Best ever Eurovision song?

[SinkGirl]

Okay, I’m a huge Eurovision fan (went to the semi finals a few years ago in Stockholm, bloody wonderful) and have managed to convert DH.

We are arguing about which is the best Eurovision entry of all time, or at least of the last 12 years or so which is as long as he’s been watching.

What do other fans think?

Oh, and another definite yes for Love Love Peace Peace. Easily the best song we heard all night.

"There's a man in a hamster wheel!"

Just found this thread - thank you.

In 2007 I think the winner was from Serbia - Verka was the Ukrainian entry I think.

I loved the Netherlands entry in Conchita's year - very disappointed when it didn't win.

These guys...

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nHAYOVNN_gY

Waterloo.

In 2007 I think the winner was from Serbia - Verka was the Ukrainian entry I think.

Thank you, you are indeed correct

*Apologies if I inadvertently misgendered Verka there - I genuinely wasn't at all certain about his/her status/identification.

Making Your Mind Up is my favourite song of all time, never mind just Eurovision.

Closely followed by Wig Wam Bam, which shows just how camp my tastes are. I try not to think about the meaning and just do the dance. Love a song and dance combo

ilovesooty the Common Linnets - they were brilliant!

I would add my votes to those suggesting Verka and Måns & Petra for huge entertainment value; and it took us a good year to stop singing ‘Wolves of the Sea’ in the Tin household. My all-time favourite is ‘Love Shine A Light’ and not just because it was the UK’s last winner: it’s a genuinely great song!

I meant to add a big thank you to those adding links so that we can enjoy the madness all over again!

I agree with your qualifiers Oubliette

Hoping for a win for Iceland this year.

Yes @redexpat
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I think the best winner is between Ruslana with Wild Dances and Rybak with Fairytale.

My personal favourites are:
Love Kills - Roberto Bellarosa
Tornero - Mihai Traistariu
City Lights - Blanche
Randajad - Urban Symphony

I also have a huge soft spot for Pokusaj by Laka.

(swoons)

I still sing that Dana International song non-ironically. That aside, the Russian grannies from a few years ago will always have a place in my heart.

Hummus I was living in Israel when it won - cue lots of very earnest discussions about whether Dana would count for a minyan (Spoiler: Orthodox consensus was yes)

However - everyone must accept that the best Eurovision song ever was the pias-take that was Skooch

Love, love, peace, peace after all was only ever a parody

hefzi I can totally imagine the op ed pieces in Yediot Achronot.

I love Heroes sung my Mans Zelmerlow.

Jedward - Lipstick

Sertab - Every Way that I Can. Won for Turkey in 2005. I don't think Turkey even take part in the contest anymore do they?

Loreen is obviously the best in recent years. It's the only Eurovision song in recent memory to have been playlisted by Radio One. It was that good.

The common Linnets "Calm after the Storm"

Haven’t RTFT.

Teenage me would say Jonny Logan, Hold me now.

Present me says ABBA, Waterloo, hands down.

My OH would say Lordi, Hard Rock Hallelujah.

Or was it Johnny? I can’t remember....