Today: #20-16. Continues tomorrow.
Caffè
Lattè looks back on
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.
ALWAYS
AySel
& Arash
AZERBAIJAN 2009
Few countries have enjoyed as strong a debut followed by years of successful entries as Azerbaijan. It first participated in 2008, finishing in 7th place. The following year this lively Middle Eastern-flavoured song landed in 3rd position. In 2010, Azerbaijan came 5th. With "Running Scared" in 2011, the country secured a victory, bringing the ESC to Baku the following year.
YOU ARE THE ONLY ONE
Sergey Lazarev
RUSSIA 2016
Russia has never had a better stage presentation at the ESC: breathtaking, high-tech and innovative. The song was catchy too, executed well by Sergey Lazarev. This remains the most awe-inspiring performance ever seen at Eurovision. It easily qualified for the Grand Final, where the song captured the highest public vote that year. Overall, the song finished in 3rd place; but deserved to win.
JE NE SAIS QUOI
Hera Bjork
ICELAND 2010
Despite a French title, the remainder of the song was sung in English. Iceland has yet to win at Eurovision. This remains its best offering to date, even though it finished 19th in the Grand Final.
JE T'ADORE
Kate Ryan
BELGIUM 2006
A poor live performance cost this dance track a spot in the Grand Final. Its title means "I adore you" in French, but these are the only lyrics not sung in English.
SPIRIT IN THE SKY
Keiino
NORWAY 2019
Featuring lyrics performed in English and Sami, this was a mix of culture and dance music that proved popular with televoters. In Tel Aviv this year, the catchy track ended the Grand Final ranked 6th.
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