The Mamas were not even my Melfest fave in 2020, but their crowning moment and John giving them the trophy was probably one of the best moments of the previous national final season, I would totally recommend checking out that moment because it will certainly make you emotional out of joy!
Your face during Estonia is priceless :D I feel the same, and I love Estonia, I just want them to do better. Iceland is my biggest grower to the point it is my 2020 favorite now :D. I will miss Mamas this year, they had so much positive energy. Thanks so much for this reaction
As for the three nordic countries. Denmark is absolutely lovely, I really enjoy the upbeat and happy vibes. Not the best there is but in my top 20 and a very good refrain in the mix of darker and more dancy songs we have this year. Iceland was top 5 for me, and the expected winner for a lot of folks. It's fantastic, and I am so happy that Iceland is back to elite form. They clearly wanna win. Lastly, Sweden... The Mamas grew on me. I wasn't in love with this at first but I really have come to love this one. I always liked them the most of any Swedish entry since Loreen, but they are just such good performer that I couldn't help coming to love this one. It is FINALLY not just an attractive guy with a dime a dozen solid pop song, and that really means a lot. Good on ya, Sweden.
I'm swedish, and I too am just so SICK of a single handsome guy being charming on the eurovision stage (except Måns of course). I can't say I have the statistics, but the general consensus in sweden is that kids are the main voting group, as it's many times a family thing to watch melodifestivalen. Also the groups who are identified to watch mostly are, besides children, middle-aged women and elderly people. So the children and the women probably often vote BECAUSE someone is handsome ;)
Everything Iceland did here was perfect, it was a great song and a memorable performance, it was different and bit weird, very dorky but in a good way, funny without trying too hard or getting cheesy.
Haha! You are SO right with Sweden never ever skipping Melodifestivalen 😁😁 Apart from the money part, it's also a complete hype for so many people spanning from like January to May. Basically, what we have to look forward to every year is Melodifestivalen and Vasaloppet. It's "folkfest"!
So glad you like the song from Denmark. It's a good song, very folk-indie and reminds me a lot of the song "Ho Hey" by the Luminers. We'll be having a new contest here in Denmark this year, but Ben & Tan won't be competing. Sweden is also doing a new contest and the Mamas WILL be competing.
Iceland made another video for their song, really worth watching. The Mamas were 4 and one of them went back to the US and the other 3 stayed as a group and they are competing in Melodifestivalen. Uku is also competing in his NF, the duo from Denmark is not coming back. Romania and Iceland kept their artists.
I voted for the Mamas because you choose Iceland for me. They were my winners for 2020. Jake, are you going to react to "Love shine a light" sung by (almost) all the 2020 contestants? It was a so heartwarming performance.
And there they are - my (and a lot of other people's) winner of Eurovision 2020..... ICELAND! ❤️ I adored it to pieces even before I learned that the song is about his infant daughter, and that his wife is the curly haired woman on keytar, and that his sister is the blonde backup singer, and that the whole group is just like a big charming family. I'm so obsessed with it I legit could have cried when they finally announced that Daði og Gagnamagnið will be back for 2021. As for my own country, The Mamas weren't who I voted for. They beat out the big favorite to win by one point, but even as it happened, I couldn't be anything but moved (pun intended). As much as I still love the crap out of the other song, and actually think it would have had a chance to finish top 3 in Rotterdam, The Mamas never ever fail to put a smile on my face. Well, except for when they won. My friend and I legit cried when John Lundvik went down on one knee as he presented them with their trophy, and the four of them basically collapsed in a blubbering hugging mess right there on stage. It brings a tear to my eye just thinking about it. I'm really happy they at least got a spot in Melodifestivalen this year. It's not much, but by Melodifestivalen standards, it's still kind of a big deal that the producers basically said "If you want to compete next year, we're reserving a spot for you." Hopefully they'll come with a killer song!
Hey Jake! Someone's probably commented this, but if not I just needed to show you and put into perspective how popular 'Think About Things' was- It charted IN THE UK... like I heard it on UK radio multiple times??!?!?? that never happens. 😂 anyways lmao loved the video!
I love Iceland's entry, it's such a great performance and the song is so wholesome. I agree that Estonia's entry was lackluster, but It's my guilty pleasure of 2020... (which may have to do with the singer, my inner teen somehow goes into fangirl mode there ^^') Uku participates in this year's Eesti Laul and I like his song better this time.
Iceland and Sweden !! In case you are keeping score. Make sure when u react to Czech Republic and Armenia that you react to the revamped versions ( the official eurovision versions).
@@JakesFaceReacts Crap! whats with this bs for copyrights? I'm sorry Jake, this truly sucks! I'm thinking a bunch of youtubers should advance with a petition.. I thought an official Eurovision entry song passes copyrights to the EBU after it has been submitted as an official competitor? Anyways this is bananas.
After Eurovision 2020 cancelled, many national broadcasters decided to hold their own "alternative Eurovisions". Iceland won most of them (while Italy won in Iceland). I love all Nordic entries of 2020 except Finland. Denmark was my second most listened on Spotify.
Lithuania won in the German alternate Eurovision, because Dađi chose to do a very low key live performance of the song that had nothing to do with the original entry. In real Eurovision Iceland or Lithuania would have won.
The reason Denmarks Ben and Tan apperance was played in an empty arena was of course of the Corona virus , but 10 days before the broadcastes were told that it was locked down, standing with a live orchestra and arena setting for tv as well. Thats why they went that way the efford from all the workers on the tv show shouldnt go to waste , so all could have some sort of tv show in the tv
My rankings: 1. Iceland (no question the quirkiest and funnest song, and one of my favorites to win...well, if only) 2. Sweden (gospel-style singing is so missing in Eurovision, well-produced, smooth) 3. Denmark (sounded a little Irish/Gaelic instead of country but great singing and staging to go with a rousing song) 4. Romania (interesting sound, the staged version is okay, but not good enough for top 3) 5. Estonia (bland power pop, don't think it would make it past the semifinals)
I was in the audience during The Mamas performance in Melodifestivalen. It was SO GOOD live! But you have to watch Anna Bergendahl - Kingdom come, and Dotter - Bulletproof. Those were ALSO amazing!
I was really rooting for Anna.. wanted her 10 year redemption. After 2021 Mello DOtter is apparently pretty miffed (losing to The Mamas twice by ONE POINT apparently just too much).
he runs a very serious risk of non qualifying, since the song is very cheesy and derivative. Also, his very VERY offensive comments about wanting to be the first POC soloist to win ESC left me and many other people with our mouths hanging open: Apparently to him, Loreen (Moroccan/African ancestry) isnt a POC. THen there's Netta and Dana International both Israeli Jews. None of them are considered caucasian. Apparently this clueless boy thinks only BLACK people count as POC.
I've got just one wish. If it's okay with you, please add any comments during listening to the clip(of course providing that you have any in mind. It shouldn't be forced). Just say your thoughts out loud coz I think your sense of humor is original(in a positive way) and such spontaneous comments would be amazingly fun to watch. But I still really enjoy your videos by the way:)
My top 28 of the songs you've reacted yet: 1 - Iceland (My Winner) 2 - Switzerland 3 - Lithuania 4 - Russia 5 - Azerbaijan 6 - Malta 7 - Germany 8 - France (My Country) 9 - Sweden 10 - Denmark 11 - Israel 12 - Serbia 13 - Romania 14 - Australia 15 - Italy 16 - Ireland 17 - United Kingdom 18 - Poland 19 - Spain 20 - Belgium 21 - Netherlands 22 - Cyprus 23 - Estonia 24 - Finland 25 - Croatia 26 - San Marino 27 - Moldova 28 - Slovenia You've already react to 7 of my top 10 songs (Bulgaria, Georgia & Norway are missing). You've already react to my top 6.
Group 4 is sooooo strong. The Nordic countries rarely disappoint me though, so I'm not shocked. And that funny looking squiggly d in Icelandic is a th sound, if that helps with your pronunciation attempts. And the letter G in Icelandic is truly confusing, it behaves differently depending on where it lands in a word and what letters surround it. You could spend hours reading about it. Haha.
@@JakesFaceReacts In my experience, Icelanders are super forgiving of you being completely baffled by their language. They are aware of how tricky it is. I once pronounced one small word of Icelandic correctly and the woman at the burger joint gave me a high five. Hahaha. If covid ever goes away, you really should visit Iceland. The people are amazing and you'll have the best time.
@@JakesFaceReacts I went in 2015 soon after my mum passed away and it was such a special time for me. The people of Iceland don't even know, but they helped me find my way through the grief. I was planning to go back in 2020, but covid happened. However, I made a promise to myself in 1997 that if Iceland ever won Eurovision, I'd go to Iceland the next year and see Eurovision live.
I actually think Iceland would have won to be honest. I'm not sure how much it would have mattered, but as their intro (when the tv-commentators present the artist with a tidbit) they erased the ambiguity that some non-english speakers could have with the song by mentioning he wrote this for his newborn, and that his wife is on one of the keytars. I know it at least changed how I listen to the song. With that little information they have a VERY strong song lyrically. They have the funny part, the beautiful part of the concept, and a very distinct, catchy and rememberable style. He is just SO musically gifted too, it's impossible not to love.
Oh Estonia...at least Uku's song for Eesti Laul this year is better. Roxen's coming back for Romania (hopefully with a better song.) I've got nothing for Denmark lol. Iceland tho! Daði og Gagnamagnið are back and we'll get their song in March! The Mamas are doing Melodifestivalen this year again, so fingers crossed! Also, I think you'll really enjoy the song from Bulgaria!
I really try to hear and find the best. Technically being first should be an advantage because I haven’t heard anyone who that country is up against. I just felt like Estonia deserves more.💚✌️
@@JakesFaceReacts Uku has a much better song for Eesti Laul '21, but there are some other great songs there (and lots of other returnees you may know! if that's something you have any interest in reacting to) so it won't be easy for him
oh my god if you think roxen's pronunciation of english isn't that good then I'm fucked haha i think I had more trouble understanding some parts of the denmark song tbh than with romania's but that might be bc my english is worse than i thought XDD
Oh Iceland, what a shame Eurovision was cancelled, they were my absolute winners and this was their chance to finally win 😭😭 However, just for you to know, Dadi is coming back this year with all the members of Gagnamagnid (their song is going to be released on March 13th) and The Mamas are participating in Melodifestivalen again, in the fourth semifinal, with a song called "In the middle". P.D.: you should listen to Feel the love, the latest Dadi song, it's so good (not as good as Think about things though 😂😂)
Daði's wife (playing the "guitar") and sister (one of the backing singer) are also in the band Gagnamagnið. You are allowed to be 6 on stage in Eurovision so they can all stay :)
Iceland and Sweden were so good. About the Iceland one, the singer sings about his daughter (baby) - that he can't wait to talk to her about things. And Sweden - The Mamas really remind me of the Muses from Disney Hercules xD Also 21:00 - Nostradamus 2.0. :D
@@susannaviles I would go to see it. First row hehe. Also, can we imagine what it would sound (and look) like if we had a duet The Mamas feat. Destiny from Malta. Would be epic I think 😁
Iceland is coming back. The group is the singer and his family. His wife and siblings. It's so sad that some countries are doing a national final again instead of sending the person who won last year. From the Scandinavian countries my favorite is by far Norway. I can't wait to see your reaction to that.
The Mamas participated this year too, and they ended up on 3rd place in the final last night. Even though I love the winner, I'm sad for the Mamas that they got totally robbed of eurovision...
Sweden really didn't give up on Melfest but The Mamas are participating again in semi 4. same for Uku in Estonia' and Dadi from Iceland come back with the band directly to eurovision
No song that was intended for eESC 2020 and performed and released in time for 2020 will be able to quilify for esc2021....due to rules regarding on when the song was released/performed...so basicly all countries must send "new" songs for 2021
As a Swede I can tell you a bit of melodifestivalen. One of the mamas left the group after the entry in 2019 with John Lundvik. In 2021 they are competing in melodifestivalen.
@@JakesFaceReacts As a Swede I can confirm that they are competing in Melodifestivalen. Our National final. They are competing in semifinal 4. Song number 4 with a song called ”In The middle”
I highly reccomend listeting to Cherry Red by Roxen and a few songs from Sweden: Bulletproof, Kingdom Come, Ballerina, Brave And i have to add im gonna miss Ben&Tan this year😓😭 love their song
I was laughing so hard, this was fun. I was also very confused by the Estonian song. The Romanian song means Romania does not want to win in 2021. When poorer countries send kind of awkward songs the harsh reality is, they can’t afford to host the contest. A title and lyrics about alcohol won’t go down well across Europe. Melodifestivalen in Sweden starts this Saturday. Saw it advertised on tv earlier this week. The Mamas won’t compete and the decision was made in 2020 that because the 2020 finals was cancelled, 2020 had to be history so to speak. I’m mostly curious about the stage visuals because if there is one thing the Swedish public broadcaster, SVT, does very well, it’s live events and great stage productions.
ICELAND MY WINNER FOREVER AND EVER. I strongly believe we would have gone to Reykjavik this year were it not for the damn Covid. The song is about Dadi's daughter, who was a toddler and couldn't speak yet, and he is wondering what she will think about the things in the world. So touching, especially if you consider that the girl with curly hair is his wife and the blonde vocalist is his sister. All in the family. And with the touch of Icelandic weirdness that we love. And to support my thesis, this song came to Italian Radios! 1) the contest never happened, yet the song arrived, 2) even if the contest had taken place, it would still be ODD to hear Esc songs on the radio.. it almost never happens (Sanremo songs don't count): Euphoria was played a bit and Greece 2005 are the only 2 examples that come to my mind. DK & SWE very feel good songs! ESTONIA is a big NO, kinda boring... ROMANIA, a bit overrated imo (and I just can't listen to the phrase "fake news" and stay serious)
@@karinseregni221 I couldn’t believe they actually worked it into the lyrics! Have you seen all the hate I’m getting in the comments for this group by the way? Sorry I try to be honest. 💚✌️
@@JakesFaceReacts honesty always pays. I'm sorry to hear that, but I rather listen to someone who is honest, even if we don't agree (and btw, I agree with you), than to someone who doesn't give their real insight. And, if we all think about things (icelandic pun kind of intended) in the same way... the world would be boring! 💪
Does anyone feel so far that last year would have been an amazingly strong eurovision year? I feel based on national selections thus far that we are no where near the same level as last year. ☹️still keep on wondering how it would have been.
I think this was a strong year for a lot of countries. Iceland has never won, but probably finally had the chance. Not to mention, I think this was a year when people wouldn't immediately be bored with spain, and hate whatever germany brings.... it feels like they really needed the 2020 entries, self-esteem-wise 😂
Tonight its the final in swedish Melodifestivalen and it will also be the end of an era for Christer Björkman who has been the producer for 20 years. Just wanted to say congratulations to the US beacuse no he is moving to your country. So why and what is he going to do there? American Song contest.
Iceland DOUZE points from Denmark ❤️❤️❤️ Reykjavik should have been in 2021…… they participated this year in Liverpool funny as always……a huuuuuuuge hit here 🤗
The rule should be that you are required to sing in your native language. It would have vastly improved the first 2 songs. It would not have made them good songs, but at least it would have made them stand out a bit.
Finally someone who doesn't think that Romania is one of the favs! I love Iceland. Their song is about a newborn of the main singer and the girl with short, curly hair. From this group I also like Sweden and Denmark but for me Dotter should have represented Sweden last year.
Uku will participate in the national final. ROXEN will return. Ben & Tan we don't know yet (new selection but we don't know if they will compete) Daði & Gagnamagnið will return (my favorites) The Mamas will participate in national Final.
Roxen'a live performance puts the video to shame. For one, she doesn't have nearly as thick an accent live as she seemed to on the recording, and for another her vocals are VERY good. Maybe not as high on this as other folks but I had it in my top 20.
I just hope she is coming back in 2021. There were brilliant vocal moments there. Maybe this will give her the chance to find a better song. Love love love her voice.💚✌️
I had it in my top 5. I thought it was excellent, and i didn't think her accent was strong at all. I understood everything she was saying, but i can't say the same for like, Ben, in the Ben and Tan song, for example.
One Mama left to do other stuff but The Mamas compete again in this years Melodifestivalen so there’s always a chance that we can see them in this years Eurovision instead!
@@JakesFaceReacts They said in an interview that they would´t want to comeback unless they had a good enough song but they are back so anything can happen
@@JakesFaceReacts You messed up Denmark with Latvia I think 🤔 Also, I'm watching all your videos and I messed up your name... I should better sleep 😅 Keep that content! Greetings from Poland! 🇵🇱😇
The Mamas were not even my Melfest fave in 2020, but their crowning moment and John giving them the trophy was probably one of the best moments of the previous national final season, I would totally recommend checking out that moment because it will certainly make you emotional out of joy!
Iceland was a huge hit, even outside the Eurovision bubble, and the music video has 23 million views. A lot of people think it would have won.
Unless something earth-shattering is awaiting me in Groups 5 or 6, I agree we could be looking at Eurovision 2021 in Reykjavik.💚✌️
@@JakesFaceReacts They are also back for the next eurovision too! Song is written, recorded and rehearsals are underway.
@@oliviamacarthur18 You just made my day!!!
We all know either switzerland or little big (because of the huge fanbase) wouldv'e won...
@@Benadav7 We do? I must have missed the memo. In my opinion, all the signs pointed towards Iceland.
Your face during Estonia is priceless :D I feel the same, and I love Estonia, I just want them to do better. Iceland is my biggest grower to the point it is my 2020 favorite now :D. I will miss Mamas this year, they had so much positive energy. Thanks so much for this reaction
Dadi from Iceland had his wife and his sister along with him om stage with a song to his newborn baby. How cute is that 😍
Love that!💚✌️
I knew one of them was his wife. Which one is his sister?
@@susannaviles the blonde one. His wife is the curly one
@@ronnopotter Oh cool. Is it correct, I heard somewhere he's 6ft 10?
@@susannaviles 6 ft 9 actually (2.08 mts. tall)
Thanks for the reaction. Greetings from Denmark :)
Thanks for the support.💚✌️
could you react to dotter - bulletproof? she came 2nd in melodifestivalen 2020
I’ll put it on my list.💚✌️
@@JakesFaceReacts amazing performance. She lost against the Mamas for just one point.
And Kingdom come the third.. was good as well
Lol
@@ronnopotter yeah only one point apart, i felt bad for her
Romania was another one of my favourites this year, the song was so atmospheric, loved it, obviously loved Iceland too
As for the three nordic countries. Denmark is absolutely lovely, I really enjoy the upbeat and happy vibes. Not the best there is but in my top 20 and a very good refrain in the mix of darker and more dancy songs we have this year.
Iceland was top 5 for me, and the expected winner for a lot of folks. It's fantastic, and I am so happy that Iceland is back to elite form. They clearly wanna win.
Lastly, Sweden... The Mamas grew on me. I wasn't in love with this at first but I really have come to love this one. I always liked them the most of any Swedish entry since Loreen, but they are just such good performer that I couldn't help coming to love this one. It is FINALLY not just an attractive guy with a dime a dozen solid pop song, and that really means a lot. Good on ya, Sweden.
So many amazing points.💚✌️
I'm swedish, and I too am just so SICK of a single handsome guy being charming on the eurovision stage (except Måns of course).
I can't say I have the statistics, but the general consensus in sweden is that kids are the main voting group, as it's many times a family thing to watch melodifestivalen. Also the groups who are identified to watch mostly are, besides children, middle-aged women and elderly people. So the children and the women probably often vote BECAUSE someone is handsome ;)
Everything Iceland did here was perfect, it was a great song and a memorable performance, it was different and bit weird, very dorky but in a good way, funny without trying too hard or getting cheesy.
I’m completely here for it. They could have walked away with the win.💚✌️
Haha! You are SO right with Sweden never ever skipping Melodifestivalen 😁😁 Apart from the money part, it's also a complete hype for so many people spanning from like January to May. Basically, what we have to look forward to every year is Melodifestivalen and Vasaloppet. It's "folkfest"!
Iceland - the most feel good song of the competition and exactly what we needed!
You should react to Dotter - bullerproof!! She was mine and many other’s favorite!! She came 2nd and only lost with 1point..
So glad you like the song from Denmark. It's a good song, very folk-indie and reminds me a lot of the song "Ho Hey" by the Luminers.
We'll be having a new contest here in Denmark this year, but Ben & Tan won't be competing. Sweden is also doing a new contest and the Mamas WILL be competing.
I like your videos. One of the best chanells for me *heart*
Wow. You made my day. Thank you.💚✌️
It's the first time I've heard Denmark all the way through and it's so good
Iceland made another video for their song, really worth watching. The Mamas were 4 and one of them went back to the US and the other 3 stayed as a group and they are competing in Melodifestivalen. Uku is also competing in his NF, the duo from Denmark is not coming back. Romania and Iceland kept their artists.
Iceland kept theirs?!💚✌️
@@JakesFaceReacts Yes, all of them are back for Iceland! Dadi and Gagnamagnid (the rest of the people that were on the stage) :D
I voted for the Mamas because you choose Iceland for me. They were my winners for 2020. Jake, are you going to react to "Love shine a light" sung by (almost) all the 2020 contestants? It was a so heartwarming performance.
And there they are - my (and a lot of other people's) winner of Eurovision 2020..... ICELAND! ❤️
I adored it to pieces even before I learned that the song is about his infant daughter, and that his wife is the curly haired woman on keytar, and that his sister is the blonde backup singer, and that the whole group is just like a big charming family. I'm so obsessed with it I legit could have cried when they finally announced that Daði og Gagnamagnið will be back for 2021.
As for my own country, The Mamas weren't who I voted for. They beat out the big favorite to win by one point, but even as it happened, I couldn't be anything but moved (pun intended). As much as I still love the crap out of the other song, and actually think it would have had a chance to finish top 3 in Rotterdam, The Mamas never ever fail to put a smile on my face. Well, except for when they won. My friend and I legit cried when John Lundvik went down on one knee as he presented them with their trophy, and the four of them basically collapsed in a blubbering hugging mess right there on stage. It brings a tear to my eye just thinking about it. I'm really happy they at least got a spot in Melodifestivalen this year. It's not much, but by Melodifestivalen standards, it's still kind of a big deal that the producers basically said "If you want to compete next year, we're reserving a spot for you." Hopefully they'll come with a killer song!
Denmark was the first and only country last year to do our national final without audience, due to COVID. Was done last-minute too. A few days notice
Yes, a really brave move.
Anna Bergendahl's song Kingdom Come was my favourite at Melodifestivalen last year.
I remember you said last year can we just get the mamas by themselves for Eurovision 2020. I think you’re a Eurovision prophet Jake!😂
Move was the song everyone needed in 2020
Agreed...I just hated that it got drawn in a group for me with Iceland.💚✌️
Hey Jake! Someone's probably commented this, but if not I just needed to show you and put into perspective how popular 'Think About Things' was- It charted IN THE UK... like I heard it on UK radio multiple times??!?!?? that never happens. 😂 anyways lmao loved the video!
Sweden had it's own live sent ESC 2020 event last May and voted on Iceland as the winner of Swedens 12 points. I can understand why.
I love Iceland's entry, it's such a great performance and the song is so wholesome.
I agree that Estonia's entry was lackluster, but It's my guilty pleasure of 2020... (which may have to do with the singer, my inner teen somehow goes into fangirl mode there ^^') Uku participates in this year's Eesti Laul and I like his song better this time.
Iceland and Sweden !! In case you are keeping score. Make sure when u react to Czech Republic and Armenia that you react to the revamped versions ( the official eurovision versions).
They’re already filmed. Armenia will not air at all due to copyright claims.
@@JakesFaceReacts Crap! whats with this bs for copyrights? I'm sorry Jake, this truly sucks! I'm thinking a bunch of youtubers should advance with a petition.. I thought an official Eurovision entry song passes copyrights to the EBU after it has been submitted as an official competitor? Anyways this is bananas.
iceland is by far the best overall here, maybe even the whole year! love romania, sweden and denmark too
After Eurovision 2020 cancelled, many national broadcasters decided to hold their own "alternative Eurovisions". Iceland won most of them (while Italy won in Iceland). I love all Nordic entries of 2020 except Finland. Denmark was my second most listened on Spotify.
Lithuania won in the German alternate Eurovision, because Dađi chose to do a very low key live performance of the song that had nothing to do with the original entry. In real Eurovision Iceland or Lithuania would have won.
The reason Denmarks Ben and Tan apperance was played in an empty arena was of course of the Corona virus , but 10 days before the broadcastes were told that it was locked down, standing with a live orchestra and arena setting for tv as well. Thats why they went that way the efford from all the workers on the tv show shouldnt go to waste , so all could have some sort of tv show in the tv
My rankings:
1. Iceland (no question the quirkiest and funnest song, and one of my favorites to win...well, if only)
2. Sweden (gospel-style singing is so missing in Eurovision, well-produced, smooth)
3. Denmark (sounded a little Irish/Gaelic instead of country but great singing and staging to go with a rousing song)
4. Romania (interesting sound, the staged version is okay, but not good enough for top 3)
5. Estonia (bland power pop, don't think it would make it past the semifinals)
I need to slide into your DMs at some point, handsome. ;-) Keep up the good work!!!
I would love to see you react to more songs from before 2000’s soon!!! Like Sweden 1974!! Abba - Waterloo!! I’m sure u heard that song tho
I was in the audience during The Mamas performance in Melodifestivalen. It was SO GOOD live! But you have to watch Anna Bergendahl - Kingdom come, and Dotter - Bulletproof. Those were ALSO amazing!
I was really rooting for Anna.. wanted her 10 year redemption. After 2021 Mello DOtter is apparently pretty miffed (losing to The Mamas twice by ONE POINT apparently just too much).
Can't wait for you to react to Tusse's song ''Voices'', he's representing Sweden for ESC this year!
he runs a very serious risk of non qualifying, since the song is very cheesy and derivative. Also, his very VERY offensive comments about wanting to be the first POC soloist to win ESC left me and many other people with our mouths hanging open: Apparently to him, Loreen (Moroccan/African ancestry) isnt a POC. THen there's Netta and Dana International both Israeli Jews. None of them are considered caucasian. Apparently this clueless boy thinks only BLACK people count as POC.
@@ZakhadWOW what is POC?
@@elifan06 "person of color" referring to Noncaucasians
@@ZakhadWOW oh ok
I've got just one wish. If it's okay with you, please add any comments during listening to the clip(of course providing that you have any in mind. It shouldn't be forced). Just say your thoughts out loud coz I think your sense of humor is original(in a positive way) and such spontaneous comments would be amazingly fun to watch. But I still really enjoy your videos by the way:)
We are starting Melodifestivalen on Saturday so it's comming up
My top 28 of the songs you've reacted yet:
1 - Iceland (My Winner)
2 - Switzerland
3 - Lithuania
4 - Russia
5 - Azerbaijan
6 - Malta
7 - Germany
8 - France (My Country)
9 - Sweden
10 - Denmark
11 - Israel
12 - Serbia
13 - Romania
14 - Australia
15 - Italy
16 - Ireland
17 - United Kingdom
18 - Poland
19 - Spain
20 - Belgium
21 - Netherlands
22 - Cyprus
23 - Estonia
24 - Finland
25 - Croatia
26 - San Marino
27 - Moldova
28 - Slovenia
You've already react to 7 of my top 10 songs (Bulgaria, Georgia & Norway are missing). You've already react to my top 6.
Romanian would've been hard to understand in Romanian, she wears braces and that is one of the reasons of not understanding her
when was the last time Romania even sang in Romanian? Last Romanian language song I can think of is "O Mie" in 2013 for Moldova
Group 4 is sooooo strong. The Nordic countries rarely disappoint me though, so I'm not shocked. And that funny looking squiggly d in Icelandic is a th sound, if that helps with your pronunciation attempts. And the letter G in Icelandic is truly confusing, it behaves differently depending on where it lands in a word and what letters surround it. You could spend hours reading about it. Haha.
I apologize profusely for messing every possible word up that I can.💚✌️
@@JakesFaceReacts In my experience, Icelanders are super forgiving of you being completely baffled by their language. They are aware of how tricky it is. I once pronounced one small word of Icelandic correctly and the woman at the burger joint gave me a high five. Hahaha. If covid ever goes away, you really should visit Iceland. The people are amazing and you'll have the best time.
@@susannaviles it’s been on my list forever! It’s a shame that Reykjavik could have been hosting 2021 if not for Covid.
@@JakesFaceReacts I went in 2015 soon after my mum passed away and it was such a special time for me. The people of Iceland don't even know, but they helped me find my way through the grief. I was planning to go back in 2020, but covid happened. However, I made a promise to myself in 1997 that if Iceland ever won Eurovision, I'd go to Iceland the next year and see Eurovision live.
I actually think Iceland would have won to be honest. I'm not sure how much it would have mattered, but as their intro (when the tv-commentators present the artist with a tidbit) they erased the ambiguity that some non-english speakers could have with the song by mentioning he wrote this for his newborn, and that his wife is on one of the keytars. I know it at least changed how I listen to the song. With that little information they have a VERY strong song lyrically. They have the funny part, the beautiful part of the concept, and a very distinct, catchy and rememberable style. He is just SO musically gifted too, it's impossible not to love.
Oh Estonia...at least Uku's song for Eesti Laul this year is better. Roxen's coming back for Romania (hopefully with a better song.) I've got nothing for Denmark lol. Iceland tho! Daði og Gagnamagnið are back and we'll get their song in March! The Mamas are doing Melodifestivalen this year again, so fingers crossed!
Also, I think you'll really enjoy the song from Bulgaria!
Poor Estonia is DEFINITELY the odd man out. This was pretty universally considered one of the the bottom 3 songs, along with Moldova and France.
I really try to hear and find the best. Technically being first should be an advantage because I haven’t heard anyone who that country is up against. I just felt like Estonia deserves more.💚✌️
@@JakesFaceReacts Uku has a much better song for Eesti Laul '21, but there are some other great songs there (and lots of other returnees you may know! if that's something you have any interest in reacting to) so it won't be easy for him
oh my god if you think roxen's pronunciation of english isn't that good then I'm fucked haha i think I had more trouble understanding some parts of the denmark song tbh than with romania's but that might be bc my english is worse than i thought XDD
Oh Iceland, what a shame Eurovision was cancelled, they were my absolute winners and this was their chance to finally win 😭😭 However, just for you to know, Dadi is coming back this year with all the members of Gagnamagnid (their song is going to be released on March 13th) and The Mamas are participating in Melodifestivalen again, in the fourth semifinal, with a song called "In the middle".
P.D.: you should listen to Feel the love, the latest Dadi song, it's so good (not as good as Think about things though 😂😂)
You have me very excited for 2021 with this information!💚✌️
Daði's wife (playing the "guitar") and sister (one of the backing singer) are also in the band Gagnamagnið. You are allowed to be 6 on stage in Eurovision so they can all stay :)
You’re totally right. I counted them when they were all in center stage, and there were 6.💚✌️
Iceland and Sweden were so good. About the Iceland one, the singer sings about his daughter (baby) - that he can't wait to talk to her about things. And Sweden - The Mamas really remind me of the Muses from Disney Hercules xD
Also 21:00 - Nostradamus 2.0. :D
OMG, they are so the muses from Hercules!!! Haha. If they ever do Hercules as a musical, they should hire them.
Omg! YES! I was trying to figure out who they reminded me of, and you got it! the muses!💚✌️
@@susannaviles I would go to see it. First row hehe.
Also, can we imagine what it would sound (and look) like if we had a duet The Mamas feat. Destiny from Malta. Would be epic I think 😁
@@mahirchelsea237 OH. MY. GOSH. YES!!! That duet needs to happen. Their voices combined would be absolutely killer!
@@mahirchelsea237 That thought almost just made me spontaneously combust.
How many groups are there?
Another great video btw.
2 more to air...6 groups total💚✌️
Denmark clearly had the most underrated song in 2020
Iceland is coming back. The group is the singer and his family. His wife and siblings. It's so sad that some countries are doing a national final again instead of sending the person who won last year. From the Scandinavian countries my favorite is by far Norway. I can't wait to see your reaction to that.
This dane would have picked Iceland too ;)
You should see their video - it is quite funny :)
Have you heard his version of Hatrið Mun Sigra? Haha.
But Denmark was so good, too!💚✌️
Are so many others nice song from eurovision, but from the past, try 2011,2010, 2009, 2008..... pls i want to see more video with you.
Romania was fine, I like the voice and it wasn't boring (like the majority of Eurovision entries imho)
Roxen was my winner... Love this song
The Mamas participated this year too, and they ended up on 3rd place in the final last night.
Even though I love the winner, I'm sad for the Mamas that they got totally robbed of eurovision...
Rättvist sätt att säga det på
Sweden really didn't give up on Melfest but The Mamas are participating again in semi 4. same for Uku in Estonia' and Dadi from Iceland come back with the band directly to eurovision
You really should react to Husavik by My Marianne (Molly Sandén) from the movie Eurovision ❤️
No song that was intended for eESC 2020 and performed and released in time for 2020 will be able to quilify for esc2021....due to rules regarding on when the song was released/performed...so basicly all countries must send "new" songs for 2021
As a Swede I can tell you a bit of melodifestivalen. One of the mamas left the group after the entry in 2019 with John Lundvik. In 2021 they are competing in melodifestivalen.
Some people are saying they are not competing. I hope they are!💚✌️
@@JakesFaceReacts As a Swede I can confirm that they are competing in Melodifestivalen. Our National final. They are competing in semifinal 4. Song number 4 with a song called ”In The middle”
@@FilipGron YES!!!
@@JakesFaceReacts Also, let me know if there is anything else you wonder about our national finals in Sweden.
I highly reccomend listeting to Cherry Red by Roxen and a few songs from Sweden: Bulletproof, Kingdom Come, Ballerina, Brave
And i have to add im gonna miss Ben&Tan this year😓😭 love their song
I was laughing so hard, this was fun. I was also very confused by the Estonian song. The Romanian song means Romania does not want to win in 2021. When poorer countries send kind of awkward songs the harsh reality is, they can’t afford to host the contest. A title and lyrics about alcohol won’t go down well across Europe.
Melodifestivalen in Sweden starts this Saturday. Saw it advertised on tv earlier this week. The Mamas won’t compete and the decision was made in 2020 that because the 2020 finals was cancelled, 2020 had to be history so to speak.
I’m mostly curious about the stage visuals because if there is one thing the Swedish public broadcaster, SVT, does very well, it’s live events and great stage productions.
Wait the Mamas are not competing in Melodifestivalen this year?
@@JakesFaceReacts They are. I missed them while scrolling through 4 shows of Melodifestivalen lists lol.
It’s late. I need to go to bed 🤣
Imagine calling romania a poorer country
I love iceland, its a trully great song
Does anyone else here Pink “Walk me home in the dead of night” can’t remember the title for Denmark’s entry or is it just me
The title for Denmark's song is "YES" (with big letters) and you're right, it does sound like that song.
Have you already heard Go_A Shum from Ukraine?
ICELAND MY WINNER FOREVER AND EVER. I strongly believe we would have gone to Reykjavik this year were it not for the damn Covid. The song is about Dadi's daughter, who was a toddler and couldn't speak yet, and he is wondering what she will think about the things in the world. So touching, especially if you consider that the girl with curly hair is his wife and the blonde vocalist is his sister. All in the family. And with the touch of Icelandic weirdness that we love.
And to support my thesis, this song came to Italian Radios! 1) the contest never happened, yet the song arrived, 2) even if the contest had taken place, it would still be ODD to hear Esc songs on the radio.. it almost never happens (Sanremo songs don't count): Euphoria was played a bit and Greece 2005 are the only 2 examples that come to my mind.
DK & SWE very feel good songs! ESTONIA is a big NO, kinda boring... ROMANIA, a bit overrated imo (and I just can't listen to the phrase "fake news" and stay serious)
Errata Corrige: And Hard Rock Halleluja! That also came to Italy!
Did you notice my reaction every time Romania said fake news?! I agree if 2020 would have been a normal year, Eurovision 2021 would be in Iceland.💚✌️
@@JakesFaceReacts Yes, I did! I mean, that phrase has been so overused that it is impossibile not to make the connection in our brains 😅
@@karinseregni221 I couldn’t believe they actually worked it into the lyrics! Have you seen all the hate I’m getting in the comments for this group by the way? Sorry I try to be honest. 💚✌️
@@JakesFaceReacts honesty always pays. I'm sorry to hear that, but I rather listen to someone who is honest, even if we don't agree (and btw, I agree with you), than to someone who doesn't give their real insight. And, if we all think about things (icelandic pun kind of intended) in the same way... the world would be boring! 💪
Привет, вы где? Почему нет реакций столько лет?
Does anyone feel so far that last year would have been an amazingly strong eurovision year? I feel based on national selections thus far that we are no where near the same level as last year. ☹️still keep on wondering how it would have been.
I think this was a strong year for a lot of countries. Iceland has never won, but probably finally had the chance. Not to mention, I think this was a year when people wouldn't immediately be bored with spain, and hate whatever germany brings.... it feels like they really needed the 2020 entries, self-esteem-wise 😂
@@Ewessa totally!
We miss you Mr. Jett
My favourite of 2020
I mean Iceland !!
The Mamas ❤️❤️❤️
Tonight its the final in swedish Melodifestivalen and it will also be the end of an era for Christer Björkman who has been the producer for 20 years. Just wanted to say congratulations to the US beacuse no he is moving to your country. So why and what is he going to do there? American Song contest.
Iceland DOUZE points from Denmark ❤️❤️❤️ Reykjavik should have been in 2021…… they participated this year in Liverpool funny as always……a huuuuuuuge hit here 🤗
Hope you are alright, Jake 🙏
The rule should be that you are required to sing in your native language. It would have vastly improved the first 2 songs. It would not have made them good songs, but at least it would have made them stand out a bit.
The Iceland face 😂✌
Finally someone who doesn't think that Romania is one of the favs! I love Iceland. Their song is about a newborn of the main singer and the girl with short, curly hair.
From this group I also like Sweden and Denmark but for me Dotter should have represented Sweden last year.
Hey, Jake, where is reaction on Ukraine?
Sweden excellent, 12 points
Uku will participate in the national final.
ROXEN will return.
Ben & Tan we don't know yet (new selection but we don't know if they will compete)
Daði & Gagnamagnið will return (my favorites)
The Mamas will participate in national Final.
My ranking🙂🙃:
1. Sweden 5/5
2. Romania 5/5
3. Iceland 5/5
4. Denmark 4/5
5. Estonia 1,5/5
There were originally four mamas idk what happened to the fourth one maybe someone else does.
Roxen'a live performance puts the video to shame. For one, she doesn't have nearly as thick an accent live as she seemed to on the recording, and for another her vocals are VERY good. Maybe not as high on this as other folks but I had it in my top 20.
I just hope she is coming back in 2021. There were brilliant vocal moments there. Maybe this will give her the chance to find a better song. Love love love her voice.💚✌️
@@JakesFaceReacts She is back this year. Her song will be revealed end of Feb.
I had it in my top 5. I thought it was excellent, and i didn't think her accent was strong at all. I understood everything she was saying, but i can't say the same for like, Ben, in the Ben and Tan song, for example.
Roxen, Dadi are coming back
The Mamas and Uku are again in their national selection (so they can win again)
Ben&Tan are probably out 😢
And Group 5???
please react to Stefan- Hope, he will represent Estonia in Eurovision 2022🙏😍
Estonia and Romania entries were.... Well... Choices. 😂
I really can't belive nobody recommend you to watch DRACULA from Eurovision in 2013. He is from Romania. Watch it. You will like it.
Jake could you react to amazing performance of Georgia eurovision 2011 eldrine one more day
One Mama left to do other stuff but The Mamas compete again in this years Melodifestivalen so there’s always a chance that we can see them in this years Eurovision instead!
I figured one must have decided to not come back. I hope they return with an even better song in 2021. They deserve to go to Eurovision.💚✌️
@@JakesFaceReacts They said in an interview that they would´t want to comeback unless they had a good enough song but they are back so anything can happen
The fourth mama left the group to pursue other ventures.
Of course she did! Lol.💚✌️
On the thumbnail is an error with the flag of Denmark
I know. I’m a horrible person. I apologize.
I believe the Romanian song was actually written by an American! I never really liked the Al-ca-hol-you-when-I'm-drunk twist.
Can You react "beautifull lie" Runner up from Estonia? Much better song than Uku
Romania gets bonus points for the meme lyrics. Nobody knows what any of it means.
react to netherlands 2019
You messed up flags Jack 👀
You messed up my name so I guess we are even?😂💚✌️
@@JakesFaceReacts Of course it's Jake 😅 Sorry 😇
@@HexoOoOo it’s all good. What did I mess up?
@@JakesFaceReacts You messed up Denmark with Latvia I think 🤔 Also, I'm watching all your videos and I messed up your name... I should better sleep 😅 Keep that content! Greetings from Poland! 🇵🇱😇
In hindsight the lyrics of Romania are pretty dumb but the song is still great/impactfull.
MR JETT I MISS YOUU
please reaction to the Go_A Shum. Thanks
PLEASE 🙏 react to Dotter - Bulletproof
Group 4 = Scandinavian bloodbath