Olly Alexander - Dizzy | United Kingdom 🇬🇧 | Official Music Video | Eurovision 2024

[Ammi]

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[Crimson Dynamo]

:laugh2:

that looks like the disgusting little bedsit that drongo lives in

0 out of 10 and the video is genuinely laughable

[Zizu]

Fabulously catchy / melodic song perfect for Eurovision .. sadly the competition has nothing to do with music


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[Zizu]

:laugh2:

that looks like the disgusting little bedsit that drongo lives in

0 out of 10 and the video is genuinely laughable


He’s actually perfect for this contest as he will wear or do pretty much anything to entertain


Looking back at recent winners - that is essential


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[joeysteele]

I really like it a lot.
The Dizzy chorus really sticks in your head

Really good luck to him.

[Cherie]

The opening bars have a Pet Shop vibe, after that it goes down hill a bit for me but maybe its a grower, I like Ollie and hope he does well

[Ammi]

…yeah as Joey said, good luck Olly…:love:…I’m pretty sure that he won’t bring it home but I hope that he does well with his entry…/our entry…

[arista]

Not a Winner

Should have used real musicians

[MTVN]

Very meh

Genuinely think Mae Muller had a better song

[bots]

i think that's a great song, hope it does well

[Nicky91]

not a good song at all


reminds me of Sweden 2008 (Charlotte Perrelli - Hero) and also very much of something from Thomas Anders (of Modern Talking) his solo album Cosmic Rider



quite dated



shame, would've rather seen TikTok superstar Nathan Evans

[Crimson Dynamo]

Its genuinely formulaic garbage

[Nicky91]

and otherwise abolish the UK and allow Scotland, Wales to participate independently


if UK continues to be racist with sending only english artists, and ignoring other huge tiktok hypes, i mean Nathan Evans is on similar levels of tikkytok popularity as Sam Ryder was Pre-ESC, but yeah Sam is english and Nathan is scottish

:rolleyes:

[joeysteele]

i think that's a great song, hope it does well

It is actually.
Since watching it on here.
I've been humming it all day so far

Others I've had listen to it, say it's really good too.

Good one.
I wish him success, he's a great guy too.

[Nicky91]

Wales would slay with musical superstar Luke Evans, or something from their selection show for Pan Celtic Festival - Can i Gymru?

welsh language is amazing tbh

[bots]

Its genuinely formulaic garbage

music is by definition formulaic and if a composer breaks the rules and does something different, that then becomes a new formula. that is how music works

Also, something that is not formulaic takes much longer to gain traction than something that has an air of familiarity and in these days with low attention spans you need something to be familiar for it to be successful, particularly in a contest environment

[Crimson Dynamo]

music is by definition formulaic and if a composer breaks the rules and does something different, that then becomes a new formula. that is how music works

Also, something that is not formulaic takes much longer to gain traction than something that has an air of familiarity and in these days with low attention spans you need something to be familiar for it to be successful, particularly in a contest environment

Believe me iv been watching ESC since 1974 and i know what works and this song is garbage and will be unlikely to be on the left handside of the scoreboard

its crap

[Nicky91]

music is by definition formulaic and if a composer breaks the rules and does something different, that then becomes a new formula. that is how music works

Also, something that is not formulaic takes much longer to gain traction than something that has an air of familiarity and in these days with low attention spans you need something to be familiar for it to be successful, particularly in a contest environment

:conf:

Ukraine, Norway don't sound familiar to me at all, and are easily among the best entries of this year, two very strong and very authentic acts


okay Norway maybe at a stretch but also not too much, maybe bit of a norwegian Nightwish vibe (San Marino also going for that this year, although with a bit more spanish/italian gwen stefani what are you waiting for vibe, and they have a celebrity fan in Paris Hilton who loves that song and shared it on the socials)


Lithuania also very authentic, a nice anti-war song in their language yet a fun song ''Luktelk'' btw Dizzy is getting plays with them already too on the radio

[Nicky91]

Latvia could do well if they qualify (they could be tough competition for France in the jury votes) Hollow is that strong of a ballad

but firstly has to survive the 100% televote semi

[Zizu]

I really like it a lot.
The Dizzy chorus really sticks in your head

Really good luck to him.


I only listened to it once and I can tell it’s gonna be one of those I can’t stop listening to .. like Pharrell’s Happy


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[Zizu]

The opening bars have a Pet Shop vibe, after that it goes down hill a bit for me but maybe its a grower, I like Ollie and hope he does well


I listened to it just the once and I could hear quite a few different hooks/melodies that sounded kinda familiar


I’m convinced it’s one of those that you can’t get out if your head after a few listens


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[Zizu]

Not a Winner

Should have used real musicians


He is a real musician .. he sings beautifully live and writes all the songs


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[Zizu]

Its genuinely formulaic garbage


Well I’d agree it’s formulaic as I can hear bits of many pop hits in there


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[Zizu]

Believe me iv been watching ESC since 1974 and i know what works and this song is garbage and will be unlikely to be on the left handside of the scoreboard

its crap


We will struggle but only because the whole world basically dislike us for one reason or another


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[arista]

i think that's a great song, hope it does well


Not a Winner



He needs a Band of real musicians
Guitar up front.

[joeysteele]

I only listened to it once and I can tell it’s gonna be one of those I can’t stop listening to .. like Pharrell’s Happy


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Ditto for me

I think with this he could spring a surprise at Eurovision.
Maybe not win but do very well, even exceptionally well.

[Crimson Dynamo]

The Guardian gave it 3 stars just like they did for the car crash effort last year by the extreme left-wing girl

:skull:

[UserSince2005]

I find it a bit meh. Doesn’t really go anywhere. Maybe I’ll change my mind. But definitely don’t see it winning.

[Zizu]

I find it a bit meh. Doesn’t really go anywhere. Maybe I’ll change my mind. But definitely don’t see it winning.


How many listens ?


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[UserSince2005]

How many listens ?


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1 lol

[Zizu]

1 lol


Same .. pretty sure it’s a grower .. maybe 3 or 4 listens


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[UserSince2005]

Same .. pretty sure it’s a grower .. maybe 3 or 4 listens


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I do love a grower, so let’s hope so

[Crimson Dynamo]

The odds of UK winning have drifted since the song release

Lol

[Mystic Mock]

Very meh

Genuinely think Mae Muller had a better song

I hope that he has a better song than what she had last year.

I haven't checked his song out yet.:laugh:

[Mystic Mock]

Tbh, after hearing it I feel we're going for another bottom two finish.

I like Olly and Years & Years, but the BBC yet again just doesn't understand what songs are popular with the general Eurovision audience.

[Zizu]

Tbh, after hearing it I feel we're going for another bottom two finish.

I like Olly and Years & Years, but the BBC yet again just doesn't understand what songs are popular with the general Eurovision audience.


Is it really about the songs though ..

Last time I watched it .. it was just political and seemed pointless


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[Mystic Mock]

Is it really about the songs though ..

Last time I watched it .. it was just political and seemed pointless


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Oh the political side definitely plays apart (Ukraine beating Sam Ryder being a prime example that it's not about the song or the vocal) but in fairness here, I feel like Olly is better than last year's trainwreck, but I don't really see it getting many votes.

Tbh I see more chance of both Blues and Rotherham winning their respective matches today on the Football, than I do seeing Olly being in the top 15 with this song.

[Nicky91]

Oh the political side definitely plays apart (Ukraine beating Sam Ryder being a prime example that it's not about the song or the vocal) but in fairness here, I feel like Olly is better than last year's trainwreck, but I don't really see it getting many votes.

Tbh I see more chance of both Blues and Rotherham winning their respective matches today on the Football, than I do seeing Olly being in the top 15 with this song.

i preferred Stefania over Space Man song wise too tbh, more fun and uplifting


Ukraine has always been among my fave countries in the contest (even when i was younger, i was bopping to Ruslana's Wild Dances)



my fave UK entries were 2012 Engelbert Humperdinck the greatest ever british artist for me personally, i thought he was robbed of a better result, 2013 i felt sad for Bonnie, because i just have a weak for her edgy vocals and i liked her song

[Nicky91]

Olly's career needs to be ended :fc:

[Black Dagger]

You’re such a dull hateful parasite Nicky. It’s getting boring

[joeysteele]

Olly's career needs to be ended :fc:

What an unnecessary and horrible thing to say.
Really Nicky I cannot take you seriously anymore.

What on earth has he done that his career should be ended?

For crying out loud.

[Nicky91]

What an unnecessary and horrible thing to say.
Really Nicky I cannot take you seriously anymore.

What on earth has he done that his career should be ended?

For crying out loud.

if u cannot offer anything better than mediocre, even with a top composer like Danny L Harle (whom also scored many earwurm hits for Dua Lipa for example and many more)


but yeah don't listen to my advice in terms of entries, NOPE :idc:

[Nicky91]

UK are one of the countries in the music industry besides Sweden, USA and South Korea


and the only thing what you can offer to eurovision, is middle of the road bores

[Zizu]

Olly's career needs to be ended :fc:


You wouldn’t be saying things like that if you knew the struggles he’s endured throughout his life … some continue to this day


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[joeysteele]

if u cannot offer anything better than mediocre, even with a top composer like Danny L Harle (whom also scored many earwurm hits for Dua Lipa for example and many more)


but yeah don't listen to my advice in terms of entries, NOPE :idc:


That's a good idea, I won't listen to your advice, good one

[joeysteele]

You wouldn’t be saying things like that if you knew the struggles he’s endured throughout his life … some continue to this day


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Yes
I admire him on how he's coped really.

[Zizu]

Yes
I admire him on how he's coped really.


He’s still heavily medicated apparently for his anxieties and long term depression issues


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[Mystic Mock]

Olly's career needs to be ended :fc:

That's harsh.:laugh:

[Mystic Mock]

UK are one of the countries in the music industry besides Sweden, USA and South Korea


and the only thing what you can offer to eurovision, is middle of the road bores

Japan also has a big Music scene.

[Ammi]

….for me, a big part of Eurovision as well is the styling and the performance themselves etc…yes, I’m that shallow…so I’m looking forward to seeing what Olly will wear…(…and he is a bit of a style icon so I’m hoping for SENSATIONAL…)…and his choreography….:love:…

[Ammi]

…anyway, which career would that be that would/should end…?…he has several, he’s so multi talented…

[Crimson Dynamo]

….for me, a big part of Eurovision as well is the styling and the performance themselves etc…yes, I’m that shallow…so I’m looking forward to seeing what Olly will wear…(…and he is a bit of a style icon so I’m hoping for SENSATIONAL…)…and his choreography….:love:…

well in his video he is wearing rags like a pauper from Oliver Twist and the video is a hideous morose standard unimaginative lets pretend to have simulated sex (with himself) in a crack den besdit type affair

so it will need to ramp up somewhat to cover up a crap song

:joker:

[joeysteele]

…anyway, which career would that be that would/should end…?…he has several, he’s so multi talented…

Great point Ammi

I also agree as to what he will wear on the night too.
He has a very infectious personality.

Despite his inward anxieties at times, he is a really warm person to interact with.
He's had success in Europe.

So with Eurovision you never know
The UK isn't politically a well liked Nation, however I just think Olly could connect more than others will give him credit for .

One thing I'm certain of is, he'll give it his all and do his very best, no matter what happens.

[Crimson Dynamo]

No surprise....vile :rolleyes:

BBC told to drop Eurovision pick Olly Alexander for calling Israel ‘apartheid regime’

He signed open letter condemning ‘Zionist propaganda’ after October 7 massacre


https://i.ytimg.com/vi/L0prIhkPq9I/hqdefault.jpg

The BBC is being urged to drop pop singer Olly Alexander as the UK’s
Eurovision Song Contest entrant after he signed an open letter that branded
Israel an “apartheid regime” and a “violent colonialist state”.


On Saturday, the faded Years and Years singer was announced as the UK’s
representative for the contest in Sweden next year, but his appointment was
swiftly criticised.


The letter, which was published less than two weeksafter the
October 7 massacre[/B], is titled “International Queer Solidarity with Palestine”(:umm2:)


and has been signed by over 1,400 LGBTQ+ individuals and organisations
including Alexander, who is gay.

The letter called solidarity with Palestine a “queer issue".......

https://www.thejc.com/news/uk/bbc-urged-to-drop-uk-eurovision-pick-olly-alexander-for-calling-israel-apartheid-regime-ye32e4yw

[bots]

the eurovision hasn't been a contest for decades. A couple of years ago, was there ever going to be another winner other than Ukraine? Does anyone think Israel stands any chance of winning this year? Does anyone actually think a country that supports Israel has any chance of winning? It is not a song contest

[Crimson Dynamo]

the eurovision hasn't been a contest for decades. A couple of years ago, was there ever going to be another winner other than Ukraine? Does anyone think Israel stands any chance of winning this year? Does anyone actually think a country that supports Israel has any chance of winning? It is not a song contest

Its a sad shell of what it once was

[Zizu]

Its a sad shell of what it once was


It went downhill after ABBA won


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[joeysteele]

the eurovision hasn't been a contest for decades. A couple of years ago, was there ever going to be another winner other than Ukraine? Does anyone think Israel stands any chance of winning this year? Does anyone actually think a country that supports Israel has any chance of winning? It is not a song contest

This is an outstanding post.
Well said bots

[Nicky91]

the eurovision hasn't been a contest for decades. A couple of years ago, was there ever going to be another winner other than Ukraine? Does anyone think Israel stands any chance of winning this year? Does anyone actually think a country that supports Israel has any chance of winning? It is not a song contest

Its a sad shell of what it once was

i used to think like that too, you know


but i move on :laugh: something what the UK haven't been doing in the contest LOL


we also care for authenticity now


acts like Kalush Orchestra, Go_A, Konstrakta, and now from this years class Joost Klein, Silvester Belt, Alyona Alyona & Jerry Heil, Megara, Raiven, Gate, 5Miinust & Puuluup, Mustii are all very authentic real artists



in terms of the big names competing this year

Olly is way weaker than France's Slimane (Mon Amour is a very typical, very french, but very effective love ballad) i love Slimane since his duet with Vitaa, in ''Avant Toi''



Serbia another good choice last night (many many great acts again in PZE btw) Teya Dora her music video has a very game of thrones feeling, her ballad a serbian ''billie eilish no time to die'' i think

[Nicky91]

if Olly flops at ESC

i will put a artist forward for 2025 to the BBC


- Nathan Evans

or

- James Morrison (the absolute king of vocals) :drool:

[Mystic Mock]

….for me, a big part of Eurovision as well is the styling and the performance themselves etc…yes, I’m that shallow…so I’m looking forward to seeing what Olly will wear…(…and he is a bit of a style icon so I’m hoping for SENSATIONAL…)…and his choreography….:love:…

Hopefully he goes for the Gabe vibe off of Final Fantasy VII.

Shirtless.:drool:
























;)

[Mystic Mock]

No surprise....vile :rolleyes:

BBC told to drop Eurovision pick Olly Alexander for calling Israel ‘apartheid regime’

He signed open letter condemning ‘Zionist propaganda’ after October 7 massacre


https://i.ytimg.com/vi/L0prIhkPq9I/hqdefault.jpg

The BBC is being urged to drop pop singer Olly Alexander as the UK’s
Eurovision Song Contest entrant after he signed an open letter that branded
Israel an “apartheid regime” and a “violent colonialist state”.


On Saturday, the faded Years and Years singer was announced as the UK’s
representative for the contest in Sweden next year, but his appointment was
swiftly criticised.


The letter, which was published less than two weeksafter the
October 7 massacre[/B], is titled “International Queer Solidarity with Palestine”(:umm2:)


and has been signed by over 1,400 LGBTQ+ individuals and organisations
including Alexander, who is gay.

The letter called solidarity with Palestine a “queer issue".......

https://www.thejc.com/news/uk/bbc-urged-to-drop-uk-eurovision-pick-olly-alexander-for-calling-israel-apartheid-regime-ye32e4yw

If the BBC removes Olly, then good luck to them finding a singer out there who will openly be pro-Israel, because they won't find many, especially that might have any talent.

[Crimson Dynamo]

If the BBC removes Olly, then good luck to them finding a singer out there who will openly be pro-Israel, because they won't find many, especially that might have any talent.

Maybe start at one who isnt pro- Terrorism and see how they go there?

[joeysteele]

If the BBC removes Olly, then good luck to them finding a singer out there who will openly be pro-Israel, because they won't find many, especially that might have any talent.

Sadly on your last lines you are right.
Netanyahu and his governnent are damaging Israel's image across the World
I have always sympathised with Israel.
I cannot now be comfortable looking at awful Netanyahu and his hard line government's actions.
I'm pleased Israel haven't been thrown out of Eurovision although they've had to change the lyrics of their song I believe.
Which I don't see why they had to at all.

As for the article.
I won't give it the time of day myself..
Neither it appears has the media, since it was known barely weeks after Olly was announced as our entrant.
After he announced he was on Strictly..

Anyhow I can't get the chorus of his song out my head so all I hope for him, is he does really well.
If he doesn't, well it won't be because he didn't try his very best.
I just wish him the very best of luck..

[Nicky91]

remove Olly, go with Nathan


i doubt Nathan has any strong political views with his laidback approach to life as a sea shanty pop royalty


:flutter:

[Black Dagger]

Stop trying to make Nathan Evans happen

[joeysteele]

remove Olly, go with Nathan


i doubt Nathan has any strong political views with his laidback approach to life as a sea shanty pop royalty


:flutter:

No thanks

I quite like Nathan but far prefer Olly.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Now this IS a winner

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[Mystic Mock]

Maybe start at one who isnt pro- Terrorism and see how they go there?

Tbf, the pro-Palestine camp will say that Israel are behaving like tyrants towards the Palestinians, and imho I don't believe that those people would be that far off with their opinion.

I get that the Palestinians have definitely displayed some ugly traits themselves, there's definitely no excuses that can be made for October 7th, because we do know that a lot of regular Palestinian people did support that horrific attack on innocent Israelis that were if I'm not mistaken, just attending a Music Festival.

However I do unfortunately think that when a leadership isn't working for a community through any of the more peaceful channels, then there really isn't much of a choice being given to Palestine other than aligning with Hamas, unfortunately.

[Mystic Mock]

Sadly on your last lines you are right.
Netanyahu and his governnent are damaging Israel's image across the World
I have always sympathised with Israel.
I cannot now be comfortable looking at awful Netanyahu and his hard line government's actions.
I'm pleased Israel haven't been thrown out of Eurovision although they've had to change the lyrics of their song I believe.
Which I don't see why they had to stop all.

As for the article.
I won't give it the time of day myself..
Neither it appears has the media, since it was known barely weeks after Olly was announced as our entrant.
After he announced he was on Strictly..

Anyhow I can't get the chorus of his song out my head so all I hope for him, is he does really well.
If he doesn't, well it won't be because he didn't try his very best.
I just wish him the very best of luck..

Tbh, the whole Israel and Palestine war is unfortunate imo, basically regular people on both sides are getting brainwashed into hating the other side and risking their own lives on top of it, whilst Netanyahu and the leaders of Hamas both hide away from the horror that they've created, just rinse and repeating the same horror story over and over again, they're both villains imo.

And like you Joey, I do feel sorry for Israel, because thanks to Netanyahu and his supporters, Nazi sentiment is creeping back into the mainstream again when it comes to what people think about the Jewish people.

I'm not saying that Olly is a Nazi btw, I'm just thinking about some of the other stories that I've heard about recently, like the bizarre propaganda that SNL put out for the three University Principals.

To show you what I'm on about.

Real:
Mp-JkvUa6n0

SNL version:
Ep-OnsDieFQ

And yes, SNL did take the piss out of the woman attacking the two women for saying "it depends on the context," on if it's okay to incite genocide on the Jewish community, instead of ridiculing the two women that thought that those answers were okay.

Let's just say, apart from showing people this particular video, I will never go near their content for new stuff ever again, they literally tried to defend these two lunatics.

And hopefully Olly can do well, Joey.:fc:

[Zizu]

Dizzy popped up on YouTube last night .., the second hearing and absolutely LOVED it !!

Shades of Steps and many other pop acts are crammed in there - perfect Eurovision fodder


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[Crimson Dynamo]

Even "Pink News" said it has no chance

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[Zizu]

Even "Pink News" said it has no chance

https://content.invisioncic.com/Mrangmedia/emoticons/craphead.gif


Yeah we have already agreed that .. mainly due to politics and the fact that many countries abhor us .

Fact is - it’s a wonderfully melodic track


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[Nicky91]

Dizzy popped up on YouTube last night .., the second hearing and absolutely LOVED it !!

Shades of Steps and many other pop acts are crammed in there - perfect Eurovision fodder


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if ur stuck in the past maybe :joker: :joker:


just give us a good representation of the british music scene, how hard can that be :idc: and such a mediocre mess coming from Danny L Harle (he should be ashamed of delivering this pile of garbage compared to his usual work)

[Zizu]

if ur stuck in the past maybe :joker: :joker:


just give us a good representation of the british music scene, how hard can that be :idc: and such a mediocre mess coming from Danny L Harle (he should be ashamed of delivering this pile of garbage compared to his usual work)


What has Eurovision success got to go with the good old British music scene ??


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[Nicky91]

it kicks like a sweet twitch


Papillon is still that slay from Editors :cool:



''going, just open down your frontiers, if there really was a god here, he would've it erased it by now''

:dance:




@Zizu

eurovision is no longer the cheesefest show it once was, perfect representations of each nation their musical culture


but yeah go off supporting dull Olly, while i'm slaying with my top 2 faves at the moment (Ukraine, Norway)

[joeysteele]

Yeah we have already agreed that .. mainly due to politics and the fact that many countries abhor us .

Fact is - it’s a wonderfully melodic track


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It is Zizu.

I love it, have from first hearing it and I haven't been too keen on UK entries in recent years.

However I really rate Olly highly too.
As a songwriter, singer, performer and actor.
So multi talented.

[Crimson Dynamo]

There isn't an end, there isn't a start
I don't wanna stop, I can't go too far
There isn't an end, there isn't a start
I don't wanna stop, I can't go too far
There isn't an end, there isn't a start
I don't wanna stop, I can't go too far
There isn't an end, there isn't

So won't you make me dizzy from your kisses? (Oh)
Will you take my hand and spin me
'Round and 'round until the moment never ends?
(Until the moment never ends)
Uh, make me dizzy from your kisses
Will you take my hand and spin me? (Take my hand)
Take me back to the beginning again (again, again)


:laugh2:

[Zizu]

There isn't an end, there isn't a start
I don't wanna stop, I can't go too far
There isn't an end, there isn't a start
I don't wanna stop, I can't go too far
There isn't an end, there isn't a start
I don't wanna stop, I can't go too far
There isn't an end, there isn't

So won't you make me dizzy from your kisses? (Oh)
Will you take my hand and spin me
'Round and 'round until the moment never ends?
(Until the moment never ends)
Uh, make me dizzy from your kisses
Will you take my hand and spin me? (Take my hand)
Take me back to the beginning again (again, again)


:laugh2:


I don’t recall him ever claiming to be a poet …

Aren’t you a fan of David Bowie .. his lyrics were bonkers


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[bots]

There isn't an end, there isn't a start
I don't wanna stop, I can't go too far
There isn't an end, there isn't a start
I don't wanna stop, I can't go too far
There isn't an end, there isn't a start
I don't wanna stop, I can't go too far
There isn't an end, there isn't

So won't you make me dizzy from your kisses? (Oh)
Will you take my hand and spin me
'Round and 'round until the moment never ends?
(Until the moment never ends)
Uh, make me dizzy from your kisses
Will you take my hand and spin me? (Take my hand)
Take me back to the beginning again (again, again)


:laugh2:

we need Rolf back with his 2 little boys

[Nicky91]

I don’t recall him ever claiming to be a poet …

Aren’t you a fan of David Bowie .. his lyrics were bonkers


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David Bowie had wonderful lyrics in his work though


Space Oddity, Life On Mars, Spaceman, Heroes are such gems

[Zizu]

David Bowie

One of his best songs was the marvellous Life on Mars ..


I’ll just leave this here

“Mickey Mouse has grown up a cow”


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[Crimson Dynamo]

David Bowie

One of his best songs was the marvellous Life on Mars ..


I’ll just leave this here

“Mickey Mouse has grown up a cow”


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The utter irony that you should use that line as an example of poor lyrics rather explains why you like the complete trash UK entry and its total lack of of talent and lyrical complexity

you could not make it up.. :laugh:

[joeysteele]

There's all kinds of music and I like the full wide variety of it.
Except for rap.

I love Olly Alexander's song Dizzy for Eurovision, I think it fits Eurovision perfectly.
Then I've followed his career all through with Years and Years and his solo work.

David Bowie I have to say was absolutely a brilliant songwriter and performer.
A genius of music.
My favourite of him from loads of favourites of him is 'Heroes'.

One of my Brother's has a vid of the Live Aid concert.
Where he sang Heroes.
Awesome, truly awesome.

[Zizu]

The utter irony that you should use that line as an example of poor lyrics rather explains why you like the complete trash UK entry and its total lack of of talent and lyrical complexity

you could not make it up.. :laugh:


I love David Bowie ( well the early stuff ) …


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[Zizu]

I normally agree with most of your comments LT but maybe you are too blinkered with your views on Olly Alexander’s music

What are your views on the Pet Shop Boys ?


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[Crimson Dynamo]

I normally agree with most of your comments LT but maybe you are too blinkered with your views on Olly Alexander’s music

What are your views on the Pet Shop Boys ?


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No
The song is crap and everyone thinks so, it's not a personal thing

It will bomb

[Zizu]

No
The song is crap and EVERYONE thinks so, it's not a personal thing

It will bomb


Everyone ?

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Roisin O'Connor from The Independent wrote that "Dizzy is a dance anthem that takes its cues from the Pet Shop Boys, Erasure, and Bronski Beat – whisked up with the ripe diet of Nineties cheese-pop that Alexander grew up on".[12] Laura Snapes from The Guardian stated that the chorus echoes that of the 1987 single "It's a Sin" by the Pet Shop Boys, while also making comparisons to Pete Burns single "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)". They concluded that "Dizzy isn’t a bad song – it’s perfectly fine – but beyond its very literal, nauseatingly topsy-turvy video, it’s far too safe to leave anyone reeling".[13]

Writing for The Telegraph, Neil McCormick wrote "Dizzy is an interesting modern electronic dance pop song, a blend of Balearic beats and sugary sentiments delivering upbeat sentiments with a minor chord melodic tension".[14] While writing for Clash, Robin Murray described "it's as a full-blown extravaganza. Olly lives and breathes every word, with the ultra-catchy dose of future-facing pop digitalism leaning on his fantastic vocals.[18]

In a review for The Times, Will Hodgkinson described it as a "super-catchy and hi-energy disco smash that has real innovation in its burbling production”. It also has “pleasingly nostalgic shades of classic Eighties synth-pop: Erasure, Soft Cell and, yes, the Pet Shop Boys”. He referred to it as "the best Eurovision entry we've had in years".[15] In a review for PinkNews, Marcus Wratten said "Dizzy is one of the better songs the UK has sent to the contest in recent years". They further added "It’s pulsating pop that is both simple yet effective. The fizzy ‘80s synths of the Pet Shop Boys are a clear influence, but with a touch of Steps’ playfulness, and – dare we say it – a hint of Aqua, too. That’s all to say that “Dizzy” is pop serving its primary purpose; it’s catchy and the hook has sticking power".[19]

Writing for BBC News, Mark Savage dubbed the song "a sleek, streamlined slice of modern pop" with an "instantly memorable" hook, but criticised the strength of the song, adding: "If there's a criticism, it's that the song could go harder. Instead of building to a climax, that final chorus is too polite"


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[Nicky91]

i am more embarrassed to be dutch tbh


AVROTROS are more of a mess than the BBC



using Joost as a puppet to win sympathy support again from the public, after last years enormous flop with Mia & Dion, and negative media backlash


my last place is my nation this year, insincere choice of entry



so yeah lucky for Olly he isn't my last place :)

[joeysteele]

Everyone ?

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Roisin O'Connor from The Independent wrote that "Dizzy is a dance anthem that takes its cues from the Pet Shop Boys, Erasure, and Bronski Beat – whisked up with the ripe diet of Nineties cheese-pop that Alexander grew up on".[12] Laura Snapes from The Guardian stated that the chorus echoes that of the 1987 single "It's a Sin" by the Pet Shop Boys, while also making comparisons to Pete Burns single "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)". They concluded that "Dizzy isn’t a bad song – it’s perfectly fine – but beyond its very literal, nauseatingly topsy-turvy video, it’s far too safe to leave anyone reeling".[13]

Writing for The Telegraph, Neil McCormick wrote "Dizzy is an interesting modern electronic dance pop song, a blend of Balearic beats and sugary sentiments delivering upbeat sentiments with a minor chord melodic tension".[14] While writing for Clash, Robin Murray described "it's as a full-blown extravaganza. Olly lives and breathes every word, with the ultra-catchy dose of future-facing pop digitalism leaning on his fantastic vocals.[18]

In a review for The Times, Will Hodgkinson described it as a "super-catchy and hi-energy disco smash that has real innovation in its burbling production”. It also has “pleasingly nostalgic shades of classic Eighties synth-pop: Erasure, Soft Cell and, yes, the Pet Shop Boys”. He referred to it as "the best Eurovision entry we've had in years".[15] In a review for PinkNews, Marcus Wratten said "Dizzy is one of the better songs the UK has sent to the contest in recent years". They further added "It’s pulsating pop that is both simple yet effective. The fizzy ‘80s synths of the Pet Shop Boys are a clear influence, but with a touch of Steps’ playfulness, and – dare we say it – a hint of Aqua, too. That’s all to say that “Dizzy” is pop serving its primary purpose; it’s catchy and the hook has sticking power".[19]

Writing for BBC News, Mark Savage dubbed the song "a sleek, streamlined slice of modern pop" with an "instantly memorable" hook, but criticised the strength of the song, adding: "If there's a criticism, it's that the song could go harder. Instead of building to a climax, that final chorus is too polite"


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I'm finding far more like it than dislike it.

Plus too, of people I know, a number of them who don't like it,don't like Eurovision or Europop anyhow.

So no way does 'everyone' think it crap ( we've had far more entries that could have been termed that but it's not valid for "Dizzy '.)

It probably won't win, it maybe even won't do well, it's not rocket science to say ANY UK entry won't do well at Eurovision.
It's a usually very easy and standard prediction.

However I hope it does.
I also know Olly will give his all to it and do.his very best,with what I consider one of the UKs best entries in recent years.

[Nicky91]

I'm finding far more like it than dislike it.

Plus too, of people I know, a number of them who don't like it,don't like Eurovision or Europop anyhow.

So no way does 'everyone' think it crap ( we've had far more entries that could have been termed that but it's not valid for "Dizzy '.)

It probably won't win, it maybe even won't do well, it's not rocket science to say ANY UK entry won't do well at Eurovision.
It's a usually very easy and standard prediction.

However I hope it does.
I also know Olly will give his all to it and do.his very best,with what I consider one of the UKs best entries in recent years.

SuRie was one of the UK's best entries in recent years, how she also kept going despite the stage invader, respect from me :douf:

[Mystic Mock]

we need Rolf back with his 2 little boys

Excuse me!?:laugh: