If the bookmakers are to be
believed then the contest to be the best ever Eurovision song will
be won by "Waterloo", the song which gave Abba their
international breaakthrough in 1974. Even with the most generous
odds, you would have to place a 10 euro bet to win 3 euro. It
appears that the people may be swayed more by the big names that
have taken part in the contest rather than the songs, with Cliff
Richard and Celine Dion's songs also in the Top 5. The local
favourite in Copenhagen is likely to be the Olsen Brothers and their
song "Fly On The Wings Of Love" also are highly ranked,
along with 1976 winner "Save All Your Kisses For Me". The
best bet may be 1998 winner "Diva" which is available at
20/1.
It looks like the bookmakers agree
with my theory that the two Johnny Logan songs may split the vote,
with "Hold Me Now" having a slight edge on "What's
Another Year". If you fancy an outsider then Luxembourg's
winner from 1965 or Spain's runner-up from 1973 might be worth a
flutter. I have shaded the vbest odds as of midnight on Monday
October 17th.
|
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
| 1 |
Abba - Waterloo |
1/6 |
3/10 |
1/4 |
1/4 |
| 2 |
Cliff Richard - Congratulations |
10 |
7 |
10 |
8 |
| 3 |
Brotherhood of Man - Save Your Kisses For Me |
10 |
14 |
9 |
10 |
| 4 |
Celine Dion - Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi |
11 |
16 |
12 |
10 |
| 5 |
Olsen Brothers - Fly On The Wings Of Love |
16 |
9 |
16 |
16 |
| 6 |
Johnny Logan - Hold Me Now |
14 |
18 |
10 |
12 |
| 7 |
Dana International - Diva |
16 |
20 |
14 |
12 |
| 8 |
Johnny Logan - What's Another Year |
14 |
18 |
20 |
12 |
| 9 |
Domenico Modugno - Volare |
22 |
25 |
22 |
40 |
| 10 |
Nicole - Ein Bisschen Frieden |
20 |
22 |
25 |
25 |
| 11 |
Helena Paparizou - Number One |
14 |
11 |
28 |
33 |
| 12 |
Sertab Erener - Everyway That I Can |
40 |
50 |
40 |
50 |
| 13 |
France Gall - Poupee De Cire, Poupee De Son |
40 |
66 |
40 |
66 |
| 14 |
Mocedas - Eres Tu |
50 |
66 |
33 |
66 |
