Eurovision Song Contest
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There will be only a few people who may not have heard of ABBA. The Swedish band shot to world fame in 1974 after winning the Eurovision Song Contest on 9 April 1974 with their song ‘Waterloo.” However, not all of them were born in Sweden. Anni-Frid Synni Lyngstad was born on 15 November 1945…
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In 1972, Italian singer-songwriter Adriano Celentano released a song that defied linguistic norms, confused listeners, and yet became an international sensation. The song, “Prisencolinensinainciusol,” is an energetic, rhythm-driven track that sounds like English but is, in fact, complete gibberish. This bizarre yet brilliant creation was Celentano’s experiment to showcase the barriers of communication and highlight…
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I know this is a controversial subject and I also know that many people will not even bother reading further than the title and the first line. They will have made up their minds without reading the full post. They will not realize that this post is just to highlight another crime committed by the…
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The title “What the Hell Just Happened?” was not only the name of the UK’s entry for Eurovision 2025—it was also a question likely echoed in newsrooms and broadcaster offices across Europe. In this blog, I’ll focus specifically on the UK’s BBC and Ireland’s RTÉ, both of which were particularly vocal in their calls to…
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This is going to be a blog with only songs. Some of my favourite Eurovision song contest songs. Not all of them were winners.
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Tonight is the 2nd semi finals of the 2021 Eurovision song contest. I have to admit I really enjoyed the 1st semis. Lets just have a look back at some of the more bizarre moments in Eurovision history, note this blog will contain some nudity. Starting off with one of this years presenters. No I…
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The highlight of the European Music world is upon us again, the annual ‘Eurovision Song Contest’ So what better time then to look back at some of the rarities of the festival’s history. Starting off with Mister Eurovision himself, Johnny Logan.He won the contest 3 times, twice as a performer. In 1980 with “What’s another…
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I remember during music lessons at school we would discuss the 2 super groups that emerged from the 1970’s. The first one was Queen and the other one was ABBA. Both band of course did not start out with those names. Queen was called Smile first and ABBA’s origin was in the pop, folk and…
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No matter what you think of the Eurovision song contest, there is no denying it is a global cultural event. It might not be to everyone’s liking but it is a global cultural event nonetheless. And it is truly global not only because it goes out live to nations across the world, bit also the…
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