THIS CENTURY'S TOP 100 EUROVISION SONGS (2000- 2019).
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THIS CENTURY’S TOP 100

€UROVISION SONGS

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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CITY LIGHTS

Blanche

BELGIUM 2017

This modern pop song finished 4th in the Grand Final held in Kyiv.

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IF I HAD YOUR LOVE

Selma

ICELAND 2005

Selma had previously represented Iceland in 1999. Her second attempt 6 years later failed to make the Grand Final, despite its catchy and upbeat sound.

 

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INVINCIBLE

Carola

SWEDEN 2006

Carola has performed the Swedish entry at Eurovision thrice: in 1983, 1991 and in 2006. On her first attempt, she finished 3rd. Next time, she won with "Fångad Av En Stormvind" singing in Swedish. "Invincible", performed in English, ended the night in 5th place.

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CASANOVA

Gisela

ANDORRA 2008

Andorra has only participated on 6 occasions. Its last ESC appearance was in 2009.  Penultimate entry "Casanova" was sung in English and Catalan. It sadly failed to qualify for the Grand Final.

 

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SHAKE IT

Sakis Rouvas

GREECE 2004

Greece was still chasing its first ESC victory when this sexy European shook up Eurovision. "Shake It" proved popular enough to claim third place in Istanbul.