Wednesday, June 17, 2015

THE 100 MOST IMPORTANT EUROVISION SONGS Update: #60 - 56. 
EUROVISION’S
100
MOST ESSENTIAL SONGS
(1958-2015)

Now that the dust has settled on another fabulous Eurovision Song Contest, it’s time to look back on the most important and influential songs that have competed over the last 60 years. All of the winning songs are included, as well as other noteworthy entries from the most watched music contest in the world.


#60
HARD ROCK HALLELUJAH
LORDI
Finland -2006
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Arguably 1 of the biggest shock victories in recent years of Eurovision belongs to Lordi. Hard rock / metal was rarely seen at the ESC, but “Hard Rock Hallelujah” attracted a strong lead in the final tally. Lordi’s success gave Finland its 1st (and so far only) win since its debut in 1961. The song also proved the importance of standing out from the pack.
#59
ALWAYS
AYSEL & ARASH
Azerbaijan -2009
Azerbaijan was still a recent addition to the Eurovision family when it edged closer to its 1st victory with “Always”. The catchy song secured the country 3rd place. In 2011, Azerbaijan claimed 1st prize.
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#58
LA LA LA
MASSIEL
Spain -1968
http://www.eurovisioncovers.co.uk/e68.jpgSpain’s 1st ESC win was with the much-maligned “La La La”. Its chorus can claim to be one of the most nonsensical and uncreative. It has often been imitated in subsequent years. This made the song – and Eurovision- the object of derision. The fact that it only won by 1 vote did not instill confidence in the Spanish entry. In truth, it’s not that bad a song, and Eurovision has seen worse gain the top prize. Arguably, it ought to have lost to the popular chart hit “Congratulations” from Cliff Richard. Massiel emerged victorious, beating the British music legend on his home soil. The outcome made Eurovision’s future uncertain, despite the event being telecast in colour for the 1st time.
#57
IN MY DREAMS
WIG WAM
Norway -2005
A year prior to Lordi winning Eurovision with “Hard Rock Hallelujah”, Wig Wam paved the way with a glam rock song entitled “In My Dreams”. Norway finished 9th in 2005, but may have opened the door for its Finnish neighbours.
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#56
UN PREMIER AMOUR
ISABELLE AUBRET
France -1962
http://www.eurovisioncovers.co.uk/f62.jpgWhen Isabelle Audret was declared the winner at the 7th ESC, she had gained France its 3rd  -and record-breaking (at that time)- win. This was also the 5th winning song sung in French. “Un Premier Amour” translates as “a first love” and it was yet another victorious ballad. This marked the 1st year in which a score of zero was possible and “nul points” was the eventual outcome for Belgium, Spain, Austria and Netherlands.

Another 5 songs added tomorrow.

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