The quality of entries this year was remarkably high.
So I was delighted that Azerbaijan and Italy came first and second, respectively. I had loved both those tunes since I heard them a few weeks back.
Italy's success in particular shattered the notion that there is a "Eurovision" song. If there is a place for exceptional jazz piano, there is a place for anything.
Take note UK.
Sure, 11th place was respectable given last year.
We need to carry on with tried and tested performers. And also having them sing songs tailored to them. So farewell to audience voting.
Yeah, in Eastern Europe, they still vote for who will represent them at Eurovision.
However, this is often the sole route for Polish/Hungarian etc. acts to generate an international following.
Acts over here will try to get onto X Factor first.
So, fairly established acts for us. It will be great to have ones that are still fresh.
Problem is that the Jessie J's will not want to do all the publicity all over Europe.
We either go for someone so big that it's not strictly necessary or someone who's prepared to put in the hours.
Of the giants, who would bite? Me, I think the BBC should ask Muse. It doesn't seem completely out of the question and they would write something powerful and fun. If that seems a bit too rocky for a BBC convinced that the Eurovision's camp (despite all the evidence), try Lily Allen.
If it has to be an up-and-comer, get Mark Ronson to produce.
But please don't make it a ballad as, shown time and time again recently, that don't get the votes.
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