Despite the political and economic crises in the Ukraine, the country will return for Copenhagen next week. This year, it is Mariya Yaremchuk (pictured) with "Tick-Tock."
"Tick-Tock" is a song that is 'kitschy' but entertaining. There are two versions of this song, the second version is the one which she will perform on Tuesday in the first semifinal. The original is better because it has a better beat and feel, as opposed to this one which sounds a little like mainstream top 40 bullshit nowadays. She should qualify for the final nonetheless, but won't be a contender to win it all.
Ukraine has been a part of the ESC for about two decades. "Wild Dances" by Ruslana Lyzhychko--the winner from 2004--is still the best song for Ukraine in the ESC, period. Lyzhychko has been in the news recently for her role in supporting Euromaidan during the political crises there. That is not the only ESC song for Ukraine I like in the ESC. The drag act Verka Serduchka "Dancing Lasha Tumbai" (2007) is also a personal favorite from Ukraine in the event. Green Jolly "Razom nas Bahato" (2005), Gaitana "Be My Guest" (2012) and Zlata Ognevich "Gravity" from last year are also good as well. This is good as well. Good luck.
Up next: Basim "Cliché Love Song."
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