Eurovision Song Contest 2012

Moore Than

This may come as something of a shock. Engelbert Humperdinck is to represent the UK at this years contest in Baku, Azerbaijan, on May 26. The singer said it was "an absolute honour" to be taking part and was "excited and raring to go". The song he will perform has yet to be announced but the BBC said it would be recorded in London, Los Angeles and Nashville.

The FULL article.
Engelbert Humperdinck is UK Eurovision act for 2012
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-17222934

Thunderpussy

I think the UK has accepted that it's never goint to win again ( It's a bit of a joke, anyway)
so why not, gives old Humperdinck a bit of publicity ( help to sell a few downloads, if his
fans can work a computer ) )
I think Ireland are also going with Jedward again, adding to the Karaoke/Amateur Night
feel of the competition.
Just add in a few Nut cases desperate for some publicity and we'll get the usual top noch
nights viewing.

Moore Than

Engelbert Humperdinck was a favourite of my dear late Mother. She would often play his records back in the day so I am very familiar with him. Not my type of music but I do really enjoy The Last Waltz.

It may be a case of nothing to lose. And maybe Humperdinck has long since past his prime but I am sure he is still admired and respected by many people inside and outside the music industry. I wish him all the best.

Lady Rose

Moore Than wrote:

Not my type of music but I do really enjoy The Last Waltz.

A guilty pleasure of mine too ;% ;%

Not sure what to make of this at all. We've tried with a couple of serious entries recently which has led to nothing so what do we have to lose?

To be fair, not expecting much from Eurovision at all. Europe really dislikes us anyway and after a year of blocking/vetoes and sticking our tongue out at Angela and Nicholas all year, dont think the'll be inclined to be giving us 12 points ) ) )

DaltonFan1

Sadly the talentless fools known as Jedward get to bring further shame on irish culture.

Sir Miles

I think it's great we are putting Englebert in this year...he'll be the oldest contestant ever....I think this is way the UK should go for the next few years.... -{

Napoleon Plural

Dame Vera could show them all a thing or two. Have two Spitfires up on stage, especially if Germany win this year...

minigeff

It's a load of political arse sniffing if you ask me.

It's not about music, it's not even about entertainment, it's just who can lick who's twitter the most.

Sir Miles

minigeff wrote:

It's a load of political arse sniffing if you ask me.

It's not about music, it's not even about entertainment, it's just who can lick who's twitter the most.

I take it you won't be watching then, minigeff ?

And, just for the record...there is NOTHING wrong with twitter licking

Moore Than

Unsurprisingly, the choice of Engelbert Humperdinck to represent the UK at this years contest has not been greeted with unanimous approval.

BBC hit by a Humper ding-dong
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2111325/Backlash-Engelbert-Humperdinck-choice-BBC-hit-complaints-UKs-Eurovision-entry.html?ito=feeds-newsxml


More surprisingly, Jason Donovan was approached and asked if he would be interested but declined the offer. "[I felt like] I was under a bit of a microscope, I didn't really want to go through that experience again. Also, it's such a big audience and there's such an incredible pressure. You get one chance, it's like being an athlete, really".

Jason Donovan Was Eurovision First Choice
http://www.entertainmentwise.com/news/71186/Jason-Donovan-Was-UK-Eurovision-First-Choice

Thunderpussy

I'd put my money on Germany winning as they now Own,
Greece, Ireland , Spain, Portugal, and tell France what to do. )

Moore Than

Engelbert Humperdinck will not be the only pensioner at this years contest in Azerbaijan. Folk group the "Buranovo Grannies" will compete in the first qualifying heat on May 22 following their success of winning a televised concert in Moscow to represent Russia. The six grandmothers beat 24 other acts. Click on the link below for the full article plus a sample of their song Party For Everybody.

Eurovision 2012: 'Buranovo Grannies' to represent Russia
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-17297443

Lady Rose

Moore Than wrote:

Engelbert Humperdinck will not be the only pensioner at this years contest in Azerbaijan. Folk group the "Buranovo Grannies" will compete in the first qualifying heat on May 22 following their success of winning a televised concert in Moscow to represent Russia. The six grandmothers beat 24 other acts. Click on the link below for the full article plus a sample of their song Party For Everybody.

Eurovision 2012: 'Buranovo Grannies' to represent Russia
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-17297443

Oh My Good Lord .... Grannies, Engelbert, Jedward ..... I'm going to need at least two bottles of wine to get though Eurovision this year .... ) )

minigeff

Lady Rose wrote:

Moore Than wrote:

Engelbert Humperdinck will not be the only pensioner at this years contest in Azerbaijan. Folk group the "Buranovo Grannies" will compete in the first qualifying heat on May 22 following their success of winning a televised concert in Moscow to represent Russia. The six grandmothers beat 24 other acts. Click on the link below for the full article plus a sample of their song Party For Everybody.

Eurovision 2012: 'Buranovo Grannies' to represent Russia
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-17297443

Oh My Good Lord .... Grannies, Engelbert, Jedward ..... I'm going to need at least two bottles of wine to get though Eurovision this year .... ) )

2 bottles?

2 barrels more like, 12 gauge

Lady Rose

minigeff wrote:

2 bottles?

Delivery for Lady Rose !!!!!! -{ -{ -{

Moore Than

Order one of those for me, Dear Lady. You can pay. -{

Sweden will be represented by Loreen after she received the highest votes from both the juries and the Swedish viewers.

Preview of final plus result.
http://www.eurovisionary.com/eurovision-news/melodifestivalen-2012-loreen-will-represent-sweden-2012-eurovision-song-contest

Click on the link below to see Loreen performing her winning song Euphoria.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abEMlJwEGnc&feature=player_embedded

Lady Rose

Moore Than wrote:

Order one of those for me, Dear Lady. You can pay. -{

Will do

I'm really looking forward to Eurovision this year. It should be good fun. I like the more novelty acts. It's all got a bit serious lately ... Almost like a proper song contest

Moore Than

Lady Rose wrote:

Moore Than wrote:

Order one of those for me, Dear Lady. You can pay. -{

Will do

I'm really looking forward to Eurovision this year. It should be good fun. I like the more novelty acts. It's all got a bit serious lately ... Almost like a proper song contest

I am also looking forward to Eurovision. There does appear to be more spice to this years contest. And to put everyone in party mood the Russian "Buranovo Grannies" can be seen performing their entry Party For Everybody in full below.

Buranovskiye Babushki - Party For Everybody
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAR9CqXQLFk&feature=player_embedded

Moonraker 5

Moore Than wrote:

And to put everyone in party mood the Russian "Buranovo Grannies" can be seen performing their entry Party For Everybody in full below.

Buranovskiye Babushki - Party For Everybody
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAR9CqXQLFk&feature=player_embedded

They could have gone one better to ensure 'douze points' from everyone within 1000 miles of their border...

http://youtu.be/JdcowE5qpxU

B-)

In all seriousness though (if that can be used in connection with Eurovision?) it does look like a return to bonkers form. As for the alcohol required, I'll be at a house warming/Eurovision party that weekend in Edinburgh, so there will be plenty

Moore Than

Moonraker 5 wrote:

Moore Than wrote:

And to put everyone in party mood the Russian "Buranovo Grannies" can be seen performing their entry Party For Everybody in full below.

Buranovskiye Babushki - Party For Everybody
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAR9CqXQLFk&feature=player_embedded

They could have gone one better to ensure 'douze points' from everyone within 1000 miles of their border...

http://youtu.be/JdcowE5qpxU

B-)

In all seriousness though (if that can be used in connection with Eurovision?) it does look like a return to bonkers form. As for the alcohol required, I'll be at a house warming/Eurovision party that weekend in Edinburgh, so there will be plenty

) 'Nil points' Putin probably believes that he is the Russian version of Phil Collins.

I can see them coming into my lair tonight, oh Lord
And I've been waiting for this moment all my life

To keep the party mood going (or not) here is the Bulgarian entry performed by Sofi Marinova.

Sofi Marinova - Love Unlimited
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2Y4QgLBsUw&feature=player_embedded#!

Moore Than

Click on the link below to see how Jedward became Ireland's representatives at this years contest. Includes the voting from the juries and public plus Jedward performing their winning song Waterline.

Jedward - Waterline
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTz0WizbrL8&feature=related

Mr Beech

Am I a jerk young American if I thought that name was a joke when I read it?

I had never heard of him before. Well, best of luck.

Moore Than

Mr Beech wrote:

Am I a jerk young American if I thought that name was a joke when I read it?

I had never heard of him before. Well, best of luck.

Well, we wouldn't want any confusion, Mr. Beech. It's not him but them. John and Edward (hence Jedward) Grimes are identical twins.

Mr Beech

Moore Than wrote:

Mr Beech wrote:

Am I a jerk young American if I thought that name was a joke when I read it?

I had never heard of him before. Well, best of luck.

Well, we wouldn't want any confusion, Mr. Beech. It's not him but them. John and Edward (hence Jedward) Grimes are identical twins.

Sadly, I know what a Jedward is. I was referring to Engelbert Humperdinck originally. )

Moore Than

Mr Beech wrote:

Sadly, I know what a Jedward is. I was referring to Engelbert Humperdinck originally. )

Confusion sorted. Engelbert Humperdinck is an unusual name. According to Wikipedia he was born Arnold George Dorsey. After a number of years struggling to become successful music impresario Gordon Mills suggested he change his name to Engelbert Humperdinck. The name was borrowed from the German (1854 - 1921) 19th century composer of operas such as Hansel and Gretel.

You learn something every day.

Moore Than

Moore Than wrote:

Mr Beech wrote:

Sadly, I know what a Jedward is. I was referring to Engelbert Humperdinck originally. )

Confusion sorted. Engelbert Humperdinck is an unusual name. According to Wikipedia he was born Arnold George Dorsey. After a number of years struggling to become successful music impresario Gordon Mills suggested he change his name to Engelbert Humperdinck. The name was borrowed from the German (1854 - 1921) 19th century composer of operas such as Hansel and Gretel.

You learn something every day.

Eddie Izzard has his own interpretation of how Engelbert Humperdinck got his name. And thinks he may be dead, or have a cold.

Izzard refers to Humperdinck as "Gerry Corsey" on numerous occasions. This was a nickname he was given by friends because of his impression of comedian Jerry Lewis. He performed under that name for a number of years.

Izzard v Humperdinck
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=cgfELLyPu7g#!

Lady Rose

Mr Beech wrote:

Sadly, I know what a Jedward is.

I can't help but have a soft spot for the Grimes boys. They are intensely annoying but seem quite sweet and genuine.

And Mr Beech, no need to apologise for knowing who they are .... Even Barack Obama knows of Jedward

Mr Beech

Lady Rose wrote:

Mr Beech wrote:

Sadly, I know what a Jedward is.

I can't help but have a soft spot for the Grimes boys. They are intensely annoying but seem quite sweet and genuine.

And Mr Beech, no need to apologise for knowing who they are .... Even Barack Obama knows of Jedward

I am only joking around a bit. They are a colorful duo, but I've seen them talk in videos and interviews and they seem nice and enjoyable. I don't have any active problems with them and certainly don't mind them getting success. -{

minigeff

Personally I'd enjoy seeing jedward go head first into a tree mulcher.

I enjoy fun, having a laugh and some good comedy any time, but I just don't see what these 2 bring to the table. Overly camp, famous for being ****, can't sing, can't dance, daft gimmick hairstyles, matching outfits, not a word of sense to say about anything and **** useless at being a human being.

Honestly, what do people see in them, hasn't the 'oh wow, look at us, yeah man' fad got a bit old now?

Higgins

Jedward last year was hilarious!

I felt really sad, that they did not win.

minigeff

Bondtoys wrote:

Jedward last year was hilarious!

I felt really sad, that they did not win.

They were just following their usual trend :v

Plus you'd like anything camped up