Tuesday, May 19, 2015

THIS YEAR'S ESC SONGS RANKED IN ORDER according to Caffe` Latte`. This post: #40-11. More songs added daily. Apologies for the delay over the last few days- internet problems prolonged due to incompetence of Telstra in Australia!
EUROVISION SONG CONTEST
2015
THE CAFFE` LATTE` TOP 40 RANKINGS
Each daily update will add more of the 40 songs from this year’s contest. The higher they rank, the better they are considered. The songs are judged here based on the versions on the official CD album.
Opinions may change after the live shows. 
 The Top 10 songs are on a separate post.

11 NORWAY
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A MONSTER LIKE ME
Mørland & Debrah Scarlett
 http://www.eurovisioncovers.co.uk/n15.jpg
Sung in English
This slow duet could go either way: it might attract enough votes In Semi-Final 2 to qualify for the Grand Final; but it takes a few listens to reveal its quality.  It may prove to be too intense for Eurovision. Mørland, who wrote the entry, usually lives in the UK while Scarlett is based in Switzerland. The 2 first met working on this collaboration.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1td70yaoS8

12 RUSSIA
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A MILLION VOICES Polina Gagarina
 
Sung in English
Versatile performer Gagarina is a well-known singer, actress and songwriter in Russia. The song was written by an international team comprised of Swedes, Russians and an Australian based in Germany. It will be interesting if politics (against the evil Putin, and not the nation’s decent citizens) hinders the chances of a strong entry in Semi-Final 1.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBVY7Glcd84

13 ROMANIA
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DE LA CAPAT (ALL OVER AGAIN) Voltaj
 http://www.eurovisioncovers.co.uk/ro15.jpg
Sung in Romanian & English
Romania’s entry deals with the plight of young children left behind by parents who had to emigrate in order to find work. If the cause is conveyed  effectively, it could prove a strong contender in Semi-Final 1. Fortunately, it’s also a strong song  from an experienced pop/rock band.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WA3wOKHpzEU

14 SAN MARINO
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CHAIN OF LIGHTS
Michele Perniola & Anita Simoncini
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 Sung in English
These 2  singers will be the youngest pair to perform a duet at Eurovision when they take to the stage during Semi-Final 2. Their song is an appeal for worldwide cohesion. It’s another grower which will hopefully attract some younger voters to help it into the Grand Final. Perniola’s good looks won’t hurt either.  
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5of_gx0kjA

15 SLOVENIA 
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HERE FOR YOU Maraaya
http://www.eurovisioncovers.co.uk/slv15.jpg
Sung in English
Maraaya, consisting of married couple Marjetka and Raay, will represent Slovenia with the upbeat indie pop tune “Here For You”.  The 2 co-wrote it with Charlie Mason. Most likely, Marjetka will perform in Semi-Final 2 wearing her trademark headphones.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oOQKYopwJ4



16 POLAND

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IN THE NAME OF LOVE Monika Kuszyñska
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Sung in English
A car accident has left Kuszyñska partially paralysed and confined to a wheelchair . She will sing a ballad she co-wrote in Semi-Final 2 in the hope of achieving the 1st Polish victory after decades of competing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRWG6g0YjD0


17 ISRAEL
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GOLDEN BOY Nadav Guedj
Sung in English
Guedj is a 16 year old Paris-born native of Israel with a fun, upbeat song that celebrates the spirit of Tel Aviv. This is the best Israeli entry for some years and could prove to be successful. It will hopefully qualify in Semi-Final 2.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdxOCTezeTg

18 GREECE
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ONE LAST BREATH Maria Elena Kyriakou
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Sung in English
Cyprus-born Kyriakou co-wrote the big ballad that is the Greek entry for this year. It’s a safe song from a country that has offered some diverse and exciting entries in the recent past. It will compete in Semi-Final 1.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7xKMnNcVdM 

19 GERMANY
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BLACK SMOKE Ann Sophie
 http://www.eurovisioncovers.co.uk/d15.jpg
Sung in English
The German entry “Black Smoke” is 1 of the quality songs in this year’s offerings; featuring strong vocals, catchy chorus and an impressive track that will be part of the Grand Final. This will be a grower that could gain more momentum in the live show.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7u4RwkNAY0

20 BELARUS 
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TIME Uzari & Maimuna
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Sung in English
Belarus is hoping for its 1st win at Eurovision with a duet from pop songwriter Uzari and classically trained violinist Maimuna. The song will compete in Semi-Final 1.

21 NETHERLANDS
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WALK ALONG Trijntje Oosterhuis
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Sung in English
In 2014, The Netherlands finished in 2nd place with the modern country flavoured “Calm After The Storm”. This year’s entry was penned by Anouk, who sang the Dutch entry “Birds” 2 years ago and ended among the Top 10. “Walk Along” is immediately catchy but I fear it may run out of steam by the time it competes in Semi- Final 1.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSZwKW3RqT0

22 IRELAND
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PLAYING WITH NUMBERS Molly Sterling
 
Sung in English
Ireland has won Eurovision 7 times and is hoping to increase its lead with 1 of its best entries ever. In Semi-Final 2, 17 year old Sterling deserves to qualify.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Cqk5ZdrfSk

23 AZERBAIJAN
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HOUR OF THE WOLF Elnur Huseynov
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Sung in English
Azerbaijan 1st competed in the ESC in 2008. Huseynov was part of the duo that performed its debut entry. He returns with a ballad that is interesting but may find it tough qualifying in Semi-Final 2.It's a grower, so can't be dismissed as a contender.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYsj1fFE1Xw    

24 MOLDOVA
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I WANT YOUR LOVE Eduard Romanyuta
 
Sung in English
The Ukrainian performer switched countries to Moldova when his home country withdrew from this year’s ESC.  He has good looks and a rather catchy song that could help him qualify in Semi-Final 1, where he will be the 1st entry to perform.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVN723iwj8c    

25 LITHUANIA 
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THIS TIME Monika Linkytc & Vaidas Baumila
 
Sung in English
Lithuania will commence proceedings in Semi-Final 2 with an upbeat and pleasant duet that is somewhat dated.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Cqk5ZdrfSk

26 ARMENIA
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FACE THE SHADOW Genealogy
 
Sung in English
Originally entitled “Don’t Deny”, the song will be performed by Genealogy in Semi-Final 1. The group consists of a native of Armenia and 5 others representing each of the continents where these persons of Armenian background now live. Armenia entered its best song ever in 2014. This year’s is not as promising. 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVVvgD0-Mu0

27 CZECH REPUBLIC
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HOPE NEVER DIES
Marta Jandova & Vaclav Noid Barta
 
Sung in English
The Czech Republic returns to Eurovision for the first time since 2009 with a duet that will compete in Semi-Final 2.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_o44RdxYTY

28 CYPRUS
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ONE THING I SHOULD HAVE DONE
John Karayiannis
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Sung in English
Cyprus is yet to win at Eurovision and was absent in 2013.  It returns to compete in Semi-Final 2 with a sweet ballad that sounds too familiar and never really takes off. Another contender, “Without Your Love” by Panagiotis Koufogiannis would have been a wiser selection.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXU2Hehc4wY

29 BELGIUM
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RHYTHM INSIDE Loic Nottet
 http://www.eurovisioncovers.co.uk/b15.jpg
Sung in English
With a sound reminiscent of Lorde’s “Royals”, there’s no denying the Belgian entry may appeal to a young audience. His good looks and youth may help too.  Nottet co-wrote the song and came 2nd in 2014’s “The Voice” in his country.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xV2b3L1K6_c

30 MALTA
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WARRIOR Amber
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Sung in English

Amber will perform the 2nd entry with the title “Warrior” this year in Semi-Final 2. Malta has been participating for decades but has yet to win Eurovision. It’s unlikely with this song.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wevxW3l_tkg

31 SERBIA 
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BEAUTY NEVER LIES Bojana Stamenov
 
Sung in English
Serbia returns to the ESC this year, represented by performer Bojana Stamenov. The song’s positive message should resonate with viewers enough to qualify in Semi-Final 1.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zCz_fJa1yA

32 GEORGIA
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WARRIOR Nina Sublatti
 
Sung in English
Nina Sublatti wrote & co-produced “Warrior” with Swedish hit songwriter Thomas G:son.  There is a song with this same title in both Semi-Finals., with Georgia battling it out in Semi-Final 1.

33 SWITZERLAND
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TIME TO SHINE Mélanie René
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Sung in English
This pop-flavoured Swiss entry was written by Mélanie René, who will also sing the song in Semi-Final 2. The verses build effectively, but the chorus disappoints. 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_n_pXW3p74Q

34 ICELAND 
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UNBROKEN Maria Olafs
http://www.eurovisioncovers.co.uk/ic15.jpg
Sung in English
Iceland is another ESC veteran nation that has yet to win. It's unlikely to happen this year with "Unbroken". It will need to face off tough competition to even emerge from Semi-Final 2.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sov_pE1cdFY

35 ALBANIA 
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I’M ALIVE Elhaida Dani
 
Sung in English
Elhaida Dani is vying to qualify in Semi-Final 1 with a song that may take her to the Grand Final.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZJdWUmxxZw

36 F.Y.R. MACEDONIA 
 
AUTUMN LEAVES Daniel Kajmakoski

Sung in English
Pop singer Daniel Kajmakoski co-wrote the Macedonian entry and will perform it in English during Semi-Final 1. It's a grower and could shape up into a contender for the Grand Final.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8QCt6CJCHc
37 PORTUGAL
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HA UM MAR QUE NOS SEPARA
Leonor Andrade
There’s A Sea That Separates Us} Sung in Portuguese
Portugal remains 1 of the least successful countries at Eurovision and usually struggles to make the Grand Final. I doubt this will qualify in Semi-Final 2.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xowMYNzYWbE

38 HUNGARY
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WAR FOR NOTHING Boggie 
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Sung in English
This entry is an anti-war protest song which may resonate in Semi Final 1, but it’s  slow and dreary.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z52QQG1hboo


39 LATVIA
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LOVE INJECTED Aminata
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Sung in English
Latvia is going with a different style in Semi-Final 2 with this electronic / pop entry from 1 of its female pop stars. 
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLtK3mxZAjc    

40 FINLAND 
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AINA MUN PITAA Pertti Kurikan Nimipäivät 
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{I Always Have To} Sung in Finnish
Finnish punk band formed in a charity organization that works with adults  that are developmentally disabled.  Will compete in Semi-Final 1. This is the shortest song ever in the 60 years of the ES
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OR6BixXmo08    

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