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[celinefanonline]

Well it should have been Australia who should have win last year...  & this wouldn't have happened lol

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[Jeff Abbott]

That chandelier thing looks great.

Edited by Jeff Abbott, 15 April 2017 - 12:47 AM.

[ErwinG]

A people's choice poll was done on a Facebook ESC Group and here are the results:

1: Italy with 310 points
2: France with 268 points
3: Belgium with 238 points
4: Macedonia with 172 points
5: Portugal with 120 points
6: Israel with 104 points
7: Sweden with 100 points
8: Switzerland with 92 points
9: The Netherlands with 80 points
10: Poland with 72 points

What do you think? can it really happen like this?

[Jeff Abbott]

ErwinG, on 15 April 2017 - 03:52 PM, said:

A people's choice poll was done on a Facebook ESC Group and here are the results:

1: Italy with 310 points
2: France with 268 points
3: Belgium with 238 points
4: Macedonia with 172 points
5: Portugal with 120 points
6: Israel with 104 points
7: Sweden with 100 points
8: Switzerland with 92 points
9: The Netherlands with 80 points
10: Poland with 72 points

What do you think? can it really happen like this?

Not sure about the Netherlands, Poland and Switzerland though, these might not manage to get inside top 10.

However, top 5 above seems very probable.

[Jeff Abbott]

I do sometimes think Poland might actually struggle to get into the final, it's like a bloodbath in the first semi, there we've got several sure qualifiers (Sweden, Greece, Azerbaijan, Armenia) and some very popular songs (Belgium, Portugal).

Edited by Jeff Abbott, 15 April 2017 - 04:07 PM.

[ErwinG]

Jeff Abbott, on 15 April 2017 - 04:06 PM, said:

I do sometimes think Poland might actually struggle to get into the final, it's like a bloodbath in the first semi, there we've got several sure qualifiers (Sweden, Greece, Azerbaijan, Armenia) and some very popular songs (Belgium, Portugal).

Oh yes, it will be very tough ... and if she makes it to the final, she should be very proud to have conquered that semi ...

[Jeff Abbott]

ErwinG, on 15 April 2017 - 04:37 PM, said:

Oh yes, it will be very tough ... and if she makes it to the final, she should be very proud to have conquered that semi ...

the second semi is much easier, especially now that Russia'a out.

Plus, Australia is also in the first semi so you know what that means.

damn

Edited by Jeff Abbott, 15 April 2017 - 04:46 PM.

[ErwinG]

Jeff Abbott, on 15 April 2017 - 04:45 PM, said:

the second semi is much easier, especially now that Russia'a out.

Plus, Australia is also in the first semi so you know what that means.

damn

Yes, I know ... and we only get 4 more weeks ...

[ErwinG]

3 weeks to the Final!!!

Should have my Top 10 or 15 next week!

[ErwinG]

Better yet ... My Top 20 is done!!!

Been sick sitting a work and listening to all the songs again ... so why not update my Top!!!

Here we go:

1. Italy
2. France
3. Israel
4. San Marino
5. The Netherlands
6. Poland
7. UK
8. Greece
9. Austria
10. Germany
11. Georgia
12. Sweden
13. Iceland
14. Belgium
15. Ireland
16. Ukraine
17. Czech Republic
18. Malta
19. Norway
20. Spain

What do you think? I know ... it's the most random top ever!

But I like the songs this way!

[Jeff Abbott]

ErwinG, on 22 April 2017 - 10:59 AM, said:

Better yet ... My Top 20 is done!!!

Been sick sitting a work and listening to all the songs again ... so why not update my Top!!!

Here we go:

1. Italy
2. France
3. Israel
4. San Marino
5. The Netherlands
6. Poland
7. UK
8. Greece
9. Austria
10. Germany
11. Georgia
12. Sweden
13. Iceland
14. Belgium
15. Ireland
16. Ukraine
17. Czech Republic
18. Malta
19. Norway
20. Spain

What do you think? I know ... it's the most random top ever!

But I like the songs this way!

#4 is kind of unexpected    Is that a guilty pleasure of yours?

Thanks honey for #6, this one is one of my favourites.

I'd also add Denmark, Estonia and Macedonia to that list.

Overall, it looks great.

Edited by Jeff Abbott, 23 April 2017 - 12:47 PM.

[Jeff Abbott]

Before the actual show, for me there could only be one deserving winner. It's funny it's not even in your top 20.




And it is ......

[Jeff Abbott]

My final top 20 (before the show)  

1. Azerbaijan
2. Finland
3. Denmark
4. France
5. Macedonia
6. Armenia
7. Bulgaria
8. Portugal
9. Italy
10. Israel
11. Latvia
12. the UK
13. Sweden
14. Estonia
15. Belarus
16. Norway
17. Australia
18. Hungary
19. Serbia
20. Iceland

Edited by Jeff Abbott, 23 April 2017 - 01:07 PM.

[ErwinG]

Jeff Abbott, on 23 April 2017 - 12:23 PM, said:

#4 is kind of unexpected    Is that a guilty pleasure of yours?

Thanks honey for #6, this one is one of my favourites.

I'd also add Denmark, Estonia and Macedonia to that list.

Overall, it looks great.

Yeah, I like #4 much better ... not sure why, but I do

[ErwinG]

Jeff Abbott, on 23 April 2017 - 12:44 PM, said:

My final top 20 (before the show)  

1. Azerbaijan
2. Finland
3. Denmark
4. France
5. Macedonia
6. Armenia
7. Bulgaria
8. Portugal
9. Italy
10. Israel
11. Latvia
12. the UK
13. Sweden
14. Estonia
15. Belarus
16. Norway
17. Australia
18. Hungary
19. Serbia
20. Iceland

I read somewhere that Bulgaria is picking up steam to win ... not sure how far that will go ...

[ErwinG]

The naked Ape will be in Kyiv!

Quote

Italy's Francesco Gabbani is one of the most talked-about acts of the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest. The two-time San Remo winner will perform 'Occidentali's Karma' in Kyiv.


Hailing from Carrara in Tuscany, where his parents ran the town’s only instrument shop, Francesco Gabbani grew up with music. He began to pursue a solo career in 2010 when he left his first band, Trikobalto. Following this he gave up performing to concentrate on composing when, in 2015, his publisher BMG persuaded him to enter a song for the Newcomers section of the Sanremo Festival. His song Amen won and subsequently went Platinum in Italy.


Sanremo has taken place in the city of the same name since 1951 and was the inspiration behind the Eurovision Song Contest. The format has launched the careers of some of Italy's most successful singers including Andrea Bocelli and Eros Ramazzotti.


In 2017, Francesco won the main section of Sanremo with Occidentali’s Karma, becoming the first artist ever to win in different categories of the Festival in consecutive years. Occidentali’s Karma went Gold within a week and double Platinum in a month. In his performance Francesco dances with an ape, which is not only a unique selling point but also tells the story of the song.

Francesco is looking forward to his time in Kyiv. "What makes me feel the proudest is to represent my own country in front of every European. I fully believe in "Made in Italy" quality and I'll do my best to be a valuable ambassador for my country."

[angelil78]

Ok my top 20/21 list is ready and it's very different from the what the bets say will win lol.

It might change a lot before Eurovision starts.
It's not in any order, just the top 20/21. I can't decide if Norway or Iceland should be in the top 20.

Switzerland
Bulgaira
Australia
Poland
Belarus
Sweden
Israel
Serbia
Netherlands
Latvia
UK
France
Azerbaijan
Montenegro
San Marino
Greece
Ukraine
Estonia
Albania
Norway/Iceland.

I do like Portugal but I didn't put it on my list because I thought it wouldn't go far. But then I saw the bets and it's on top 5
Also I don't like the Italian song but it will probably win

I won't win any bets this year that's for sure

Edited by angelil78, 27 April 2017 - 05:55 AM.

[angelil78]

The more I listen to the songs, the more I like them. I have list of 30 songs that I like.

I can't wait for the rehearsals to begin, I guess my list will change a lot then.

[Jeff Abbott]

angelil78, on 28 April 2017 - 03:08 PM, said:

The more I listen to the songs, the more I like them. I have list of 30 songs that I like.

I can't wait for the rehearsals to begin, I guess my list will change a lot then.

The same for me here, I'd also say there're about 30 songs worth listening to.

Some of the rehearsals footage has already leaked.

[Jeff Abbott]

ErwinG, on 23 April 2017 - 05:22 PM, said:

I read somewhere that Bulgaria is picking up steam to win ... not sure how far that will go ...

It's because of his voice, apparently it's impressive.

[ErwinG]

Yes, I am looking forward to the rehearsals as well ... my Top will drastically change ... and yes, there are some great songs worth listening too ...

[Jeff Abbott]

ErwinG, on 29 April 2017 - 07:19 AM, said:

Yes, I am looking forward to the rehearsals as well ... my Top will drastically change ... and yes, there are some great songs worth listening too ...

they start tomorrow, right? I mean those with the actual artists

Edited by Jeff Abbott, 29 April 2017 - 07:27 AM.

[ErwinG]

Jeff Abbott, on 29 April 2017 - 07:26 AM, said:

they start tomorrow, right? I mean those with the actual artists

Not sure ... but if so, we'll be happy!!!

[celinesounds]

My top 20 of this year  is ....

1 Italy
2 Italy
3 Italy
4 Italy
5 Italy
6 Italy
7 Italy
8 Italy
9 Italy
10 Italy
11 Italy
12 Italy
13 Italy
14 Italy
15 Italy
16 Italy
17 Italy
18 Italy
19 Italy
20 Portugal

[ErwinG]

ErwinG, on 29 April 2017 - 08:34 AM, said:

Not sure ... but if so, we'll be happy!!!

Yes, and so far Sweden is golden!

[ErwinG]

celinesounds, on 30 April 2017 - 05:51 AM, said:

My top 20 of this year  is ....

1 Italy
2 Italy
3 Italy
4 Italy
5 Italy
6 Italy
7 Italy
8 Italy
9 Italy
10 Italy
11 Italy
12 Italy
13 Italy
14 Italy
15 Italy
16 Italy
17 Italy
18 Italy
19 Italy
20 Portugal

I like this ...

I really do hoe Italy finally wins ... whatever happens, I am still going to Italy next year, but if they win ... it will be so much better to go there next year ...

[celinesounds]

ErwinG, on 30 April 2017 - 08:21 AM, said:

I like this ...

I really do hoe Italy finally wins ... whatever happens, I am still going to Italy next year, but if they win ... it will be so much better to go there next year ...

Italy is the only country who brought something new this year, there are other countries with not bad songs, but most of them is more about the same...;

besides ESC is a live show, the songs have to be composed to work well live,

and i think Italy did the best, they chose an entertainer, not a singer

a performer doesn't has to have a big voice, but  has to be able to interact with a live audience.

Edited by celinesounds, 30 April 2017 - 01:41 PM.

[ErwinG]

celinesounds, on 30 April 2017 - 01:33 PM, said:

Italy is the only country who brought something new this year, there are other countries with not bad songs, but most of them is more about the same...;

besides ESC is a live show, the songs have to be composed to work well live,

and i think Italy did the best, they chose an entertainer, not a singer

a performer doesn't has to have a big voice, but  has to be able to interact with a live audience.

The song is popular too ... that helps too!

[ErwinG]

So ... how is your Top shaping up with all the rehearsals online?

Mine is certain to be changed!!!

[Jeff Abbott]

ErwinG, on 04 May 2017 - 09:06 AM, said:

So ... how is your Top shaping up with all the rehearsals online?

Mine is certain to be changed!!!

Mine is changing too. Armenia is going up, Belgium going down.

Edited by Jeff Abbott, 04 May 2017 - 09:58 AM.