13 September – We looked in vain for the perfect clock
Portugal's win in May proves that a song doesn't have to be in a widely-spoken language to win. Admittedly, it's the first time since...
11 October – I had no choice
Yes, that is a live from a choon. And the choon sung by today's birthday girl. I say sung. It was a memorable way...
24 November – Lala… lala lala lalala… lala lala lala
Kachkëis. Do you like to party? D you like a good old singalong song, even if you're not too sure of the words? Then...
7 January – You think and dream of me
No, I'm not being conceited, although I'm sure there are some people out there who do. I jest of course. I didn't write that...
25 February – I become an explosion in front of you
You have to admire those that keep coming back time after time. The first couple of times, you sing a song written by your...
15 April – Got it deep inside
It seems I'm stuck in semi-final limbo at the moment. Yes, I could have picked other birthdays today, but sometimes those unlucky semi-finalists are...
30 June – Never admit, never, never, never, never
I've had enough of colour performances, so to redress that balance, here's one in glorious black & white. No, don't click 'back', you may...
20 August – I’m lying on the grass and dreaming
Don't you love a lyric like that? It makes you think of summer and long evenings and the warmth of the sun.
Today's birthday girl...
17 October – Life will never be the same
Hang on to your hats. To some people, today's song comes from the only country that matters in Eurovision. No, it's not Malta, although...
5 December – The sky brought you to me
There's been recent news that Montenegro's call for songs has only yielded 10 eligible songs, out of about 200. It's that fact that made...