wiwi national final songs 2017 15 to 11

It’s the fourth day of our countdown of our favourite national final songs of the Eurovision 2017 season. So far, we’ve had songs from Sweden, Italy, Norway, Finland and many more. We’re not even done with all of the national finals yet, too, as new ones appear in today’s list of 15th to 11th place.

It’s down to the very best of the year in our eyes. But which songs will just miss out on a spot in our top 10? Read on below to find out:

15. “Cet Air La” — Ginta Biku (Switzerland)

Lithuanian born, Swiss bred and Italian beauty queen. Ginta Biku brought some serious flair to Die Entscheidungsshow this year. Ginta’s flair for uniting music and technology was on show as her stage show combined projections and live dancing to leave a lasting impression. Nothing was going to stop Timebelle, but Ginta did her best to create a competition.

Wiwi Jury: “The woman has it: catchy melody, strong vocals, fierce stage presence and the only song in the Swiss selection with a genuinely interesting musical production, as well as some sort of Swiss identity via the French language. A tropical princess singing an enthralling pop explosion.” (Edd)

14. “Like I Love You” — Greta Zazza (Lithuania)

For whatever reason, Lithuania just never seemed to get “Like I Love You”. Greta never topped the public vote in Eurovizjos, despite getting a great reaction from fans online. It’s easy to see why she got that reaction, too. With a killer chorus and a well thought out stage performance, “Like I Love You” stands out as a quality track in any selection — let alone Lithuania’s.

Wiwi Jury: “There’s no doubt that when Greta performed in her heat, she blew everyone before her out of the water. This is one of the few songs that has staging elements that are ready to be copied and pasted to the Eurovision stage.” (Antranig)

13. “Keep Running” — Liis Lemsalu (Estonia)

Back for another go at the Eesti Laul crown, “Keep Running” was perhaps Liis Lemsalu’s best ever entry to the contest. Youthful and fun — just look at how she gets the crowd going — this hit a lot of good points. In perhaps the most stacked of all the national finals, this would likely have made it through many others. That this took 7th place in the final shows the quality of Eesti Laul 2017.

Wiwi Jury: ““Keep Running” is a great pop song — too bad that I’m just not that keen on this type of pop. But even though the song is sweeter than I would normally like, it has that je ne sais quoi I just can’t put my finger on. I do know that I really like the tribal-esque backing vocals that appear in the last 30 seconds of the song.” (Steinunn)

12. “Heart of Gold” — BQL (Slovenia)

One of the most confusing results of the season perhaps came in Slovenia. Nostalgia perhaps won the day as Omar Naber triumphed over BQL, with their Maraaya-penned track “Heart of Gold”. The brothers certainly seemed to be popular in the build-up and have even after EMA as well. They recently picked up a BUM award for the track and surely will be on many people’s lists for a return next year.

Wiwi Jury: “Smooth vocals and strong chemistry are key elements of this contemporary song, especially in the last chorus. The young guys seem warm and full of character, which will serve them well in this national selection.” (Antony)

11. “Hosszu Idok” — Gabi Toth (Hungary)

Juries and their influence on national finals were a hot topic this year. Despite never failing to score less than full marks from the public, Gabi Toth — TOTOVA — was held back from A Dal’s super-final by the jury scores. “Hosszu Idok” brought a powerful, ethno-tinged force with it, with TOTOVA seeming more and more comfortably performing it live as the weeks went on.

Wiwi Jury: “I think it’s interesting and daring, especially in a NF season filled with boring ballads. Unlike the other entries,”Hosszú idök” has a strong identity — the Hungarian sounds amazing — and Toth delivers it perfectly.” (Zakaria)

Check out all of our Top National Final songs posts here

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redfox
redfox
6 years ago

it is great that you appreciate female singers but I wish you had listed This Love from Eesti Laul instead of Liis. a way better song, and millions better performance. Liis is, well… just pretty.

Edd
Edd
7 years ago

I’m loving it!

Zebb
Zebb
7 years ago

Disagree to see here ‘Keep Running’. And after watching Gabi’s entry again, I feel juries made the right decision, although it was dirty and against the competitive spirit.

Dan
Dan
7 years ago

Ginta was not appreciated like she should have been. 🙁

Colin
Colin
7 years ago

Hungary would have been in my top 10 had they chosen Gabi Toth. That song is so wonderful!

CookyMonzta
CookyMonzta
7 years ago

@Peyton, Polegend: I had Gabi a potential top-5 finisher with “Hosszú Idök”. This one, Loreen, Janice Mangion and Francesco would have been THE show for me. If Emma didn’t crash and burn at UMK and had a better stage presentation, this could have been my top 5

AngieP
AngieP
7 years ago

“Heart of gold” slays!! Modern, up-lifting song! How can this song lose from “On my way” in Slovenia?
Still love it!!

cheesecake
cheesecake
7 years ago

I will NEVER get over “On My Way” (my #43) winning over “Heart of Gold”.
Also, “Like I Love You” was the best choice in Lithuania. I could (have) see(n) that getting airplay all over the world.

AL
AL
7 years ago

Cet Air La is SICKENING. Still listening to it today! Loving that “partying in a summer rooftop party in the south of France and grinding on your lover” sound. Really hope she’ll come back to try this again!

#JusticeForBQL
#JusticeForBQL
7 years ago

“Heart of gold” and “Hosszú id?k” should’ve been in TOP 5, at least. They were both amazing, modern, unique and strong. They should’ve been chosen. BQL especially. The boys are superstars. They could’ve won this year…but Slovenia wanted to stay in the semi-final with unoriginal ballad. Hungary chose a good, unique song with a great singer. Gabi just would’ve done even better.

:(
:(
7 years ago

All of these songs were ROBBED.

CookyMonzta
CookyMonzta
7 years ago

Gabi at #11? I can see this list is going to be very sloppy even at the top.

Peyton
Peyton
7 years ago

Totova was robbed this year 🙁 definitely one of my favorite songs this year and I’m so sad it won’t be in Kiev

mocosuburbian
mocosuburbian
7 years ago

your taste is lacking
dismissed > la perse >:(
also raiven/alva/aiste/panivalkova/lanberry/elodie/flaka/etc/etc/etc one of them must crack the top 10

Polegend Godgarina
Polegend Godgarina
7 years ago

Gabi would’ve been my winner of the Eurovision 2017. I would’ve stanned HARD for her. I’m still fuming at those Hungarian juries choosing Gina and Zävodi over her.

(J)ESC Fanatic
(J)ESC Fanatic
7 years ago

15. At first, I didn’t like it, but it grew on me a lot.
14. Yeah, this was very good.
13. Same with 15.
12. Overrated. An OK radio-friendly pop track, nothing impressive.
11. Of course this was amazing and should have won the selection.

Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn
7 years ago

We don’t neeeeed nooooooo-ah!
#STATEMENTS
is coming all way for to hit Number 1.
What a masterpiece.

MyName*
MyName*
7 years ago

I think “Heart of Gold” was a great modern pop song. Could have done well for Slovenia. However, I don’t like the Hungarian song.

Kris
Kris
7 years ago

Keep running is my favourite song of the entire NF season.

Aria
Aria
7 years ago

This Cet Air La Noise was literally the second worst song in the entire NF final season. How did it make it here??
*goes and vomits*

KYLLITO
KYLLITO
7 years ago

BQL…..Catchy song and they are brothers. What’s not to like about the song?!?!