Last night Europe was huddled around their television sets watching the finally of The Eurovision Song Contest, crossing their fingers for their own country to win, or at least a neighboring country. It’s usually a love hate relationship; there are die hard fans of the competition and then there are people who think it’s a joke. Either way it is an acquired taste. One of my favorite parts is following Twitter #Eurovision2013 and reading the comments and reactions.
Last year I wrote all about the Eurovision contest, recap or learn all about it for the first time by clicking this link: Sweden Wins Eurovision AGAIN! A History Starting With ABBA
This year The Eurovision Song Contest was held in Sweden because of Loreen’s powerful hit, “Euphoria.” Hosting Eurovision is a big deal; bringing in thousands of tourists and being able to show off your country to the world.
Instead of telling you about all 26 finalists (or even highlighting them all) I want to show you my favorite part of the show, which was an intermission song called, “Swedish Smörgåsbord” performed by the host, Petra Mede, singing all about every (true) Swedish stereotype and characteristic that exists. It’s hilariously accurate and paints a great picture of Sweden and the Swedes. (Read the lyrics HERE) It really is a must watch:
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29tZAqJKtxs]
Sweden has been getting a lot of credit for putting together a great show this year, with special attention to this song, calling it a “Show Stopper” and that the host “Steals the Show” with a disappointment that you can’t vote for intermission songs.
Sweden’s entry unfortunately came in 14th place:
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBUJ0u7ZVaE&w=560&h=315]
However, our neighboring country, DENMARK, won by 50 points!:
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k59E7T0H-Us&w=560&h=315]
So, next year Eurovision will still be right around the corner, in Copenhagen.
Zeta says
May 19, 2013 at 2:21 pmThat was my favorite part of the show, too! (besides maybe, when Denmark won 😉 )
megalagom says
May 19, 2013 at 6:58 pmFair enough haha! I don’t think it was a huge surprise, people were predicting her winning for a while I heard.
dankoon says
May 19, 2013 at 5:21 pmThanks for playing that halftime song. I missed it, though I watched most of the rest. Mostly terrible songs but some lovely women performing and great SFX. I was told Swedes to the lighting and effects at all the finals. Like last year’s as well. I liked the guy inside the glass box.
megalagom says
May 19, 2013 at 6:57 pmI missed the first hour, which aside from missing some opening act that was supposed to be good – I didn’t mind 🙂 Every year a lot of the Eurovision backup dancers, costume designers, and song writers are Swedish too. The guy in the box was pretty neat. We voted for Denmark, Norway, and Greece 🙂
Liz Bayley says
May 19, 2013 at 6:05 pmThe Lyrics were written by Matheson Bayley. They are on his website! 🙂
megalagom says
May 19, 2013 at 6:53 pmAwesome! Thanks – I couldn’t believe how hard they were to find! I added the link now 🙂
Holly says
May 20, 2013 at 12:50 amEmmelie De Forest’s performance was truly wonderful
megalagom says
August 21, 2013 at 5:14 pmAgreed!
Hemborgwife says
May 20, 2013 at 11:18 amWhen we saw it I said that when we visit home this summer I just want to show everyone the video rather then answering all of their questions!
megalagom says
August 21, 2013 at 5:13 pmYes!! Exactly.
BARBARA STROKOFF says
May 21, 2013 at 6:33 amI really liked the Denmark song [ Teardrops ] this was like Americas version of IDOL.
megalagom says
August 21, 2013 at 5:13 pmI guess a lot of people really liked it, since it won! I don’t know if I agree that it’s so much like IDOL, but I can see the comparison!