Thursday, March 14, 2013

You: The 2013 Winner

As you know, Robin Stjernberg's song, "You", took home the prize in this year's contest. How does it stack up in the Eurovision odds? The song is currently rated #3 out of the 26 entries competing in the May contest. It means Sweden has yet another chance to take home the Eurovision crown in 2013.

If Sweden wins again, it would give the country their sixth win since 1956. Only Ireland has done better with seven total wins. All three Nordic countries hold the best odds so far. Denmark is first, Norway second, and Sweden third. Could it be a Nordic sweep in Eurovision 2013? We'll find out on May 18th.

Malmö is already ready to host the show:

68 days 5 hours 18 minutes and 11 seconds: A countdown clock for Eurovision sits in the main square in Malmö. The structure was not set up on February 23rd during my first visit. When I returned on March 11, two days after the Melodifestival final, it was already standing.

As previously mentioned, "You" is about thankfulness and joy. "Everybody has problems, everyone has had some pain in their life. No one is alone on that account. And this song is for all those who have someone fighting for them, everyone who has someone who loves them", Stjernberg said.

Robin Stjernberg performing an acoustic version of his song on February 28th, 2013 before the Second Chance round in Karlstad.

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