Before I get stuck
into my top five, there are plenty of other entries out there that are worth a
mention – and not just because they’re awful, like the ones I’ve already picked
apart.
Sweden – Sanna Nielsen
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Sweden’s currently
running second in the betting with this belter of a ballad, and there’s a very
real chance Eurovision could be back in Swedish hands twice in three years.
And it’s not too bad –
if you don’t listen to the ESL-flavoured lyrics too closely, as Sanna implores
her love to “undo my sad”.
Denmark – Basim –
Cliché Love Song
Similarly, the host
nation is making another case for back-to-back Danish wins, and Denmark’s
currently third in the betting market.
Basim here is basically Denmark’s premier Bruno Mars impersonator, and his song includes references to Katy Perry, try-hard scat and the phrase “OMG” – but apart from that it’s not too hideous.
Malta – FireLight –
Coming Home
Mumford and Sons must be huge in Malta, if this banjo-laced tribute number they're entering for Eurovision is any indication.
Despite the obvious rip-off, it's a pleasant song and could do well with voters looking for something gentler.
Plus its World War I centenary theme and dedication to those who've never come home from war is a blatantly emotional grab for votes - and it may just work.
Romania – Paula Seling and
Ovi – Miracle
If you’re a keen
Eurovision fan, you may remember Romanians Paula and Ovi from their sensational
duelling-pianos number Playing with Fire that finished third in Oslo in 2010.
Well, they’re back in
Copenhagen – unfortunately with a song that’s just not as good.
So that’s it for the
rest, stay tuned tomorrow on the blog for my best at Eurovision 2014.
