Nick: Right, we’re back again… and so are the Barnsley delegation. “What are you on about now, fool?” you’re thinking, but trust me, I have read the English translation of the lyrics:
See this young lass there, eeeeee!
See this young lass sing, eee!
Barnsley in a bucket. I’m not wrong. I’ve also worked out what that juddery bit of vocalisation in the middle reminds me of – it’s a Ford Capri, and it’s not going to pass its MOT I fear. Still haven’t seen a less-than-perfect runthrough of what is a very difficult song to sing – but I think it’s too difficult for Europe to get at 21:10 CET on a Thursday night too before they’ve properly got into the swing of the contest. I have a hunch that this isn’t a qualifier, to be honest.
Phil: This is still a drum bashing extravaganza with a lack of continuity on stage. There is nothing more exciting that can be seen in the video really. Vocally, or what passes for it – it still does the same as it always did. I suspect that with the plethora of songs that are on the same level as this one, it will be bypassed by the things that are coming later in the draw. A solid and decent opening, but unfortunately that is all it is. Whilst this may sound negative, the song itself is a good one, just not memorable enough after 27 more.