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8.5.03

12 Spain – Dime – Beth
Winning at least one prize this year; that for shortest song title and artist name combo, one could be forgiven for thinking that this is about American currency or those chocolate bars that Harry Enfield used to advertise. But no, it’s pronounced ‘dee may’ and it means ‘Tell Me’. Like the UK’s entry this year, it features Spanish guitar, but, being the Spanish song, I think that’s allowed.
Much more likely to win than Rosa was last year (when every Spaniard in Tallinn thought they’d win just by turning up on the night with 'You Ropes Leaving A Shelleeebraysheeon'). Beth is a product of Operacion Triunfo series two, which she didn’t actually win, but Eurovision is her consolation prize. Strongly favoured, but for me there’s just something missing. It’s not quite as memorable as it should be, and she sounds like she’s trying to cram in too many words. The video is fabulous, although it's a bit Gaudi. Ha, ha.

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