Eurovision Song Contest - Page 4

Jelena · 05-25-2006, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Thrift Store Scott

. At least Alabama has been represented well by Ruben Studdard (winner, season 3), Bo Bice (first runner-up, season 4), and Taylor Hicks (one of the top two finalists, current season).

Congratulations Alabama! Taylor Hicks won!
We're also getting American idol over here but we're some weeks behind you. Today I watched them sing Queen songs.

Hammerite · 05-25-2006, 09:45 AM

I saw an episode of American Idol and was hugely shocked to see that anything could surpass the original British version, Pop Idol, in sheer horridness.

Jatsie · 05-25-2006, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by LenaJ

Congratulations Alabama! Taylor Hicks won!

Thank you so much for just ruining that for me.

They don't show the American Idol finale here until Friday evening.

Lena

Jelena · 05-25-2006, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Jat316sob

Thank you so much for just ruining that for me.

They don't show the American Idol finale here until Friday evening.

Lena

First of all I am really sorry about that

, but it's probably all over your newspapers as well. We don't get the finale in a loooong time but I read it today.
Second, wow it's the first time I'm being panned!

Aj_ · 05-25-2006, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Jat316sob

Thank you so much for just ruining that for me.

They don't show the American Idol finale here until Friday evening.

Lena

Jat316sob

That's for watching American Idol :p

Jelena · 06-01-2006, 01:53 AM

The song that's played a lot on my favourite radio channel is the Russian entry: Never Let You Go. I'm beginning to like it now that I've heard it several times.
I haven't heard Hard Rock Hallelujah once. I guess the Russian entry suits the channel better.

Gordon Bennett · 06-04-2006, 12:49 AM

I watched it. Finland and Lithuania amused me, and for that I think it's a good thing that they did well.

Aside from those two, the only other entries that I actually liked at all were Romania and Germany. I also liked the stage show from the Armenian entry, but found the song mediocre and dull.

Most of the others were forgettable, or memorable only in being particularly awful or simply embarrassing to watch.

Hammerite · 06-04-2006, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Aj_

Jat316sob

That's for watching American Idol :p

ALL THOSE WHO WATCH IT!

join me in my crusade brothers and sisters!

Huz · 05-25-2008, 06:55 AM

So, what on earth was the story with the chap giving the results of the Swedish vote on last night's contest? He seemed to be drunk, or on drugs, or both.

Not that I watched it, of course.

Jelena · 05-25-2008, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Huz

So, what on earth was the story with the chap giving the results of the Swedish vote on last night's contest? He seemed to be drunk, or on drugs, or both.

Not that I watched it, of course.

He's called Björn Gustavsson, a comedian who just recently had his breakthrough and has become insanely popular. He's really weird at times.
By the time he was giving the results of the Swedish vote I had stopped watching so I don't know what he did. I'm not surprised it was something to talk about though.

Let's just forget about the whole Eurovision spectacle.

Henke · 05-25-2008, 07:46 AM

I'm shocked that one of the songs actually was rather good. To bad that they (Turkey) didn't won. I've started listening to Mor ve Ötesi and they have even better songs. I never throught you could be introduced to good bands by looking at Eurovision but now I've been proven wrong.

Kolzig · 05-25-2008, 09:08 AM

I was thinking that Greece would win, but the Russian immigrants in all European countries and the old satellite nations of Russia voted their choice.

Weird stuff, the ice skater guy was their main selling point, I think. The song itself was horrible crap.

France's performer caused an upset or so I heard, because he was the first French singer ever to sing in this competition in English. The French were reportedly very angry about this or something like that.

Jelena · 03-13-2010, 01:17 PM

*Bump*

I just had to bring this whole European Song Contest spectacle back since we just had our national contest tonight.

And a girl (same age as my son) from my small hometown won!!

It's kind of surreal.

She's a singer songwriter type of artist and thus won't be successful in the Eurovision finals, but that's just good imho.

Hammerite · 03-13-2010, 01:23 PM

Our regular viewers will be pleased to see that I am prepared to take my usual stance of hatred towards Eurovision.
That said, if I ever get the chance to do the commentary for it (don't know how that'll ever happen), I will do it, just to rip on everyone.

Jelena · 03-13-2010, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Hammerite

Our regular viewers will be pleased to see that I am prepared to take my usual stance of hatred towards Eurovision.

Oh, I think the Eurovisions is crap too! Too many entries, too much of tactical voting and just too much money spent for no good.
But now I'll have to watch the finals just to see how things will turn out for Anna. She's a talented girl but I don't think the Eurovisions is her arena.

Marte · 03-13-2010, 03:51 PM

The guy who represents Norway is actually from my town. Which is kind of fun, since it's a small town of 30.000 inhabitants.

UPtimist · 03-14-2010, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Jelena

Oh, I think the Eurovisions is crap too! Too many entries, too much of tactical voting and just too much money spent for no good.

Yes, and not to mention unbelievably bad music (if one must/can call it that)...

And just generally a very annoying atmosphere, hosting etc.

tsa · 03-14-2010, 03:46 PM

The only thing I know is that the Netherlands always ends last, with a standard deviation of 3 places or so. This time we will again do that because we are represented by a very sweet girl, 17 years old, who has no chance of winning.

Edit: can you post a link to Anna, Jelena?

Hammerite · 03-14-2010, 03:54 PM

We've probably picked some cheesy-sounding donkeywank from some reality TV show.

UPtimist · 03-15-2010, 03:35 AM

Wait - why did I think you were American?

05-25-2006, 09:45 AM	#62
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06-01-2006, 01:53 AM	#66
Jelena Lazy Bee Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 7,518	The song that's played a lot on my favourite radio channel is the Russian entry: Never Let You Go. I'm beginning to like it now that I've heard it several times. I haven't heard Hard Rock Hallelujah once. I guess the Russian entry suits the channel better. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Temporary guest in your life

06-04-2006, 12:49 AM	#67
Gordon Bennett Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: London Posts: 357	I watched it. Finland and Lithuania amused me, and for that I think it's a good thing that they did well. Aside from those two, the only other entries that I actually liked at all were Romania and Germany. I also liked the stage show from the Armenian entry, but found the song mediocre and dull. Most of the others were forgettable, or memorable only in being particularly awful or simply embarrassing to watch. Share Share this post on Twitter

05-25-2008, 06:55 AM	#69
Huz Kersal Massive Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Manchester Posts: 1,430	So, what on earth was the story with the chap giving the results of the Swedish vote on last night's contest? He seemed to be drunk, or on drugs, or both. Not that I watched it, of course. Share Share this post on Twitter

05-25-2008, 07:46 AM	#71
Henke Headbanger Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The North Posts: 2,233	I'm shocked that one of the songs actually was rather good. To bad that they (Turkey) didn't won. I've started listening to Mor ve Ötesi and they have even better songs. I never throught you could be introduced to good bands by looking at Eurovision but now I've been proven wrong. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ NP: Botanicula, Catherine, Dear Esther, Okami

05-25-2008, 09:08 AM	#72
Kolzig The Reggienator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vaasa, Finland Posts: 5,519	I was thinking that Greece would win, but the Russian immigrants in all European countries and the old satellite nations of Russia voted their choice. Weird stuff, the ice skater guy was their main selling point, I think. The song itself was horrible crap. France's performer caused an upset or so I heard, because he was the first French singer ever to sing in this competition in English. The French were reportedly very angry about this or something like that. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "The old standby, that never got old in the first place. We come back to them weekly, nightly, for hours at a time--and they always deliver. They are pure, timeless, and often taken for granted." - Nick Breckon - Shacknews My gamesale list updated 26.8.2007 Hey, dear people please buy my games, I need money to conquer Europe! Or do something similar.

03-13-2010, 01:17 PM	#73
Jelena Lazy Bee Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 7,518	Bump I just had to bring this whole European Song Contest spectacle back since we just had our national contest tonight. And a girl (same age as my son) from my small hometown won!! It's kind of surreal. She's a singer songwriter type of artist and thus won't be successful in the Eurovision finals, but that's just good imho. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Temporary guest in your life

03-13-2010, 01:23 PM	#74
Hammerite kamikaze hummingbirds Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Over there. Posts: 7,946	Our regular viewers will be pleased to see that I am prepared to take my usual stance of hatred towards Eurovision. That said, if I ever get the chance to do the commentary for it (don't know how that'll ever happen), I will do it, just to rip on everyone. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ The bin is a place for household rubbish, not beloved pets!

03-13-2010, 03:51 PM	#76
Marte asian freak ;< Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Norway Posts: 173	The guy who represents Norway is actually from my town. Which is kind of fun, since it's a small town of 30.000 inhabitants. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ http://marteforsberg.no

03-14-2010, 03:46 PM	#78
tsa Playing character Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Netherlands Posts: 7,472	The only thing I know is that the Netherlands always ends last, with a standard deviation of 3 places or so. This time we will again do that because we are represented by a very sweet girl, 17 years old, who has no chance of winning. Edit: can you post a link to Anna, Jelena? Share Share this post on Twitter

03-14-2010, 03:54 PM	#79
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03-15-2010, 03:35 AM	#80
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