By the Bel: Let the Dag Flag Fly--Eurovision
It’s that time of year again! When all us weirdos, oldies, and lovers of extreme dagginess gather in front of our tellies and switch to SBS; and for 3 nights we are completely glued to the Eurovision Song Contest.
This year Jessica Mauboy performed in the half time show of the second semi final. This is because SBS and Australia are one of the biggest viewing audiences outside of Europe. Yep, that’s a lot of dags. Doesn’t it make you want to hop on board?
Here’s the link to their previews of the acts that made it through to the semi finals this year. You can watch the official videos of the song entries and view the profiles of the performers.
Now for my top 4 best examples of why Eurovision is must see TV.
In 2011 Jedward who appeared in 2009’s X Factor wowed us with their song Lipstick in Eurovision’s Second Semi Final. Alas the song wasn’t enough to get them any higher than 8th.
In 2006 Lordi became the very first heavy metal band to win Eurovision with their song Hellelujah. They rocked it hard core.
My personal favourite entry of all time, Cliff Richard, in 1973, with a song called to Power to All Our Friends
Then, the most iconic entry of all time, Abba, with Waterloo from 1974.
