Without further ague, let us proceed.
Number 7 Alexander Rybak - Fairytale (Norway)
Winning the competition for Norway (though Alexander originates from Belarus) in 2009 with a total of 387 points, the highest score in Eurovision's history, is this beautiful song.
Yes Mr Rybak is rather dashing and would look very nice on my arm but it is for the song that he features in my top 10.
I love the simplicity of the lyrics and in the way he delivers the vocal. Add to that his stunning violin playing and it's not hard to see why he was one of the favourites to win.
Alexander reached number 10 in the UK charts which, given the fact that the day when Eurovision winners did well had long gone, was quite an achievement. It went to number 1 in 7 other countries.
Since his top 10 debut, there has been nothing else from him, at least not in the UK.
Over in Norway, he did lend his voice to their dubbed version of the 2010 animated film "How to Train Your Dragon".
Until next time, I bid thee farewell
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