We Are One... Eurovision Song Contest: Sweden 2013
So in Malmö, Sweden had won the right to host the 58th edition of the contest due to Loreen winning the previous year with 'Euphoria'. It's no secret that we the United Kingdom doesn't fair well in this competition, but this year we had 80's diva 'Bonnie Tyler' on our side! Ireland looked super cute with first time entrant 'Ryan Dolan' with his song 'Only Love Survives!' Love is love!
The campery could only begun when the 26 contenders were ready to take to the stage. Would I be ready for the competition that I unfortunately missed last year? Moldova was fierce! She brought the party, along with her dress rising to end the perfect performance. Finland, she was a girl after my own heart! 'Krista Siegfrids' sang her song 'Marry Me' and kissed one of her female dancers at the end of the performance, looks like someones used 'Eurovision' to push Finland's efforts to make Gay Marriage legal! I loved it! Belarus brought a slice of eastern spice to the contest with their song 'Solayoh!' Bringing some cuteness to the contest had to be Malta, 'Gianluca Bezzina' oozed the right amount of innocence without being too cute! I had missed Eurovision in 2012 due to living in New Jersey, USA, those Americans don't understand our European tradition of song! Yes, I'm ready Sweden!
Things got downright bizarre with 'Cezar' who represented Romania, if I'm not mistaken he shared some similarities with reality star 'Rylan Clark!?' Romania used the 'Eurovision' gimmick perfectly by styling 'Cezar' as a joke 'Dracula' character. Ukraine brought a sensual extravaganza, which had elements of the film 'Avatar'. Whilst, one country that didn't impress me much with their vocal had to be Lithuania, either sing in your own language or not at all! One country that didn't make the final was Slovenia, I won't lie I was looking forward to 'Hannah Mancini's' work! Slovenia didn't get to sing their single 'Straight Into Love' but I loved it still. 'Margeret Berger' of Norway brought the arena down with her rendition of 'Feed You My Love' she sang in English perfectly and didn't look too shabby in her flowing white dress, she was a very sophisticated rock chick! Are you ready for more Eurovision? Would a fellow Scandinavian country take the title? I hate tactical voting of Eurovision! No M!
I realised why I missed Eurovision so much whilst I was living in America, so thanks Ireland for bringing the Eurovision gold back! After the competition aired I went back over the semi-final performances to see the Eastern block member states still don't have a clue, as far as the Spanish I couldn't possible comment! Ireland had the man candy on stage for sure, I wanted 'Dolan' to take the crown but I suppose there's always next year?! It's sad that Turkey pulled out because of the actions of countries who have seen the light about Gay marriage, its not the dark ages so get your rebel on European because need to make a stand! I would still like to know why Israel is allowed to be a part of the European song competition I love!? I've never been one for Eurovision parties so I keep it simple by getting a bottle of my favourite non-alcoholic fizz to enjoy the annual Eurovision Song Contest! Maybe one day I'll make it to the real thing, shouting my chosen country in the crowd! Let's hope!
We Are One!
Joseph Harrison
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