Eurovision 1983 - BBC Reino Unido (United Kingdom)

[Tenortalker]

This deserved more than 6th place- was well performed with great choreography, quite a good song, not a winning number though , Corinne Hermes' song and vocal was outstanding.

[everalldoris]

LOL its the kids from fame !

[docbreaknik]

ENGLAND - STOP LETTING THEM WIN... ENTER THE BEATLES 4 FUCKS SAKE.... OR PINK FLOYD,

[bayjel]

JarvisBoots1 - I never thought about the "winning the war" phrase performed by Brits in Germany! That's such a good observation of yours! Made me laugh. I loved this song then and I love it now. Ryder, Bardo and Sweet Dreams performed the best of British pop in the 1980s and I so wish we could have more of this joyous music instead of the death-wish hatred that forms so much a part of rap.

[harris5413]

it had to be the same with germany or yugoslavia

[JarvisBoots1]

I love this: and recently got given an original 1983 picture disc single by someone at work who found it in their attic!!! They deserved more than 6th, and when I heard this after nearly 26 years I recognised it instantly. A real classic. Perhaps their chances were damaged by singing about winning the war in Germany in English . . .??!!

[therunner1988]

You got to love the good old UK in the 80's!!!!!!!!!

At least I do so

[mrmcmad]

Lol, the comment about Argentina by the Spanish man was really out of place and he's also saying somehow that the song is a shit...

Well, apart from all that, I like the song quite much, still the blonde gilr is not the best singer in the world xD

[MissKeiko]

No Freddan..... Actually he is happily Married....How do i know??? Coz he is my cousin :)))

[pauluk72]

This is the best UK Eurovision entry ever in my opinion. A real 80's classic. I love it!

[freddan2008]

It's not that bad.. it's a sweet and good little song.. but he is a little bit gay I think..or what?? ;P

[kamilPOLACO]

and what's in it?

[cyasam]

it is really bad song.

[bluehairspaz]

there are no bad songs, only songs not in the style of music you like. if you like rap and i said its a bad song because i dont like rap its not true. in the context of pop music at this time its a catchy well done song.

[countbasie20]

best eurovision song ever!

[PONM123]

Comentador espanhol hilariante

[clapcsi]

una de las mejores canciones del UK, soy inglés viviendo en españa, supongo que el comentarista español estuvo esperando al "Spanish entry!, al menos para ver lo que le faltaba decir tema: mierda?!

[freddyrocker]

the best the uk ever had it should of won,

[bestberlinkraut]

Their voices fit perfectly together and they sang the song in a real good quality.

[kulera]

Nunca tiro la toalla??? Jaja ke no seria mejor "Nunca me rendire" o tal vez "Nunca me dare por vencido" lol!!

[edport]

Tirar la toalla significa darse por perdido, renunciar a continuar la lucha, abandonar. Esta expresión proviene del mundo del boxeo y cuando el boxeador ya no puede más y se da por perdido, las reglas dicen que su entrenador debe arrojar una toalla al ring, lo cual significa que abandona el combate.

[kulera]

Si si eso lo se pero esa expresion no es la mejor para I'm Never Giving Up

[edport]

Tambien es que el comentarista de TVE de ese año era un poco anti-eurovisivo, y hacia unas traducciones muy personales, intentando hacer gracia.

[kulera]

Pues no lo hico bien!! No tiene nada de gracia!

[Krigerskjalden]

I still like this song very much. :-)

[JollofSchnitzel]

Haven't heard Carrie Grant sing outside of this; I think the group here is better than the song and routine.

[imlisa2002]

bobby used to be a dj in cardiff now he move away

[Flossie1904]

i never knew it was bobby mcvey until now used to listen to him on red dragon radio all the time and never heard it mentioned ....small world loved this song

[nigs4444]

Genius - the good old days!!!!

[verkaforever]

Did you know that the one in the middle is talent show judge Carey Grant. Carey said on Eurovision "Making Your Mind Up", that she was embarassed about this now. She has no need to be- it was and is still great.

[LondonerJR]

and she announced the results of the UK televote in 2008

[ottoschnauz]

Anyone know what happened to the blonde one then? Or, even her name?

[verkaforever]

Her name is Helen Kray.

[ottoschnauz]

Thanks!

[verkaforever]

You're welcome. I love old-style ESC entries like this one, don't you?

[steddie123]

leg warmers rule! Totally of it's time - love it!

[vordman]

The conductor looks like what "Call me Dave" Cameron will look when he's 50.

[elworthfoxed]

utter crap

[DazW1970]

I'm a Eurovision fanatic and have never seen this performance before. I love love love it! Great pop song, cheesy but sharp choreography and pitch perfect vocals throughout. And wasn't Bobby McVey a cutie! Does anyone know what he's doing now?

[MissKeiko]

Hi Daz Bobby is my cousin...Robert as i know him :) He was a radio DJ in Wales for bout 10yrs..longest running DJ but he has moved to Italy now..I was so proud of this moment :)

[Trulyloyale]

so funny some UK fans always overrating whatver rubbish comes out from their country XDDD !!

[merkkuri]

well, trulyloyale i wouldnt say such harsh words. I agree we, from the south value more deeper songs, more emotional...but this is part of their culture, also as you see very good performance, different style actually, good voices, and lyrics is not negative, generally optimistic...of course this is not possible to measure with Mia Martini :)

[pratt68]

The UK traditionally went for bouncy songs because that is what brought us the most success. Unfortunately ESC is that sort of song contest, otherwise Italy would have won far more than just the twice. We need more countries like Italy to compete to raise the standard once more.

[lwsmackie4]

Raise the standard ? - some of their entries were pure trash! get real

[pratt68]

Maybe so but the best ever winner came from them (1964) and their final entry in 97 was superb. Every nation has sent 'pure trash' at one time or another some some do it more often. Italy wasn't one of them.

[lwsmackie4]

In your opinion! I can quote several crap Italian entries - want me to do so?

[pratt68]

Yes, my opinion. I respect yours and thank you for sharing it.

[LondonerJR]

I agree with Merkkuri cultures vary. Looking back all those years this seems quite good. It is a good tune, routine and optimistic.

[Trulyloyale]

usual silly-texted UK song, as always in the ESC ! And what about the music ? The usual childish worst kind of easy-hearing music and tunes composed only to capture northeuropean people's votes !

[simgreen84]

This should definately have won in Munich... the right song never wins!