27 September – There were troubles in the water, you swore...
It's always good to see a success story. One where someone gets through, despite the odds being against them. Which is a tenuous link...
11 September – Oh, but then I turned and you were...
It's all very well being a singer, but you need that right song to sing in the first place. It could be one you've...
25 June – Were you from the streets of Paris
The home entrant. It could be disappointing if you like travelling. Especially if you miss out on a place warm and sunny. Or it...
5 June – I said: “It would never work”
Over the years, many big stars have taken part in our favourite TV show. Some are stars of the charts, some are TV personalities,...
13 May – Don’t say a word
Legend is a term bandied around all too easily in this day and age. Someone can get a maximum from because they used...
8 May – Now Johnny’s in love with the girl next...
What's your favourite type of song? Those about falling in love? Those about falling out of love? Or something else?
Today's song is in the...
“Biggest bop ever – the new Euphoria” … says nobody after...
If you use social media to build expectation around your Eurovision song, you've only yourself to blame when your perfectly-competent entry ends up being...
23 February – Are we walking through the heather
Some countries in our favourite TV show have had a very illustrious history, even if these days it's a little more patchy. It's difficult...
18 December – I am the force that in springtime will...
A winner? What's that? You want a winner? But not a recent one? Well, you've come to the right place. And it's winner that...
22 November – You’re the one who’s made a winner out...
How we love Ireland. It goes without saying of course. For a country with seven wins under its belt, and some of the biggest...