April 30, 20241 yr I think what this may well have on its side, which Mae NEVER had, was the jury appeal. There's quite a lot of ~quirky~ entries this year, and while Olly himself could be described as that to an extent, I think this will be a well performed, well sung, slick and polished, radio-friendly pop song.
April 30, 20241 yr He has reasonable name power, the song is really good, and Olly's worst performance is a trillion times better than what Mae served last year! I just don't think it's instant enough to be a smash. I'm expecting mid-low table, but who knows. The closest other song to this is probably Unforgettable, and that's a stretch! I really would love Olly to get a Top 10 out of it, I just don't see it (despite it being my second favourite entry!)
April 30, 20241 yr I am intrigued to see how this does now. I think the song is just OK. I'm still nervous about his live vocals but he can entertain. Good to see he racked up a decent amount of points on the OGAE poll, which hopefully suggests he won't be near the bottom.
May 2, 20241 yr Wow! Looks great! Also: CD (£3.99), 7" (£12.99), and USB Spinner (£9.99) available to pre-order. Released next Friday!
May 4, 20241 yr The staging looks very good from the rehearsals which definitely elevates the song but I think the over campness of the male dancers slightly distracts from it and mixed dancers might have worked better.
May 4, 20241 yr I think this year it could be a bit like 2011 with Olly doing the same or maybe slightly better than Blue and Ireland getting a similar result to Jedward. I think actually the past couple of years have been similar to 2009 with Sam doing well like Jade then again similar to 2010 where they tried the same way of getting an act but didn’t go to plan. Then getting a known artist the following year like 2011. I just hope the BBC don’t give up and send someone like Engelbert next year.
May 4, 20241 yr I think it's time to go rock! They'd never do it, but a band like Nothing But Thieves would be amazing.
May 4, 20241 yr I've said this a few years in a row now and I'll say it again, next year our song should not be in English! Give us a Welsh-language rock song or a Gaelic folk banger à la Shum/Fulenn. Defo excited with our staging this year, Olly's done the kind of grotty public bathroom thing at Glastonbury before and it ate so I have high hopes. At least in the last few years the BBC have finally worked out how to make an act look interesting.
May 4, 20241 yr Author The first artist that pops up in my mind which could fit the Welsh bill well is Gwenno
May 4, 20241 yr I don't think they've released anything in the Welsh language, but Skindred would be fantastic for Eurovision. And I reckon they're the sort of band who would be up for it too - they don't take themselves too seriously.
May 4, 20241 yr Pretty sure this will be top 10. in the UK charts maybe on Eurovision it will be bottom 3 ;)
May 5, 20241 yr Obsessed with the staging - and love it or hate it, it has got people talking about the performance and song. After years of sending oversized trumpets via James Newman or glow in the dark outfits via ElectroVelvet then I’m totally here for it this year and the continued renewed interest from the BBC.
May 5, 20241 yr ElectroVeñlñet was a great song! Europe and the UK record buying public making it a #114 smash thought otherwise.
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