EUROVISION 2015- THE FINAL 27 SONGS

THE GRAND FINAL RUNNING ORDER & LIKELIHOOD OF WINNING

1-SLOVENIA” Here For You”

This is catchy and 1 of the few upbeat songs. Being the 1^st heard, it is an unlikely winner, as audiences will have forgotten it by the voting time.

2- FRANCE “N’Oubliez Pas”
This will have a strong impact with its backdrop and ‘Les Miserables’-type presentation. It’s perhaps too gloomy to be a strong contender. This is a strong & classy song but appears too early; so will struggle to finish well. The producers have given it no chance as a consequence.

3- ISRAEL “Golden Boy”

If producers put it this early for the night, the fun song must have fared poorly in Semi –Final 2. Hence, it is unlikely to do well.

4- ESTONIA “Goodbye To Yesterday”

This is 1 of the best in this year’s crop, but has been placed so early in the running order that it must not have attracted many votes in Semi-Final 1. This deserves to finish in the Top 5 but will struggle do so.

5- UNITED KINGDOM “Still In Love With You”

 

Its performers lack charisma and the novelty of this ‘The Great Gatsby’ – like presentation seems to be suffering in the live execution. Its early place reveals it is an unlikely to finish strong. Might even end up last overall, though it does deserve a better finish.

6- ARMENIA “Face The Shadow”

A politically charged song that is well presented, but again, has been positioned too early in the night. It will fail to stand out after the next 21 songs have been heard.

7- LITHUANIA “This Time”

Having been positioned so early in the proceedings, this will be a case of “thanks for coming along. See you next year”. It’s catchy and the dancers’ gay  kisses will make an impact, but there’s nothing extraordinary going on here. 

8- SERBIA “Beauty Never Lies”
This positive vocal blast will resonate with the audience, but (surprisingly) is positioned too early in the night to be a major threat.

9- NORWAY “A Monster Like Me”

Another cleverly crafted entry that seems likely to be overlooked due to its being heard this early. It’s a grower so, maybe it can persevere despite the odds.

10- SWEDEN “Heroes”

Swedish pop star Måns remains the strong favourite. “Heroes” ran away with Semi-Final 2 which may explain its being positioned early in the night- in order to give the other countries a chance. The Avicii –sounding song sounds like a Eurovision winner. Its contemporary. strong and upbeat message will stand out among so many ballads this year. If that were not enough, the animation in its presentation will make this the song to beat. Sweden should become the 2^nd most successful ESC nation this year with its 6^th victory.

11- CYPRUS “One Thing I Should Have Done”

The Top 5 songs in the end will come from Sweden & the nations that follow it. Cyprus’ entry is nothing special, but must have attracted many votes in Semi-Final 2for it  to be placed after the 1^st 10 songs of the night. I doubt it will finish high.

 

12- AUSTRALIA “Tonight Again”

This song has maintained its strong potential leading up to the night. Its Bruno Mars- sound will be a welcome distraction from the gloomy and slow songs in the pack. Australia’s debut could see it welcomed with a Top 5 finish.

13- BELGIUM “Rhythm Inside”

This talented youth outshone more experienced performers during Semi-Final 1. His choreography established him as a serious highlight. Its modern Lorde & Sia inspired presentation will draw the young vote.

 

14- AUSTRIA “I Am Yours”

Austria easily stood out last year. This understated song is Coldplay enough to be heard on radio. It’s an awesome track which will hoefully finish well, but Austria won’t make it 2 consecutive wins.

15- GREECE “One Last Breath”

Maria Elena’s good looks will not go unnoticed. This is the type of ballad that older ESC voters show love to. It may be too Celine Dion and safe, but it is the best of the big ballads in English. Might finish well, as Greece usually attracts many votes.

 

16- MONTENEGRO “Adio”

One of the few songs not performed in English, and this is part of its charm. It is a cultural and classy song that will cut through language constraints.  It won’t win, but is a mighty entry.

17- GERMANY “Black Smoke”

Ann finished 2^nd in the German finals, but when the winner declined to go to Eurovision, she ended up the country’s entry. She has been unwell this week which may affect her vocals. It’s a good song but won’t be memorable enough to finish high.

18- POLAND “In The Name Of Love”

This is another ballad that will be lost among the stronger songs by voting time. It isn’t as powerful a slow song as the Greek entry; and lacks a message as moving as Romania and Hungary’s songs.

19- LATVIA “Love Injected”

This song has grown over the weeks leading to Semi-Final 2. It may be different enough to see it finish well.

 

20- ROMANIA “De La Capat (All Over Again)”

The best of the sad message songs with a theme that will move the audience. A beautifully crafted song aimed squarely at the heartstrings.

21- SPAIN “Amanecer”

A big ballad sung in Spanish that will stand out has been placed late enough to give it a deserved chance, but is unlikely to finish Top 5.

22- HUNGARY “Wars For Nothing”

This ballad is bound to attract votes with its anti-war message. It must have finished well in Semi-Final 1 to be given this position in the draw, so expect it to finish in the Top 10.

23- GEORGIA “Warrior”

The Soviet bloc is well represented among the last 10 songs of the night which will help them finish well. It may also help to split the votes, especially with the mighty appeal of the Russian ballad. Georgia will fall short.

24- AZERBAIJAN “Hour Of The Wolf”

Azerbaijan offers an interesting song each year without ever repeating itself. This distinctive track is strong and it is placed late enough to help it fare well, but it may be swept away by the song that follows it.

25- RUSSIA “A Million Voices”

The audience may boo loudly, but Russia is the country to threaten Sweden’s chances. Its powerful message and Polina’s vocals help it tick all the boxes. It sounds like a winner and could triumph in the end.

 

26- ALBANIA “I’m Alive”

Sandwiched between 2 of the bigger contenders, Albania will be dwarfed by Russia and Italy’s performances. Its late spot in the proceedings will give it some hope, but this is destined to be overlooked.

27- ITALY “Grande Amore”

A massive song like this is the perfect way to conclude proceedings. It’s an epic production with quality written all over it. In any other year, it would win but it faces tough competition from Russia and even more from Sweden. The fact that it isn’t sung in English may hurt its chances but it will be heard last and leave an indelible mark in your memory.

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