At Eurovision 2017, Portugal’s Salvador Sobral proved that the quietest song can resonate the loudest. “Amar pelos dois” didn’t feature a shrieking bridge or a pyro rain shower, but it did win over both the jury and televoters, largely because Salvador seemed to sing from the heart. Plenty of other acts left an impression too with some killer choruses and memorable staging. From SunStroke Project’s synchronised footwork to Kristian Kostov‘s monochrome dreamscape to Francesco Gabbani’s dancing gorilla, a lot of these acts are lodged in our memory.

And then there are the others. As we scroll through the list of Eurovision 2017 songs, some are a bit harder to conjure up. Fusedmarc’s “Rain of Revolution”, Levina’s “Perfect Life”, O.Torvald’s “Time” — try recalling all of the lyrics verbatim right now. Told you so.

wiwibloggers William and Deban wanted to test how many of the lyrics and melodies they could remember while under pressure, and you can see the results in the video above. It ain’t always pretty! Bright studio lights, a camera and no time to practice tends to have that effect.

Apologies for the large black blobs that frequently appear on William’s face. We were having lighting issues which made him extra pale and that led to editing difficulties. He needs to work on his tan, clearly!

Which songs do you struggle to remember? Give it a go and then vote in our poll below. You can vote for as many songs as you like, but you can only vote one time.

And in case you missed our earlier editions, you can also review our Eurovision 2016 recap video and poll results, our Eurovision 2015 recap video and poll results, our Eurovision 2014 recap video and poll results, our Eurovision 2013 recap video, and our Eurovision 2012 recap video and poll. Into Junior Eurovision? Go on…

Poll: Which Eurovision 2017 songs do you struggle to remember?

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Michèle
Michèle
6 years ago

Must have forgotten to close this poll!

The Anders
The Anders
6 years ago

I’d say it’s either “Dying To Try” (Ireland) or “Perfect Life” (Germany). They are way too anonymous.

Daniel
Daniel
6 years ago

I just said My Turn and My Friend. They’re just not good or memorable and not on my play list XD

Michèle
Michèle
6 years ago

I think it is strange that anyone would find it difficult to remember Occidentali’s Karma – surely one of the more memorable songs this year. I think some voters may be using the opportunity to vote for songs they don’t like as opposed to don’t remember!

Kris
Kris
6 years ago
Reply to  Michèle

Well for Non-speakers a song in a different language might not be the easiest to remember.

Frédéric
Frédéric
6 years ago

Being the father of a pretty much Eurovision-crazy family, there’s hardly a day going by without listening to this years songs. So i’ll probably never forget (what i did what i said), but the hardest for me to learn were Denmark (even though i kinda had a crush on Anja) and obviously our very own german entry, which didn’t even have a true chorus. I also used to have problems with “I Feel Alive” until William and Deban bellowed it so charmingly into my ears at the end of that wonderful interview with IMRI. Thank you very much!

L'oiseau
6 years ago
Reply to  Frédéric

Nice family! 🙂

Polegend Godgarina
6 years ago

Bulgaria, Ireland, San Marino and Slovenia. Can’t recall much from these.

CookyMonzta
CookyMonzta
6 years ago

A lot easier it is to list those that are easiest to remember. But if I had to list those I have forgotten about, I’d say CRO, CZE, GEO, ISR, LAT, LTU, MNE, POL, RUS, SRB and UK are the ones I struggle the most to remember. Some of the worst entries this year are not that easy to forget. The entries that I believe got thrown under the bus are all-too-easy for me to remember, and one that I believe threw itself under the bus (MKD; blame the stage director), I won’t forget anytime soon, thanks to that outstanding… Read more »

escphbelgium
escphbelgium
6 years ago

I find hard to recall: Malta, Portgual, Croatia, Slovenia, Romania, Poland, Russia, Spain, Georgia, San Marino

I find easy to recall: Belgium, Bulgaria, Ireland, France, Iceland, Serbia, FYR Macedonia, Moldova, Finland, Latvia

(J)ESC Fanatic
(J)ESC Fanatic
6 years ago

Portugal is easily the most forgettable one for me.

(J)ESC Fanatic
(J)ESC Fanatic
6 years ago
Reply to  (J)ESC Fanatic

Also, Lithuania is surprisingly memorable to me, it has a nice hook.

Denis
Denis
6 years ago

Sorry but it has to be said: The one I struggle with most is Portugal. Don’t remember the title, the lyrics or the song. Seems the hype for it was only during the show, not after it.
Also struggle with Lithuania, is that even a song? Only remember “yeah yeah yeah”

On the other hand I remember Italy- Sing that all the time, and I don’t even speak Italian.
Also add Romania, Moldova and Croatia to that list. How can you forget the man who sings duets with himself?

jim
jim
6 years ago

portugal is the most forgettable and also it’s the worst winner ever

James
James
6 years ago
Reply to  jim

All Eurovision winners since 1956 are the worst winners ever.

Miguel
Miguel
6 years ago
Reply to  jim

Esa es tu opinion, la mia es la contraria

Frisian ESC (jr)
Frisian ESC (jr)
6 years ago

How can people manage to forget the winner?

escphbelgium
escphbelgium
6 years ago

To be honest… It easily puts me to sleep (sorry, but the song is really really calm)

L'oiseau
6 years ago
Reply to  escphbelgium

That is actually quite funny, because many people say that, but meaning it in a good sense, especially people with sleeping problems. Salvador’s reaction was that saying thatbthe song make people with sleeping problems sleep is the biggest complement one can make to a song. And I agree

Monika
Monika
6 years ago

So basically Moldova has the song everyone easily remembers, cool! On the opposite, judging by the same poll results, Malta’s song is the one people struggle to remember. I honestly expected Lithuania’s song, it was a really messy song, hard to listen and to comprehend. The rest of the songs I find easy to remember… My top 3, struggle to remember: 1. Lithuania (I honestly can’t listen to that song, it’s an atrocity and those lyrics….) 2. Portugal (I can’t sing it, I can’t pronounce the words, I can’t remember the lyrics) 3. Russia (maybe because I didn’t listen to… Read more »

Rasda
Rasda
6 years ago
Reply to  Monika

For me top 5, struggle to remember:

1. Malta
2. San Marino
3. Russia
4. Ukraine
5. Czech Republic

My top 5, easy to remember:
1. Switzerland (It was my 11th this year, but it’s so many times in my head! <3)
2. The Netherlands (I WILL NEVER FORGET OUR ENTRY IN 2017 <3 <3)
3. Belgium (Our amazing neighbours!!)
4. United Kingdom (How can I forget my winner from this year?!)
5. Latvia and Lithuania (Not one of my favourites, but it's still in my head..)

mary Tigano
mary Tigano
6 years ago

Francesco Gabbani said that Occidentali’s Karma has got two types of listeners:Those who understand and those for whom it is dedicated.
Dear William and Wiwibloggs team, the european audience has got a wider culture of music than you imagine and perhaps also wider than you yourselves. For a long time they have understood words and appreciated the “cutchy” type of music of Occidentali’s Karma. They will remember and appreciate Occidentali’s Karma exactly for this and not for the Gorilla.
The Gorilla is still impressing only you- it seems.

Angie
Angie
6 years ago

Italy, Slovenia, Poland and Bulgaria.

L'oiseau
6 years ago

Albania by far the least memorable.
People just don’t loose one opportunity to belittle Portugal’s victory… you either like it or you don’t, but saying that you have a hard time remember the victor doesn’t seem credible, sorry guys

Jo
Jo
6 years ago
Reply to  L'oiseau

Just ignore them. They probably don’t remember because boycotted the winner since they wanted someone else to win.
The Eurofan community is very childish sometimes.

Angie
Angie
6 years ago
Reply to  Jo

they’re all gonna watch next years esc, so who cares really. they’re butthurt. I’d laugh if Portugal could ban them.

L'oiseau
6 years ago
Reply to  Jo

Oh yeah. I sure do, especially because they seem to come from the same person with many nicknames

I'm the real winner
I'm the real winner
6 years ago
Reply to  L'oiseau

Amar Pelos Dois is not a catchy song for their ears. This song needs to be heard more than once ofc. It’s a pure song!
I’m listening this song since I listened for the first time ^^

Polska
Polska
6 years ago
Reply to  L'oiseau

No one say they have hard time remembering Victor. If you see Wiwibloggs’ video you realise it’s very easy to remember Victor because everyone has vomit motion at least once in their life.

The poll is about remembering song. Amar piles dos is difficult and rythmless(jazz) so it hard to remember.

L'oiseau
6 years ago
Reply to  Polska

Sorry but I struggle to understand your comment… So is it memorable because it causes vomit or is it forgettable because it is jazzy? Either it is memorable or forgettable, I would say. But I am just a poor soul that cannot understand so complex concepts…

Aria
Aria
6 years ago
Reply to  L'oiseau

Lol. Now I understand your comment in the other page.

Aria
Aria
6 years ago
Reply to  L'oiseau

I think @Polska is saying Salvador will be remembered because of his quirks which in the recap video seems like someone vomiting.

Amar Pelos Dois is difficult to sing and remember. And frankly a poorly sustainable song.

L'oiseau
6 years ago
Reply to  Aria

Lol. Well… if that is the case then there are many bulimic people outhere, that have voted for him…

Kris
Kris
6 years ago

Based on Poll results so far:

The least memorable of the qualifiers seems to be Portugal. ( Hype can do wonders during the contest not after it).

The most memorable of the non-qualifiers seems to be Macedonia. The song was great the live vocals were lacking though.

Angie
Angie
6 years ago
Reply to  Kris

There was no hype. And he’s still memorable. Just the fact that you think Macedonias song was memorable says it all really.

Kris
Kris
6 years ago
Reply to  Angie

I didn’t say anything….I wrote the highest qualifier in the poll and the lowest non-qualifier in the poll.

Yeah….he is memorable….His song is not.
There is no point in argument. Let the poll speak for itself.

Kris
Kris
6 years ago
Reply to  Kris

See the jury votes countries from Semi-1 and then see the votes from the same jurors in the final!! At least 10 jurors increased Portugal’s placing in their ranking by 6 places …… Portugal entered the charts in many countries and failed to stay even for 3 days……. This is what I mean by hype. You can choose to ignore the facts and turn a blind eye. But do not go about speaking the opposite of what can be objectively proven and criticizing those who point it out. It’s obvious the song has its fans but it will have its… Read more »

Kai
Kai
6 years ago
Reply to  Kris

so for you should happenned like 2008…Portugal 2nd on semi final and 13th in the final..no hype no votes.

Kris
Kris
6 years ago
Reply to  Kai

Votes can be won due to song even without hype. I didn’t watch 2008 contest but people vote for songs even without hype…..Take Moldova for example.

Zolipop
Zolipop
6 years ago

Only Slovenia and Portugal, the others are quite memorable.

Angie
Angie
6 years ago
Reply to  Zolipop

Nah, Portugal is still memorable, specially the performance.

Flynn
Flynn
6 years ago

Czech Republic, Russia and Malta. There’s a few I wish I could forget though like Sweden, Italy and Portugal

Nina Valenti
Nina Valenti
6 years ago

I couldn’t remember only a few songs (yay me!…) but those I didn’t are a mixed bunch: Albania, Armenia, Ireland, Norway, Poland and Romania and yet I voted for Poland AND Ireland (and Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Czechia, Finland, Georgia, Israel, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Sweden, Ukraine and the wish I could have voted for the best of the lot the UK – best once Finland was eliminated.). I hate Moldova’s entry and Sweden’s but can’t get them out of my mind at odd times. Weird. I had no problems with the non-English ones(loved Hungary, Italy and Portugal, hated Spain… Read more »

Yeahmi
6 years ago

Romania, Portugal and Italy

Miguel
Miguel
6 years ago

Nice video guys! For me the most difficult to remember are Croatia, Iceland (i only remember paaapeeer), The Netherlands, Slovenia and Ukraine.

James
James
6 years ago

I find Norway’s “Grab the Moment” hard to remember, particularly the verses because they’re basically in spoken word form so you really have to speak fast which I absolutely couldn’t do.

I was tooooongue-tied.

goprake
goprake
6 years ago

None, I really cannot understand those who forget the songs, I remember them all.

AngieP
AngieP
6 years ago

Another video from you guys! Yeeeesssss!!! It’s so funny, I smile the whole time of this video! I really appreciate you try to sing even the songs in other languages (Hungary, Italy, Portugal). You did pretty well at French however! (especially Deban). And even if you can’t say the actual lyrics, you still remember parts of the performance, so it counts. Deban killed it in “Paper”! Also, nice try William in “Where I am”. It’s hard. I also noticed you sang probably half the song in Ireland and UK. Definitely in ireland, William is like “Ok, that voice, I can’t… Read more »

Áustria
Áustria
6 years ago

This year I struggle a lot more than usual. So many beige and uncatchy songs.

Richardinho
Richardinho
6 years ago

The only one I struggled with was Albania’s. A pretty good year I think.

Polina
Polina
6 years ago

I have a lot of trouble remembering the entries of Lithuania (besides YEAH-YEAH-YEAH), Ukraine and Czechia. ??

Polina
Polina
6 years ago
Reply to  Polina

Oh, and Ireland, lmao

Jo
Jo
6 years ago

Dying to Try was my the first one this year. In 2016 it was Soldiers of Love.

Polina
Polina
6 years ago

Wow, this comment is so sad. You seem very butthurt over people not liking a certain song – me included, I hated the Ukrainian entry this year. By the way, the Eurovision fandom has always been diverse and colorful. How would we make it “straight”? Drink beer while listening to the countries presenting 50 shades of Nickelback? Hell no. ?

Eurovision Now!
Eurovision Now!
6 years ago

Is it bad that I literally know the lyrics to ALL of these songs??

marlin
marlin
6 years ago

SAME!! :)))))

goprake
goprake
6 years ago

EXACTLY!

Catarina
Catarina
6 years ago

Me too:)

Kris
Kris
6 years ago

I’ve forgotten actual lyrics of many songs but I remember the misheard lyrics of all. 😛

Roelof Meesters
Roelof Meesters
6 years ago

It has been revealed that the line-up for JESC 2017 isn’t decided, Bulgaria and a couple of other countries still haven’t decided. I was very surprised to see the list revealed so early tbh.

Gobio
Gobio
6 years ago

Source?

Kris
Kris
6 years ago
Reply to  Gobio

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