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Eurovision Song Contest Istanbul 2004Eurovision Song Contest Istanbul 2004 by Various Artists
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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.
Eurovision - Greatest Hits [DVD] [2007]Eurovision - Greatest Hits [DVD] [2007] by Various
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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.
Eurovision Song Contest - Istanbul 2004 [DVD]Eurovision Song Contest - Istanbul 2004 [DVD]
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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.
Fly On The Wings Of LoveFly On The Wings Of Love by XTM
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Cover version of the winning song from 2000 for Denmark. The Olsen Brothers original is better, but this is impressive nonetheless.
Complete Eurovision Song Contest CompanionComplete Eurovision Song Contest Companion by Paul Gambaccini
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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!
This Is... Eurovision: 39 Songs for EuropeThis Is... Eurovision: 39 Songs for Europe by Various Artists
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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.
The Definitive CollectionThe Definitive Collection by ABBA
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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.
The Greatest HitsThe Greatest Hits by Bucks Fizz
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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.
Ne Partez Pas Sans MoiNe Partez Pas Sans Moi by Celine Dion
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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.
Hold Onto Our Love [CD 1]Hold Onto Our Love [CD 1] by James Fox
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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!
Cry Baby [CD 1]Cry Baby [CD 1] by Jemini
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This (in)famous song from 2003 gave us our first ever Nil Points score in Eurovision!
Only the Women KnowOnly the Women Know by Six Chix
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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
Love Shine a Light [CD 2]Love Shine a Light [CD 2] by Katrina & The Waves
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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.
No BoundariesNo Boundaries by Sertab
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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.
DreamcatcherDreamcatcher by Secret Garden
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Chillout with this beautiful relaxing album from the group who won for Norway in 1995 with the haunting Nocturne (Included here).
FreshFresh by Gina G.
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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
A Chacun Son HistorieA Chacun Son Historie by Natasha St. Pier
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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.
Take Me to Your HeavenTake Me to Your Heaven by Charlotte Nilsson
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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.
Story of EurovisionStory of Eurovision by Various Artists
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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.
Mister Volare Dal VivoMister Volare Dal Vivo by Domenico Modugno
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.
Diva [CD 1]Diva [CD 1] by Dana International
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Transexual Dana International (in)famously won for Israel in 1998 with the superb dance anthem, Diva.
The Very Best Of Sandie ShawThe Very Best Of Sandie Shaw by Sandie Shaw
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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..
Otra RealidadOtra Realidad by Beth
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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!
Greatest HitsGreatest Hits by Lulu
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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.
No Dream ImpossibleNo Dream Impossible by Lindsay
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Brilliantly performed by newcomer Lindsay, this song from 2001 really did deserve to do better.