Fun fact: the 2006 selection was only made up of 3 songs. And the one that placed last was called Boombox. In 2009 Kylie Minogue bought that song and released it
Scary fact about the runner-up of 2013 selection Dasha Medova, she went missing in 2018 and was never found since then, it's believed she was murdered by her ex-husband
Here are some interesting facts about ukrainian selection (part 1) 2005: Selection for Eurovision 2005 is possibly the longest in the history of Eurovision - it started on November 1, 2005 and continued until March 2005, there were a total of 15 semi-finals (!) madness! Rumour has it that president influenced the results. 2006: Irina Rosenfeld (runner-up) performed together with Tina Karol at Jewish music festivals, she was popular for a while, but then she had a stroke, due to which she repatriated to Israel for treatment, later participated in the Eurovision selection from Israel in the same year when Netta won (or year earlier) 2007: The choice of Verka Serdyuchka was controversial, in almost every interview Andriy Danylko (actually Serdyuchka) mentions how Verka Serdyuchka's doll was burned on the Maidan, but after the 2nd place he was met as a hero, he describes that period as extremely difficult and psychologically exhausting for himself 2009: Anastasia Prykhodko, who will later represent Russia, was actually disqualified from the Ukrainian selection, because the song exceeded 3 minutes (lol, they didn't know about revamps then). However, this did not stop her, because in 2007 she won the Russian star factory and had the best producer of russia and Ukraine behind her (Konstyantin Meladze) she was included in the list of participants in the russian selection literally at the last moment, and represented russia with a ukrainian-language song, while Ukraine has never been represented by a russian-language song. Also, 2nd place at that selection was shared by Alexander Panayotov, who took part in the russian selection many times and always took second place, they studied with Alyosha (Ukraine 2010) at the same music school in the same city. Also interesting, Svitlana Loboda sold her apartment to create a performance for Eurovision, and Til Lindemann from Rammstein is the father of her children, although there is no official confirmation, but one of the daughters is called Tilda 2010: If in 2005 there was the longest selection, then in 2010 it was possibly the latest final of the national selection - March 20th, since this is practically the deadline, Alyosha wrote a new song in just two days
The only ones who should've won were Tayanna with "I Love You" in 2017 and KRUTЬ with "Kolyskova" in 2023. In 2007 I voted for Eugenia Vlasova and her brilliant song "I Will Be" but Verka won. Back then no one knew what Verka would do on ESC stage. Eugenia would be 2nd too, I'm sure in it. ILLARIA is another fantastic Ukrainian folk/rock artist. Her 2014, 2017 and 2018 entries are phenomenal. I hope wins one day
This video is entries that Ukraine almost sent. Ukraine almost sent 2nd and 3rd places of 2019(they were offered to represent Ukraine after winner withdraw) where they are? Also Alyosha's 2010 song is not a plagiat, it was just too early on musical platforms (rules of esc)
I was watching this video thinking how ever year was the correct decision…until 2017 came up. I was rooting hard for Tayanna that year! It a shame she wasn’t well and her final performances wasn’t strong enough 😢
I think Tayanna would've been cancelled out with UK's song that year, if the nf staging would've been kept, then those would be extremely similar songs in both staging and lyrics
@@blaze9457 That was the only thought I had was how similarly it would have compared to Lucy’s song and performance which I do slightly prefer over this, but Ukraine would have done better than us since everyone still goes on about Lucy’s “funny faces” 🙃
that's so ridiculous hearing that the 2nd-placed songs during the host years of Ukraine were much more catchy that the ones who won. i mean... Ukraine HOW ARE YOU DOIN
tbh for me personally they made the right choice in 2005 and 2017, but i agree for 2023 it should've been kolyskova tayanna should've won in 2018 instead!
@@kjESCil Tvorchi only won because of a fanbase, which brought them to the Nr. 1 place in televoting. Krut was so high up despite not being a big celebrity in Ukraine. Krut would have won if it wasnt for the juries.
@@fleekrushyt9410 there might be some truth to that but i also have to say that, even though i didn't like the song back then, tvorchi had my favourite staging of the night and it really elevated the song. it was a decent host entry either way, but kolyskova would've been my winner so... yeah
Well, it's probably football to blame. In 2012, Ukraine held European Championship together with Poland. And Gaitana's song was expected to become an anthem of Euro-20212, but Oceana - Endless Summer was chosen instead. Rinat Akhmetov, the richest person in Ukraine and an owner of Shakhtar football club, definitely had enough resources to push Gaitana to Eurovision instead as a compensation. Because she already was close to him as a singer of Shakhtar's anthem.
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So I guess Iru was inspired by the Vidbir 2014 song? I guess they were traumatized back in 2010 so they didn't send Tayanna. Khayat is a banger as well. Honestly I would have accepted Ukraine's victory if it was with Tiny Zabutykh Predkiv because it's way better and more relevant with the theme of the ongoing war. But it was what it was
Ukraine definitely picked right every year until 2017. Like if Ukraine sent Tayanna in 2017, Maruv in 2019, Alina Pash in 2022 & Jerry Heil in 2023, they would be even more iconic
@@dimidrugg9592 Her career started & flourished in Ukraine. But after 2014 she ran to moscow to perform for russian elites for the big $. Didn't say a word after 24.2.2022 despite her own relatives being in mortal danger daily. Got disowned by everyone everywhere. She gave like 1 very bizarre interview in 2022 to a russian outlet. It's quite pathetic really.
Evgenia had a very powerful song that year ("I Will Be"). It would be the first Ukrainian ballad on Eurovision. Yes, Verka became an Icon but I'm sure, Evgenia would achieve the 2nd place too, or even the 1st. You may also check ILLARIA's entries from 2014, 2017 and 2018. Her folk music is really creative
Tayanna(I love you , Leyla ), Maruv (Siren song) and Alina Pash would have been Ukraine's most iconic entries in eurovision if they had represented Ukraine.
I know Verka is popular and fun, but I do like Evengiya's song more. It wouldnt have got second place, but it's a great ballad. I'm glad Aloysha got the job in 2010 even if I liked Irina Rosenfeld's song a lot more. Max Barskih would have done way better than Gaitana in 2012. The Hardkiss...I hope they try again. Tayanna would have done the double in 2017 for Ukraine. Safe top 5 in 2018. Unpopular opinion, Maruv would have finished 11-15. The jury would have put her dead last and it may have been cancelled out by Hatari (chasing the same voters) for being provocative. Throw in shes a very weak vocalist. It'd have been a Let 3 style outcome.
@@yanisp.4892 I think she could have won the televote personally, but it was a ballad heavy year and that vocal performance was enough to get people at home voting.
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Since 2016 - great NFs and great entries in ESC
I feel lije with Ukraine there was a controversy almost every year and this video pretty much confirmed that.
Yeah, because it's important to us who represents our country. Maruv and Alina Pash should've thought twice before going to russia.
Fun fact: the 2006 selection was only made up of 3 songs. And the one that placed last was called Boombox. In 2009 Kylie Minogue bought that song and released it
she released it under the same name or so? interesting...
@@origo1165 yeah it's actually the name of one of her albums
eurovision lore is never boring
@@origo1165 Kyrill's version: th-cam.com/video/XFRAk31XFBQ/w-d-xo.html
@@origo1165 Kylie's version: th-cam.com/video/GqZ0UXnaYGc/w-d-xo.html
Scary fact about the runner-up of 2013 selection Dasha Medova, she went missing in 2018 and was never found since then, it's believed she was murdered by her ex-husband
Kukushka could be a Eurovision song? I've been constantly hearing this song on the radio for a solid decade and never knew that.
Here are some interesting facts about ukrainian selection (part 1)
2005: Selection for Eurovision 2005 is possibly the longest in the history of Eurovision - it started on November 1, 2005 and continued until March 2005, there were a total of 15 semi-finals (!) madness! Rumour has it that president influenced the results.
2006: Irina Rosenfeld (runner-up) performed together with Tina Karol at Jewish music festivals, she was popular for a while, but then she had a stroke, due to which she repatriated to Israel for treatment, later participated in the Eurovision selection from Israel in the same year when Netta won (or year earlier)
2007: The choice of Verka Serdyuchka was controversial, in almost every interview Andriy Danylko (actually Serdyuchka) mentions how Verka Serdyuchka's doll was burned on the Maidan, but after the 2nd place he was met as a hero, he describes that period as extremely difficult and psychologically exhausting for himself
2009: Anastasia Prykhodko, who will later represent Russia, was actually disqualified from the Ukrainian selection, because the song exceeded 3 minutes (lol, they didn't know about revamps then). However, this did not stop her, because in 2007 she won the Russian star factory and had the best producer of russia and Ukraine behind her (Konstyantin Meladze) she was included in the list of participants in the russian selection literally at the last moment, and represented russia with a ukrainian-language song, while Ukraine has never been represented by a russian-language song. Also, 2nd place at that selection was shared by Alexander Panayotov, who took part in the russian selection many times and always took second place, they studied with Alyosha (Ukraine 2010) at the same music school in the same city.
Also interesting, Svitlana Loboda sold her apartment to create a performance for Eurovision, and Til Lindemann from Rammstein is the father of her children, although there is no official confirmation, but one of the daughters is called Tilda
2010: If in 2005 there was the longest selection, then in 2010 it was possibly the latest final of the national selection - March 20th, since this is practically the deadline, Alyosha wrote a new song in just two days
The only ones who should've won were Tayanna with "I Love You" in 2017 and KRUTЬ with "Kolyskova" in 2023. In 2007 I voted for Eugenia Vlasova and her brilliant song "I Will Be" but Verka won. Back then no one knew what Verka would do on ESC stage. Eugenia would be 2nd too, I'm sure in it.
ILLARIA is another fantastic Ukrainian folk/rock artist. Her 2014, 2017 and 2018 entries are phenomenal. I hope wins one day
Time is much better than I love you
This video is entries that Ukraine almost sent. Ukraine almost sent 2nd and 3rd places of 2019(they were offered to represent Ukraine after winner withdraw) where they are? Also Alyosha's 2010 song is not a plagiat, it was just too early on musical platforms (rules of esc)
I hope Tayanna is participating and winning Vidbir one day
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1:55 Beautiful voice 😮 😍
Tayanna should really represent ukraine aomeday. She's beyond amazing and with the right song she will probably bring another victory for ukraine..
But in 2017 Time was much better
I think it's time for Khayat
I love ukraine's songs
I was watching this video thinking how ever year was the correct decision…until 2017 came up. I was rooting hard for Tayanna that year! It a shame she wasn’t well and her final performances wasn’t strong enough 😢
I think Tayanna would've been cancelled out with UK's song that year, if the nf staging would've been kept, then those would be extremely similar songs in both staging and lyrics
@@blaze9457 That was the only thought I had was how similarly it would have compared to Lucy’s song and performance which I do slightly prefer over this, but Ukraine would have done better than us since everyone still goes on about Lucy’s “funny faces” 🙃
I love the song that was picked tho 😞
Still she was lights ahead better than "Time"
Time is much better
2011 was iconic!!!
that's so ridiculous hearing that the 2nd-placed songs during the host years of Ukraine were much more catchy that the ones who won. i mean... Ukraine HOW ARE YOU DOIN
tbh for me personally they made the right choice in 2005 and 2017, but i agree for 2023 it should've been kolyskova
tayanna should've won in 2018 instead!
@@kjESCil kolyskova is boring
@@denstradetski654 NO IT'S NOT 😠😠😠
@@kjESCil Tvorchi only won because of a fanbase, which brought them to the Nr. 1 place in televoting. Krut was so high up despite not being a big celebrity in Ukraine. Krut would have won if it wasnt for the juries.
@@fleekrushyt9410 there might be some truth to that but i also have to say that, even though i didn't like the song back then, tvorchi had my favourite staging of the night and it really elevated the song. it was a decent host entry either way, but kolyskova would've been my winner so... yeah
How could they send Gaitana in 2012 and not Max, he might've done sooo much better than her... :/
might be the nostalgia but both SLAP idc
Well, it's probably football to blame. In 2012, Ukraine held European Championship together with Poland. And Gaitana's song was expected to become an anthem of Euro-20212, but Oceana - Endless Summer was chosen instead. Rinat Akhmetov, the richest person in Ukraine and an owner of Shakhtar football club, definitely had enough resources to push Gaitana to Eurovision instead as a compensation. Because she already was close to him as a singer of Shakhtar's anthem.
@@АндрійТимчук-у3щ Oh ok...that'd explain a lot... Thanks anyway :D
1:59 His vocals sound impressive, though.
Krut should have won.
Very 👍 interesting 🤔.
If anything, videos from 2006 and 2007 are also on TH-cam ;)
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Max Barskih 🎉
So I guess Iru was inspired by the Vidbir 2014 song?
I guess they were traumatized back in 2010 so they didn't send Tayanna.
Khayat is a banger as well.
Honestly I would have accepted Ukraine's victory if it was with Tiny Zabutykh Predkiv because it's way better and more relevant with the theme of the ongoing war. But it was what it was
Actually the Vidbir 2014 song was written by Giga Kukhianidze, the songwriter behind Echo 😭
@@kjESCil Iru echoed that song
Хаят мій хлопець
Ukraine definitely picked right every year until 2017. Like if Ukraine sent Tayanna in 2017, Maruv in 2019, Alina Pash in 2022 & Jerry Heil in 2023, they would be even more iconic
The best won in 2017
Ani Lorak really wanted to go huh 😂
Shame she turned out to be a sellout.
I wish Hardkiss qualified one day.
Why is Ani Lorak a sellout?
@@dimidrugg9592 Her career started & flourished in Ukraine. But after 2014 she ran to moscow to perform for russian elites for the big $. Didn't say a word after 24.2.2022 despite her own relatives being in mortal danger daily. Got disowned by everyone everywhere.
She gave like 1 very bizarre interview in 2022 to a russian outlet. It's quite pathetic really.
The 2007 one sounds good.
Evgenia had a very powerful song that year ("I Will Be"). It would be the first Ukrainian ballad on Eurovision. Yes, Verka became an Icon but I'm sure, Evgenia would achieve the 2nd place too, or even the 1st. You may also check ILLARIA's entries from 2014, 2017 and 2018. Her folk music is really creative
Tayanna ❤
Tayanna(I love you , Leyla ), Maruv (Siren song) and Alina Pash would have been Ukraine's most iconic entries in eurovision if they had represented Ukraine.
But as we know now Maruv does not deserve that. She can represent whatever hole she is hiding in now.
Don't forget about Evgenia Vlasova's I Will Be & ILLARIA's I'm Alive
Can u do serbia next?
very soon!
@@kjESCil tysm
I know Verka is popular and fun, but I do like Evengiya's song more. It wouldnt have got second place, but it's a great ballad. I'm glad Aloysha got the job in 2010 even if I liked Irina Rosenfeld's song a lot more. Max Barskih would have done way better than Gaitana in 2012. The Hardkiss...I hope they try again. Tayanna would have done the double in 2017 for Ukraine. Safe top 5 in 2018. Unpopular opinion, Maruv would have finished 11-15. The jury would have put her dead last and it may have been cancelled out by Hatari (chasing the same voters) for being provocative. Throw in shes a very weak vocalist. It'd have been a Let 3 style outcome.
Do you realistically think Tayanna could've beaten Portugal that year had she won for Ukraine ? I'm just curious
@@yanisp.4892 I think she could have won the televote personally, but it was a ballad heavy year and that vocal performance was enough to get people at home voting.
@@some.random.baldie2111 Oh, interesting. I don't think Portugal could've been beaten by anyone, personally, it was that special
I think Ani Lorak had better songs in NF than in ESC
Tayanna is Ukrainian Danny Saucedo
2017-2022 💔💔💔
2022 real winner
Ani in 2005 was next level imo ❤
the song also became quite popular in Ukraine
Thank God I love you did not win. Time is much better
Tayana, Maruv, Alina (fairly) all 3 could've won their year 😥
Am I the only One who can’t stand their 2007 entry and think the runner up is much better?