Jeff Abbott Posted March 18, 2017 at 06:52 PM Posted March 18, 2017 at 06:52 PM (edited) ARMENIA The last one revealed this year, very out of the box, ethnic, subtle and original. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yw6LdDo7HxA Edited March 18, 2017 at 06:57 PM by Jeff Abbott 1 Quote
Pangloss76 Posted March 18, 2017 at 10:31 PM Posted March 18, 2017 at 10:31 PM Lidia Isac who represented Moldova last year just auditioned for The Voice in France singing Ordinaire (Celine's version). She nailed it and this time, she made it through!!! 😍 2 Quote
ErwinG Posted March 20, 2017 at 01:47 PM Author Posted March 20, 2017 at 01:47 PM So now that we have all the songs/videos ... we should be able to make our Top and decide what we like and what we don't like ... This is going to be fun! 1 Quote
ErwinG Posted March 22, 2017 at 02:26 PM Author Posted March 22, 2017 at 02:26 PM So Julia has been banned from Ukraine and can't represent Russia at the ESC now WTF??? That's not the ESC spirit Ukraine Quote
Jeff Abbott Posted March 22, 2017 at 03:25 PM Posted March 22, 2017 at 03:25 PM (edited) So Julia has been banned from Ukraine and can't represent Russia at the ESC now WTF??? That's not the ESC spirit Ukraine Russia intentionally sent a blacklisted artist so I'm not really surprised that happened. I'm only sorry for that girl, she seems absolutely adorable even though her song was a big mess. At least Russia's not calling the shots any more. It appears that Russia is out of the competition completely, for them it was either Julia or nobody else. Edited March 22, 2017 at 03:35 PM by Jeff Abbott 1 Quote
ErwinG Posted March 22, 2017 at 03:31 PM Author Posted March 22, 2017 at 03:31 PM Russia intentionally sent a blacklisted artist so I'm not really surprised that happened. I'm only sorry for that nice girl, she seems absolutely adorable even though her song was a big mess. I thought all of Russia is blacklisted??? Quote
Jeff Abbott Posted March 22, 2017 at 03:39 PM Posted March 22, 2017 at 03:39 PM (edited) I thought all of Russia is blacklisted??? No, the ban concerned any artist who had performed in Crimea since the time it was taken over by Russia. Edited March 22, 2017 at 03:54 PM by Jeff Abbott 1 Quote
ErwinG Posted March 22, 2017 at 03:41 PM Author Posted March 22, 2017 at 03:41 PM No, the ban concerned any artist who performed in Crimea since the time it was taken over by Russia. Ok good ... so Russia is just playing games here and we are spectators in an ongoing battle between these two 1 Quote
Jeff Abbott Posted March 22, 2017 at 03:43 PM Posted March 22, 2017 at 03:43 PM (edited) Ok good ... so Russia is just playing games here and we are spectators in an ongoing battle between these two That's exactly the case here. Ukraine made it very clear that's the law to abide by. It's not like this ban was introduced specifically for Eurovision, it stood for quite some time. Edited March 22, 2017 at 03:45 PM by Jeff Abbott 1 Quote
ErwinG Posted March 22, 2017 at 03:47 PM Author Posted March 22, 2017 at 03:47 PM That's exactly the case here. Ukraine made it very clear that's the law to abide by. It's not like this ban was introduced specifically for Eurovision, it stood for quite some time. Thank you for the insight ... but still don't like it!!! 1 Quote
Jeff Abbott Posted March 22, 2017 at 03:52 PM Posted March 22, 2017 at 03:52 PM Thank you for the insight ... but still don't like it!!! I know what you mean. As I said, the only one I feel for is Julia. 1 Quote
ErwinG Posted March 22, 2017 at 03:57 PM Author Posted March 22, 2017 at 03:57 PM I know what you mean. As I said, the only one I feel for is Julia.Yes, exactly ... I wonder how people will be voting though with all this mess around ... Quote
ErwinG Posted March 22, 2017 at 05:37 PM Author Posted March 22, 2017 at 05:37 PM So ... Julia's "Flame" has been "killed" ... but she will represent Russia at ESC 2018 now Quote
angelil78 Posted March 23, 2017 at 12:17 PM Posted March 23, 2017 at 12:17 PM We knew there would be some problem if Ukraine won. There would be some tension between Russia and Ukraine. In my opinion a country that is in serious dispute with another country (War?!?) in the Eurovision, should not be eligible to host the Eurovision if they win. Eurovision is a song contest the should represent love and unity. This isn't the first time a country in dispute with another country has hosted the Eurovision. Azerbaijan did the same and they are in dispute with Armenia. And by dispute, I mean when they are using the army against each other. And I'm not taking any sides 1 Quote
ErwinG Posted March 25, 2017 at 01:17 PM Author Posted March 25, 2017 at 01:17 PM So how is your Top 10 coming along? Mine is pretty much stuck on Top 20 now ... I can't seem to decide 1 Quote
angelil78 Posted March 25, 2017 at 09:24 PM Posted March 25, 2017 at 09:24 PM I can't decide. Someone created a playlist on Spotify so I will hopefully create my top 10 list soon. My workplace usually have this huge bet around Eurovision and I've never won it and actually not even been close to winning. I was in 4th place last year. So I kinda guess my list will be different from yours lol. I'm not feeling the Italian song though and it's supposed to be the most popular one .. 1 Quote
ErwinG Posted March 26, 2017 at 02:21 PM Author Posted March 26, 2017 at 02:21 PM I can't decide. Someone created a playlist on Spotify so I will hopefully create my top 10 list soon. My workplace usually have this huge bet around Eurovision and I've never won it and actually not even been close to winning. I was in 4th place last year. So I kinda guess my list will be different from yours lol. I'm not feeling the Italian song though and it's supposed to be the most popular one .. I would love for Italy ,,, just so I can finally go back and visit! The Belgian, Ireland and Czech Republic songs are growing on me ... so my Top 10 will be completely different than it was 2 weeks ago ... Quote
Jeff Abbott Posted March 26, 2017 at 02:37 PM Posted March 26, 2017 at 02:37 PM So how is your Top 10 coming along? Mine is pretty much stuck on Top 20 now ... I can't seem to decide oh, it's coming, I feel it's gonna be ready very soon after much deliberation. 1 Quote
ErwinG Posted March 26, 2017 at 03:10 PM Author Posted March 26, 2017 at 03:10 PM (edited) oh, it's coming, I feel it's gonna be ready very soon after much deliberation. Oh yes ... soon! At least before the 1st semi-final Edited March 26, 2017 at 03:11 PM by ErwinG 1 Quote
Jeff Abbott Posted March 26, 2017 at 03:25 PM Posted March 26, 2017 at 03:25 PM (edited) Oh yes ... soon! At least before the 1st semi-final I might still struggle to be certain of my choices though. hehehe Edited March 26, 2017 at 03:26 PM by Jeff Abbott 1 Quote
ErwinG Posted March 26, 2017 at 04:55 PM Author Posted March 26, 2017 at 04:55 PM I might still struggle to be certain of my choices though. hehehe Oh yes, and at the end on Finale Night we still might not be happy with the winner ... Quote
Jeff Abbott Posted March 26, 2017 at 05:02 PM Posted March 26, 2017 at 05:02 PM (edited) Oh yes, and at the end on Finale Night we still might not be happy with the winner ... To be honest, last year it was so much easier to pick favourites, my clear winners were Armenia, the Czech Republic and Malta. This year it's the opposite situation. Edited March 26, 2017 at 05:04 PM by Jeff Abbott 1 Quote
ErwinG Posted March 26, 2017 at 06:03 PM Author Posted March 26, 2017 at 06:03 PM To be honest, last year it was so much easier to pick favourites, my clear winners were Armenia, the Czech Republic and Malta. This year it's the opposite situation. Yes, I know ... should be fun though to try and pick a Top 10 this year ... Quote
ErwinG Posted March 27, 2017 at 07:58 PM Author Posted March 27, 2017 at 07:58 PM (edited) Eurovision Song Contest 2017 - First Semi-Final My Top 10: 1: Poland2: Greece3: Czech Republic4: Georgia5: Sweden6: Latvia7: Belgium8: Iceland9: Azebaijan10: Moldova Edited March 27, 2017 at 07:58 PM by ErwinG 2 Quote
Jeff Abbott Posted March 27, 2017 at 09:04 PM Posted March 27, 2017 at 09:04 PM (edited) My top 10 from semifinal 1 (personal preference order) 1. Finland 2. Azerbaijan 3. Latvia 4. Armenia 5. Poland 6. Belgium 7. Portugal 8. Australia 9. Sweden 10. Cyprus Edited March 27, 2017 at 09:15 PM by Jeff Abbott 2 Quote
Jeff Abbott Posted March 27, 2017 at 09:06 PM Posted March 27, 2017 at 09:06 PM Eurovision Song Contest 2017 - First Semi-Final My Top 10: 1: Poland2: Greece3: Czech Republic4: Georgia5: Sweden6: Latvia7: Belgium8: Iceland9: Azebaijan10: MoldovaIs this order random? 1 Quote
ErwinG Posted March 28, 2017 at 02:03 PM Author Posted March 28, 2017 at 02:03 PM (edited) Is this order random? Hahaha ... that's how I like it In voting order btw Edited March 28, 2017 at 02:04 PM by ErwinG 1 Quote
ErwinG Posted March 28, 2017 at 03:03 PM Author Posted March 28, 2017 at 03:03 PM Eurovision Song Contest 2017 - Second Semi-Final 1. The Netherlands2. Israel3. San Marino4. Malta5. Ireland6. Norway7. Macedonia8. Austria9. Denmark10. Switzerland Quote
angelil78 Posted March 28, 2017 at 06:41 PM Posted March 28, 2017 at 06:41 PM Eurovision Song Contest 2017 - First Semi-Final My Top 10: 1: Poland2: Greece3: Czech Republic4: Georgia5: Sweden6: Latvia7: Belgium8: Iceland9: Azebaijan10: Moldova I like that list, that Iceland is on it. I want us to make it to the final. But I don't want Iceland to win, like ever!! For me, winning is getting the 2nd place. The first place is just way to expensive for us as a nation So for me and actually Iceland as a whole, getting into the finals means a LOT of partying The streets are empty in Iceland on Eurovision night literally! we love Eurovision. 1 Quote
ErwinG Posted March 28, 2017 at 08:10 PM Author Posted March 28, 2017 at 08:10 PM I like that list, that Iceland is on it. I want us to make it to the final.But I don't want Iceland to win, like ever!! For me, winning is getting the 2nd place. The first place is just way to expensive for us as a nation So for me and actually Iceland as a whole, getting into the finals means a LOT of partying The streets are empty in Iceland on Eurovision night literally! we love Eurovision. Well let's hope you get to party a lot this year ... we should visit Iceland too ... Quote
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