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Un banc, un arbre, une rue
Winner Séverine at Big Four party
The French singer sang to a simple piano accompaniment in front of a heaving crowd in Euroclub's D7 hall. Without exception, Séverine was given a rapturous reception by everyone present. "So moving" said one spectator. "Tears in my eyes!" said another fan after the unexpected multilingual rendition of Monaco's single winning entry, Un banc, un arbre, une rue. She concluded by singing a short version of the song in English before retiring from the stage to enjoy the rest of the party.
Texas Lightning steal Daz's thunder
Germany's Texas Lightning kicked off the proceedings early in the evening with a fun set of performances including their own country take on ABBA's Dancing queen. It was a case of Texas Lightning stealing Daz Sampson's thunder, however, as Daz and the girls later appeared to perform an acoustic version of the very same song.
It was Texas Lightning who set the standard for the evening's entertainment, who generated perhaps the most enthusiastic cheering and applause from the party-goers. Daz and his girls sounded great live on stage, although they may have been disappointed at the lack of audience participation that Jane Comerford's crew managed.
French-Greek relations
Also during the evening, France's Virginie Pouchin appeared on stage with Alex Panayi to sing the French-Greek version of Il était temps that was first unveiled at her press conference. Alex is a Eurovision Song Contest veteran, having represented Cyprus in 1995 and 2000, and performing as a backing singer in 1991. His support of Virginie is certainly gaining France some well-needed attention in Greece.
Las Ketchup of course performed their international hit Aserejé as well as this year's Spanish entry Un bloody mary, both with a lone pianist on backing. Other highlights included a small fully acoustic set by Treble and an appearance by Dima Bilan, who sang an a cappella verse and chorus of Never let you go by way of a warm-up for the Russian party, which followed straight afterwards.
Eurovision week is now well under way, and more exciting Euroclub events are to follow!
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The Big4 doesn't stand a chance against the songs from Bosnia, Macedonia and Romania!
Vote for the winner!!!
Vote for MACEDONIA!!!
Vote for Makedoninanajna!!!
Go ELENA
Go MACEDONIA
Go SKOPJE 2007
hi! i would like to tell good luck fabrizio faniello! he's the best! and i like his song very much! i hope that malta win!
daz and iceland should get together , it would be an interesting combination
Daz has to be one of the worst UK entries....ever.
I hope Severine Ferrer, Las Ketchup or even Carola beat him. Is he trying to be the International Eminem, now?
Germany and UK I like the best out of the 'Big 4'! 
Germany will have a battle with Daz me thinks!!!
Vote for Monaco! It is a summer hit.
Sijune:
You meant the same [b] stuff[/b]. When I first read your comment, I thought: oh my gosh, she's finally revealing her true self, she's a nynphomaniac. Then I read a second time & realized it is not so. ;-)
Hahaha, so true Johannes!
Go BIG 4 and give the "old" nations back the respect, they deserve.
4 countrys - 4 great songs!
I am sorry but Kate is no passion, sun or whatever to me, I think it is all overdone and not natural ...
FEEL THE SUN, feel the move, feel the passion, vote for KATE RYAN, vote for BELGIUM
ANTWERP 2007
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