Eurovision 2010: The UK begins its search
A company by the name of Jayne Collins Casting has been putting out tweets asking for people to come forward and audition for the 2010 edition of Your Country Needs You, the show where a talented unknown will be paired up with a song by a proven tunesmith then sent forth to do battle at Eurovision.
What is practically a definite is that Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber won't be behind the British entry for 2010 as he has his own recent health issues and Phantom of the Opera sequel to occupy his thoughts.
The only hint we have to an identity of the songwriter for Oslo is that it will be "exciting news" for pop fans. It has already been suggested that Cathy Dennis is lined up for the job, while others have mentioned Elton John or even Gary Barlow. Boom Bang a Blog would be happy with the team who wrote The Promise for Girls Aloud or The Feeling.
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Jamie McLoughlin - The news editor of Southport Visiter reveals all about his musical hobby that more people should admit to having.
This is a test. Are we allowed to post comments yet or is it just me who's banned?
Ah, the comments facility is back in action. Excellent
I wondered why the usually vociferous Boom Bang a Bloggers had gone quiet! Welcome back to the fold, one and all, and say what you like (within reason). I want to hear you all say how much you dislike Celine Dion in the bit after the 1988 review.
I just tried to post a comment beneath the 1988 review but it didn't register.
But may I take this opportunity to say how much I dislike Celine Dion.
I did an extensive rant against La Dion while a bit drunk on red wine at the weekend and it didn't work. Probably for the best.
I would still prefer it to be one decent artist and six new songs, but this should be ok if they get someone talented. I'm betting it will be Gary Barlow, as he seems to be writing songs for everyone at the moment...
Well, Anna and Scottieboy - and all other Boom Bang a Bloggers - I'm glad the comment embargo hasn't put you off - as there is wee interactive treat coming along at the end of the week, but I've said far too much already...
RE Eurovision ’88:-
In a 1995 interview about his ’88 hosting duties, Pat Kenny recalled some of his memories of the big night. He said he suffered from nerves “maybe two months before” but became calmer as April 30th drew closer. He revealed that Michelle had been chosen first, and then he had been selected as her co-host because his colouring matched hers. (I presume he was referring to his hair).
He said that while Jump The Gun were performing the Irish entry, he and Michelle had “danced for the audience in the Point” (which, given the fact that the contest was held in the Leinster Hall Pavilion of the RDS’s Simmonscourt Complex, NOT the Point Depot, is a rather odd mistake to make. However in 1995, RTE were hosting the 40th Contest in the Point Depot in Dublin and Pat was doing his usual spot of television commentary for RTE 1 television viewers. Since this interview was conducted during Eurovision week when Pat was spending most of his time rehearsing in the commentator’s box at the Point, it’s probably an understandable mistake to make).
When asked if he could remember the song that finished in second place, a bemused look came across his face and he answered “Scott Fitzgerald. Can’t remember the song. It was fairly undistinguished to start with. How it ever got to second place I don’t know. But the songs don’t matter; it’s the horse-race at the end that really counts”.
I agree with him about “Go”. How such a dull song came so terrifyingly close to winning the thing is utterly beyond me.
He was then asked what he did when the contest was over. He grinned sheepishly and replied “I went down to the RTE Sports and Social Club and played a game of pool. Believe it or not!”
BALFOUR should go to the eurovision