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[ErwinG]

Jeff Abbott, on 12 March 2018 - 03:49 PM, said:

you mean that fast food song?

Yup that one ... I like the song only when the chicken is not clucking ... that is ridiculously hideous

[Jeff Abbott]

GEORGIA

The last song is finally released.

Edited by Jeff Abbott, 13 March 2018 - 10:13 AM.

[ErwinG]

I have been listening to all the songs all weekend ... and I can say that this will be an ESC to remember ... I kinda like all the songs this year; I am not skipping any of them when I listen to the ESC Playlist ... on previous years, there is always a skip or two ... but not this year, so I am excited for the show!

[ErwinG]

The running order for the Semi Finals revealed:

First Semi-Final
1. Azerbaijan
2. Iceland
3. Albania
4. Belgium
5. Czech Republic
6. Lithuania
7. Israel
8. Belarus
9. Estonia
10. Bulgaria
11. F.Y.R. Macedonia
12. Croatia
13. Austria
14. Greece
15. Finland
16. Armenia
17. Switzerland
18. Ireland
19. Cyprus

Second Semi-Final
1. Norway
2. Romania
3. Serbia
4. San Marino
5. Denmark
6. Russia
7. Moldova
8. The Netherlands
9. Australia
10. Georgia
11. Poland
12. Malta
13. Hungary
14. Latvia
15. Sweden
16. Montenegro
17. Slovenia
18. Ukraine

[ErwinG]

Well well well

Just saw Israel's song being performed live at the Israel Calling party ... I loved it!

She can win this indeed!

[Jeff Abbott]

ErwinG, on 03 April 2018 - 07:50 AM, said:

The running order for the Semi Finals revealed:

First Semi-Final
1. Azerbaijan
2. Iceland
3. Albania
4. Belgium
5. Czech Republic
6. Lithuania
7. Israel
8. Belarus
9. Estonia
10. Bulgaria
11. F.Y.R. Macedonia
12. Croatia
13. Austria
14. Greece
15. Finland
16. Armenia
17. Switzerland
18. Ireland
19. Cyprus

Second Semi-Final
1. Norway
2. Romania
3. Serbia
4. San Marino
5. Denmark
6. Russia
7. Moldova
8. The Netherlands
9. Australia
10. Georgia
11. Poland
12. Malta
13. Hungary
14. Latvia
15. Sweden
16. Montenegro
17. Slovenia
18. Ukraine

These are my qualifiers.  

[ErwinG]

Jeff Abbott, on 18 April 2018 - 12:35 PM, said:

These are my qualifiers.  

I can't decide yet

[ErwinG]

Watching the Eurovision Spain Pre-Party tonight!!!

[Jeff Abbott]

ErwinG, on 20 April 2018 - 02:18 PM, said:

I can't decide yet

all bookies seem to favour the "chicken song" from Israel

Edited by Jeff Abbott, 22 April 2018 - 03:41 AM.

[ErwinG]

Jeff Abbott, on 22 April 2018 - 03:40 AM, said:

all bookies seem to favour the "chicken song" from Israel

Yup, but I have a feeling one song will come above the chicken at the end

but I am working on getting my Top 10 for the semi-finals out soon ...

[Jeff Abbott]

The stage in action.

Edited by Jeff Abbott, 23 April 2018 - 12:20 PM.

[Jeff Abbott]

ErwinG, on 22 April 2018 - 03:56 PM, said:

Yup, but I have a feeling one song will come above the chicken at the end

but I am working on getting my Top 10 for the semi-finals out soon ...

which one do you mean?

keep on working, i'm curious 'bout your choices

Edited by Jeff Abbott, 23 April 2018 - 12:23 PM.

[ErwinG]

Jeff Abbott, on 23 April 2018 - 12:21 PM, said:

keep on working, i'm curious 'bout your choices

getting it done soon .. before rehearsals ... don't want to say afterwards that I changed favorites ...

[ErwinG]

First Semi-Final
1. Azerbaijan
2. Iceland
3. Albania
4. Belgium
5. Czech Republic
6. Lithuania
7. Israel
8. Belarus
9. Estonia
10. Bulgaria
11. F.Y.R. Macedonia
12. Croatia
13. Austria
14. Greece
15. Finland
16. Armenia
17. Switzerland
18. Ireland
19. Cyprus

My Top 10 is in Black; the others in Blue is to show that it was difficult to make a Top 10 ...

Edited by ErwinG, 25 April 2018 - 10:54 AM.

[celinesounds]

is weird not seeing Portugal @ the semi finals  

[ErwinG]

celinesounds, on 25 April 2018 - 12:27 PM, said:

is weird not seeing Portugal @ the semi finals  

Yes, it is ... but even though I do not like the song that won, nor ever will ... Portugal deserved to win ... so now, it's time for Lisbon to shine ...

16 days to the Final!

[Jeff Abbott]

celinesounds, on 25 April 2018 - 12:27 PM, said:

is weird not seeing Portugal @ the semi finals  

Bearing in mind Portugal's latest results, well this is kind of unexpected

Edited by Jeff Abbott, 26 April 2018 - 03:07 PM.

[Jeff Abbott]

Still my favourite, can't get it outta my head

[celinesounds]

I like the Portuguese song

the poem is nice, is about her grandmother who had died.

but the best this year, is the singer's voice, makes all the difference

you have to see this video

Edited by celinesounds, 26 April 2018 - 06:05 PM.

[ErwinG]

2 more weeks and we'll be watching the final show for this year

btw I pre-ordered Saara Alto's new album, so hopefully I will get it before the show ...

[ErwinG]

First rehearsals are on ...

Poor Mikolas

Quote

As announced yesterday, Czech singer Mikolas Josef hurt his back during the rehearsal, while doing some of the acrobatics that are a part of his act. Last night, the singer gave an update on his situation via Instagram.

Mikolas was seen by a doctor on site at the Altice Arena, who recommended he visit a local hospital as a precaution.

Last night, Mikolas gave his fans an update through Instagram: "I can confirm that I got injured during the rehearsal and the situation got worse after several hours. I can't even walk now. Got back from the first hospital and I am now heading to another one."

Despite his condition, Mikolas remains optimistic and determined: "Thanks for all your messages and prayers, we are all doing our best to get me up on my feet soon. I will perform no matter what."

[ErwinG]

Second Semi-Final
1. Norway
2. Romania
3. Serbia
4. San Marino
5. Denmark
6. Russia
7. Moldova
8. The Netherlands
9. Australia
10. Georgia
11. Poland
12. Malta
13. Hungary
14. Latvia
15. Sweden
16. Montenegro
17. Slovenia
18. Ukraine

My Top 10 is in Black; the others in Blue is to show that it was difficult to make a Top 10 ... this one is a bloodbath battle ... tough choices, but had to leave both Norway and Sweden out ... but we all know that's not going to happen, right? Oh, and Ukraine, how could I leave you out (Green because it can take any spot and blow one out of my Top 10)

This year I can say I liked all songs and anyone who make it to the Final will make a great Final show ... my actual Top 15 will be out soon, before we start hearing conspiracy theories if I can manage to get 15 songs into that Top 15

Edited by ErwinG, 01 May 2018 - 11:40 AM.

[ErwinG]

One more week to go before the ESC Final

The bookmakers Top 10:
1. Israel
2. Norway
3. Estonia
4. France
5. Czech Republic
6. Cyprus
7. Bulgaria
8. Sweden
9. Italy
10. Australia

Sitting just outside the Top 10:
11. Finland
12. Spain
13. Moldova
14. Belgium
15. Greece

[Jeff Abbott]

ErwinG, on 05 May 2018 - 11:44 AM, said:

One more week to go before the ESC Final

The bookmakers Top 10:
1. Israel
2. Norway
3. Estonia
4. France
5. Czech Republic
6. Cyprus
7. Bulgaria
8. Sweden
9. Italy
10. Australia

Sitting just outside the Top 10:
11. Finland
12. Spain
13. Moldova
14. Belgium
15. Greece

I swear I'm gonna stop waching Eurovision if Norway wins with that sh*te of a song. I mean it.

[ErwinG]

My Final Top 25:

1 - Finland – Saara Aalto – Monsters
2 - France – Madame Monsieur – Mercy
3 - Cyprus – Eleni Foureira – Fuego
4 - The Netherlands – Waylon – Outlaw In 'Em
5 - Albania – Eugent Bushpepa – Mall
6 - Australia – Jessica Mauboy – We  Got Love
7 - Malta – Christabelle – Taboo
8 - Italy – Ermal Meta & Fabrizio Moro – Non Mi Avete Fatto Niente
9 - Azerbaijan – Aisel – X My Heart
10 - United Kingdom – SuRie – Storm
11 - Denmark – Rasmussen – Higher Ground
12 - Iceland – Ari Olafsson – Our Choice
13 - San Marino – Jessika Feat. Jenifer Brening – Who We Are
14 - Poland – Gromee Feat. Lukas Meijer – Light Me Up
15 - Moldova – DoReDos – My Lucky Day
16 - Switzerland – Zibbz – Stones
17 - Ukraine – Melovin – Under The Ladder
18 - Israel – Netta – Toy
19 - Austria – Cesár Sampson – Nobody but You
20 - Romania – The Humans – Goodbye
21 - Germany – Michael Schulte – You Let Me Walk Alone
22 - FYR Macedonia – Eye Cue – Lost and Found
23 - Croatia – Franka Batelic – Crazy
24 - Latvia – Laura Rizzotto – Funny Girl
25 - Lithuania – Ieva Zasimauskaite – When We're Old

Edited by ErwinG, 05 May 2018 - 03:13 PM.

[Jeff Abbott]

ErwinG, on 05 May 2018 - 03:11 PM, said:

My Final Top 25:

1 - Finland – Saara Aalto – Monsters
2 - France – Madame Monsieur – Mercy
3 - Cyprus – Eleni Foureira – Fuego
4 - The Netherlands – Waylon – Outlaw In 'Em
5 - Albania – Eugent Bushpepa – Mall
6 - Australia – Jessica Mauboy – We  Got Love
7 - Malta – Christabelle – Taboo
8 - Italy – Ermal Meta & Fabrizio Moro – Non Mi Avete Fatto Niente
9 - Azerbaijan – Aisel – X My Heart
10 - United Kingdom – SuRie – Storm
11 - Denmark – Rasmussen – Higher Ground
12 - Iceland – Ari Olafsson – Our Choice
13 - San Marino – Jessika Feat. Jenifer Brening – Who We Are
14 - Poland – Gromee Feat. Lukas Meijer – Light Me Up
15 - Moldova – DoReDos – My Lucky Day
16 - Switzerland – Zibbz – Stones
17 - Ukraine – Melovin – Under The Ladder
18 - Israel – Netta – Toy
19 - Austria – Cesár Sampson – Nobody but You
20 - Romania – The Humans – Goodbye
21 - Germany – Michael Schulte – You Let Me Walk Alone
22 - FYR Macedonia – Eye Cue – Lost and Found
23 - Croatia – Franka Batelic – Crazy
24 - Latvia – Laura Rizzotto – Funny Girl
25 - Lithuania – Ieva Zasimauskaite – When We're Old

If we look at your top10 and my top10 there're only TWO songs that we both chose.

Hint ....

They're Cyprus and Australia.

Edited by Jeff Abbott, 06 May 2018 - 02:47 AM.

[Jeff Abbott]

Belgium has been my favourite so far, but when I heard her first rehearsals I was like 'nope, not gonna happen'

[Jeff Abbott]

[ErwinG]

Portugal will perform as 8th on the Grand Final; while UK, Spain, France & Germany will also perform during the first half of the show ... Italy will be part of the second half ... this is going to be interesting!!!

[Jeff Abbott]

ErwinG, on 06 May 2018 - 07:07 PM, said:

Portugal will perform as 8th on the Grand Final; while UK, Spain, France & Germany will also perform during the first half of the show ... Italy will be part of the second half ... this is going to be interesting!!!

That means there're 8 places left in the first semi and 12 in the second one.

Edited by Jeff Abbott, 07 May 2018 - 01:39 PM.