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THIS CENTURY'S TOP 100 EUROVISION SONGS.
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THIS CENTURY’S TOP 100

€UROVISION SONGS

Since 2000, the Eurovision Song Contest has seen major changes. Many countries have hosted for the first time. New countries have dominated. While some nations have sadly withdrawn, Italy has returned and new countries – including Australia - have been welcomed.  The first 2 decades of this century has provided us with new ESC heroes and memories, including Conchita Wurst, Verka Serduchka and Ruslana. The quality of songs and number of participants- spread out over 2 semi-finals – has catered for a wide range of tastes. Here are 100 songs that stand out – some won, some qualified for the Grand Final while others were culled early; but each one carried its nation’s hopes for Eurovision glory in the annual music event.

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YODEL IT

Ilinca featuring Alex Florea

ROMANIA 2017

This cross-genre entry features hip hop and yodelling. It finished 7^th in the Grand Final.

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EVERYBODY

Tanel Padar, Dave Benton & 2XL

ESTONIA 2001

This upbeat winning entry gave Estonia its first win as the ESC began to be held in new locations. 

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MY TURN

Martina Bárta

CZECH REPUBLIC 2017

The Czech Republic has never won at Eurovision. This strong song failed to qualify for the Grand Final in Kyiv.

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STOP

Omar Naber

SLOVENIA 2005

Sadly, this mighty effort performed in Slovene failed to progress from the Semi-Final in Kiev’s first stint as host city.

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COLOR OF YOUR LIFE

Michal Szpak

POLAND 2016

This big number sung in English finished in 8^th place in Stockholm. 

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EVERYWAY THAT I CAN

Sertab Erener

TURKEY 2003

Despite finally winning at Eurovision with this contemporary dance song, Turkey last participated in the contest in 2012.

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THAT SOUNDS GOOD TO ME

Josh Dubovie

UNITED KINGDOM 2010

The UK has struggled to win votes over the last 2 decades of Eurovision. This pop entry deserved to fare better. Despite being co-written by hitmakers Mike Stock and Pete Waterman, the Brits finished in last place.

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LAUTAR

Pasha Parfeny

MOLDOVA 2012

Moldova debuted at Eurovision in 2005. This upbeat entry qualified for the Grand Final in Baku, finishing 11^th in a field of 26.

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FLY ON THE WINGS OF LOVE

Olsen Brothers

DENMARK 2000

This century’s first ESC was held in Stockholm, Sweden, Neighbouring country Denmark claimed its second ever victory with the infectious song.

 

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WATERLINE

Jedward

IRELAND 2012

After premiering with “Lipstick” the previous year, the hyper twins returned with the aim of securing a seemingly elusive 8^th win for Ireland. The country already holds the record for the most victories (7), with Sweden in hot pursuit (with 6). Both attempts by the siblings progressed to the Grand Final.