Dare to Dream: The Race to Eurovision 2019 (Part I: the Czech Republic, Montenegro, and Hungary)

It is that time of the year!

Eurovision!

While many people would moan and groan about this trivial musical competition, I honestly enjoy this musical battle. I don’t look at the politics of the whole competition. Instead, I look at the musical side with songs from each country’s representative.

I will feature at least three songs from each country each week leading up to the start of Eurovision 2019 on May 14. I will highlight each song based on the alphabetical order of each country. Some countries haven’t released their country’s song yet (like Belarus and Cyprus, who says they will release their song in March). If that is the case, I will skip that country and come back to that country once their song is released.

To begin, let’s take a look at the songs representing Montenegro, Czech Republic, and Hungary.

I Knew You Were Waiting For Me: What Song Inspires You When Life at the Lowest?

How was your February? Did you accomplish all your goals? Or, did you have a rough month?

They say that January is one of the most depressive or happiest month or oneself. I would classify February the same way too. Although in February, you get more precise about your New Years’ goals and learn from the failures from January. Was February a happy month for you or was it a sad one?

(Warning; This is a long post that is divided into three pages. Music is on the third page;)

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Happy Groovy Valentines!

Happy Valentines Day to Everyone!

For this Valentines, I asked YOU, my lovely readers, to submit your favorite love song and why you like it! I received so many great entries! You can listen to everyone’s choices and read their messages below the cut! Enjoy!

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Reflecting on Aaliyah’s Musical Career on Her Birthday

It has been an eventful week here in Japan. The flu season has been very active this year as already 1.3 million people have caught the flu. I was unlucky to be one of those affected. However, it is getting better.

In the US, my home country, it wouldn’t be a big deal to have the flu. Just stay in bed, take some medicine, and you be good a new in a few days. But, here in Japan, it is a bit different. I have to take off work for up to five-seven days and be quarantined from the public as the virus is feared here.

So, to pass the time, I been watching videos on Youtube, listening to music, and just sleeping. While I was sick, I nearly forgot it was a birthday for an influential singer in the 90s. Her music was part of my music collection when I was growing up.

My Special Memories with “Santa Tell Me” [25 Days of Holiday Songs]

Welcome to Day 10 of the “25 Days of Holiday Songs” Challenge (Shh, I am posting this a day late, but it will count as Day 10). Today’s post is written by Lilly who writes for her blog Lilly’s Corner. In her selection, Lilly talks about her favorite Christmas songs and the memories with her best friends that she shares with the song.  Click below to read about her special relationship with today’s song choice!

(You can also find Lilly over at Twitter here.)

A Modern Classic: All I Want for Christmas [25 Days of Holiday Songs]

Welcome to Day 8 of the Challenge! Today’s guest writer is Flick from The Baby Vine. Flick choose a modern classic Christmas song that most will know and love. Click to find out what song Flick choose below.