THIS CENTURY'S TOP 100 EUROVISION SONGS (2000- 2019).
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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 While some nations have sadly withdrawn, Italy has returned and new countries – including Australia - have been welcomed.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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TOO LATE FOR LOVE

John Lundvik

SWEDEN 2019

John Lundvik came third in the Swedish national finals in 2018. The following year, his win at Melodifestivalen entitled him to represent Sweden in Tel Aviv. His backing singers on the latter song, known as The Mamas, will be trying out in their own right in 2020. "Too Late For Love" was a well executed soulful entry that finished in 5th place.

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HOLD ON BE STRONG

Maria Haukaas Storeng

NORWAY 2008

This uplifting and encouraging song resonated with enough voters to finish in 5th position in Belgrade's ESC Grand Final.

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IF LOVE WAS A CRIME

Poli Genova

BULGARIA 2016

The positive message in the song struck a chord with the audience, bringing Bulgaria its best ESC result to date, finishing 4th in the Grand Final in Stockholm. The following year, "Beautiful Mess" improved on that outcome: achieving 2nd place.

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TONIGHT AGAIN

Guy Sebastian

AUSTRALIA 2015

It was initially meant to be a one-off appearance, but Australia has continued participating at Eurovision ever since its debut with this upbeat entry. The song claimed 5th position.

 

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POPULAR

Eric Saade

SWEDEN 2011

Fredrik Kempe has co/written many Eurovision contenders for Sweden. This dance song ended the night in third place in the Grand Final held in Dusseldorf.