So what chance Grande Amore being sung in English? "Big Love"? perhaps not. ;-)
They did say in the press conference they may just translate it. Least Italy have sent something I can hate therefore I am now emotionally engaged with 2015:D
Italy sounds impressive even though it isn't much to my taste. Not a patch on Emma or Nina but it certainly has a touch of class.
Italy are certainly at their best when sending classy, if drunk, women.
It's so impressive to see the trajectory Italian acts have taken -
2011: Newcomer to Sanremo
2012: Participant in big artist round of Sanremo
2013: Winner of Sanremo
2014: One of Italy's biggest domestic stars.
2015: One of Italy's biggest international exports, wit a Top 10 album in the US charts.
Italy are certainly at their best when sending classy, if drunk, women.
It's so impressive to see the trajectory Italian acts have taken -
2011: Newcomer to Sanremo
2012: Participant in big artist round of Sanremo
2013: Winner of Sanremo
2014: One of Italy's biggest domestic stars.
2015: One of Italy's biggest international exports, wit a Top 10 album in the US charts.
Then there's us....
2011: Defunct boy band
2012: Exhumed corpse
2013: Zombie bride
2014: Mysterious woman
Italy are certainly at their best when sending classy, if drunk, women.
It's so impressive to see the trajectory Italian acts have taken -
2011: Newcomer to Sanremo
2012: Participant in big artist round of Sanremo
2013: Winner of Sanremo
2014: One of Italy's biggest domestic stars.
2015: One of Italy's biggest international exports, wit a Top 10 album in the US charts.
Quite surprising for a country who people seem to think aren't a fan of the contest and would hate to win!
So in Lithuania it looks like Vaidas is finally going to get to ESC:. He should win the artist selection given that the song was written for him and even if does not win I would imagine they may go for a duet with Monica or Mia.
Italy... not so much. When I heard it I was unsure whether I liked it or not. It's either gonna grow on me until I adore it in Vienna, or stay in the background as a 'meh' entry.
It's quite telling that in Italy Nek got beaten quite hard by Il Volo in the televote but only finished 4% behind them. I don't know if it's because Nek is more of a name in Italy and the juries would have recognised that or if juries at Eurovision will approach Il Volo in a similar way.
Seems like Nek's song is really popular in Italy. It should have won. (Angry.)
The odds of Norway has randomly risen on Betfair. No idea.
It's quite telling that in Italy Nek got beaten quite hard by Il Volo in the televote but only finished 4% behind them. I don't know if it's because Nek is more of a name in Italy and the juries would have recognised that or if juries at Eurovision will approach Il Volo in a similar way.
Seems like Nek's song is really popular in Italy. It should have won. (Angry.)
The odds of Norway has randomly risen on Betfair. No idea.
Il volo's song was never going to get the jury vote at Sanremo as it is a paint by numbers song.
I've pretty much ignored Lithuania and its endless drawn out selection process, but I have heard the 12 songs and can't quite believe that they have "The Right Way" and "Dangerous" in the Final line-up. The first is so dated and cringe-worthy and the second is like something a Rihanna tribute act would record as an attempt at getting a record deal. I pity Vaidas having to perform both of them.
"This Time" is streets ahead in comparison but last week's result would seem to suggest the "feminist anthem" is the one they'll go for.
I gather *this time ^ won its place in Vienna. Just heard it. Its very nice but dont think it will do much.
The translator on facebook is a bit off but it does seem like RAI have confirmed Il Volo are off to Vienna
A domanda in conferenza stampa dopo la vittoria al 65° Festival di Sanremo, Il Volo risponde: «Sì! Rappresenteremo l'Italia all'Eurovision Song Contest di Vienna! »
To question in press conference after his victory at the 65 festival of sanremo festival, the flight responds : ' si! dramatization italy in the eurovision song contest in vienna! '
The translator on facebook is a bit off but it does seem like RAI have confirmed Il Volo are off to Vienna
A domanda in conferenza stampa dopo la vittoria al 65° Festival di Sanremo, Il Volo risponde: «Sì! Rappresenteremo l'Italia all'Eurovision Song Contest di Vienna! »
To question in press conference after his victory at the 65 festival of sanremo festival, the flight responds : ' si! dramatization italy in the eurovision song contest in vienna! '
My very basic level of Italian would translate it to something like "To a question at the press conference after the 65th Sanremo festival, Il Volo responded 'Yes! We will represent Italy in the eurovision song contest in Vienna!'"
So fb wasn't too bad.
My very basic level of Italian would translate it to something like "To a question at the press conference after the 65th Sanremo festival, Il Volo responded 'Yes! We will represent Italy in the eurovision song contest in Vienna!'"
So fb wasn't too bad.
Poor Annalisa never got the chance
Wasn't sold on that performance of Goodbye to Yesterday, it looked very similar to how CATS was staged and they should avoid that completely
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They did say in the press conference they may just translate it. Least Italy have sent something I can hate therefore I am now emotionally engaged with 2015:D
Clearly, my taste was inherited from my father's side.
Italy are certainly at their best when sending classy, if drunk, women.
It's so impressive to see the trajectory Italian acts have taken -
2011: Newcomer to Sanremo
2012: Participant in big artist round of Sanremo
2013: Winner of Sanremo
2014: One of Italy's biggest domestic stars.
2015: One of Italy's biggest international exports, wit a Top 10 album in the US charts.
Then there's us....
2011: Defunct boy band
2012: Exhumed corpse
2013: Zombie bride
2014: Mysterious woman
Quite surprising for a country who people seem to think aren't a fan of the contest and would hate to win!
Noticeable that several Finnish facebook friends were watching Melfest last night, not UMK...
They certainly picked the wrong show! Mariette aside, last night's MelFest was dire.
I quite agree!
I'm just wondering whether they'll come back to UMK for the final..
So Italy chose some kind of opera act? Wonder how that'd affect Opera Skaala's chances... Though I guess the acts are quite different.
I think Vaidas will be very popular in Vienna:D
Yep!
Italy's is traditional popera without the electro element of Heart of Light - I don't think they'd nullify one another's votes.
But I don't want to get too attached in case it's not the song they send to Vienna.
Love love love Iceland.
Italy... not so much. When I heard it I was unsure whether I liked it or not.
Seems like Nek's song is really popular in Italy. It should have won. (Angry.)
The odds of Norway has randomly risen on Betfair. No idea.
Il volo's song was never going to get the jury vote at Sanremo as it is a paint by numbers song.
Changed it this year, only the finalists are blocked. So AC songs are now released to the public.
I gather *this time ^ won its place in Vienna. Just heard it. Its very nice but dont think it will do much.
That was quite a good show actually, like casualty
Most bemusing when you realise this borefest has been running a staggering 65 years
welcome dtd glad to have you with us. I know a few amricans who love eurovision
Lol she is madder than a mongoose isnt she. Great thighs.
A domanda in conferenza stampa dopo la vittoria al 65° Festival di Sanremo, Il Volo risponde: «Sì! Rappresenteremo l'Italia all'Eurovision Song Contest di Vienna! »
To question in press conference after his victory at the 65 festival of sanremo festival, the flight responds : ' si! dramatization italy in the eurovision song contest in vienna! '
wait till you cop a load of the *richard and Judy * clones from Norway
My very basic level of Italian would translate it to something like "To a question at the press conference after the 65th Sanremo festival, Il Volo responded 'Yes! We will represent Italy in the eurovision song contest in Vienna!'"
So fb wasn't too bad.
Hey you leave Elisabeth Andreassen alone >:(
Poor Annalisa never got the chance
Wasn't sold on that performance of Goodbye to Yesterday, it looked very similar to how CATS was staged and they should avoid that completely