ESC SONGS 2025 ranked (#28). More: tomorrow. 

EUROVISION 2025

THE 37 SONGS

(in order of preference)

 

The number of competitors for this year’s Eurovision Song Contest has remained the same with Moldova withdrawing and Montenegro returning. This year, the ESC will be held in host city Basel, Switzerland in May following that country’s third win in 2024. Caffè Lattè has ranked all of the 37 entries in terms of sonic quality, as it does annually. The higher the ranking, the better the song.

*Note that a live performance and the on-stage presentation may alter the overall impact of a song.

ALBANIA ARMENIA AUSTRALIA AUSTRIA AZERBAIJAN BELGIUM CROATIA CYPRUS

CZECHIA DENMARK ESTONIA FINLAND FRANCE GEORGIA GERMANY GREECE

ICELAND IRELAND ISRAEL ITALY LATVIA LITHUANIA LUXEMBOURG MALTA

MONTENEGRO NETHERLANDS NORWAY POLAND PORTUGAL SAN MARINO

SERBIA SLOVENIA SPAIN SWEDEN SWITZERLAND UKRAINE UNITED KINGDOM

28

ESSA DIVA

Melody

Spain

This year’s Spanish entry is weaker than recent offerings. As one of “The Big 5”, Spain has already pre-qualified for a spot in the Grand Final. It is unlikely to finish high on the night.

Essential Songs by WOMEN of The BRITISH INVASION  (#50-41). More: tomorrow.

A Caffè  Lattè spotlight on:

 

ESSENTIAL SONGS BY

WOMEN of

The BRITISH INVASION

 

The British Invasion was ushered in by The Beatles. Countless UK groups achieved success overseas, including The Rolling Stones, The Hollies, Gerry & The Pacemakers, Herman’s Hermits and The Animals. British female soloists also prospered. This countdown celebrates the best songs released by women during the years of The British Invasion.

 

50 MONSIEUR DUPONT Sandie Shaw

49 I’M A TIGER Lulu

48 SISTER MORPHINE Marianne Faithfull

47 THE BOAT THAT I ROW Lulu

46 ALFIE Cilla Black

45 THIS LITTLE BIRD Marianne Faithfull

44 LOSING YOU Dusty Springfield

43 THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN Lulu

42 BREAKFAST IN BED Dusty Springfield

41 COME AND STAY WITH ME Marianne Faithfull

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BREATHE AGAIN

Toni Braxton

1993

U.K. - #2; U.S.A. - #3

Trivia:

Upon release, "Breathe Again" became Toni Braxton's best chart performer on both sides of the Atlantic.

Check out all the songs that have been featured in this daily segment on Spotify, including today’s retro track. A new song is added every day!

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6eoIqbxYY8Ci1EGpc6e1QM?si=128e68c4eac14db9

 

ESC SONGS 2025 ranked (#29). More: tomorrow.  

EUROVISION 2025

THE 37 SONGS

(in order of preference)

 

The number of competitors for this year’s Eurovision Song Contest has remained the same with Moldova withdrawing and Montenegro returning. This year, the ESC will be held in host city Basel, Switzerland in May following that country’s third win in 2024. Caffè Lattè has ranked all of the 37 entries in terms of sonic quality, as it does annually. The higher the ranking, the better the song.

*Note that a live performance and the on-stage presentation may alter the overall impact of a song.

ALBANIA ARMENIA AUSTRALIA AUSTRIA AZERBAIJAN BELGIUM CROATIA CYPRUS

CZECHIA DENMARK ESTONIA FINLAND FRANCE GEORGIA GERMANY GREECE

ICELAND IRELAND ISRAEL ITALY LATVIA LITHUANIA LUXEMBOURG MALTA

MONTENEGRO NETHERLANDS NORWAY POLAND PORTUGAL SAN MARINO

SERBIA SLOVENIA SPAIN SWEDEN SWITZERLAND UKRAINE UNITED KINGDOM

29

RUN WITH U

Mamagama

Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan can usually be relied on to offer a worthy entry. This year is no exception. “Run With U” will compete in Semi-Final 1 and deserves to progress to the Grand Final.

FAVE ALBUMS: March 2025

<<<THE T⏳ME CAPSULE<<<

TOKYO JOE

Bryan Ferry

1977

U.K. - #15

Trivia:

Bryan Ferry wrote and co-produced "Tpkyo Joe", a single lifted off his album 'In Your Mind'.

Check out all the songs that have been featured in this daily segment on Spotify, including today’s retro track. A new song is added every day!

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6eoIqbxYY8Ci1EGpc6e1QM?si=128e68c4eac14db9

 

<<<THE T⏳ME CAPSULE<<<

QUEER

Garbage

1995

U.K. - #13

Trivia:

American group Garbage released its self-titled debut album in 1995. "Queer", one of its tracks, became the band's breakthough single.

Check out all the songs that have been featured in this daily segment on Spotify, including today’s retro track. A new song is added every day!

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6eoIqbxYY8Ci1EGpc6e1QM?si=128e68c4eac14db9

 

<<<THE T⏳ME CAPSULE<<<

COULD IT BE MAGIC

Barry Manilow

1975

U.K. - #25; U.S.A. - #6

Trivia:

After Barry Manilow scored a hit with "Could It Be Magic", it was successfully covered by Donna Summer (1976) and Take That (1992). The latter version peaked at #3 in Britain.

Check out all the songs that have been featured in this daily segment on Spotify, including today’s retro track. A new song is added every day!

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6eoIqbxYY8Ci1EGpc6e1QM?si=128e68c4eac14db9

 

 ESC SONGS 2025 ranked (#30). More: Monday.  

EUROVISION 2025

THE 37 SONGS

(in order of preference)

 

The number of competitors for this year’s Eurovision Song Contest has remained the same with Moldova withdrawing and Montenegro returning. This year, the ESC will be held in host city Basel, Switzerland in May following that country’s third win in 2024. Caffè Lattè has ranked all of the 37 entries in terms of sonic quality, as it does annually. The higher the ranking, the better the song.

*Note that a live performance and the on-stage presentation may alter the overall impact of a song.

ALBANIA ARMENIA AUSTRALIA AUSTRIA AZERBAIJAN BELGIUM CROATIA CYPRUS

CZECHIA DENMARK ESTONIA FINLAND FRANCE GEORGIA GERMANY GREECE

ICELAND IRELAND ISRAEL ITALY LATVIA LITHUANIA LUXEMBOURG MALTA

MONTENEGRO NETHERLANDS NORWAY POLAND PORTUGAL SAN MARINO

SERBIA SLOVENIA SPAIN SWEDEN SWITZERLAND UKRAINE UNITED KINGDOM

30

DESLOCADO

Napa

Portugal

Performed in Portuguese, this entry is accessible in its overall sound. The title means “displaced”. This faces tough competition to progress from Semi-Final 1.

TOP 90s BOY BAND SONGS (#60-1). CONCLUSION. 

A Caffè ☕️Lattè Spotlight-

 

ESSENTIAL SONGS BY

90s BOY BANDS

Boy bands have played an integral part in the evolution of rock and pop music. From the early a capella doo wop groups, to popular outfits from The Beatles, The Temptations and The Four Tops. A new breed emerged in the 1990s. One of them broke chart records with their #1 hit singles. This countdown concentrates on the best examples of the trend. The list only includes songs released by boy bands during the 1990s. It excludes collaborations.

 

 

60 SURE Take That

59 FATHER AND SON Boyzone

58 TELLIN’ EVERYBODY Human Nature

57 GIRL ON TV LFO

56 EVERYBODY GET UP Five

55 BABY CAN I HOLD YOU Boyzone

54 ANYTHING 3T

53 AROUND THE WORLD East 17

52 I LIKE THE WAY (THE KISSING GAME) Hi-Five

51 THE HARDEST THING 98°

 

50 I HAVE A DREAM Westlife

49 SUMMER GIRLS LFO

48 I DO (CHERISH YOU) 98°

47 GOT THE FEELIN’ Five

46 IT ONLY TAKES A MINUTE Take That

45 4 SEASONS OF LONELINESS Boyz II Men

44 EVERYTHING CHANGES Take That

43 SEASONS IN THE SUN Westlife

42 INVISIBLE MAN 98°

41 A SONG FOR MAMA Boyz II Men

 

40 HOW DEEP IS YOUR LOVE Take That

39 IF YA GETTIN’ DOWN Five

38 WORDS Boyzone

37 PRAY Take That

36 SO MUCH IN LOVE All-4-One

35 BECAUSE OF YOU 98°

34 CRUEL Human Nature

33 EVERYBODY (BACKSTREET’S BACK) Backstreet Boys

32 SWEAR IT AGAIN Westlife

31 LOVE ME FOR A REASON Boyzone

 

30 STAY ANOTHER DAY East 17

29 BE THE FIRST TO BELIEVE A1

28 WHERE DO YOU GO No Mercy

27 IN THE STILL OF THE NITE (I’LL REMEMBER)

      Boyz II Men

26 IESHA Another Bad Creation

25 ETERNAL FLAME Human Nature

24 MMMBOP Hanson

23 I SWEAR All-4-One 

22 STEAM East 17

21 IT’S SO HARD TO SAY GOODBYE TO YESTERDAY

        Boyz II Men

    

20 STEP BY STEP New Kids On The Block

19 ALL 4 LOVE Color Me Badd

18 ON BENDED KNEE Boyz II Men

17 HOUSE OF LOVE East 17

16 IF I LET YOU GO Westlife

15 I WANT IT THAT WAY Backstreet Boys

14 KEEP ON MOVIN’ Five

13 TONIGHT New Kids On The Block

12 I WANT YOU BACK *NSYNC

11 MOTOWNPHILLY Boyz II Men

 

10 FLYING WITHOUT WINGS Westlife

9 COULD IT BE MAGIC Take That

8 QUIT PLAYING GAMES (WITH MY HEART)

      Backstreet Boys

7 BACK FOR GOOD Take That

6 WATER RUNS DRY Boyz II Men

5 IT’S ALRIGHT East 17

4 I WANNA SEX YOU UP Color Me Badd

3 I’LL MAKE LOVE TO YOU Boyz II Men

2 NO MATTER WHAT Boyzone

1 END OF THE ROAD Boyz II Men

 

 

Listen to the playlist on Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZVky3fcC8ZYMNpMAr7d37?si=581cd4e560a44e2f&pt=3c425255e1698d0d2782068acf905558