30 August – You said I was your fantasy
Some countries seem to have an easier time at Eurovisions than others. Some will stick to their tried and tested formulae, even though they...
17 April – I’m a liar
It was in 2020 when things changed. That contest we were all looking forward to in Rotterdam was almost upon us, and then it...
The Azeris don’t quite understand this contest, yet
Phil: Oh dear God no - This one doesn't look silly at all, does it? Yes, yes, a million times yes! Vocally this is...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown 2019 – Part 5 – Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan had an unblemished qualification record right up until last year, when Aisel fell short with the annoyingly titled X My Heart. To be...
20 October – Thought I saw myself in you
We've got a birthday today for one of our friends from Azerbaijan. As you'll know, they won once and would love to win again....
Azerbaijan – Sorry I missed Latvia
Sorry I was trying to do everything and failing miserably.
Elnur, however, got my attention. When you get past Latvia and put something good in,...
2 December – But it’s cold, cold, cold, cold
It's time for another one of our home entrants today. That poisoned chalice of wanting to win on your home turf, but not wanting...
Azerbaijan – The game all the family can play!
The YTS lads from Azerbaijan are next.
Their rehearsal was "beautiful", and it's improving every day. The singing part is good now, but they need...
How Azerbaijan won Eurovision by accident
When Ell and Nikki won the Eurovision Song Contest for Azerbaijan last May there were immediate loud cries of “foul” ringing out through the...
Mo’s Eurovision Countdown 2018 – Azerbaijan
This is easily the weakest Eurovision song from oil-rich Azerbaijan - and a bit of a jolt after the faux art-pop of 2017. No...