign them politically. Finland always gives Sweden and Norway high marks etc.

explained here

Some notably winners include;

"Puppet On a String" Sandie Shaw
"Boom Bang a Bang" Lulu
"All Kinds of Everything" Dana
"Waterloo" ABBA
"Save Your Kisses for Me" Brotherhood of Man
"What's Another Year" Johnny Logan
"Making Your Mind Up" Bucks Fizz
"Ne partez pas sans moi" Céline Dion (for Switzerland)
"Diva" Dana International (the tranny)

Mary Hopkin, Cliff Richard, Olivia Newton-John, Black Lace and The Shadows have all competed for the UK as well.

Read about it here. http://en.wikipedia....on_Song_Contest

In 2006 the format of the Eurovision Song Contest was sold to an American broadcaster in order to compete with American Idol in the ratings. The member countries of the EBU will be replaced by the different States and territories of the United States.

Unlucky.

[scarymuppet]

In 2006 the format of the Eurovision Song Contest was sold to an American broadcaster in order to compete with American Idol in the ratings. The member countries of the EBU will be replaced by the different States and territories of the United States.

Unlucky.

That could be awesome, or more likely, horrible.

BTW, looked up the German entrants. They apparently do country covers of a lot of songs including Prince's "Kiss" and Lou Reed's "Walk on the Wild Side."

[= marios =]

I have the misfortune to live in a Eurovision-crazy place. Both Greece and Cyprus (where i'm from) are going bonkers over this and the last 2-3 years it's been even worse (because Greece got 2 consecutive 3rd places, then they won it so this year it's in Athens and they're represented Cyprus). Stop this madness!!! But i agree that some of the entries are fun! When i saw those Lordi guys a few weeks ago i couldn't stop laughing!

[Mitchell]

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Best thing ever to do with this waste of a Saturday night's TV space. From the Father Ted episode "A Song For Europe"

and yes that's Neil Hannon.

[scarymuppet]

Looks like Taylor Hicks was a priest.

[Mitchell]

http://news.bbc.co.u...ent/6244153.stm

[scarymuppet]

When was the last time he actually lived in the UK?

[Mitchell]

Mid/late 1990's. The press you see.

[Saskadelphia]

That Lordi album is awesome. Great fun, and catchy as hell. It's being released in North America in March.

[scarymuppet]

That Lordi album is awesome. Great fun, and catchy as hell. It's being released in North America in March.

I'll have to check it out. Their videos are fantastic, and they make some damn good pop metal.

[scarymuppet]

Much better.

Jarvis Cocker: 'Maybe I'll do Eurovision next year'
The former Pulp moves onto Morrissey's turf

Jarvis Cocker has spoken about his interest in writing Britain's entry into the Eurovision Song Contest.

The news comes after recent reports that Morrissey was asked if he was interested in writing an entry.

Cocker said: "I'm not going to compete with Mozzer if he's going to do it. I'm sure he'll write something good.

He told BBC Five Live: "The door is always open if they want to ask me. I've always wanted to write one for them. Maybe I'll do it next year."

As previously reported, Morrissey was apparently asked about penning a song for this year's competition after he expressed an interest while playing a gig last year.

Meanwhile, Cocker has been nominated for British Male Solo Artist at this year's BRIT Awards. You can see the full nominations list on NME.COM now.

[Mitchell]

http://www.ateaseweb...03/11/index.php

See "THOM PERFORMS 'FOLLOW ME AROUND' ON BBC RADIO 1"

[Agrimorfee]

Iceland: Sylvia Night - Congratulations
Best things about this song: the lyrics....
You gotta love someone one with the balls to enter a song contest with a song that says "I should win the contest."

She and Art Brut should team up.

[Mitchell]

No Moz but, Justin Hawkins - former frontman of glam rock band The Darkness - is hoping to sing at the Eurovision Song Contest. The singer and guitarist is one of six acts competing to represent the UK in this year's competition in Helsinki. Former East 17 star Brian Harvey, ex-Atomic Kitten Liz McClarnon, and hip-hop group Big Brovaz are also vying to take part. The public will vote for their top song in Eurovision: Making Your Mind Up, to be shown on BBC One next month. The other contestants are pop newcomer Cyndi and reforming pop quartet Scooch. Only one of the six acts will go to the Finnish capital for the 52nd annual contest in May. Hawkins, who quit The Darkness in October last year, will take to the stage with singer Beverlei Brown to perform They Don't Make `Em Like They Used To. Harvey will perform I Can, McClarnon will sing (Don't It Make You) Happy, and Cyndi will hope to impress the public with her song I'll Leave My Heart. Chart-topping hip-hop group Big Brovaz, who have made a return to the UK music scene as a four piece, will perform Big Bro Thang, while all-singing, all-dancing Scooch will perform Flying The Flag (For You). Daz Sampson finished in 19th place in the 2006 Eurovision Song Contest, in Athens, Greece. with Teenage Life. The contest was won by monster rockers Lordi with the song Hard Rock Hallelujah. They will perform the song during the Making Your Mind Up show. Making Your Mind Up will be hosted by Eurovision veteran Sir Terry Wogan, and TV presenter Fearne Cotton. Sir Terry said: "This year hope springs eternal. Who knows, this could be the year that the UK makes it into the top ten. It's about time." Cotton, who served as a judge on last year's show, said: "I'm delighted to be returning to Eurovision: Making Your Mind Up as a co-host with my pal Terry this year. "I can't wait to see what tricks the acts have up their sleeves this time. Can anyone top DJ Daz's troupe of school girls? "It's an eclectic mix again this year so it will be anyone's guess who the public will vote for."

[Waterloo]

No Moz but,



Justin Hawkins - former frontman of glam rock band The Darkness - is hoping to sing at the Eurovision Song Contest.

The singer and guitarist is one of six acts competing to represent the UK in this year's competition in Helsinki.

Former East 17 star Brian Harvey, ex-Atomic Kitten Liz McClarnon, and hip-hop group Big Brovaz are also vying to take part.

The public will vote for their top song in Eurovision: Making Your Mind Up, to be shown on BBC One next month.

The other contestants are pop newcomer Cyndi and reforming pop quartet Scooch.

Only one of the six acts will go to the Finnish capital for the 52nd annual contest in May.

Hawkins, who quit The Darkness in October last year, will take to the stage with singer Beverlei Brown to perform They Don't Make `Em Like They Used To.

Harvey will perform I Can, McClarnon will sing (Don't It Make You) Happy, and Cyndi will hope to impress the public with her song I'll Leave My Heart.

Chart-topping hip-hop group Big Brovaz, who have made a return to the UK music scene as a four piece, will perform Big Bro Thang, while all-singing, all-dancing Scooch will perform Flying The Flag (For You).

Daz Sampson finished in 19th place in the 2006 Eurovision Song Contest, in Athens, Greece. with Teenage Life.

The contest was won by monster rockers Lordi with the song Hard Rock Hallelujah.

They will perform the song during the Making Your Mind Up show.

Making Your Mind Up will be hosted by Eurovision veteran Sir Terry Wogan, and TV presenter Fearne Cotton.

Sir Terry said: "This year hope springs eternal. Who knows, this could be the year that the UK makes it into the top ten. It's about time."

Cotton, who served as a judge on last year's show, said: "I'm delighted to be returning to Eurovision: Making Your Mind Up as a co-host with my pal Terry this year.

"I can't wait to see what tricks the acts have up their sleeves this time. Can anyone top DJ Daz's troupe of school girls?

"It's an eclectic mix again this year so it will be anyone's guess who the public will vote for."

Somehow, I think the Big Brovaz will get to carry the torch.

[scarymuppet]

So controversy over Israel's entry: <object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.c...></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.c.../v/wpWYFoSrmRA" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object> Organizers believe the lyrics are a thinly veiled reference to Iran. They might be kicked out. Kinda cool song, though (at least as far as Eurovision entries go).

[Mitchell]

On this Saturday, preventing me from watching Dr. Who for a week.

http://news.bbc.co.u...ent/6624377.stm

[Waterloo]

On this Saturday, preventing me from watching Dr. Who for a week.

http://news.bbc.co.u...ent/6624377.stm

yet another year for the post-Soviet solidarity of the former republics.

[Campaigner]

I think all Sombies have got to get behind The Ark, no matter what their location is

And even though 'The Worrying Kind' is one of the weaker tracks on the album, it's still about 4000 times better than other Eurovision songs. Kinda wished they'd done 'Little Dysfunk You' instead though.

Speaking of 'worrying' - this video is just that...

http://www.eurovisio.../video/swe.html