Essential Eurovision

The list author says:
	"2004 was the first year to feature both a semi final, and a final for Eurovision. All 36 countries are included here on a double CD. The stand out songs are for me, Ukraine's, Uk, Belgium and Denmark."

The list author says:
	"One of two Eurovision DVD's currently available, this 24 track compilation is a must have for the discerning Eurovision fan, even though this only includes three performances from Eurovision itself."

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	"The first (official) DVD release of the Contest itself.  Includes both the semi and grand finals of the 2004 contest from Istanbul."

The list author says:
	"Cover version of the winning song from 2000 for Denmark. The Olsen Brothers original is better, but this is impressive nonetheless."

The list author says:
	"Essential book covering all things Eurovision up to and including 1999.  Well worth tracking down but it's now out of print and as rare as hen's teeth!"

The list author says:
	"The first Eurovision compilation I ever bought, now sadly deleted. By no means exhaustive, and somewhat dominated by UK entries but a great CD nonetheless."

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	"The most succesful act ever to come out of Eurovision.  This CD lives up to it's name and includes all the singles from the Swedish supergroup."

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	"The best compilation available of the original line up of the group. Includes the 1981 winning song for the UK, Making Your Mind Up.  Also includes all the rest of their hit singles."

The list author says:
	"Celine Dion first made an impact on the world by winning Eurovision for Switzerland in 1988 with Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi.  This Cd gives a glimpse of the early career of this Superstar Diva."

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	"The 2004 UK entry for Eurovision was performed by Fame Academy contestant James Fox.  Unfortunately he came a mere 16th, but at least he didn't do any worse than Jemini!"

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	"This (in)famous song from 2003 gave us our first ever Nil Points score in Eurovision!"

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	"This forgotten classic was by the same writers who triumphed in 1997 with Love Shine a Light and came second to the wonderful Nicki French in Song For Europe 2000"

The list author says:
	"The last Eurovision winning song (to date) for the Uk, this beautiful track was superbly performed by Katrina and The Waves, best known for the summer classic Walking On Sunshine."

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	"The first English language album from Sertab who triumphed for Turkey in 2003 with Every Way That I Can.  This Cd shows just how talented she is with 12 tracks of superb Turkish Pop."

The list author says:
	"Chillout with this beautiful relaxing album from the group who won for Norway in 1995 with the haunting Nocturne (Included here)."

The list author says:
	"Whatever happened to Gina G? She appeared on Reborn in the USA a few years ago and nothing since. Anyway, this underrated album includes the should have won Ooh Aah Just a Little Bit from 1996"

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	"2001 album from this talented French/Canadian singer whose stunning vocals bear more than a passing resemblance to a certain Ms Dion.  Includes Je N'ai Que Mon Ame, her entry for Eurovision 2001."

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	"No prizes for guessing why this won Eurovision! This 1999 Swedish entry perfectly replicates the sound of Abba, but with a modern feel."

The list author says:
	"One of the best compilations around, this covers a wide span of years and countries. Also includes the rare English versions of Let It Swing and Diggi Loo Diggi Lee."

The list author says:
	"Probably one of the most famous songs to come out of Eurovision. Volare came third under it's original title of Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu for Italy in 1958, but later became a classic standard."

The list author says:
	"Transexual Dana International (in)famously won for Israel in 1998 with the superb dance anthem, Diva."

The list author says:
	"Sandie Shaw gave us our first ever Eurovision win way back in 1967 with Puppet on a String.  This definitive compilation includes that, and all of her hit singles from the 60's through to the 80's.."

The list author says:
	"Beth represented Spain with the track Dime in 2003, after winning the Spanish equivalent of Pop Idol, Operacion Triunfo.  Her debut album includes that as well as the stunning title track and more!"

The list author says:
	"Lulu represented UK with Boom Bang a Bang in 1969, and became joint winner alongside three other countries.  This essential CD covers all her best known material from Shout right up to present day."

The list author says:
	"Brilliantly performed by newcomer Lindsay, this song from 2001 really did deserve to do better."