Arsewipe 202 Posted October 20, 2022 On 18/10/2022 at 16:27, YoungWillz said: Best version I could find. Sadly, the full splendour of Franco's moustache isn't fully realised. Are those flared leather trousers? Is the non dead bloke David van Day? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Father Brown 209 Posted November 4, 2022 (edited) Nicole Josy ( half of Nicole & Hugo, Belgium 1973) has died aged 76. https://www.vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/2022/11/04/nicole-josy/ Article is in Flemish. She was supposed to perform for Belgium in 1971 too but she had jaundice. Edited November 9, 2022 by Father Brown 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinegar Tits 606 Posted November 6, 2022 On 04/11/2022 at 09:56, Father Brown said: Nicole Josy ( half of Nicole & Hugo, Belgium 1973) has died aged 76. https://www.vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/2022/11/04/nicole-josy/ Article is in Dutch. She was supposed to perform for Belgium in 1971 too but she had jaundice. Flemish, not Dutch. Sad news. Baby Baby is a Eurovision classic. Those purple jumpsuits! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arghton 6,715 Posted November 7, 2022 On 06/05/2022 at 17:09, arghton said: https://www.is.fi/viihde/art-2000008798361.html Jari Sillanpää now in a wheelchair with arthritis, "unable to walk longer distances" Going to have a hip replacement surgery soon. Jari Sillanpää cancelling concerts... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Father Brown 209 Posted November 9, 2022 Claes-Göran Hederström, Sweden 1968 https://www.svt.se/kultur/schlagersangaren-claes-goran-hederstrom-ar-dod 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,037 Posted November 9, 2022 52 minutes ago, Father Brown said: Claes-Göran Hederström, Sweden 1968 https://www.svt.se/kultur/schlagersangaren-claes-goran-hederstrom-ar-dod A cheeky little number, finished 5th but to today's ears sounds like the theme to a naughty sitcom. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinegar Tits 606 Posted November 10, 2022 Norway 1980 entrant Mattis Hætta dead aged 63. He was the gnome-like Sami singer who wanders on stage all "yo yo yo'dy yo'dy yo yo" half-way through the song. 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,037 Posted November 10, 2022 2 hours ago, Vinegar Tits said: Norway 1980 entrant Mattis Hætta dead aged 63. He was the gnome-like Sami singer who wanders on stage all "yo yo yo'dy yo'dy yo yo" half-way through the song. Infamous song - this is sad news indeed. Clip is always trotted out in Eurovish shows. Contrary to popular belief, not last that year. Anyway for those who don't know... 2 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,583 Posted November 12, 2022 On 10/11/2022 at 13:10, YoungWillz said: Infamous song - this is sad news indeed. Clip is always trotted out in Eurovish shows. Contrary to popular belief, not last that year. Anyway for those who don't know... Sun 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkF 60 Posted November 28, 2022 Galit Borg, who represented Israel at the 1989 contest in a car accident. Israeli Eurovision singer dies in car accident | Israel National News - Arutz Sheva 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,037 Posted November 28, 2022 1 hour ago, MarkF said: Galit Borg, who represented Israel at the 1989 contest in a car accident. Israeli Eurovision singer dies in car accident | Israel National News - Arutz Sheva Jesus, logged in and thought "what, that wee lad?" but it's the lassie. I love the orchestration on that number: 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,037 Posted December 5, 2022 On 09/08/2022 at 12:20, YoungWillz said: Samantha Womack reveals breast cancer diagnosis: https://www.itv.com/news/2022-08-09/samantha-womack-reveals-own-breast-diagnoses-in-olivia-newton-john-tribute Samantha Womack "cancer-free": https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11502801/EastEnders-Samantha-Womack-reveals-breast-cancer-free-just-five-month-diagnosis.html 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyfiona 2,578 Posted January 9, 2023 So John Lydon is going to try and compete in Eurovision for Ireland with a song dedicated to his wife. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Summer in Transylvania 2,175 Posted January 29, 2023 Odd Børre, who represented Norway in the 1968 Eurovision Song Contest dead at 83. Link in Norwegian. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,586 Posted January 31, 2023 Heddy Lester (wiki), Dutch singer and actress, dead at 72. Represented The Netherlands in 1977 with "De mallemolen" ("The Merry-Go-Round"). Finished 12th out of 18 entries. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,037 Posted January 31, 2023 2 hours ago, Ulitzer95 said: Heddy Lester (wiki), Dutch singer and actress, dead at 72. Represented The Netherlands in 1977 with "De mallemolen" ("The Merry-Go-Round"). Finished 12th out of 18 entries. Unusually, Heddy Lester got a Daily Express obit. If we are in an era when "the 'Vish" stars get obits, I'm all for it, but I'm guessing with the handover ceremony due, this came coincidentally. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyfiona 2,578 Posted March 9, 2023 Mae Muller is representing us with this: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,037 Posted March 9, 2023 6 minutes ago, ladyfiona said: Mae Muller is representing us with this: Mid table East European stuff - could have come from Azerbaijan or Albania. Even out of the context of the other participants, this would struggle to get out of a semi-final. As we will already be in the final - this is a piss poor effort. Doubt it will be bottom, but nowhere near top ten. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyfiona 2,578 Posted March 11, 2023 Loreen is representing Sweden again with this song and seems to be a very popular contender. Germany may get more than 10 points with this song or it could fail. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,967 Posted March 11, 2023 I'll definitely vote a couple of times for Finland. Is there any competition? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyfiona 2,578 Posted March 12, 2023 Judge for yourself as we all have different music tastes. I have linked playlist to the official Eurovision Youtube channel for those who have got a music video. But I would rather judge based on the semi finals and final because they are actually performing and not relying on autotune and more than 6 people on stage. Ireland seem quirky and got a rock edge. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,583 Posted March 18, 2023 Just now, The Old Crem said: Laurita Valenzuela has died aged 92. Obit (In Spanish). Crossposting as she hosted the 1969 contest which famously ended in a four way tie including Lulu as one of the winners. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkF 60 Posted March 21, 2023 Anita Thallaug (14 February 1938 – 20 March 2023) Norway's 1963 entry, Anita Thallaug er død - VG 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,037 Posted April 3, 2023 58 minutes ago, Genfærd said: Dario Campeotto, great Danish singer and entertainer, dead at age 84. 4th hit on my Danish list. Dario Campeotto finished 5th in the 1961 competition with Angelique: 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,573 Posted April 5, 2023 On 12/03/2023 at 01:07, ladyfiona said: Judge for yourself as we all have different music tastes. I have linked playlist to the official Eurovision Youtube channel for those who have got a music video. But I would rather judge based on the semi finals and final because they are actually performing and not relying on autotune and more than 6 people on stage. Ireland seem quirky and got a rock edge. Just played the overview video on Youtube - Why is Liz Truss representing Lithuania? :-) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
