A RANKING OF THE 41 SONGS FROM EUROVISION 2019.  

This post: #4. Concludes tomorrow.

EUROVISION SONG CONTEST 2019

THE 41 SONGS

(ranked in order of preference)

The Eurovision Song Contest begins in Tel Aviv on May 14. Two semi-finals will see 35 songs reduced to 20 and join last year’s winning nation Israel alongside the pre-qualified ‘Big 5’ countries (France, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom & Germany) in the Grand Final 4 days later.

The songs are ranked in order of song quality, starting with the weakest of the 41 entries. Preferences may change once they are performed live during the Semi-Finals.

4 BELGIUM

WAKE UP

ELIOT

Recent offerings from Belgium have been among the best for some years now. “Wake Up” maintains that high standard. The Belgian entry will be performed in English during Semi-Final 1. Eliot will be singing the song, co-written by him and Pierre Dumoulin. The latter helped write “City Lights”, the 2017 Belgian entry which finished in fourth place. Discerning voters will hopefully recognize the quality of the 2019 song. Eliot will need to deliver a memorable live performance to stand out. The song deserves to finish high in the Grand Final.

 

5 NORTH MACEDONIA

6 SWITZERLAND

7NETHERLANDS

8 ITALY

9 DENMARK

10 SAN MARINO

11 ESTONIA

12 SPAIN

13 FRANCE

14 RUSSIA

15 MALTA

16 CYPRUS

17 GREECE

18 AZERBAIJAN

19 MOLDOVA

20 UNITED KINGDOM

21 BELARUS

22 FINLAND

23 SERBIA
24 ICELAND

25 PORTUGAL

26 IRELAND

27 CROATIA

28 MONTENEGRO

29 LITHUANIA

30 HUNGARY

31 ALBANIA

32 CZECH REPUBLIC

33 POLAND

34 ROMANIA

35 ARMENIA

36 LATVIA

37 AUSTRIA

38 ISRAEL

39 GERMANY

40 SLOVENIA

41 GEORGIA

ESC HISTORY & STATISTICS: CONSECUTIVE WINS.

EUROVISION SONG CONTEST 2019

THE HISTORY & STATISTICS

 

Only a handful of countries have managed to accomplish back-to-back wins at Eurovision. The first to do so was Spain in 1968 and 1969 (albeit as part of the 4-way tie). Luxembourg repeated that achievement, but did so winning outright in 1972 and 1973. Next was Israel, with victories in 1978 and 1979.

 

Thus far, only one country has succeeded in winning in 3 consecutive years: Ireland, in 1992, 1993 and 1994. That amazing streak was interrupted by Norway’s “Nocturne” in 1995. The following year, Ireland triumphed again, scoring its fourth win in 5 years!

CAFFE` LATTE`

TOP 10 ALBUMS – APRIL 2019

1  EUROVISION SONG CONTEST 2019

Various Artists

NEW

 

2 YOU'RE THE MAN Marvin Gaye      NEW

3 IDENTIFICATION Benjamin Ingrosso      4 7

4 THE SONG DIARIES Sophie Ellis-Bextor      1 2

5 CARPENTERS WITH THE ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Carpenters & R.P.O.      2 5

6 BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY Queen (Motion Picture Soundtrack)      3 7

7 THE LAST WORD The O'Jays      NEW

8 THE GREAT EXPANSE Hilltop Hoods      9 2

9 YOU'RE STRONGER THAN YOU KNOW James Morrison      7 2

10 IN STEREO Bananarama      NEW

TIME CAPSULE: Retro. Today's Song: BETH.
Come back tomorrow for the next daily update.

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BETH

Kiss

1976 US #7

Trivia: "Beth" was a musical departure for the rock group Kiss. The ballad featured vocals by drummer Peter Criss. its original title was to be "Beck", referring to the names Becky or Rebecca.

 

This regular segment looks back on recordings from the previous century. Check the special Caffé Latté playlist on spotify to rediscover these releases from the distant past.

                                                                                                                                   

A RANKING OF THE 41 SONGS FROM EUROVISION 2019.  

This post: #5. Continues tomorrow.

EUROVISION SONG CONTEST 2019

THE 41 SONGS

(ranked in order of preference)

The Eurovision Song Contest begins in Tel Aviv on May 14. Two semi-finals will see 35 songs reduced to 20 and join last year’s winning nation Israel alongside the pre-qualified ‘Big 5’ countries (France, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom & Germany) in the Grand Final 4 days later.

The songs are ranked in order of song quality, starting with the weakest of the 41 entries. Preferences may change once they are performed live during the Semi-Finals.

5 NORTH MACEDONIA

PROUD

TAMARA TODEVSKA

“Proud” will be performed in English during Semi-Final 2. This will be the country’s first appearance with its new name after previously participating as F.Y.R.  (Former Yugoslav Republic) Macedonia.  The ballad has strong lyrics that should resonate with the audience, particularly among women. It has an advantage in that it will be heard shortly before voting begins. All will depend on Tamara Todevska’s vocal skill to connect with viewers in order to stand out in a tough field. The song may not succeed in qualifying, but certainly deserves to.

 

6 SWITZERLAND

7NETHERLANDS

8 ITALY

9 DENMARK

10 SAN MARINO

11 ESTONIA

12 SPAIN

13 FRANCE

14 RUSSIA

15 MALTA

16 CYPRUS

17 GREECE

18 AZERBAIJAN

19 MOLDOVA

20 UNITED KINGDOM

21 BELARUS

22 FINLAND

23 SERBIA
24 ICELAND

25 PORTUGAL

26 IRELAND

27 CROATIA

28 MONTENEGRO

29 LITHUANIA

30 HUNGARY

31 ALBANIA

32 CZECH REPUBLIC

33 POLAND

34 ROMANIA

35 ARMENIA

36 LATVIA

37 AUSTRIA

38 ISRAEL

39 GERMANY

40 SLOVENIA

41 GEORGIA

ESC HISTORY & STATISTICS: MOST WINS BY COUNTRY.

EUROVISION SONG CONTEST 2019

THE HISTORY & STATISTICS

Ireland has won Eurovision 7 times. That remains the record. In second place is Sweden, with 6 wins. Three countries share third place among Eurovision’s most successful participants: France, United Kingdom and Luxembourg. The latter has not competed since 1993.

Ireland’s most recent triumph was in 1996. France last won in 1977. The UK has not won Eurovision since 1997. Sweden continues to be a real threat to the Irish record. The country has won twice in recent years: 2012 and 2015.

TIME CAPSULE: Retro. Today's Song: DON'T LEAVE ME THIS WAY.
Come back tomorrow for the next daily update.

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DON’T LEAVE ME THIS WAY

The Communards

1986 UK #1; US #40

Trivia: After Jimmy Somerville quit Bronski Beat, he emerged as a member of the duo The Communards with Richard Coles. "Don't Leave Me This Way" was a cover of a track previously recorded by Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes and, later, Thelma Houston. The British duo's remake featured guest vocals by Sarah Jane Morris.

 

This regular segment looks back on recordings from the previous century. Check the special Caffé Latté playlist on spotify to rediscover these releases from the distant past.

                                                                                                                                   

A RANKING OF THE 41 SONGS FROM EUROVISION 2019.  

This post: #6. Continues tomorrow.

EUROVISION SONG CONTEST 2019

THE 41 SONGS

(ranked in order of preference)

The Eurovision Song Contest begins in Tel Aviv on May 14. Two semi-finals will see 35 songs reduced to 20 and join last year’s winning nation Israel alongside the pre-qualified ‘Big 5’ countries (France, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom & Germany) in the Grand Final 4 days later.

The songs are ranked in order of song quality, starting with the weakest of the 41 entries. Preferences may change once they are performed live during the Semi-Finals.

6 SWITZERLAND

SHE GOT ME

LUCA HANNI

The Swiss entry will be performed in English during Semi-Final 2. This is shaping up as one of the strong contenders and momentum should build once Luca Hänni unleashes his charisma on the Eurovision stage. This upbeat party song deserves to make it into the Grand Final and could be the “Fuego” of 2019 or the ultimate victor.

7NETHERLANDS

8 ITALY

9 DENMARK

10 SAN MARINO

11 ESTONIA

12 SPAIN

13 FRANCE

14 RUSSIA

15 MALTA

16 CYPRUS

17 GREECE

18 AZERBAIJAN

19 MOLDOVA

20 UNITED KINGDOM

21 BELARUS

22 FINLAND

23 SERBIA
24 ICELAND

25 PORTUGAL

26 IRELAND

27 CROATIA

28 MONTENEGRO

29 LITHUANIA

30 HUNGARY

31 ALBANIA

32 CZECH REPUBLIC

33 POLAND

34 ROMANIA

35 ARMENIA

36 LATVIA

37 AUSTRIA

38 ISRAEL

39 GERMANY

40 SLOVENIA

41 GEORGIA