Eurovision Song Contest 2009

for 19th place??!!No way...was just my patriotic pride;-)It's obviously year by year for now at Eurovision that "les jeux sont faits"!

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Take one tissue!

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was a great one, in terms of show & music's quality, isn't it? Good job Moscow! IMHO

True,they say even the voting was fair...this year...hmmm..but it has to be mentioned that Alexander Rybak was born in Belarus. For the first time since 2000, the winning country was leading throughout the whole voting. Behind Norway, Turkey got the second highest amount of top marks despite finishing fourth.

Anyway, great performances this year..of course I am upset cause "my" Elena was not even in first 10..heard some strange rumors..but, this is life! It's not like we plan;-)

Alexander Rybak, takes the next year's song contest to Norway with his "fairy tale" love performance.There were many possible candidates for the first place, and even more genuinely good songs in the final. The voting seems to have been less political than other years, and was actually quite exiting.

But in the end with 387points, Norway reached gold. So let's get prepared for Oslo 2010!

Here's the top five ;

1. Norway (387 points)

2. Iceland (218 points)

3. Azerbaijan (207 points)

4. Turkey (177 points)

5. United Kingdom (173 points)

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All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.

gorgeous girl, Edifis!! And good voice...her father is a priest, she must be serious too!;-)

Elena the Gheorgheus!!!!

Thank you :)

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"Every adult of sound mind, should be able to choose to do whatever they want, as long as they cause no harm to others".

http://www.diggiloo.net/

Anyone have a link to the UK song?

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"Every adult of sound mind, should be able to choose to do whatever they want, as long as they cause no harm to others".

From the official site of Eurovision

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All the countries represented in the Second Semi-Final were voting, as well as France, Russia and Spain. This is the list of countries that qualified in the order they were announced (the full results and placings will be revealed after the Final of the 2009 Eurovision Song Contest)

Azerbaijan

Croatia

Ukraine

Lithuania

Albania

Moldova

Denmark

Estonia

Norway

Greece

This now means that we have the full list of 25 finalists for Saturday evening's show which starts at 21.00 CET

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Also here some WOW performances!It will be a tough final, indeed! My opinion...

I thought I will be the first with news:-P

Drac, let's face it, our Elena bit "cloudy",huh? But, but...Armenia was WOW!!!Hope they will get the big cake...And Flor de Lis-sweet, excusing the emotions...

catchy song Portugal!My opinion..

And Trio, just read that Hadise had flu..hope she will be better in final.Dum tek tek, Turkiye!

Anyway,let's wait and see "The Others";-)

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Elena - "The Balkan Girls"

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Tonight, the First Semi-Final of the 2009 Eurovision Song Contest took place in the Olimpiyskiy Arena in Moscow. In the show, the representatives of ten countries were picked to advance to the Final.

Millions of viewers tuned in tonight to watch the First Semi-Final of the 2009 Eurovision Song Contest. The show was broadcast live from the Olimpiyskiy Arena in Moscow, and it was presented by Natalia Vodyanova and Andrey Malakhov. Nine qualifying countries were picked by televoting, and a tenth finalist was selected by the national juries all over Europe. All the countries represented in the First Semi-Final were voting, as well as Germany and the United Kingdom. This is the list of countries that qualified (the full results will be revealed after the Final of the 2009 Eurovision Song Contest):

Turkey

Sweden

Israel

Portugal

Malta

Finland

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Romania

Armenia

Iceland

That now means that 15 out of 25 participants of the Final of the 2009 Eurovision Song Contest are known. The remaining 10 finalists will be known after the Second Semi-Final, to take place on May 14th at 21:00 CET!

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Attitudes are more important than facts...

Martin...and on radio also! Keep us debating!

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Every week on QBS Radio '12 Points we are playing a selection of songs from this years contest'. In the video section please watch and listen to each song giving your score out of 10. 1 being the lowest 10 the highest. Enjoy!

Was banned because the lyrics of the country singer was

We don't want PUT IN ....political lyrics hhehehe

For me is the best, and should have at least participate,

is this the freedom of expression in Europe?

Check mate.....

You have a great Eurovision 2009 team: the Singer Jade Ewen and the composer-wellknown- Andrew L. Webber. Jade is quite a presence, a great voice! IMHO

For sure they will improve the monotony of the song with some supporting vocals and so she will pop-up!!!

And related to voting subject (politically biased..) found a resume on telegraph.co.uk/31 Jan.2009:

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Britain has a dismal track record in the Eurovision Song Contest in recent years and has not won the competition since 1997 when Katrina and the Waves won with "Love Shine a Light".

Widespread block voting between Eastern European countries has increasingly dominated the competition, with Russia voted as last year's winner.

Russia's entry, "Believe" sung by Dima Bilan, who performed during last night's show, received a maximum of 12 points last year from nearby countries - Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Belarus and Armenia.

The success of Serbia in 2007 was also largely thanks to generous scoring for its neighbours, including Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and Macedonia. Lordi, a heavy metal band dressed as monsters, from Finland, won in 2006 after receiving the maximum score of 12 points from Iceland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Estonia.

Last year's UK entrant, Andy Abraham, came joint last after scoring "nul points" for his song "Even If "at the final in Belgrade. In 2007, Scooch finished second last with "Flying the Flag (for You)" and in 2003 the band Jemini failed to score a single point for their song, "Cry Baby".

This year, however, the voting system has been changed for the final in Moscow. Each country's votes will be decided by a combination of televoting and the votes of a national jury comprised of music industry experts.---

goodlookin,

that the "beauty" of this tacky contest, we could joke around with each other, in the spirit of the movie "L'auberge espagnole".

trio,

you are always welcome, even to join us in the EU :)

The public voting was the final straw for a struggling competition which was made even more ridiculous with the addition of a semi final.

The BBC & Andrew Lloyd Webber are having one final attempt this year at making it more credible (in england). Unfortunately they have got rid of the only reason for watching it, Terry Wogan’s drunken commentary!!! Nothing like making fun of the rest of Europe with old Tel!!!!

I don't care where the UK end up, as long as we beat dem Irish i'll be happy.

lusitano , thx for 12 points:p.for the channel i do not have any idea yet but will inform before the date on QL.

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Attitudes are more important than facts...

im not so familiar with greek singers...for sure i have heard her songs.

I think I've discovered the secret of life - you just hang around until you get used to it.  ~Charles Schulz

I think I know this song too. Do you know Anna Vissi? She is a wonderful singer. And her ex-husband, Nikos Karvellas has some great songs to.

It's true that had working hadn't killed anyone yet, but why to take risk?

lol herne!

greek songs are great. i have a compilation from eurovision 2006, which they won - MY NO. 1 by elias pantazapoulos. (correct me if im mistaken)

I think I've discovered the secret of life - you just hang around until you get used to it.  ~Charles Schulz

he is really hot. Sarbel wasn't bad also few years ago. These greek guys...:) No wonder I'm married to one.

It's true that had working hadn't killed anyone yet, but why to take risk?

herne, he is a hot performer! although he performs like ricky martin. but i still like him!

I think I've discovered the secret of life - you just hang around until you get used to it.  ~Charles Schulz

song in 2007, but nobody voted on it. :( It really sucks that countries choose other countries they like, so it has nothing to do with sining.

Lovinni, I also love Sakis Rouvas' new song!

It's true that had working hadn't killed anyone yet, but why to take risk?

cant wait to see SAKKIS ROUVAS!

I think I've discovered the secret of life - you just hang around until you get used to it.  ~Charles Schulz

Goodlookin,

No one takes it serious in any of the "old players" countries, when they were 15 to 20 participants! However it is still very entertaining for its tackiness and people love to hate it!

Trio,

Good topic and all apropriate for the season!

Do you know where it can be watched?

Turquie... 12 points

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goodlookin yes they might as well coz they have no one to vote for them.. and all you hear is the nil pwan.

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HE WHO DARES WINS

I think the UK will withdraw next year, no one takes it seriously in the UK.