SueK Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 I haven't been following "Your Country Needs You" but I thought I would tune in on Saturday if only to hear what Andrew LW had written for our Eurovision entry. It didn't bother me who won frankly. Well, what an anti-climax! Another typical ALW "aria" (I'm not a great fan on his music, except for perhaps Phantom) and this just leaves me cold. Another good reason for not watching the Song Contest in May (I usually only tune in for the jury votes anyway - better than hearing all those songs:smile2:). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Was it that bad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueK Posted February 2, 2009 Author Share Posted February 2, 2009 It's just my opinion..... but if you like the big voice, big dramatic anthem like "Love Changes Everything" then .... you'll love it:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kell Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Well, I started listening to the song on You Tube but had to turn it off because it's so dire! There's no way we're going to win with that song. ALW has gone WAY off the mark with this one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Don't the votes for eurovision just go on how much the country likes the other country. So it doesn't really matter how good our song is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephanie2008 Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Don't the votes for eurovision just go on how much the country likes the other country. So it doesn't really matter how good our song is. Too true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipread Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Why am I not surprised? mind you good or bad doesn`t really make much difference, as the voting seems to be political anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kell Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 They're changing the voting system again this year so that only 50% of votes come from public phone votes - the rest comes from a jury panel lke they did originally way back in the day. Hurrah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceinwenn Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Thank goodness for that because it was becoming quite the laughing stock! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 I think she's a decent enough singer, but I was SO disappointed with the song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipread Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 They're changing the voting system again this year so that only 50% of votes come from public phone votes - the rest comes from a jury panel lke they did originally way back in the day. Hurrah! I hadn`t heard about that, it`s about time I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 (edited) I'm glad to hear that Kell! Edit - Listening to it now; I think it's a bit meh. Her voice isn't special, it's a bit dead. The lyrics/song was awful, I could've wrote something better myself. And that's being vain. No matter how good she performs it, we wont do any better. Edited February 2, 2009 by Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supergran71 Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 I never watched the programme, but when I heard the winner, well words fail me. How can anyone think that song will win? It hasn't got a prayer. And will someone please tell me why these girl singers these days, always sing as if they have a stomach ache?? Eurovision is dominated by east European countries these days and yes it is political. The only song I have ever liked by ALw is "Memory" from Cats. It was the only show of his that I liked as well. All his songs sound the same to me. I think he just rehashes the same tunes all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueK Posted February 2, 2009 Author Share Posted February 2, 2009 Personally, I don't think the new voting system will make much difference. It seems that unless your country ends in an "ia" you ain't gotta chance. I suppose we could change our country to Britannia - that might help:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceinwenn Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 It seems that unless your country ends in an "ia" you ain't gotta chance. I suppose we could change our country to Britannia - that might help:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Ireland's won it more than any other countries - and we've been doing terribly for years. Although admittedly, some of the stuff we've put through lately, I'd love to blame the eastern european countries voting for each other, but man, Dustin The Turkey??? WHAT WERE THEY THINKING?!?! I think they should give up the whole thing tbh. It's so bad now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kell Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 It's not all bad - over the last fewyears there have actually been some really good songs - they just don't necessarily win - LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 It's not all bad - over the last fewyears there have actually been some really good songs - they just don't necessarily win - LOL! Yeah which is what we've said about it doesn't matter how good we are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueK Posted February 2, 2009 Author Share Posted February 2, 2009 Ireland's won it more than any other countries - and we've been doing terribly for years. Although admittedly, some of the stuff we've put through lately, I'd love to blame the eastern european countries voting for each other, but man, Dustin The Turkey??? WHAT WERE THEY THINKING?!?! I think they should give up the whole thing tbh. It's so bad now. I did wonder, Roxi, if Ireland had lost the plot with Dustin the Turkey but I believe Ireland didn't want to win it again. But there was some equally bizarre entries as well so you could possibly have won again. Perhaps we should have entered Mr Blobby (now there's an idea:lol:). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charm Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Oh this sounds bad, it doesn't sound like it will do ALW any good either. Why on earth do they not ask one of the new artists coming up at the minute like Lily Allen, Keiser Chiefs or even Oasis to submit an entry? or is that not allowed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nollaig Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 I did wonder, Roxi, if Ireland had lost the plot with Dustin the Turkey Ireland lost the plot many years ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 harm, I don't suppose any f the 'professional' singers want to be connected with the Eurovision! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charm Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 True! I wouldn't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kell Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 (edited) Oh this sounds bad, it doesn't sound like it will do ALW any good either. Why on earth do they not ask one of the new artists coming up at the minute like Lily Allen, Keiser Chiefs or even Oasis to submit an entry? or is that not allowed It is allowed for established artists to perform. Some countries enter well-known singers from their own countries, which would explain why they give excellent performance (for example, Lordi were already a well-established heavy metal band before they won Eurovision in 2006 for Finland - and they totally rocked!). No ideal if this is true proparly is. BBC gives more money to eurovison than any other county. The UK is one of the so-called "Big Four" of UK, Spain, France and Germany who, in return for their huge annual contribution, automatically get through to the final every year. The UK has also played host in the past when the winning country could not afford to stage the event. Edited February 3, 2009 by Kell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted February 3, 2009 Share Posted February 3, 2009 Oh this sounds bad, it doesn't sound like it will do ALW any good either. Why on earth do they not ask one of the new artists coming up at the minute like Lily Allen, Keiser Chiefs or even Oasis to submit an entry? or is that not allowed I don't see why we wont do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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