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About Poland...
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2004 Result
Points in Semi Final: N/A
Position in Semi Final: N/A
Points in Final: 27
Position in Final: 17th
2005 Contest: Must compete in Semi Final
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History (1956 to 2003)
Poland's previous appearances: 8 year(s) out of 48
Years participated: 1994-1999; 2001; 2003-
Best result: 2nd (1994)
Finishing 2nd with Edyta Gorniak's wonderful 'To nie ja!' in 1994, Poland had a fantastic start to its Eurovision career but has been trying to live up to it ever since. The country finished a disappointing 18th in 1995, 15th in 1996, 11th in 1997, 17th in 1998 and 18th in 1999, before having to miss 2000's contest due to its poor five-year average. Its return in 2001 was barely worth the effort, finishing a new low of 20th and being relegated again. Happily, 2003's contest proved much more fruitful, with Ich Troje and 'Keine grenzen - zadnych granic' finishing a very respectable 7th. Cannily, to appeal to as many countries as possible, the song was performed in a mix of Polish, German and Russian - Germany rewarded it with its 12 points, but Russia was unimpressed and gave it no points at all. It was a beautiful song, and with one of the best performances at the 2003 contest it really deserved to finish higher; nevertheless, 7th was quite enough to give Poland an automatic place in this year's Final.
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This year's entry
Position in Semi Final draw: N/A
Position in Final draw: 19
What I said prior to the Semi Final:
"Yet another song playing the ethnic music card, Poland are represented this year by Blue Cafe and 'Love song', only the second occasion that the country's entry has been performed in English. Blue Cafe's female vocalist, Tatiana Okupnik (who also wrote the music), certainly has an unusual voice, and has been described as sounding like a duck. The song itself is also quirky, with probably the least challenging lyrics of any 2004 entry - 'Sweet song, love song', quacks Tatiana, 'Sweet song, wanna give you this song'. Nevertheless, the song has a rather nice African feel to it, with an introduction that could be straight from 'The Lion King'. Although 'Love song' is ridiculous on one level, it doesn't take itself too seriously, and there's something really rather charming about it. Blue Cafe 'wanna give you this song' - but will Europe want to accept?"
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What I predicted...
My prediction for Semi Final: N/A
My prediction for Final: 10th to 14th
What I predicted prior to the Semi Final:
"Poland's performance in the fan polls is unremarkable, and the country is stuck in the middle of the betting. On the other hand, performing near the end of the running order, and coming after the dull Irish song, Poland has quite a reasonable draw. However, with so many strong songs already in the Final, even before we know who's qualified from the Semi, it's difficult to see this challenging for victory unless Europe falls for its quirky charm in a big way. I can see it creeping into the top ten, but a place in the high teens might be the best that Poland can expect."
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What you thought...
Final Poll Ranking: out of 36 ()
(Updated 15 May 2004; change refers to movement over final week)
In the run up to the Contest, over 5,000 visitors to this site voted for their favourite song in the Soult.com Eurovision Poll.
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What actually happened
Mmm, another disappointing performance of a song that really needed a strong performance to lift it out of the ordinary. Tatiana lived up to her duck-sounding reputation, honking her way through 'Love song' while her entourage drowned her out with their instruments. Again, all a bit of a mess. Perhaps the worst feature of the performance, however, was Tatiana's dress - possibly the most hideous frock I have ever seen at Eurovision. A combination of black leather and netting, it left nothing to the imagination, yet was somehow deeply unflattering. A dress so tarty, it almost made Xandee's (Belgium, 2004) outfit look demure. One can only imagine that Tatiana had her sights on the prestigious Barbara Dex Award, the annual award for the worst Eurovision outfit, named after Barbara Dex who represented Belgium in the 1993 Contest and, according to the Award's organisers, "wore an awful dress that evening". However, the Poles had obviously not banked on Romania's Sanda Ladosi stealing their sartorial thunder, whose performance would follow later that evening...
Given all these factors, it has to be something of a surprise that 'Love song' mustered as many points as it did, its total of 27 and 17th place coming largely from Poland's Lithuanian (7 points) and Ukrainian (5 points) neighbours. However, the Belarussians - despite being neighbours - gave it nothing. My prediction, meanwhile, was quite close, but a little on the optimistic side.
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What the bookies thought...
 | Poland to win: | 15/05/04 (prior to Final) | 40-1 |
| | 13/05/04 (after Semi Final) | 33-1 |
| | 11/05/04 | 20-1 |
| | 08/05/04 | 25-1 |
| | 06/05/04 | 20-1 |
| | 04/05/04 | 20-1 |
| | 31/04/04 | 20-1 |
| | 24/04/04 | 20-1 |
| | 17/04/04 | 20-1 |
| | 07/04/04 | 25-1 |
| | 24/03/04 | 25-1 |
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Some thought the Polish entry was a dark horse, but in the end 40-1 proved a fair reflection of its prospects.
(Odds quoted here were those offered by Coral.co.uk. 'F' indicates favourite, 'JF' joint favourite.)
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Links
 http://www.blue-cafe.pl/
 http://www.tvp.pl/
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Notes (see 'History' above)
- The 1956 Contest (where each country had two songs) is counted as a single appearance;
- Countries eliminated in the 1993 preliminary heat (EE, HU, RO, SK) ARE NOT counted as making an appearance in that year's Contest;
- Countries eliminated in the 1996 preliminary heat (DE, DK, HU, IL, MK, RO, RU) ARE NOT counted as making an appearance in that year's Contest;
- Countries eliminated in the 2004, 2005 and 2006 Semi Finals ARE counted as making an appearance in that year's Contest.
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Your comments (30)
From Michel, Poland
Added 23:05:45 2005-12-25
My God, mon dieu. I feel embaressed that so many people in Europe heard that song...
From alex, SPAIN
Added 17:36:28 2004-5-16
I'd like to say, it's the best Poland song I've ever heard. It's wonderfull!
Great for Poland!!
I'm a Blue Cafe's fan from yesterday! :D
From Martin, POLAND
Added 15:53:30 2004-5-16
Sorry, but we had much better songs than yours in polish competition to Eurovision 2004.
Rusłana Rulezzz
From Fille, SWEDEN
Added 12:22:38 2004-5-16
God, I hate this song! What did she eat? A duck? She sounds lika one.. BUUUU POLAND! you can do better! (i hope)
From dominika, POLAND
Added 17:28:9 2004-5-15
shame on Blue Cafe , shame on Poland,shame on me !!!!!!! =*(
From Igi, POLAND
Added 17:50:11 2004-5-12
Sistars and their "Freedom" are the best! Don't belive you in it? Please, whitch this www www.sistars.prv.pl :) It's very good...
From Mike Collins, IRELAND
Added 19:24:25 2004-5-11
this song is so un-Polish, why are u ashamed to sing in your language?
'0' pts for Polski in 2004
From ann, ETHIOPIA
Added 17:32:58 2004-5-11
What a bad song!!!! The worst of all. Nil points for Poland!!!!!
From Jakie, AUSTRALIA
Added 13:8:14 2004-5-11
Poland has given us a bit of a salsa, though it sounds like the vocals are done by Eartha Kitt or something… no Eartha sounds better…
www.livejournal.com/~jakie_em
From Nicole, AUSTRALIA
Added 3:10:51 2004-5-11
i think that the song is catchy and simple=which is GOOD, the girls voice is unique (in a good way) and i think Poland should and will go well this year. Go Polska
From wesso, IRELAND
Added 23:0:43 2004-5-4
catchy number...not brilliant but ive heard the other songs and to be fair this one is the catchiest of them all.the singer is nice too..say singer if you read this comment(who knows she might) will you give me a little wave then slap ur bum? il know its from you...then when ur song is over hold a big sign with ur mobile phone number on it ...;-)...now back to more nerdiest behavior....bye
From Manu, BELGIUM
Added 23:1:42 2004-5-3
This song will probably be one of the biggest surprises of this year's contest. The lyrics are pathetic but listen to the other entries and honesty compels you to admit that the Polish song is certainly not the only one with stupid lyrics.
I've seen Blue Café on stage while I was in Poland last year and let me tell you something : as far as live music is concerned, this band is unbeatable! They manage to make the most mediocre songs catchy! They have an incredible stage presence and Tatiana's voice (love it or hate it!)is something to be remembered. I'm sure Blue Cafe will set Istanbul on fire ... even if they don't win!
Good luck Poland!!!
From Loona, AUSTRALIA
Added 9:34:44 2004-5-1
"LOVE SONG" is GREAT! We love this song in Australia! BIG SUMMER HIT in the WORLD!
1. Very Good Video! Hot and Sexy!
2. Wow! Amazing Power Voice!
3. Modern Arrangement and sweet melody.
4. Sexy Chick
I want MORE!!
Good Luck Poland!
From Daina, LITHUANIA
Added 15:42:50 2004-4-30
Oh, I like this song very, very, very much! I don't know why? It is very sweet and pop, but it is very unusualy too. And seems, it doesn't take itself too seriously, it is like summer wind or playing baby. But it is wonderful! Although, will Europe prize it?!
GOOD LUCK!
From Vedat, MACEDONIA, THE FORMER YUGOSLAV REPUBLIC
Added 13:38:53 2004-4-28
To Agroni: It's mine opinion I still dont like it. Our song is great isn't it?
From Agroni, POLAND
Added 20:44:25 2004-4-27
To Vedati:
What the hell do you know about music. Go back and listen to your stupid and horrible native songs that don't have anything in common with music. Blue caffe is a nice band, especially the girl witch has a nice voice and a nice looking body :).
I hope it will get some points in comparison with the past losers!
From gil, ISRAEL
Added 25/04/2004 20:13
great song 4 poland this year
one of my favourits!
great video and great singer!
good luck from israel!
From marco, SPAIN
Added 25/04/2004 15:43
it's my fvorite song of the ones I've seen
From Mark, GERMANY
Added 23/04/2004 16:26
"sweet song love song, wanna give you this song". I can't bear it just ine second. This stupid lyrics combined with a unnatural affected voice is a real Pain. Give me back "Ich Troje"! That was tacky butat least funny Entertainment.
From Vedat Sulimani, MACEDONIA, THE FORMER YUGOSLAV REPUBLIC
Added 22/04/2004 15:20
I still dont agree whith you. its terrible song, and I know one think ,I'm right!!
From puppi, ISRAEL
Added 19/04/2004 09:53
This song is just wonderful. Sensual, melodic, catchy, great voice, the simplicity also does it good. I Love it!
From Adam, POLAND
Added 18/04/2004 15:54
Lets be fair-If you want to win in Eurovision the song needs to be catchy and not complicated.This song doesn't have complicated lyrics but is sang with TASTE!Blue Cafe has got a great song that reminds you of a 'sweet' summer...
From Mike K, NETHERLANDS
Added 18/04/2004 13:32
I don't no why but I love this song!
From Kelly, UNITED KINGDOM
Added 16/04/2004 18:22
You're wrong!
I think that polish song is the one of the best of this year. I love "love song" and I hope that will win! Good luck.
From Vedat, MACEDONIA, THE FORMER YUGOSLAV REPUBLIC
Added 15/04/2004 14:25
I hate this song is terrible. I dont want to hear it. As i say i hate it. Am i right?
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