ESC 2018

[ErwinG]

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.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuCZMdfBqm4

Edited March 13, 2018 at 04:13 PM by Jeff Abbott

[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]

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]

These are my qualifiers.

 

I can't decide yet

[ErwinG]

Watching the Eurovision Spain Pre-Party tonight!!!

[Jeff Abbott]

I can't decide yet

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

Edited April 22, 2018 at 09:41 AM by Jeff Abbott

[ErwinG]

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.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Np5H384pMQ

Edited April 23, 2018 at 06:20 PM by Jeff Abbott

[Jeff Abbott]

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 April 23, 2018 at 06:23 PM by Jeff Abbott

[ErwinG]

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 April 25, 2018 at 04:54 PM by ErwinG

[celinesounds]

is weird not seeing Portugal @ the semi finals

[ErwinG]

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]

is weird not seeing Portugal @ the semi finals

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

Edited April 26, 2018 at 09:07 PM by Jeff Abbott

[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

 

https://youtu.be/aL-J6PMt1BQ

Edited April 27, 2018 at 12:05 AM by celinesounds

[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

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 May 1, 2018 at 05:40 PM by ErwinG

[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]

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 May 5, 2018 at 09:13 PM by ErwinG

[Jeff Abbott]

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 May 6, 2018 at 08:47 AM by Jeff Abbott

[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]

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 May 7, 2018 at 07:39 PM by Jeff Abbott