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| Two Eurovision winners now on the BBC Radio 2 Playlist |
You only have to look at the BBC Radio 2 playlist this week to see an example of this, with both Mans Zelmerlow and Conchita included.
So while none of us would have been surprised at Mans' Eurovision victory, many of us would have been left shocked at the final placings of several countries this year.
Formerly one of Eurovision's constant losers, the small northern European nation has had a recent resurgence when it comes to the world's biggest music competition. Loic's fourth place finish represents Belgium's best placing since they finished as runners up in 2003. Rhythm Inside was only tipped by a few before the contest (definitely not us), but hugely impressive staging saw many Euro fans impressed with their efforts this year.
Considering they had failed to reach the final since 2008, Latvia will be delighted with their showing in Vienna this year. While 'Love Injected' may have proved a marmite tune amongst the hardcore fans, it was the uniqueness of the song which saw them perform strongly with the first time viewers during Saturday night's big final. As a country who would surely love to host Eurovision again, this was definitely a step in the right direction.
Now, it may seem stupid to consider third place as losing, but let me explain. Had just televoting been taken into account as was the case between 1998 and 2008, Italy would have been the clear winners. Il Volo's incredible performance on Saturday night saw them dominate the vote from the viewers at home, with many claiming them to be the 'real winners' of Eurovision 2015. Whichever side of the arguement you side with, you can understand why the Italians might be less than impressed.
Lets make things clear, France tried very hard in 2015. Lisa Agnell is a highly respected artist across the continent, but a combination of factors meant that they can once again be disappointed. The staging was brilliant, emotive and powerful. The draw however, meant that a beautifully constructed ballad was lost in the midst of the largest Eurovision final in history. France have been drawn in the first half in three of the last four finals, surely their luck has to change sooner rather than later.
Winners
Belgium - Loic Nottet, Rhythm Inside
Formerly one of Eurovision's constant losers, the small northern European nation has had a recent resurgence when it comes to the world's biggest music competition. Loic's fourth place finish represents Belgium's best placing since they finished as runners up in 2003. Rhythm Inside was only tipped by a few before the contest (definitely not us), but hugely impressive staging saw many Euro fans impressed with their efforts this year.
Latvia - Aminata, Love Injected
Considering they had failed to reach the final since 2008, Latvia will be delighted with their showing in Vienna this year. While 'Love Injected' may have proved a marmite tune amongst the hardcore fans, it was the uniqueness of the song which saw them perform strongly with the first time viewers during Saturday night's big final. As a country who would surely love to host Eurovision again, this was definitely a step in the right direction.
Losers
Italy - Il Volo, Grand Amore
Now, it may seem stupid to consider third place as losing, but let me explain. Had just televoting been taken into account as was the case between 1998 and 2008, Italy would have been the clear winners. Il Volo's incredible performance on Saturday night saw them dominate the vote from the viewers at home, with many claiming them to be the 'real winners' of Eurovision 2015. Whichever side of the arguement you side with, you can understand why the Italians might be less than impressed.
France - Lisa Angell, N'oubliez pas
Lets make things clear, France tried very hard in 2015. Lisa Agnell is a highly respected artist across the continent, but a combination of factors meant that they can once again be disappointed. The staging was brilliant, emotive and powerful. The draw however, meant that a beautifully constructed ballad was lost in the midst of the largest Eurovision final in history. France have been drawn in the first half in three of the last four finals, surely their luck has to change sooner rather than later.
Lets not forget Austria too. They easily cement themselves as one of the best Eurovision hosts ever, and Europe can't even thank them with a single point. Poor guys.
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