Eurovision: Every winning song ranked from best to worst
3 years, 7 months ago

Eurovision: Every winning song ranked from best to worst

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Toy” – Netta A truly wacky song and performance, “Toy” has a catchy chorus surrounded by questionable gibberish, chicken noises, and surely the competition’s only Pikachu reference. “What’s Another Year” – Johnny Logan The first win for the King of Eurovision, who looked like one of The Osmonds as he stole hearts with this lament of heartbreak. “Rock ‘n’ Roll Kids” – Paul Harrington and Charlie McGettigan Two middle-aged guys on piano and guitar singing a wistful ballad about their lost youth isn’t your typical Eurovision hit. “Rise Like a Phoenix” – Conchita Wurst Conchita’s performance had everything you could want in a Eurovision performance.

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Associated Press  

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LA Times  

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Associated Press  

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Daily Mail  

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Hindustan Times  

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Associated Press  

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LA Times  

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Swedish Eurovision winner Loreen returns home, performs winning power ballad ‘Tattoo’
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Associated Press  

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Associated Press  

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Associated Press  

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Associated Press  

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ABC  

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2 years, 7 months ago

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The Hindu  

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Associated Press  

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2 years, 7 months ago

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The Independent  

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2 years, 7 months ago

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NL Times  

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2 years, 7 months ago

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Al Jazeera  

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2 years, 7 months ago

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ABC  

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2 years, 7 months ago

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Live Mint  

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2 years, 7 months ago

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Salon  

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2 years, 7 months ago

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Associated Press  

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AP PHOTOS: Eurovision delivers decades of songs, spectacle
3 years, 7 months ago

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Associated Press  

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Eurovision! A DutchNews.nl guide to the Rotterdam extravaganza
3 years, 7 months ago

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Dutch News  

Although nobody could be as rude as British television commentator Terry Wogan used to be, the Dutch are going to take a stab this year as they present the Eurovision Song Contest from Rotterdam. The victor of the 64th Eurovision Song Contest will walk in the footsteps of Celine Dion, Dutch Teach-In and Israel’s Netta and her chicken song. The …

Eurovision! A DutchNews.nl guide to the Rotterdam extravaganza
3 years, 7 months ago

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Dutch News  

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