Eurovision Song Contest - Belgrade 2008: Final Recap (UK)

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Here is the recap of all songs in the final at the Eurovision Song Contest 2008. It features commentary from Sir Terry Wogan, the commentator of the United Kingdom.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• eurovision
• song
• contest
• 2008
• esc
• belgrade
• serbia
• final
• recap
• terry
• wogan
• UK
• russia
• dima
• bilan
• believe

[pozzer11]

uk no way deserved last place. some of the entries were so much worse, but wogan's commentary makes it worthwhile :P

[gokbole]

I think the problem lies within the ESC, I mean, Sweden is not the only country in Europe having problem getting a good spot. "The Big 4" having BIG troubles! The problem is the voting system, You know I cant remember when the accounting of the votes was exciting. Now it's just predictable and BORING!!!

[skokula2]

We send a balad not a poland balad

[skokula2]

No? Macedonia woud

[dirofreak]

Best year ever :) (semi and finals :)

[gokbole]

I think it's good that the jury returns to esc in moscow 2009

[AngryAnt0]

Your right there... Not just the big four, to be honest the whole of 'western' europe is suddenly finding itself on the fringe.

Iceland and Turkey were the countries that made me go "whoah" this year. Iceland frankly, was robbed (and this is coming from someone who never listens to dance).

[roxy915]

I agree, this year I didn't need to watch the voting sequence, I already knew which countries will vote for each other...

[gokbole]

Thanks for the tips:-)

[BouncealongInf]

Here in the UK Sepetember has spent several weeks in the chart with Cry For You.

If Sweden sent something like that it would have done better I think.

[BouncealongInf]

4. When I heard HERO the first time I liked it but after a few times I got bored of it. I think Empty Room is a masterpiece and it is a shame the swedish people could not have their wish. It will represent Sweden at OGAE 2nd chance contest.

5. The theme of HERO is bizarre and not in todays music world. It is not about a specific relationship issue, but about what? Fighting for love itself? It is not something people can relate to.

6. Perelli's accent.

[BouncealongInf]

OK I will answer but I am giving an honest frank opinion. You wont like it but here goes.

1. Many thought Pirelli was ugly and looked like an alien. They did not find her sexy.

I dont think music should be about that but there you go.

2. The song was polled to win the entire eurovision by a BBC poll and OGAE (eurovision fan club). Maybe people did not vote as it was the favourite.

3. I honesstly thought it was overhyped, preferring Empty Room.