May 25th, 2008
Eurovision 2008 Winner
» Posted in Eurovision 2008, Eurovision at 2:07 am
Russian singer Dima Bilan has won the Eurovision Song Contest in Belgrade.
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Date posted: Sunday, May 25th, 2008 2:07 am | Under category: Eurovision 2008, Eurovision
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This song is really nice
It’s good that they won! 
I COMPLETELY AGREE WITH THE STATEMENT THAT I READ ON ESCTODAY,WHICH IS THE FOLLOWING
‘1. Really disappointed with the winner!!! Dima and his song were NOTHING special… And having a world class ice skating champion dancing like crazy in 6 square meters of ice, was sad…
2. The real winner looks like it is Greece, we like it or not. Greece got the most 12 points (one less than Russia), all out of traditionally eurovision countries, and was voted by most of them. Kalomira gave a good eurovision performance.
3. The eastern block DID NOT vote for the European Union countries. It is purely russians voting for… russians !!!
3. There were countries like Turkey, France, UK and others that deserved much better places.
4. I really liked the Israel song, but why is Israel in Eurovision?
5. Not all countries should vote in the final, but only the ones that have made it to the final. But this was of course done for financial and broadcasting reasons.
6. ONLY EUROPEAN UNION COUNTRIES SHOULD BE TAKING PART IN THE CONTEST. AT THE END, THIS IS A CONTEST PAYED MAINLY BY THEM, AND IT HAS ALSO STARTED FOR THEM. FOR WHAT THE EU SHOULD BE. And i am sorry, but we can not put in the same basket, old, new, friends and foes…’
I HOPE ITALY WILL BE BACK AT THE EUROVISION SONG CONTEST NEXT YEAR.
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I don’t like this song. What do you see in it???
i cant believe russia won, united kingdom came joint last we definately shouldnt have come last, andy sang it perfectly and he brang fun to the show with out the song being stupid. France got done better in the eurovision and the united kingdom was definately better than that! and also israels song was amazing and that didnt even do too well i thought that it was gonna be in the top 3.
am a big fan of the eurovision but if its goin to be so political then its not worth watchin cos its so predictable, eurovision isnt as good as it used to be!
ohh… this eurovision was stupid. poland had a good singer - Isis gee. She haas a good voice and she is pretty. Why didn’t she win??? why why why??? becasuse we don’t have a good neighbours….it’s only ONLY POLITISC!!!! israel, united kingdom, france armenia had a good songs too but ukraina WHAT IS IT???!!!! oh my god
EUROVISION IS DAUB!!!!
ohh… this eurovision was stupid. Poland has a good singer - isis gee. She has a good voice and she is pretty. So why don’t we win??? becasue we don’t have good neighbours…..it’s only, ONLY POLITICS!!!! it’s terrific!!! honestly. france, israel, armenia , albania have good singers too!!
EUROVISION IS DAUB!!!!!!!
to pointdevue:
I’m russian, but I don’t like Dima Bilan at all. But still of course I wanted him to win.
I’ve never heard anything more stupid, than something you’ve written. You are just a simple racist!!! Eurovision is made for Europe, and EU has nothing to do with it, it’s just the less half of Europe. I’ve been living in Paris for more than 2 years and I’ve never heard such pathetic shit. So try to gain little knowledge in history and democracy, only after you can post here.
P.S. Your point of view - is nothing))) LOL
This is ridiculous.
The Eurovision Song Contest became a joke a long time ago. I lost all respect for this contest as it will never reward the best song but the one interpreted by some russian Enrique Iglesias with his chest showing (where’s decency?)or some half naked chick shaking her butt and with no singing skills whatsoever (Ani Lorak was the only one who really had a powerfull voice but worked too hard on the shaking butt thing in the final, got tired and it showed up in her voice).
I think the decision should come 50% from the population vote and 50% from critics who actually judge vocal capacities as well as musical originality (I mean, como on, that little greek pink nightmare imitating Britney Spears? Even my 12 years old cousin can sing better than that).
I’m really disappointed as many other europeans out there. Why bother making a music with some quality?
really don’t like dima . kalomira was the best , i’m so upset that she didn’t win…. i had a hope , that she can win , but …..
This Eurovision vas very good. Dima Bilan is very good singer . ;]]] The song belive clip very good . ;]] So I very proud Dima Bilan ;]]
Hi, everyone!
I’m from Ukraine and to be honest we’re all shocked that Russia has won..If It’s the best song, so I have no words…borring, even too much…If somebody doesn’t know I’ll say that in Russia Dima Bilan is a singer of 13-14-year old girls…such a “sweetie”…….serious people can’t listen to his songs…this is how It is…the truth…and now It’s evident who voted for him…It’s injustice…there were much more better songs, which deserved to win…But finally, what do we want? If the majority of people don’t have a good taste, so It’s their problem…It’s a pity, that really beautiful songs were unnoticed… It’s seems to me, that money and politics decide everything in this life…too sad….
ARMENIA AND UKRAINE FOREVER
SIRUSHO YOU ARE EXSELLENT>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
upmost armenia viva sirusho
Song is nice but Dima is dream of dreams….He is soooooooooo sweet!!!!!!
it was the best song in EUROVISION contest.
sin because BIONDO wasn`t in this contest for Romania.
this competition doesn’t already make sense! People here sie should vote for the song rather than to the state. After all this boy has the tragic accent it wasn’t English!! If he doesn’t know language let him sing in Russian. It was terrible! Yeah but since neighbouring states are voting for themselves watching it to the song not even to the vocalist it’s no wonder that a junk is winning out ahh I apologise after all to this Timbaland created oh my let us clap our hands for the biggest mistake of the Eurovision!!
Of greeting for everyone naive which still believe that at one time they will win the Eurovision because they have the song and they don’t come from the biggest country…
Of greeting for everyone naive which still believe that at one time they will win the Eurovision because they have the song and they don’t come from the biggest country…
Once again he is showing sie an Eurovision isn’t a competition for the best song in Europe. After all it is a mistake! What it is for the accent, after all it English wasn’t! If he isn’t good at language let him sing in Russian just as well he could go on stage and remain silent yet neighbouring states of the former Soviet Union would vote for it. I apologise to Ahh after all so produced this Timbalad ladies and gentlemen! let us clap our hands for the biggest mistake of the this year’s concert!!
Pitful…
DIMA the good singer and very artistic sang with soul to it ,it is possible to belive!!!
My opinion positive.
DIMA the best!!!
Thank you EUROVISION 2008 !!!!!!
The russian song was awful!! I didnt like it at all. I wish someone else had won (e.g. Armenia or Norway). Anyway, have Evgeny Pluschenko ever seen smaller space for icing??
@ non4bidden
Sorry,I didn’t mean to make you upset.
Eventually,Russia won the Eurovision Song Contest.Congrats to Russia and to you…. not to Bilan.
Calling me ‘racist’ it’s so obvious that you have no idea what is the true meaning of democracy,since you cannot accept diversity and you don’t RESPECT different opinions.
Dima-the Diva!-Bilan lacks star quality.He may be the eurovision winner but that’s that.
He’s so vain ….. so easily to be disliked ….of course he’s a super star in the eastern european coutries,but he’s not an artist.He’s more like a product….
oh, this is horrible. Eurovision isn’t music’c festival, it is politics’s festival.
Poland hade nice song and was last. Spain was stupid and lamentable and Sweden too.
Daub ! Daub! Daub !
I am so happy that Russia finally got what they deserved already 2 years ago, but that time Monsters won and nobody was judging the winners!
Therefore do not judge the winners this time. At the end of the day the winners are proclaimed, countries voted and made their choice.
Greece made good performance, but somebody was better and others were not as good as Russia.
Just enjoy the song of Dima Bilan and do not listen to it if you do not like it, and wait for the next year hope that YOUR country will win. My country (Lithuania) even did not manage to get into the Second Semi-Final and I totally agree because their song was absolutely hopeless, Britain (where I live) did not amuse and came in the less scored points. And I do not feel jealous about Russia’s victory - they really made it better than anybody and were a bit luckier than others.
Finally, this competition for Europe Reunion and showing the talents, about great entertaining night and about many good songs, it is not about the reason for making quarrels on the national grounds.
Russia is great!!! Congratulations who was supporting her and who was voting for Russia’s performance. Apologies to jealous and agree disbelievers!!!
I am russian, too, but I don’t like Dima Bilan at all either. The song, the performance, the voice - everything was disappointing really. I do not think it deserved the first place. It’s a pity because there had been better candidates from Russia in russian semi-final who could make a better show. Evgeny Plushenko, Edvin Marton - what was all that for when Eurovision is a SONG CONTEST?
As for the songs and voices and performances, i really liked Serbia, Israel, Denmark, Norway, Iceland. Latvia and Spain - funny and cool
And sorry about Switzerland - Paolo Meneguzzi is a really good singer and the song was beautiful!
Anyway, everybody is welcome to Russia to Eurovision 2009!!!
Poland and Israel had best songs, French song was also very interesting, but this show is all about shaking boobs, showing asses and weird choreography
and it’s annoying that all former USSR vote for Russia, is this a political show or what??????????????????????????????????????????????????
Russia was not the best, song was boring and banal, nothing special
my congratulations to isis gee, boaz mauda, you were great, but your songs were simply too good for shitovision!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
this is “deja vu”
this is deja vu
israel and poland had best songs, but eurovision is all about shaking boobs, showing asses and weird chorepgraphy!!!!!!!!! and this politial votes- like andora for spain, cyprus for greece, skandinavia and former USSR- IT IS A SCANDAL!!!!!!!!
congratulations to isis gee and boaz mauda, you were great and too good for shitiovision!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Please lookat this video originated on 2004 . I think that the first 10-15 songs are the same with Dilans song
http://youtube.com/watch?v=7AV_CgNEO8E
San Marino gave 12 pts to Greece and Kalomira “Secret Combination”.I conclude that people in San Marino like Italian feel the Greeks like brothers.They have same culture and there are very close.
Armenians like Greeks,but Greeks really love Armenian since they gave 12 pts to Sirusho.
Kalomira received 12 pts from 6 coutries which Ani Lorak received 12 pts only from one country.Still Ani Lorak ended up 2nd.
I’m really surprised for the place that Charlotte Perrelli ended up.She was a eurovision winner in 1999.
A notification for Poland cause I know that many Polish join this site.Poland supports the bloc of eastern european coutries while none of these coutries seriously voted for Isi Gee…
Again these are my thoughts and it’s not my intention to insault anyone.I hope this is perfectly understood.
This song was pathetic, compared to the others! Anyway he’s violinist is hungarian, so it was not a clear Russian victory!:) All this contest about politics…
He’s just copied Tose Proeski of Macedonia. Get your own act !!!!!!
I THINK THAT EUROVISION IS POLITICS….AZERBAIJAN WINNER…..!
I’m russian and I’m very-very glad of Dima’s victory! Okay maybe that isn’t his best song, but his energetics and thirst for being the best…and his strong clear voice…and his original show! He is really worth this nice victory!
I also very liked Armenian, Greek, Albanian and Ukrainian songs! Each of those had both something special to become winners and definite flaws for not being victorious…
Dima you are the best, I congratulate you!!!
Your grudge is stupid, you do not understand, Greece was so bromide, just very traditional song, nothing special really
Congratulations for RUSSIA from Poland. I vote on Russia and Georgia.
I wanna, that Poland win of course:), but Dima was wonderfull. I love RUSSIA!
i liked AZERBAIJAN most off all. Samir and Elnur is the best although they are 1 in Eurovision
This song contest is just for children. There is nothing seriuos at all. GO CHILDREN Go!!!!!!!!
TO EVERYONE, WHO IS UPSET, DISAPPOINTED, SHOCKED…WHATEVER!
I havent seen the final. and to say the truith, have never seen “Eurovision song contest ” from the beginning to the end.
really, I find it real trash. its not a song contest, it does only with politics. everybody in Russia knows that.
are u all so naive to write that Israel, Greese or…… ahhh….Turkey are better.
RUSSIA is the best ! we are going to host Olympic games. we have won hockey an football. the best Russia has won this contest too.
speaking about Dima. …..TO GAbrysia……. ; are u good in Russian? can u even pronounce a single word of this language? i suppose no. so could u please leave er comments by yourself.
of course, Dima is not the best Russian singer. but really he is the best for Eurovision. PEOPLE i mean the MASS enjoy such artists. no wonder. dima is sexy and has sweet voice. though i dont listen to his songs, im really happy that he won yesterday.
im really proud of my country. may be for the first time. i hope, the EU citizens will learn to be happy for Russia. SOMETIMES.
thanks 4 er interest and time.
This is one of the biggest joke i’ve ever seen!!!
I wonder why do we watch this contest,we should call it east eurovision
I would be ashamed to organize a contest like this
try to listen real music and then maybe you can organize something good!!!!
Unfortunately, Eastern Europe has many Russians, moved there during the Soviet occupation and that’s really why Russia always gets so many votes from these countries. And that’s not racism, thats just talking about things as they are. Does anybody really like the song? Don’t think so… Even the Russian media bashed it.
Second problem with the contest is that it’s center has moved already out of Europe. It’s usual that neighbours vote for neighbours and with the addition of these independent parts on former jugoslavia and some other countries not even in Europe, the style of Eurovision has changed to a more Eastern, even a bit Arabic. I have nothing against these countries, just that the big, rich countries of Europe that pay main money for the show are less and less interested in this if this continues.
pointdevue, you are absolutely not right in your last points. my personal favs were ISRAEL, TURKEY, AZERBAIJAN, GEORGIA, and ICELAND. And the biggest EU members like GB, FRance, Germany or Spain were just a SHIT.
I observed last case eurovision. It not competition song but political rate! Had good song polish very but there is on end! Everything there is such foreseeable…
Everything there is wrongful!!!!!!!!!!!
I am Macedonian and I realy liked the performance of Dima Bilan.I think that eurovision isn’t just to have a good song but to have a good performance too.I was realy disaponted when my contry didn’t enter the finals.I think that they diserved.And you know it’s great that Dima won, he was better than the Greeks.(who I did’t liked at ALL-I don’t know what did all see in their song!!!!!)
Bye..kisses
I`ve said it to everyone.
Polen got a good song/singer but NO friends in ESC.
this is the reasonm for this place
im very proud of Armenia we got more 12-pointes than ukraine.
2006-place 8
2007-place 8
and 2008- place 4
this is a “wonder” for me
LOVE ARMENIAAAA!!!!
Hello. If this Russian song has been the best to win the contest, then the rest of songs must havbeen real catastrophes and deterioration of music. It is the worst song I have ever listened! Russians have no talent for music at all!
yeah… Dima was good but i vote for Greece Armenia Poland and Norway. This songs were the best. Dima is good but not at all…. I Love ISIS GEE- For life this song was totally The Best!!!!!!
I don’t like this song. What do you see in it???
i totally agree:
2. The real winner looks like it is Greece, we like it or not. Greece got the most 12 points (one less than Russia), all out of traditionally eurovision countries, and was voted by most of them. Kalomira gave a good eurovision performance.
Some people say Russia won OLNY because the countries of former USSR have voted for it. People…. IF IT WAS THE ONLY REASON THEN RUSSIA COULD HAVE WON LONG LONG AGO!
Yes, lots of russians moved to European countries during the times of USSR, but do you think there are enough russians there to say that this fact is a reason of Bilan’s winning?
I don’t think so.
Why are you trying to find some excuses anf reasons why Dima Bilan won? It doesn’t make any sence.
I know, two years ago he had rather better song and he should have won then but it didn’t happen! It was really unfair, so i think it’s fair he has won this time taking into consideration his previous experience at eurovision.
You know there’s a good proverb: DO NOT JUDGE THE WINNER.
I’m really glad that people have their own opinion anf i think it’s quite Ok that somebody likes Bilan’s perdormance and somebody doesn’t.
But HAVING YOUR OWN OPINION and JUDGING or being jelous are really DIFFERENT things, remember that.
P. S. i enjoted the songs of Finland, Armenia, Greece and Latvia!!!!!
Ha ha!!!!!Russia the best!We are the champions!!!!la la la
I am afraid of means of “Fr_anna” that you didn’t understand my statement, so I am advising to read once again and then to accuse me of something. If it probably comes from Russia normals around knows Russian. So let him not crack down on something of what cannot because instead of “you” everyone is able to sing “?ju” and they somehow aren’t winning the Eurovision…
rusia is the best!and dima too.
To me it became curious. Greece, well not than not besst Dima. ???? the unique person who has brought a victory over Russia FOR 53 YEARS. It ?????????? in everything, was helped by its late producer .??? DIMA THE BESST RUSSIA GO!!!!!!!!!
hi.i’m from Azerbaijan.
Ukraine. Ani Lorak
Croatia. Kraljevi Ulice
Albania. Olta Boka
Sweden. Charlotte Perrelli
Turkey. Mor ve Ötesi
Romania. Nico & Vlad
Bosnia and Herzegovina. Laka
Israel. Boaz
Poland. Isis Gee
You were very very nice.I love you.voted for you.but unfortunately results are awfull.there was no justice!:(
Bulgaria I love your song too
I am from Netherlands but I liked Russian song! Besides, Russia has never won before. Congratulations!
Hey, take it easy, ladies and gentlemen!
Everything was in the context of the contest. Finally, who have voted? That was reflection of liking of the countries that participated in the contest.
If some of your favourites were not in the leaders… what should we do? The results were completely democratic. Draw your attenitoion in the latter, because recently more and more people are trying to use this term as a cover.
Well, anyway, I want to say to today’s sceptics, you day will come tomorrow, as for now, look at the results!
As for my humble opinion about the participants of the finals, most of all I liked ISRAEL, NORWAY, ARMENIA and SERBIA. I’m not talking about Russia in order not to traumatize the
I’m sorry, but I didn’t find UKRAINE and GREECE such interesting that they could be in the top.
minds of some of here’s visitors.
Cheers!
Dima Bilan is a joke!! Someone told here he is sexy? haha! he is totally gay, who is so fond of himself, of his performance. But to me his song, his image, his performance (overacting) with this skater waving his hands while skating on 5 sq m (okay he is champion so what?) was really stupid, and his voice is so poor and english pronunciation (especially word impossible in the song is awful). I don’t understand why he won?! i am from ukraine, but i really liked Sweden, Armenia, Denmark, Bosnia songs and of course Ani Lorak’s, I would rather see them as winners. And being from Ukraine, i voted for Bosnia (not for our country neighbour!) i am really disappointed with the show results and would never watch it again, even though i was a big fan of it.
I liked Armenia,Ukraine,Norway,Russia…. I think Dima`s song NEVER NEVER LET U GO was more better… but BELIEVE ME is also not bad….
3. The eastern block DID NOT vote for the European Union countries. It is purely russians voting for… russians !!!
Russia, Ukraine voted for portugal
6. ONLY EUROPEAN UNION COUNTRIES SHOULD BE TAKING PART IN THE CONTEST. AT THE END, THIS IS A CONTEST PAYED MAINLY BY THEM, AND IT HAS ALSO STARTED FOR THEM. FOR WHAT THE EU SHOULD BE. And i am sorry, but we can not put in the same basket, old, new, friends and foes…’
This Statement just fails
European Union is just a political crap, what matters is EUROPE, every country located in europe has the right to be in it.
And having a world class ice skating champion dancing like crazy in 6 square meters of ice, was sad…
It just prooves he can skate there, besides it was great, and the guy playing on a stradivarius?
Bilan is a very good singer, he was great
Most of the people who give those comments, just say that because they fav singer lost or whatever.
The easy way out is to say, bah politics crap
Hi, first let me say my thanks to belgrade for the worst services rendered to understand what im saying try to listen the real song and then try to judging.the second lets try to vote as a europian country with democracy without political thinking.and the tird
thank you SIROSHO
viva ARMENIA
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
hi.. I think that Dima’s show is the wonderful show I have seen in the eurovision 2008.I proud of B?lan and Plueshenko’s victory.
And also I think that the neighbours’s voiting is really politics but D?ma B?lan derserved that!!
~Moscow~
I I am from Ukraine, and I agree, that that Dima’s victory is unfair towards such great songs as had Turkey, Israel and other countries. I think, that too many countries are voiting, and I agree, that points must be taken not just from people’s voting, but also from a professional and educated people, whose job is closely connected with music. Because now Eurovision is a contest where only money and political situation is important…
why didnt you show my comment? I really believe that the Russian song shold be the last in 1 million songs.
I wonder who voted for Dima Bilan , I think only the people who don’t havy any musical taste or don’t understand that this is the song contest - not jumping-and-screaming-on-stage contest ;/
There were many musicans who deserved on high votes from you people ( and I’m not talking here about Greece or Ukraine which were horrible pop-songs too) .
And btw Israel had the most beautiful song on that ‘contest’ that boy should’n jumping and take his clothes of on the stage, he was just singing and he knew he was amazing but he was MODEST ! Even if that country isn’t in Europe I voted for Boaz Mauda’s song cause he deserved it.
PS: Serbia thank you for really good organisation !! At least you showed to Europe that you’re very friendly country with fantastic people.
I really shame that I’m Polish girl (it’s not about eurovision) I just don’t understand why in other countries people hate us cause we are the same people like all over the world 
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PS no 2 : I’m really sad that all Europe don’t like Poland (cause you know that our song deserved on higher place ) . The truth is that you hardly know our country and even if we sent Madonna on ESC you would never give us high notes. It’s so political and unfair
Sorry for that long writing and fot my english cause I learn it yet .
you know i guess that the thing with you people saying that russians were voting for russia isnt true.. most of my friends in town… and i have like 30. -> only 2 of them voted for russia… people pick songs.. god dammit. and maybe you guys are jealous. maybe its not about your opinion.. it more about average opinion. think about others too…
DIMA DIDNT ACTUALLY DESERVE THE 1ST PLACE…BUT STILL GOOD SONG:) FOR MY OPINION,,THE BEST ONES WERE TURKEY, GREECE, B&HER. AND AZERBAIJAN(DEVIL & ANGEL) FOR THE LAST ONE -AZERBAIJAN I CAN TELL THAT DAT WAS REALLY AMAZING AND ACTUALLY I THINK THEY DESERVED THE 1ST PLACE….THNX FOR POLITICAL CONTEST AS U CALL EUROVISION:)))
hahah when I watched euroision yestarday I was in schock … it’s only ONLY POLITICAL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! EUROVISION IS SO STUPID ! I HATE THIS !
Why beuty song Isis Gee from POLAND can’t winner ? BECAUSE POLAND HAVEN’T FRIEND IN EUROPE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Why people vote for songs ?- it’s stupid ! Eurovision need professional jury !!
ehh :/ such.
if this Russian guy is really Russian, I will cut my finger.. He looks Turkic.
Ukraine, Armenia, Turkey, Georgia, France and Serbia were good too. I also liked Bulgarian song but pity they were disqualified in semi finals.
By the way, congratulations to Russia but I personally didn’t like the song. Spain was my fav, though I’m not Spanish. It was quite amusing
Anyway, another Erovision passed with angers to some and joy to others, with the same predicted votings, so time to go back life!
I’m russian too. And i’m too not a fan of Dima Bilan. But i’m so proud of him!!!! Finally, we’ve done it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Welcome EVERYONE to Moscow next spring!!!!!! I’m sure you’ll like it!!!!!!
It is a false victory. Russian diasporas attack phones and vote for Russia. If not to change a rule, Russia will win every year.
Eurovision Song Contest has become a shit recently and it does not make any sense to carry on with such regulations. We should come back to previous rules, when professional jury had decided which songs were the best. Now everything goes about politics, geography and international relations, so maybe let’s just start voting without wasting time on listening to all 25 songs? Europe is so divided continent that all bigger countries cannot compete with those smaller ones, because they do not have so many supporters! It is very easy to presume that next year again Balkanian countries and ex-Union of Soviet Socialists Republics will be on the top.
I`m from Azerbaijan,and in my opinion our 8th place for the first time was not bad. But this perfomance and vokal should take a place higher,well,but also I like Finland and Turkey-they were really fantastic what I can`t say about Russia…
what is Easter block? what a shit…russians vote for russians.who can write such words…eastern countries are not russians!!!!
or should I say all south europe is greece?
So I think all these comments show that the song really did not deserve to win. and what has happened is out of some considerations othe than artistic ones. This Russian song makes me hate music.
This contest has prooved how lonely Poland is. Same to GB; Germany at least got one 12.
he won coz russia has got lot of neighbours who scares of russia and who thinks that when they won’t vote for russia -it could be very badly for them in the future
I can’t understand why when a Western European country wins eurovision, even when the winners a some monsters, the contest is considered to be very democratic and right, but when an Eastern European country wins eurovision - it is a political and an unfair contest…..
Maybe what is really unfair is to say things like “only European Union should participate in this contest” or “not every country should vote” or other stupid things like this. Do you think that these messages are read only by western european people???? How do you think that eastern european people feel when they read such unfair and stupid messages like”European Union countries should participate only, just because they provide more money for the contest”???!!! Do you think that this is FAIR???? Maybe people should think better what they wright, and more precisly the way they wright their opinions, because these ofenses are not just towards a singer or a country but towards thousands of people who are not worse or stupid just becuse they are not part of the European Union…..
i think that professional jury will make this contest unpopular and won’t solve a political problem at all. politics an’ eurovision are forever together. and countries of former USSR shouldn’t be at such contest ’cause they’ve got used to fight for the first place.
and guys, what are you talking about!!! greece and russia are sucks! Ani Lorak had to show up less. NORWAY, TURKEY, GEORGIA, ISRAEL, ICELAND, DENMARK and AZERBAIJAN should have won! now people are only looking at nice bodies, faces and shows.
Omg…I did not like Russia’s entry at all, yet it won! People I know think the same, and most preffered Greece and/or Armenia, defo not Russia!
The problem is Eurovision isn’t a compertition of the music, most people base it on politics, like Russians voting for Russia!! Countries that deserved points didnt get tham cause of blooody politics!
So its no fair show, they do need unbiast judges!
this song is very bad.i cant believe it first
Congratulations For RUSSIA from Poland!
Dima Bilan was wonderfull!
Poland dont get points from UKRAINE, it’s sad, i think, that Ukraine is friend:(((((. Poland give 10 or 12 points for Ukraine always:(((.
Why most of the countries songs are in english ? Why c’ant each country sings in their native languages ? Also > Why Israel is in this Europeen event ? This country is not a European country. For all these reasons i think that this event as became a “Big Joke” and most of the music are too “BAD” a crime to “quality”…. please guys open all your eyes, Eurovision is just a “Bad TV show Product” .
Congratulations Russia u really deserved it, I wanna thank for everyone that voted for Armenia ,, thank you Russia, Poland, Georgia we love u , Turkey, Israel , France Greece every one ,, thanks a lot,,
Be proud of ur self my Angle ,, there was many angel on the stage tonight but u were the very best ,, u were shining like a real star Armenia my beautiful country I miss u every & each day ,, I’m so glad that I’m Armenian & always will be …
In each eurivision slavyan votes for slavyan. That’s why Russia won.
I voted for Israel. Very very nice song and the singer has a good voice.
Hopeless. The Eurovision Song Contest has played it’s part, and now it’s just politics (by the way: thank you Finland and Sweden for your 12 points)!
With all the tacky songs from all the new participating countries of Eastern Europe (with a few good exeptions, of course), the proper music from the West (with a few exeptions here as well: Greece = horrible) stands no chance. Everyone votes for Mother Russia. HALLO? Russia was the only participant that actually got booing from the audience i Belgrade. And STILL they win?
Denmark and France were definitely the best songs this year. Really good music, and singers that will do well outside of Eurovision. That they were beaten by this awful Russian, is just ridiculous.
There’s no point in watching Eurovision any more.
Eirik @ Oslo
I’m from Poland and I think that Dima Bilan wasn’t good but my congratulations
I really like songs from Armenia,Norway,Georgia and my regards for this countries :]
I’m very proud that Isis Gee represented Poland.She’s the best.Only,I was surprised that Poland was on the last place,really harm.
Isis you are the best:)
Regards for Europe from Poland :]
Poland , Ukraine and Great Britain. before discussing Russian song-look at yourselves. if you think that you desperatively wonderful-you are nothing. your songs are the simple trash. i suggest you to shut up and not to tell anything about Dima.
Its not right that winner.His song is not much nice.I don’t understend why he is won?????????????
I’m from Slovenia. Didn’t like the russian song… I liked Simon Mathew from Denmark, also Turkey and Croatia had good songs.
Oh! This song is stupid! I don’t like Russian song “Believe”! Eurovision is stupid political competition!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi Europe! by my mind,we must know that it is a Contest of politics and songs. I think that Azerbaijan performance was the best. They had a high vocal voice. Then Bosnia&hes. was very fun. And Spain too. I voTed for Turkey. They were very energetic. And at the and i want cangrulate Russia, and give thanks to Serbia that this high related show! See you in 2009 -Moscow. Love you my world. Angel,from Land of Fire- Azerbaijan!
Basically, Greece should have won. And to all who think that GB were rubbish, that’s what people are into here and Andy’s really popular. It was nice to have something different in Eurovision for a change that isn’t just cheesy pop.
I’m glad that Dima won the contest because the song was great ,and Grecee doesn’t deserve to be on the second place sorry but the melody is awfull ,bad voice and very annoying …my secret combination is a mystery for you? so stupid so chep…no refrain
i Think That Germany Was great With Dissapear No Angels RlZ
I didn t like this song.Greece is woderfull and Turkey
The truth is the Eurovision Song Contest is going worse every single year… and I’m sure that politics decided about the winner… Hush Dima?! “Believe”?! If that song is produced by Timbaland, I’m sorry that was his biggest shit he ever made… And Ukraine? And Greece? Armenia? It is about shakin bums and showin your back? Or about most awful performance of voice? Still cannot believe it… The true shows gave us Turkey, Norway, Serbia, Poland… And no one could see that… Poor… I thougt that ppl are not suggestive but true… And what was it?? Asking U EUROPE!!! WHAT WAS IT? It was clearly the worst show ESC eva… God bless U real singers… Your songs was too good to win this shit.
After all I’ve read I can only say - different people have different opinions. Certainly, nobody will discuss this phrase.
It’s nice to know that people from different countries are keen on music and Eurovision song contests, but it’s so ridiculous to know that only after half-century living of this art competition a lot of people realized the fact of political side of voting. Nevertheless, it’s a tradition and each one have the right to exist. Evidently, a great number of people woke up after Bilan had won. It’s so cut, isn’t so?
As I can see, we are talking not about Dima, but about Russia. It’s a great surprise to know that even Ukrainians can gossip close to them country as Russia. And how after all you can tell that all ex-USSR countries voted for Dima only because of their nearby borders?
It goes without saing, Dima was much weaker this year than in 2006. And there are some songs, which were a little bit better in one from a lot of way. But finally Bilan has won and that is the fact! That’s why it’s better to live life with fun without regrets and indignations.
Personally to Siamack: I really don’t know what to say about this: “Russians have no talent for music at all!” It shows you as unsubstantiated not even individual, just human. It’s easy to say when you’re absolutely don’t know the matter about you say. It’s empty words. It’s silly.
Well, I can only to add that I was astonished by Azerbaijani duo. They were really good! Georgia was worthy of respect, too. It’s hard to image how probably it was difficult to Diana. But she’s strong. She did everything perfectly. Of course, Ani was great and SIRUSHO.)))
Good luck))
It is a lot of people, it is a lot of opinions, it is normal!
It is very glad, that Dima has won .
For all history of an Eurovision from Russia there were no worthy singers.
Dima the best!
Folks, being fair Bilan’s song is a weak one but I hardly heard any song that I would love to listen too in 2-3 years time. Anyone who praises Greece’s performance should think back and recall the similar one that brought them a victory just couple years ago. I am from Russia and can assure rest of community that Russia has much better performers, better songs and better singers. We already tried many of them earlier, won nothing to remember of and had bitter tears on several occasions. So what, we tried to invent the common product many in Europe like and finally scored.
Having watched Eurovision for around 10 years I understood only that mediocrity wins more often than real talent, out of the whole pile of the winners I can praise only Dana International from Israel and Marija Sherifovich from Serbia, nobody to compares to good old times where Celine Dion and Toto Cutugno amazed everyone. As I understand there are quite a lot of negative comments coming from UK but being fair all the recent performers from UK gave us nothing to remember of, that is really strange for the country that dominates in charts. So whether you take it or not it happened as it had to happen sooner or later. And finally it should be mentioned that four countries founders scored only once in the last 20 years and don’t seem to bother that much
P.S. I do not like Bilan at all, his audience in Russia is 10-14 years girls and this is really funny that he won Eurovision
to Eirik
voting in Eurovision is always a big question, i.e. your home Norway will always vote either for Denmark or for Iceland, or sometimes for Finland. And vise versa for Denmark and co. There are lots of “real” European countries that gave 0 points to Russia, BUT there is at least the same number that gave the same zero to Greece. So do not pretend there is a fair voting. Yes, it is always prearranged and real competition goes about places from 3 to 5. And sometimes that fortune comes to Finland, Greece or Ukraine. Russia’s best modern performance was in 2000 when we got the second place losing to a bunch of old dudes called “Olsen Brothers”. Voting was really unfair that time so do not blame it this time
You guys are better to shut up and leave that bull shit in your mouth. If you don’t like Dima - say - he is shit. But leave the country alone. We didn’t vote for him. I voted for Denmark - so now should I start sharing my opinion about all previous winners (2007,2006,2005 etc) telling that the countries they are from is pathetic, that people are miserable. Don’t jump from singer to a country. Yes, it is politics. But I did not notice that Norway voted for a good song but for its neighbors as well as others. I might also say a lot about that Mask group with the “best song ever” and many others “winners” but I just have enough sense to accept the failure.
By the way what EU has to do with Europe???? Where did you guys live before 50s??
i dont believe that the results show what people liked or voted for,coz i dont belivave everybody thinks politics to vote for a country coz eurovision song contest have always been politic.i think all countries taking part in it should sing in english n shouldnt be focuse on country names,only professional musicians from different countries should vote,it doesnt need to be voted by everybody,m not i right?any better idea?:)i liked bosna hersek,ermenistan,danimarka,latvia,especially spain(it is very energitic and a very summer song,i think i will listen to it everyday on summer:)..all the smake m a eurovision fan,dont focus on if your country hasnt won,enjoy it,songs r great;)
EUROVISION is mendacious contest!!!!!!!!!!! everything is a big FAKE! how is it possible that winner can’t sing and nobody want to listen this shit! real talented singers were not appreciated! everything is about POLITIC! so whats the point?!
Hello neighbours!!!!
Dima won the competition…..Hmmmmm….I think that he didnt!
I was the first time that it was so obvious that people from all over Europe didnt really vote this time….
Gongrats Russia!!!Did you deserve it?
We all know the true story!!!!
Gongrats to France, Turkey, Serbia, Azerbaijan, UK, Israel,Portugal and all the rest of the countries…..
From Greece with love……
it’s not that bad song,,
i’m maltese and we didn,t pass from the semi final and we didn’t had a bad song, VODKA
i think that the eurovision there are voting of neighbors..not for the best song
What can i say i think most of the world dislike the song who won…they were much much better songs but they never care for the songs i think they totaly forgot the purpose of eurovision song contest. every year its becoming worse and worse. and the show this year was crap. i dont want to be mean but the hosts could make it better it was boooring. I cant believe that timbaland produce a song like this juust nooo wayy!!
ISIS GEE FROM POLAND WAS THE BEST,BUT I WISH EUROVISION IS ONLY POLITIC NOT MORE. DIMA IS GOGG SINGER BUT THIS SONG WAS VERY SIMILAR LAST HIS BEFORE SONG. THATS ALL.
I have read most of the comments and I want to tell that Dima Bilan is a well done! Is there anybody who rememers the Eurovision with Dima Bilan and the song “Never let you go”? Does somebody remember the winner of that year? The monsters from Finland with the most stupid song that I have ever heard!!! I don’t remember the year but Dima was the best and I didn’t expect this bull shit because all the people were talking about the make-up of the monsters but not about the song… Frankly speaking I don’t believe in Eurovision anymore because it is really stupid political competition but I like Bilan a lot! Well done! Viva Russia!!!
This competition is so predictable that i hate it! i could tell who would give whom their 12 points….Russia obviously won cuz many countries in europe that are independent now used to belong to Russia! in fact Russia did not deserve to win!
I was surprised Sweden got so low! i expected Sweden to win actually!
The other top 5 songs are all good…i was hoping Armenia would win but i knew it wouldnt becuz of politics and that it could not afford to host this event next year!
The best songs will never win becuz of politics! why cant people vote for the best song and not their friend countries! this is sooo frustrating!
By the way people, the Eurovision is not the European Union. Morocco has participated before, and Lebanon almost participated one time, but they pulled out cause of Israel.
From Wikipedia
Eligibility to participate is not determined by geographic inclusion within the continent of Europe, despite the “Euro” in “Eurovision”—nor has it anything to do with the European Union. Israel, a Middle Eastern country has been involved since 1973. In 1980, Morocco—a North African country—participated in the Contest.
So chill out already.
This song was not very good. If I was Russian, I wouldn’t be happy that this was the song everyone associated with Russia, cause it’s crap and it’s the equivalent of transfats and sugar for the brain. BORING. Come on, Russia, you’ve got better songs, I’ve heard them.
I can’t believe people would say this song is good. Are people’s musical tastes that BAD???
I know, even if you are Russian, you feel you have to be patriotic, but admit it, it sucked. Now I realize that this singer is popular among the pre-teen set, I understand. They are very good with SMS. I have nothing against RUSSIA but this song.
Ugh!
I’m Spanish and at least Chikilicuatre’s song was interesting even if it wasn’t that good because most songs were dull.
That said, I think an underrated song was the French one. I liked it. It has a nice catchy rhythm. I’m sure people were distracted by the beards and things, try to get past that and look beyond, but it was very cheerful and people didn’t get it. It sounds very summery and not boring. I WILL DOWNLOAD IT!
Thanks god he will not be singing on next eurovision……… I hope
I hated this song! “Never let u go” was one of my favourites in 2006, but this ballad’s very week… it’s unbelieveble how Russia won with such a bad song. There was so many brillant songs this year, it’s a pitty that once again junk wins.Norway was brillant, Israel wow, Portugal was great, UK was fantastic Ukraine was super. Well any of these would be from faar much better than Russia.
Very disappointed!
Armenia should have won….its song was combination of armenian instruments, good voice, very interesting dance, and overall exciting and catchy song!
Too bad….
Eurovision 2009 Moscow! wish it was Yerevan though!
What’s the point about Israel? Israel participates in Eurovision much long before all the eastern countries did, and it’s still very welcome at Eurovision!!!! I can’t say the same about eastern Europe entrys, if i could vote, Eurovision will be only for the western Europe and Israel. Greetings from Portugal!
It’s just sad to see how the folks here react on Dima’s victory. Russia was the best this year & just get over this! The fact that you live in EU does not automatically make you the best people in the world; but you just can not get over you shit and admit that you are just like all other people. You used to a weak Russia and were pretty happy with it mentoring Russia on what to do, but now all the sudden you hate Russia - simply because it’s getting back on the track. You say it’s political - I say you talk a ballshit! Dima is the best singer this year! And as you say, if you want a separate contest within EU - go ahead and swim in your own shit - nobody would bother! And do not forget to do the same for Olympic games, if you are too a chiken to loose it too!
If Eurovision is european contest, then all european countries up to Urals and Caucasia must have the same rights, or the contest cannot be named Democratic.
Some guys here think that if western country wins it is fairly. But can you count the total population of Eastern part and Western part of Europe? You will be unpleasantly surprised when found that Eastern part has much more population, so it deserves more weight in voting. So it is not strange that Russia won.
But if Russia won because “russians vote for russians”, then they admit that all Eastern Europe is russian. Is it really so? Are Latvia, Lithuania, Poland russian countries? No, but they give to Russia many scores.
When somebody speaks about EU only contest, do them know that Switserland is not EU country? So these people propose pure political voting system.
After all I’ve read I can only say - different people have different opinions. Certainly, nobody will discuss this phrase.
It’s nice to know that people from different countries are keen on music and Eurovision song contests, but it’s so ridiculous to know that only after half-century living of this art competition a lot of people realized the fact of political side of voting. Nevertheless, it’s a tradition and each one have the right to exist. Evidently, a great number of people woke up after Bilan had won. It’s so cute, isn’t so?
As I can see, we are talking not about Dima, but about Russia. It’s a great surprise to know that even Ukrainians can gossip close to them country as Russia. And how after all you can tell that all ex-USSR countries voted for Dima only because of their nearby borders?
It goes without saying, Dima was much weaker this year than in 2006. And there are some songs, which were a little bit better in one from a lot of way. But finally Bilan has won and that is the fact! That’s why it’s better to live life with fun without regrets and indignations.
Personally to Siamack: I really don’t know what to say about this: “Russians have no talent for music at all!” It shows you as unsubstantiated not even individual, just human. It’s easy to say when you’re absolutely don’t know the matter about you say. It’s empty words. It’s silly.
Well, I can only add that I was astonished by Azerbaijani duo. They were really good! Georgia was worthy of respect, too. It’s hard to image how probably it was difficult to Diana. But she’s strong. She did everything perfectly. Of course, Ani was great and Sirusho.)))
Good luck))
Hello everybody, congratulations ELNUR and SAMIR!! you did everything and for the first time 8th place is not so bad, i think it’s really good because AZERBAIIJAN TOOK 8th PLACE WITHOUT ANY POLITIC ATTITUDES =)))) WE ARE PROUD OF IT.. what about Dima Bilan, his show and song was not so good, he didn’t deserve 1st place and some other participants too. But what can we do.. the policy played the role..
I liked Serbia.. but AZERBAIJAN really was one of the bests in this year!!
Dear All
I don’t want to support any country. I agree with opinion af many people that Russia won because of support from post soviet republic (except Azerbaijan) and I agree with opinion that we should come back to previous rules, when professional jury had decided which songs were the best. Otherwise we’ll see only victory of counrties with strong diaspora like Russia, Greece and Armenia. As last year Russia, Netherlands, Belgium, France, Greece gave votes to Armenia. Very ridiculously. It means even if Enrique Iglesias will represant Spain he will never win? For justice I want to say that music from Sweden, Norway, Azerbaijan, Poland, Albania and Turkey was more attractive than songs which filled places in top 4. Many regret
EUROVISION IS THE FALSE!
If Dima Bilan is a winner, then I have nothing to say. Well, I was sure he will win, you know why? When Russia sent him for the second time, it was clear they were sure of something!!!
Im from Azerbaijan, and I vote for Norvegia. It was great song snd great voice. Turkey and Poland were good, too. But the 1st place was stupid. This song, and this guy were just funny, but not professional. For me, Eurovision needs a serious jury.
And of course, AZERBAIJAN SONG AND PERFORMANCE WERE THE BEST OF ALL!!!
My respect to Azerbaijan artists - best voices and best perfomance ever seen on Eurovision 2008. I hope that next year will be appreciated good voice and song at their true value without any prejudices.
Hello to everyone… I congratulate Russian, their song was not bad, but most of all I liked AZERBAIJANIAN. Their song was very strong, very sensitive and very interesting… They have very strong voice. And their performance was wonderfuullll…….. I think they had to be the winner.
But to tell the truth it’s not a voice contest but it’s a political contest-unfortunately….
I also liked Poland.
I congratulate Russian, their song was not bad, but most of all I liked AZERBAIJAN SONG. Their song was very strong, sensitive, interesting. And their performance was wonderfuuulll….
As for me they have very strong voice…. They had to be the winner.
But unfortunately, Eurovision is not a voice contest, but a political contest…
I also liked Poland…
No,No.no,Eurovision is stupid!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Politic ,politic and politic only
IRELAND should have won! Two big fingers to the whole eastern-EU fiasco….
2006
- Monsters
2007
- Lesbian
- Semy femina
-Three prostitutes with ” shaking bad my ass for you”
2008
- Ken
- Barbie
- Barbie again
2009
What else is new?
Dima Bilan wasn’t good !!!!!! In each eurivision slavyan votes for slavyan. That’s why Russia
won. this song is very bad.i cant believe it first
I think that A_z_e_r_b_a_i_j_a_n performance was the best. They had a high vocal voice.
I Think they deserved the 1ST PLACE….
T_u_r_k_e_y was wonderfull too they are a shining stars!
And U_k_r_a_i_n_e the show was excellent!!!
I voted for T_u_r_k_e_y, A_z_e_r_b_a_i_j_a_n and U_k_r_a_i_n_e.
The song really did not deserve to win.
For me :
1.Azerbaijan
2Turkey
3.Ukraine
4.Greece
5.Finland
This year it was very politically contest, It was a shock for me because dima was not deserved to be a winner!!!
that’s all
it’s my opionian !!!! :)))))
i just love him!!!!i live in croatia but i was born i russia! kiSs
i’m from bosnia and i know that we are the best.Laka is the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!russian son is o.K, greek is real shit,and kalomira is like helena paparizou copy.
AERBAIJAN is the winner for me!!! The song,show was super!!! Elnur and Samir, you are the best! Dima’s song was good,but in clip:) but in Euovision he was awful! he looks like crazy!
Hi everyone
I just want to say that eurovision is sensless now:/ ! If we would like to get back to times when ABBA won, we should change rules of voting. I think that Europeans should vote without knowing from which country the singer or band come from! Then it would be really mesurable.
Remember that we vote for singer NOT for COUNTRY!
Isn’t wird that for exemple Norwey voted for Denmark and Finland, Latvia& Ukraine& other countries which are afraid of Russia voted for it?
Everything is so predictable in this show so what is sens to do that?can someone answer me?
Dima didn’t give a very memorable performance, but the song was amazing. The idea of involving the ice-skating champion was quite new and unusual. To be honest, there were a lot of other candidates in Russia to have performed at Eurovision 2008, but Bilan surpassed all of them and got to represent Russia again for some reason.
Everyone understands that it is all about politis, so why bother? Just enjoy the music and performances, people!
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I LOVE YOU DIMA BILAN.YOU NUMBER ONE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
I think they should change something about the voting, for example: 50% of votes sholud be decided by profesional jury, and other 50% by people, or at least allow only countries who are participating in finals to vote. Because it’s true - Erovision has turned up to be CRAP !!!! For me Portugal was the best song, and then Turkey, Israel, Serbia, Norway, UK….
It is really dissapointing that the winner becomes from ‘friendly’ and neighbouring votes and the organisation can not stop it for one more time. The winner is Austria that mentioned the whole situation and they do not participate. OK everybody has his personal view, but where is Israel, Norway, Portugal, UK and Spain? At least Ukraine and Greece are at the top. Russia has many ‘friends’ and its song could be between 5-10 and no more.
Hey, take it easy, ladies and gentlemen!
Everything was in the context of the contest. Finally, who have voted? That was reflection of liking of the countries that participated in the contest.
If some of your favourites were not in the leaders… what should we do? The results were completely democratic. Draw your attenitoion in the latter, because recently more and more people are trying to use this term as a cover.
Well, anyway, I want to say to today’s sceptics, you day will come tomorrow, as for now, look at the “score-board”!
To the persons who write here, “I didn’t like the song…” and so on:
Where were you? Did you vote yourself to try making the results more “right”?
You are angry because not your favourite won. It is obvious. We all are humans. If you don’t like the contest, if you think it is trash, why do you watch it year by year? What a self-torture? It is also obvious that because of some closeness in different areas sometimes people of particular country prefer to vote for participants from those very country that are “close” to them. Because they want to do so, whether you like it or not. And, please note, so-called Eastern countries often win because in most cases their songs sound better. Would you dispute about it?
As for my humble opinion about the participants of the finals, most of all I liked, NORWAY, ARMENIA, SERBIA and ISRAEL. I’m not talking about RUSSIA in order not to traumatize the
I also liked the Turkish song. Albanian song sounded nice, but, unfortunately, the girl couldn’t perform it as well as she was able.
minds of some of here’s visitors.
I’m sorry, but I didn’t find UKRAINE and GREECE such interesting that they could be in the top. Greek song is nice, but, I’m sorry, I think it is a little too simple (in the aspect of its text). Ukrainian… An opposite situation, the text is better, but I didn’t like the melody. I would like to note that both songs were performed well enough, but I still don’t want to place them higher than the 6th place.
Cheers!
It really surprised me… Really people don’t understand music !? Poland stayed at last, Norway had the chance but… Russia song wasn’t bad but it wasn’t that nice to won !!! Ohhh noooo Bosnia what was that? Eurovison scence is not a kindergarden
Hello Europe and all Eurovision fans…
This year there was a large number of GOOD songs from countries who put in a real effort to win!!!
But unfortunately the victor was - surprise, surprise - Russia it had been common knowledge that Russia was going to win. “The word went out it was Russia’s turn, and all the bookies’ and punters’ had also revealed it that Russia would win this year and to place a bid on them even before the first semi-finals had begun and , the win had also been announced by the BBC five days before the voting even started.
The voting used to be about the songs and performances. Now it’s simply political…
Russia only won thanks largely to loyal voting from former Soviet republics. Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Ukraine, Belarus and Armenia all awarded it the maximum 12 points. Ukraine came second, helped by Russia, which awarded it eight points.
When Ukraine awarded Russia the maximum 12 points, “Ukraine” wanted to be absolutely sure that the electricity and the oil flow through.” As Latvia did the same they know which side its bread is buttered on. Therefore we all automatically new it was Goodnight for Western Europe.
“It is clear that the voting system is based on countries either supporting their friends or not voting for those they dislike…
“It’s like having a World Cup where the results are worked out in political terms and it’s got nothing to do with who scores the most goals.”
In my opinion it wasn’t Dima Bilan that made Russia win it with his terrible vocal song it was that manic fiddle player and an Olympic champion figure skater who pirouetted around the stage whom won it comfortably… So Russia please give all the credit to the figure skater cause if it wasn’t for him than I truly do not know for whom it was for…
As for the actual Eurovision2008 Winner, My congratulations go to Greece whom should have been most likely the winners since it was the only country that maintained most of the 12 points by popularity from the very beginning and remained the whole time to be in the top chart. But I would also agree with anyone who thinks that Greece deserved it because they had a very good song well sang by Kalomira who represented Greece and excellent stage performance with a creative open book idea…
But unfortunately…. the voting system is a fix with judges from different countries forming political alliances that overlook any possible musical merit.
If people enjoy it as entertainment, that’s great, but it’s all a bit empty and meaningless as a competition.”
Ho and can someone explain to me why is Israel apart of the Eurovision contest??? Why not include Syria, Lebanon along with Jordan and Egypt to enter the contest…perhaps than they can form a Middle East bloc!!! LoL….
Now let’s see who will be next year’s winner before we even hear any songs….
Dima is a professional singer, but he was not the only one this year. His song was nothing special. I listened to this bunch of songs and the only ones i could remember were Israel, Serbia, Greece. thank you guys, you’re real professionals.
Some might think that it’s natural that me, Lithuanian, is picking on Russia. That’s not true, I’m just trying to be objective. Russia won because of its ex-pats’ votes around Europe. There’ll be a big Spain-Franco-vote type scandal one day. From now on Russia’s gonna win every single year. God bless Russiavision ;(((((((((
Sorry but this song didn’t deserved for the victory…This year ESC was only presentation of politcal power not celebration of the music. BIG PITY…maybe next year people finaly will be voting for the music (I don’t think so, it will be in Russia where issue of democracy is arguable…results will be rigged, it will be like vladimir putin will say;) like always in Russia)
I am very sad first of all for Morena, she had a good song which should passed for the final….but we don’t have any neighbours to vote for us…..but at least it should win the best song not that of Russia…for me *ARMENIA* was the best followed by Ukraine and Greece. If this Eurovision keep on going like this by time it will end because it is getting stupid. Any way keep it up MORENA we are still proud of you and keep it up SIROSHO=)
Eurovision isn’t music’c festival, it is politics’s festival!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It isn’t fair!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i agree with u,there is no justice and anything like it,every year though song and singer russia gets place 1st,2nd or at least 3rd,that’s why it doesn’t mean to take place in eurovision,an dluck comes only with politics there were 5 or 6 the same music,the same words,the same dance,even the same dresses,it was very abominably.
and i want to say there were very beatigul songs and singers,ISRAEL,POLAND,NORWAY,TURKEY and of course AZEBAIJAN,these countries deserve the firrst places,i hate world’s rules, and everybody ,please, be a little honest-minded,tell only the trust!!!!
I`ve never liked those accusations toward the so called Eastern block becouse western countries are the same, for example the Scandinavian block. But the fact is that Russia did win becouse of their neighbours, non west european country gave them 12 points. On the other hand Armenia got 12 points from countries all around Europe( France, Belgium, Greece, etc…) and they also recieved more 12 points than Russia did but that was only enough for the #4 place. Polish singer has a good voice but the song didn`t fit in this year, you could be happy becouse you qualified for the final. Armenia, Serbia, Ukraine and Bulgaria had good songs.
From Croatia with love
I agree with those who told Dima’s song was the best!
And people who talk that Armenia or Freece or somtn else was better - HA, you simply don’t want to face to the reality!
DIMA, POZDRAVLYAEM TEBYA S POBEDOY!
Eurovision isn’t music festival, it is politics’s festival.i’ll not watch it anymore.its so unfair.i dont think that Russia deseves 1st place.our song and performance was good than Russian’s.
-> 2 pointdevue
From Russia with love.
So, when you and your European countries had been voting for your neighbours, each for its owns, for years, those were examples of your democracy but when the Russians in the Baltics vote for Dima Bilan you fell offended, don’t you?
Please endevour to learn English language in your European Union: the word “Payed” is not Ensligh at all.
Coldest regards.
I think that Dima Biland was the best:). He is wonderfull and have a beatifull voive. I voted for RUSSIA and GEORGIA, and did not regret:P.
I Think that Kalomira from GREECE was terrible. She’ s looks and signs like Britney Spears:((..blee. She is barbie without brain. She is plastic and artificial.
DIMA BILAN RLZ and RUSSIA RLZ! I am very happy, tha RUSSIA won:-)
So, I think that polish singer ISIS GEE was very good too, but we dont have friends in Europe:((((((. UKRAINE and GERMANY did not give points for Poland, this sad, coz I think that this country are our friends:(((. Germany gived 12 points for Ich Troje “Keine Grenzen” in euroviosion 2003, and this country gived for Poland in former years a lot of points.
Ok, I loved RUSSIA and DIMA BILAN:***
Kisess for RUSSIAN PEOPLE:*****, Congratulations:-)
Money, money, money
Must be funny
In the rich mans world
Money, money, money
Always sunny
In the rich mans world
Aha-ahaaa
All the things I could do
If I had a little money
Its a rich mans world
Gongrats to Money Politis And Dima!!!
From Greece with Love!
43 countries is to much! Wath are you guys thinking? And wath about the language ?? Countries should use there one languages!! Its important for the countries culture. Maybe Portugal did not win because Vania Fernandes singed in Portuguese and by the way very well (the better on stage) with a beautiful music.
Another thing RUSSIA???? Russia is shit! Just because they took the most important ,I dont know the word, and they won! If Portugal takes Cristiano Ronaldo there maybe we win! Right???
voting system was always ridiculous, ie Andorra awards the same 12 points for #1… So don’t blame Russia “buying” votes, UK seems to be not reach enough to invest a penny into their success. By the way, not fully understand why countries - founders should be allowed to go directly to final round. Song from UK would occupy last spot in semis, but I really loved the one from France - it would go far up in charts. Most of what I heard is next step after kindergarten or another try to resurrect. Israel was great but this song was closer to Middle East than to Europe. Azerbaijan performance was the best one, needs to be polished a little bit but it was really remarkable. I did not vote for Russia as I am Russian and also just hate Bilan’s sweetness, but it got to happen one day. Almost forgot to mention Turkey, they were really fantastic but missed one thing - if the song were in English they would be winners, no doubt
Eu(Me)
First of all, be careful, guy, saying, somebody is shit.
Then, you are not right about the number of participants. The more countries the better. If it is going to remain contest for Europe, there is no already much room to expand. If it is going to become worlwide contest, it must be even more interesting. Why do you say “43 countries is too much”? Is Eurovision a closed contest? If you would like to have a contest where only 10 countries participate, you should found it. Why do we need to limit the number? Because some countries haven’t won for a long time? It’s not a good idea. These countries would better present interesting songs, then, if it was really great, people from other countries will vote for them.
As for the languages. I think it is rather more interesting to hear at least some part of the song performed in ones native language. As for me, understanding a text is not the most important thing. I prefrer enjoy other aspects of songs. Yes, I would like to hear songs performed in native languages. If somebody wants to sing in English, it is all right. Why not?
Didn’t anybody let Portugal take Ronaldo? Why didn’t they do so?
It was a great idea to make a show with artificial ice-rink.
You are JEALOUS!!! RUSSIA was THE BEST. I am not Russian( I am POLISH), but I am very happy that DIMA BILAN won. JEALOUSLY is very bad!!!! Congratulations RUSSIA.
I love RUSSIA:*******
Regreds from POLAND:****
LUCIDITY: I am 20, and I like DIMA bILAN too. He have beatifull voice.
O! We are happy that our country won… But we are ashamed because of such singer.
Frankly speaking… I liked singers from Armenia, Albania Portugal, Iceland, Israel, Sweden.
Now… Russia is like two camps… People who adore Dimochka *feeee* and who hate him…
About Ani from Ukrain. What’s wrong with her voice? Awful.
It is all about politics now because no europeans like UK they finish last everytime, every country votes for the ones its bordered with to keep them happy, they think it would start war it seems
i dont know
Eurovision sucks now
I like the russian song
I don’t understand!! Why Isis Gee was on 24′th place???? why???
Thats a POLITICGEOGRATHIC concurs …No demokration !!
Thats horrible… !
NOT FAIR!!!
Russia was a great song but Win goes to Greece,Ukraine, Portugal, Armenia or Polandand some good songs becuse that were a VERY GOOD OR IMPOSIBLE SONGS…
Really I DO NOT UNDERSTAND !!??
Who agree with MEEE????!!
Write the COMMENT!!!
This Festival was a completly JOKE my dear euroepeans…It was obvious that a stupid song like Russia will win, If you think just a little all of the countries that belong to the old Sovietic Union vote for that Stupid SONg.. YEs I SAid STUPID SoNg, thats one of the bad adjectives that i can use right now to describe such a song… The thruth is although i’m From Portugal and I’m proud of It…
All of the jornalist that understand music, all of them agreed that Portugal should won or at least on the top 3, regarding that aspect I also like Denmark song, not songs Like Greece that is a britney Spears imitation, this is a song festival not a home party with dirty dancing music, this is not also a festival Like Live Aid to appeal to peace No this is a music festival and we have no analyse VOICEs and music composition…. I’m Happy to see all thsi argument and I hope sincerely that someone do somenthing about this ….
Best Wishes from PortugaL
Man - how difficult can it be - withdraw all the EU countries, change the name for Intervision, change the name Brezhnev to Putin, change the name SU into Russia and their gas-dependant puppets with 20% the least Russians living and there you have it. Look at the Turkish voting for Turkey in Germany or Polish voting for themselves in UK and Ireland. Question is how motivated the people ar eto prove they re the best. Russia is an Asian Empire and as such has no link whatsoever with Western values. That’s why objective voting is not in their custom - ergo motivation of a Russian diaspora all over Europe. Imagine the British doing that… For what? You think it would influence the image of Brown’s cabinet? They do not care and that is the difference. Eurovision is supposed to be a game where everyone has fun - puts a song and the best have a chance of launching a career. And in some countries where democracy is only found in the dictionary it does count to win this puppet shaking contest. I seriously doubt if a band the caliber of ABBA would stand any chance this year. I am pretty convinced that Lordi was the last band that put fun into Eurovision contest and succeded. Pity.
@@ Eu
i didnt even care about the russian skater cause i dont understand anything of skating and stuff on ice…and if you insist on that…let christiano ronaldo participate…YOU WONT WIN ANWAY…christiano ronaldo is made for playing football…not for eurovision or foolvision whatever u want to call it!!
now…just need to ask something…what did bilan do to all of you? i mean it wasnt a bad song come on…if you keep listening to it its an ok song…for me it was amazing..!!
but just answer my question…why all this hate for dima and russia? cant a country win eurovision without people from other countries complain? maybe this thing about neigbours and stuff ruins western europe &7 yeah its stinks knowing most of countries vote for politics and stuff!! and maybe the song wasnt your liking…..but DIMA BILAN WAS GREAT! maybe judgies (or whatever dunno how to write it) should come back!! but i think dima bilan desrved to win
my questions again : what did dima do to deserve all this complaints and stuff?
why not appreciate a winning song but always complaining?
just think about it a little…and try to answer me…so maybe i understand