Armenia 8th in Eurovision song contest
We did it again! After spending a long time at the very respectable 5th place, we were pushed down by last minute votes for close competitors. Once again, we had the 12 points from Turkey. Speculation begins now! I wonder, are these votes genuine? Can we assume from this that the population of Turkey would choose Armenia to win Eurovision over any of the other participating countries? Strange, if you ask me.
The winners, Serbia, were entering as an independent nation for the first time. Their song was in their own language, and very touching.Congratulations to Serbia, and well done to Hayko for a virtually perfect rendition of the song.
This means Armenia is qualified to enter straight into the final once again.
To be honest Armenian song was not good enough to get 12 points. Probably Armenian diaspora plus 70000 Armenian workers had an effect on this. By the way why shouldn’t we give good points to Armenia,..It’s a music contest , if culture is close , music also is..shouldn’t look for political message…
Comment by Funda TANJU — 5/15/2007 @ 5:21 pm
I agree the song wasn’t the best, but it’s was a ballad and so was the winner for this year from Serbia. A better song next year and hopefully sang buy a Women might do it for Eurovision 2008 for Armenia.
Comment by Patrik — 5/16/2007 @ 11:30 am
why wouldn’t the population of Turkey vote for Armenia… I think we always misunderstand that it is the government of Turkey who is pushing denial and hatred, NOT the people.
Comment by Shah — 5/23/2007 @ 9:48 am
I am sorry that Armenia did not have the winning song. But I sing from my heart that the best thing that ever happened to me was that I found the most fabulous Armenian hairdresser in New York. Now he has converted a Jewish Princess into an Armenian Princess and we are man and wife. Our wedding in Palm Beach, FL was officiated over by Father Vartan and a Rabbi. This July 11th we will have been married five years. I can’t believe it! We have made several trips to Glendale, CA to visit my husband’s family. There I enjoy the company and the fabulous Armenian food. Thank you, Armenia, for giving me my beloved husband and his wonderful family.
Linda Jacobs Atamian
New York, NY
Comment by Linda Jacobs Atamian — 6/1/2007 @ 3:53 am