28 September – You’re dancing in your volcano
As you'll know, the rules of our favourite TV show impose a strict three minute on sing duration. It has been more in the...
22 September – She brings down the moon for me
You know that our favourite TV show is a contest for songwriters? They should - arguably - be getting top billing on their songs,...
16 June – Alone in my bed I feel you’re not...
Second, eh? Is there a more annoying position? Well, maybe not if you're the host broadcaster. But if you've travelled half-way across Europe with...
5 May – What does it matter? What does it matter?
It must be galling when your country wins, and you went and performed for them the year before that win. Obviously, there have been...
Monty’s Eurovision Countdown 2024 Part 33 – Spain
Spain brings a delightfully – and visually – cheeky swipe at the double standards applied to men and women in Zorra. The cleverness of...
Phil’s Eurovision Countdown – Part 33/37 – Spain
Further to yesterday I also suspect that Nebulosa would not only fail the ducking stool test but would come back at you and tell...
Eurovision Countdown 24 – Spain according to Mo
When I revealed my intent to score this song maximum points, Mr Phil spat out more than just his tea.
But I’m a sucker for...
1 May – Look at me, so I can look at...
We love winners of the Eurovision Song Contest. But we should also remember that someone has to come last. Whether that song deserves to...
2 April – Come, I’m free from eight to ten, then...
It's noticeable that Eurovision song titles are getting shorter. Year after year we get these one-word titles, with the word in question often buried...
Spain have had their say
The last of the Super Saturday finals, finishing at close to midnight in Europe, was Spain. Benidorm Fest final was a hot mess of...