Ironically, I think that the great songs in 2008, like Armenia, Ukraine, Turkey and Greece were some of the greatest ever, meanwhile the poorest songs, like France, Spain, Ireland was some of the biggest load of trash Eurovision has ever seen.
Great song ✔️ Great vocals ✔️ Dancing abilities ✔️ Looking hot ✔️ HOW did Russia win when this was in the competition??? It's probably because there were too many hot girls in short dresses singing dance songs... But still Ani Lorak is legendary.
THE REAL WINNER OF 2008 How did Dima Bilan win against this amazing DIVA?! Her stage presence is incredible, so is her voice. She is just phenomenal and the song is extremely catchy. Believe was always boring.
Maybe because Ukraine, Greece, and Armenia all sent the fast-paced songs that year and then the voting among the 3 songs got dispersed with their similarities. Russia was behind Greece and Armenia in SF1, and Ukraine was the winner of SF2
This should've been Ukraine's second winner. I still don't understand why it didn't win; a catchy song, a powerful and inventive performance, a pretty girl AND it was from Eastern Europe. So how come, then, only Portugal of all countries gave it 12 points, and it only eventually made its unceremonious way into second place?
the jury voted for Australia just because it's Australia. Any other country with the same song and the same singer would not take the first place by the jury. And if Sergey Lazarev represented Russia the same as Sweden or Australia preucil would end up with over 700 points
+Winner ! Haha, you are making me laugh xD Have you realized your country sent crap this year? Please don't even compare the generic and dated "You Are The Only On" to the masterpieces that "1944" and "Sound Of Silence" are. Furthermore, Dami and Jamala sang with passion and emotions, they are very talented and have amazing voices. Sergey sang like a robot. High-quality music won over generic crap and I'm happy about that. #GoJuries
Much of the production teams of Ukraine 2008 and Russia 2016 are the same. No wonder they look and sound similar. And both Ani and Sergey can dance (or climb :)) and sing at the same time. But, for some reason, I do not find Sergey charismatic at all... On the contrary, Ani is full of charisma.
Australia you are the winner? no, she was pulling his ears, she's no winner. In 2016, the real winner is Russia. excuse me for my English, not speak the language is wrote through Yandex translator
The three ladies that year Kalomira(Greece),Ani(Ukraine) and Sirusho from Armenia were to good I couldn't decide Who was the best the sexiest and most amazing all three had so much charisma but they didn t win cause if one of them won others would be pissed but still My favourite girls in ESC ever
ani is a beyond hot and talented woman! she was on point throughout the whole song and had insane vocal control. well deserved top 5 placing! her real name is nice too ;)
Hidden fact:Ani Lorak has won juries,but back then their positions did not count.Their votes could be revealed if something went wrong in the televoting.
Curious if the 50/50 voting rules occurred in 08, who would be the outright winner. Especially considering the juries have favored the Ukraine over Russia in every year (apart from 2015 when the Ukraine did not take part) since the rules change in 09.
There might even be a chance that Greece or Armenia would have won. The 3 diva's (Armenia, Greece, Ukraine) would have been more popular to the juries then Dima.
A great performance. I was hoping for Greece to win, but this was awesome too. And I wish we could see her again at the contest. Can she perform for Russia or Ukraine again? That would be fun.
Plus the sounds in the beginning and ending of the songs go silent except audience. I think it is because not to affect DVD sells. I don't know if they are real HD though.
perfect catchy song and fokas evaggelinos made the direction, the whole set up on stage.he is greek and the singer is too energetic,explosive performance and greetings from greece ,we liked that song here...
Развлечения
2008 has to be one of the best and strongest years, sooo many good songs.
Ironically, I think that the great songs in 2008, like Armenia, Ukraine, Turkey and Greece were some of the greatest ever, meanwhile the poorest songs, like France, Spain, Ireland was some of the biggest load of trash Eurovision has ever seen.
Aleksander Petersen hey Spain was catchy and funny at least
TheVenomForce True but still trash
Aleksander Petersen Agree!!! 2008 was really weird, coz the good songs were AMAZING and the bad ones were HORRIBLE
It was the year of joke entries
2008 had the sexiest women tbh
Agree
right
No question about it
Laki Popic TRUEEEE and im a girl aswell 0-0
Morena?
FUN FACT: Ani Lorak is actually the singer's real name (Karolina) backwards
In 2006 Ukraine sent a singer named Tina Karol to Eurovision. Coincidence? I still wonder was she Ani Lorak's alter ego or something.
@@aabee3695 they're not the same person.
@@christinaokoye9012 I know, I just copied someome else's thoughts
THIS is one of the greatest eurovision songs ever and I'm still wondering why this didn't win? It's one of the most energetic songs and performances!
this was the DIVA of Eurovision 2008!
Charlotte Perrelli might contest that but yes Ani is a DIVA!
Great song ✔️
Great vocals ✔️
Dancing abilities ✔️
Looking hot ✔️
HOW did Russia win when this was in the competition??? It's probably because there were too many hot girls in short dresses singing dance songs... But still Ani Lorak is legendary.
He has Plushenko on stage.
I don't get it either, "Believe" was a terrible winner.
White suit ✔️
Violin ✔️
Russian man on skates ✔️
Vocals aren't great, but she was jumping 90% of time, so it's okay.
Emhyr
she sounded exactly like in the studio version and didn't miss a note
Best Female Performer in Eurovision History!
no way...no voice for that. Its a song contest not a circus performance...
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THE REAL WINNER OF 2008
How did Dima Bilan win against this amazing DIVA?! Her stage presence is incredible, so is her voice. She is just phenomenal and the song is extremely catchy. Believe was always boring.
Russia's entry was not that boring. Dima = Ani ❤👍💕💕💕💕👏👏👏👏👏👏
2008 and 2016 where my favorites in their years.
I love Ukraine.
only 2008 was good 2016 was bad
Lxzxvxa Can't agree
only my opinion.
2008, 2013, 2014, 2016
Going Nuts Gaming 2008 hell yeah but 2016 just...not
BEST UKRAINE ENTRY EVER! Should have won. What a banger!
The real winner of 2008.
That would be Russia
2008 ukraine is expected to win but russia did
2016 russia is expected to win but ukraine does
REALLY WTF
What will happen in 2024?
Ukraine and Russia are expected to win, but Belarus may win! Lol
Seriously wtf..... like seriously omg.... like how does this work.... like.... do we live on a parallel universe..... like.... idk
Funny enough, both losing songs are Kirkorov's xD
Great songs though ❤️
Maybe because Ukraine, Greece, and Armenia all sent the fast-paced songs that year and then the voting among the 3 songs got dispersed with their similarities. Russia was behind Greece and Armenia in SF1, and Ukraine was the winner of SF2
@@pammize1389 well 2 of those aren't even in the competition
2016 was the revenge of this 2º place in 2008! she's the winner!
Ukraine, Armenia and Serbia were the greatest in 2008! MY OPINION
irina1296 yes
and greece
@@leblanc69069 and Russia. My winner, but Ukraine was good too. I see why they like it even more
Amazing women voice incredible wonderful perfect women super song!!!! Nostalgia for those years Greetings and love from Greece ❤🇬🇷❤🇬🇷❤🇬🇷❤🇬🇷❤🇬🇷
Yassss Ani Lorak Was robbed in 2008 😩
Under 360 views club
This should've been Ukraine's second winner. I still don't understand why it didn't win; a catchy song, a powerful and inventive performance, a pretty girl AND it was from Eastern Europe. So how come, then, only Portugal of all countries gave it 12 points, and it only eventually made its unceremonious way into second place?
this or Armenia with Qele, Qele which was also a great, powerful, strong song with good performance
Gabriela Piechowicz Absolutely!)
Fun Fact: one of the dancers became Azerbaijan's "Man in Box" in 2013.
What?
Is it the blond one right?
joancamo Surprisingly yes
He probably worked for the same stage director for Azerbaijan 2013 and Sergey of Russia at Eurovision 2016 last year
Also, one of the other dancers worked for Belarus in 2005 with Angelica Agurbash
This is absolute perfection! Much better than Russia!
Argy EIL No.I thik Russia much better
I agree.
Argy EIL Not Russia 👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎
Russia is better!!)))))
Yeah, Ukraine is FAR better than Russia. This song is epic - Russia's was just a nice song with an Olympic gold medalist skating next to Dima.
TBH I would love to see something like this from Ukraine again.
Deniz NL wouldn't we all but i think the hardkiss will represent them
George Micklethwait Probably ;)
Ani Lorak is a Eurovision legend.
2008 : Ukraine > Russia , Russia won
2016 : Russia > Ukraine, Ukraine won
2008: Ukraine (and a bunch of other countries) > Russia, Russia won
2016: Ukraine > Australia > Russia, Ukraine won
2016 seems fair to me.
the jury voted for Australia just because it's Australia. Any other country with the same song and the same singer would not take the first place by the jury. And if Sergey Lazarev represented Russia the same as Sweden or Australia preucil would end up with over 700 points
+Winner ! Haha, you are making me laugh xD Have you realized your country sent crap this year? Please don't even compare the generic and dated "You Are The Only On" to the masterpieces that "1944" and "Sound Of Silence" are. Furthermore, Dami and Jamala sang with passion and emotions, they are very talented and have amazing voices. Sergey sang like a robot. High-quality music won over generic crap and I'm happy about that. #GoJuries
+Alex M. I agree.
2008: Ukraine, Armenia, Greece, Serbia, Norway >>> Russia
2016: Ukraine >>>>> Russia
selamat siang.
12 points from Portugal!!
I love this song
Fantastic Shady Lady🎶🎶🎶☀️🌄🌅🎶
Looks like Ukraine got their revenge from 2008 in 2016. Both entries are fantastic, and the choreography is similar to that of Russia this year
Russia 2016 is a mix of Ukraine 2008, Belarus 2007 and Sweden 2015
Much of the production teams of Ukraine 2008 and Russia 2016 are the same. No wonder they look and sound similar.
And both Ani and Sergey can dance (or climb :)) and sing at the same time. But, for some reason, I do not find Sergey charismatic at all... On the contrary, Ani is full of charisma.
Deserve the 12 points from Portugal! :D
That should've been just one of MANY full marks.
Of course better than Russia . She is Real Queen ❤️ Love from Turkey
This is the best from Ukraine. .she is amazing singer...And better song than 1944..
I agree
Harut Hovhannisyan so true...
Harut Hovhannisyan not sure
Harut Hovhannisyan and bitter 😋😋😋😆😆
hotter
Real winner!!
A Eurovision classic!
Stay strong Ukraine.Our heart is with you.🇦🇿❤️🇺🇦
never gets old ❤️
number 18 in 2008 and 18 in 2016 - the real winners!
2008 - yes. 2016 - nope.
Australia you are the winner? no, she was pulling his ears, she's no winner. In 2016, the real winner is Russia. excuse me for my English, not speak the language is wrote through Yandex translator
2008 was one of the best eurovision years and ani was one of the sexiest presences tbh along with the backup dancers, such hotties
Ukraine in Eurovision the BEST!!!
Real winner 2008
One of my male gayfriends have said that he wouldn´t kick Ani Lorak out of the bed.
We all know who is the real winner of Esc and our hearts
Когда учился в универе с пацанами смотрели евровидение и просто ахерели от Ани. Какая же она огонь!
The three ladies that year Kalomira(Greece),Ani(Ukraine) and Sirusho from Armenia were to good I couldn't decide
Who was the best the sexiest and most amazing all three had so much charisma but
they didn t win cause if one of them won others would be pissed but still
My favourite girls in ESC ever
i remember watching this , i was 11 , and this was so hot for me
My winner. 1000 times better than Dima and Jamala
last time i checked dima represended russia..
Ani Lorak is a legend, but why do you compare with Jamala? 2008 to 2016 ?
around the 2 minuts when you see a backing singer..... Best song of 2008 should have won
or greece
Legendary! Ani Lorak should have walked it really... 👌🏻
My top 5 (2008)
1 Ukraine
2 Greece
3 Armenia
4 Russia
5 Portugal
My winner!
This should have won the contest, it deserved it and had a lot more potential at hitting the top of the charts if it won
the Greatest Song Conquest with great Songs!!!
Total slayage!
Performance super😜👍
How did Russia win over this purely epic song and performance?
we just did. any more questions?
Promotion? That almost happened again in 2016, but fortunately the juries stopped that - and Ukraine won then. Belated payback? ;P
Ani is such a beautiful girl , she deserved the second place.
I love this song, but Dima's song I like more.
Dima's performance is funny. As well as his English.
One of the sexiest women on this PLANET !!!
i don't forget i am still listen very super song and dance 12 points from Turkey!!
2:10 makes me think of Sergei 😂😝
One of the best esc entrys ❤️🔥
My winner from France! ❤❤
Ukranian DiVa
The quality of the performance is amazing. I could see something like this being done now and doing well
2008 was the best year ever!!
ani is a beyond hot and talented woman! she was on point throughout the whole song and had insane vocal control. well deserved top 5 placing! her real name is nice too ;)
SUPER
One Word: EPIC!!
The best performance ever
So amazing! My 2nd that year! live it!!
killer woman, killer song :O
Χαλαρα ειναι η πιο καυτη κ η πιο ομορφη γυναικα που εχει περασει απο τη Eurovision!!!!!
Angela Winchester συμφωνω
Καρακαύλα θα την χαρακτήριζα...
winner
Hidden fact:Ani Lorak has won juries,but back then their positions did not count.Their votes could be revealed if something went wrong in the televoting.
Oh my god, that's really interesting!
Лорак всё же крутая.
14 years later and i am still wondering how russia won. Ukraine and Greece had better songs 🇺🇦❤🇬🇷
so so proud of that Ani Lorak's performance ♥
My Winner
💛 Ukraine 💙
The sexiest diva ever!
true winner
Лучший номер Евровидения за всю его историю!!! ANI LORAK THE BEST!!!
Masterpiece👍❤
THIS SONG IS I C O N I C
Curious if the 50/50 voting rules occurred in 08, who would be the outright winner. Especially considering the juries have favored the Ukraine over Russia in every year (apart from 2015 when the Ukraine did not take part) since the rules change in 09.
There might even be a chance that Greece or Armenia would have won. The 3 diva's (Armenia, Greece, Ukraine) would have been more popular to the juries then Dima.
I think Serbia would of done really well with the juries too, warranting them to get a top 3/4 finish overall.
I'm not a grammar nazi, but it's just so wrong. "Would have", not "would of".
But I agree, Serbia would have gained a lot of points from the juries.
Ukraine would have won. Ani has an amazing voice, Dima doesn't even know how to sing and speak proper English. That's why I love the juries.
how can Russia win after this performance, I don't undestand it
A great performance. I was hoping for Greece to win, but this was awesome too. And I wish we could see her again at the contest. Can she perform for Russia or Ukraine again? That would be fun.
She is the BEST!!!!
Bellissima canzone!!!
She is really super! She could win! Jamala must learn to dance and sing by Ani!
what a women
лучшая от Украины была, реально. Никто до сих пор не смог превзойти Ани Лорак.
Ukraine and Armenia should've won, I still don't get how Russia's boring song beat Qele Qele and shady lady
Does anyone know why this channel keeps uploading videos which are technically HD but are actually pixelated and blurry?
Watch the videos of semi final 1 in 2014, exactly the same problem
Plus the sounds in the beginning and ending of the songs go silent except audience. I think it is because not to affect DVD sells. I don't know if they are real HD though.
12 points from 🇹🇷 Real winner of 2008, she is a GODDESS, Ukraine proud of her💘
Как "гордиться", это мы видим!
If the voting system was like today Ukrain or Greece would have won
This deserved to win!
I love this song. My 2nd of 2008 :p We gave 12 points to you Ukraine
Best Eurovision entry of ALL TIMES
perfect catchy song and fokas evaggelinos made the direction, the whole set up on stage.he is greek and the singer is too energetic,explosive performance and greetings from greece ,we liked that song here...
She deserved to win!
I'm from Russia and til the very last moment I thought Ani or Kalomira were going to win :O
Perfect song. 12 points from Turkey. Shady lady 😁
My favourite ESC song ever
Ani Lorak in 1080p.......have mercy on me XD Extremly sexy and beautiful :D
this had to win so bad