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I like the idea and the production but I don't really like the spoken word section (isnt that from Band Aid II?) as it makes it quite jarring. Weird that the end chorus section is pretty much gone which is a shame. To be honest I feel quite sad that it doesn't include anything artists from Band Aid II.

I am still kinda sad that they have ignored Band Aid II. I get why to an extent but it doesn't feel like it will be a true ultimate mix. Although to be fair they'd probably only have included vocals by Kylie, Cliff, Bananarama and possibly Marti Pellow anyway. It will be interesting how it does, if it goes to #1 I can't see it staying there until Christmas. It will be interesting to see if this will be the last one or if they will try to do something special for the 50th.

There have been rumours that Band Aid 40 is coming but one of the rumours is that they will be picking the best artists from the previous 4 versions to make a super version. Can't imagine they will choose many lines from Band Aid 2 if true (aside from Kylie perhaps). :rolleyes:

Debuts at #1 in both Australia and New Zealand

I used to love watching Box Tops every week, shame there's probably no record of its #1s although I remember some of the big ones.

Interestingly Israel's odds have drifted a bit tonight and Croatia's odds have shortened again.

What a mess, but may be as the Netherlands are gone that could help Croatia possibly? Many said Netherlands and Croatia would split the vote so that won't happen now. Does anyone dare make any predictions about tonight? I can't call it at all and noticed no-one has done any predictions in the normal thread yet. Even if Israel win the televote, is it really going to get 400+ points like Ukraine? Certainly could get over 300 but I'm not convinced all countries will them their 12 points but who knows. It will literally depend on what the juries do. Some will boycott them but others will give them some points although I can't see them getting many 10/12s. The voting is going to be quite tense either way. I dread to think what will happen in the audience if Israel win it to be honest.

I've already seen that Italian leak in a few places. Could we actually get a shock Israel win? (or at least in the televote).

Looks like a race between Artemas Vs Hosier for number one next week? Both are very low on hot hits so once they get moved up (likely Friday?) then their numbers should increase next week

The clip certainly sounds like its going to be catchy and its already in my head. Bit of a shame he keeps needing to sampling old dance tracks though.

I have thoroughly enjoyed this thread, I remember following your chart back then so it was really interesting. Any plans to continue into the 2010s (I know you finished around 2015 but still).

I know there was never any guarantee that Dua would go to #1 anyway and she will have physicals too but Jack Harlow certainly looks like its gonna challenge next week too. Spotify will be very interesting tomorrow.

Vaults 82-1 in Sweden

Double post

Any predictions now we have the full running order? I won't do a whole rundown but just a few comments:- Can definitely see Israel ending up top 5 with that draw. Croatia will also end up top 10 I think (possibly top 5 on the televote?). I think Norway will be top 10 with that draw too. Not sure what to think of France, think they will still be top 5 on Jury (like Destiny was in 2021) but I am not sure how well it will do with the televote? Sadly I dont think the UK will be top 10 but hopefully they won't be bottom 5. As for the Winner, I've said it the other day but Ukraine now have a great draw. I really do worry that they will win again for various reasons. I don't think they will be top 5 on the Jury but they can certainly top the televote again. If they do win the televote I suspect it won't be 400+ but could easily be more than 300+ However, hopefully it will still be Sweden Vs Finland. Still hoping for Sweden even with the early draw. We have had some winners being 10th-12th so it could still do it.