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some performances steal the show while
others are unforgettable for completely
different reasons welcome to
watchmojo.com and today we're counting
down our picks for the top 10 eurovision
performances
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focusing on the most memorable live
performances judging on showmanship and
unique Flair a challenging feat since
every year there are interesting entries
for ESC classic entries like Abbas
Waterloo are excluded since they gave
good but Static performances
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number ten it's my life
Cesare from Romania we know what you're
thinking glowing orbs smoke machines and
a bedazzled Dracula it gets better
what makes this performance by Romania
Cesare noteworthy is the singers vocal
range paired with dubstep and nudish
dancers on stage admittedly the dancers
are a bit distracting but we're guessing
that if they were painted any color but
red that it would clash with the decor
here's the thing it's never boring and
instead draws you in until the song ends
and you want to hit replay joke all you
like about Cesare but it takes balls to
represent your country sing in falsetto
for millions of viewers and make it look
effortless
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nine heroes mon-sol now live from sweden
stupid sexy Swedish Mons this feast for
the eyes won the competition that year
with captivating visuals and
choreography that was perfectly
synchronized between Mons and the
animation being projected behind him it
could have easily been cheesy but
instead it stunned audiences with its
simplicity and dynamic storytelling
a natural onstage Mons knows how to
engage the audience it's also easy to
chalk up the performance of success on
the visuals but a large part of it is
due to Monza's energetic presence number
eight hold me thudded mama da from
Azerbaijan
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this entry isn't groundbreaking for the
song but rather it's creative
choreography it may be difficult to
reinvent a chest-pounding love song yet
it doesn't take a genius to rhyme smile
with mild
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even though the lyrics are lackluster we
have to give props to the dancer whose
sole job is to mirror the singers
movements while trapped in a glass box
a glass box that is then flooded with
rose petals because you know symbolism
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number seven jingis Khan Genghis Khan
from Germany one of the beautiful things
about Eurovision is the unpredictability
of certain performances case in point
the theatrically dressed German band
jingis khan who sang about the dreaded
mongolian warlord
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at a time when Eurovision had a live
orchestra and live in its face the group
hams it up without landish Mongolian
costumes and their comical version of
Genghis Khan who commanded the stage by
twirling and dancing around although the
song depicts the bloodthirsty ruler with
broad strokes it's a catchy disco tune
with a cheesy ensemble number six wild
dances Ruslana from Ukraine first
impressions are important and the best
way to get everyone's attention is to
have a powerful opening say a few battle
horns oh and don't forget percussion
from the start while dances is a hit
with the audience as a chant and clap in
time with a leather-clad performers
onstage
the performance is distinct for its mix
of English and Ukrainian lyrics and
infectious energy it's also impressive
how to ascend an Amana jizz to sing
through all the head tossing and wild
dancing while dances didn't just win
that year it netted Ukraine's first
Eurovision win ever
now that calls for some dancing number
five
rise like a phoenix Conchita Wurst from
Austria
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through the years of Eurovision flame
graphics and pyrotechnics have been
widely used for that wow factor for this
entry it's a welcome addition to
Conchita vests mesmerizing vocals the
slow burn performance is unique not just
for its singer but also for standing
apart from other entries that are
typically fast paced and crowded with
dancers rise like a phoenix transcends
for being such an inspirational
performance and evoke in strong
sentiments
a beloved band favorite Conchita not
only won the hearts of many she also won
the song contest that year
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your hands
number four we could be the same manga
from turkey in my dreams this entry is a
delight to the senses turkish
alternative rock band manga deliver a
hypnotic act with their five piece
ensemble a wicked light show and
rapid-fire lyrics calling for unity oh
em at alec power ranger in the
background that turkish act stands out
for its combination of modern with
traditional a factor which made manga a
strong contender for the finals
we could be the same as unique for its
rich blend of new metal hip hop and
Anatolian melodies even though manga
finished in second place their
performance and message still resonates
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number three hard rock hallelujah
lordy from Finland oh lordy Lordy
we'd be wrong in omitting this
sensational performance and honestly
were still surprised at Finland sent a
heavy metal band to represent them enter
mr. lordy and his hellions who
enthralled the audience with their
deadly ensemble of drums electric
guitars and guttural vocals
adding to the spellbinding and hellish
melody are the full-body costumes and
special-effects makeup that solidify the
entire performance we also have to give
props for those gorgeous demonic wings
that unfurl seemingly out of nowhere 40
were the undisputed champions for
Eurovision that year since they did
after all give game-changing
performances love love peace peace Mon
semi-live and petram yet look into the
TV camera so the audience can see
smiling all right so this isn't an
actual ESC entry but the epic scale of
this performance would be criminal to
ignore a love letter to what makes
revision a wonderful and crazy song
competition the hosts sing about the
various tropes and stranger elements
from previous entries over the years
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and in a hamster wheel that happened the
stage is a smorgasbord of costume
performers dancing and playing alongside
past winners of the competition so
whether you recognize the references or
are new to Eurovision
it's a lyrical masterpiece to behold
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before we reveal our top eurovision
sensation here are a few honorable
mentions
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number one dancing Lasha to my darkest
anushka from ukraine in science events
even thailand we hope you don't have any
plans for the day because your brain
will be playing the song on repeat where
to begin the excessively shiny wardrobe
the absurd yet jolly dance moves
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the entire performance is a maelstrom of
gold and silver bewitching accordion
notes and flurry of German Russian
Ukrainian and English lyrics don't try
and make sense of the performance though
rather enjoy the lively madness that it
is although dancing Lasha tomba ended in
second place it's a tough act to forget
and a winner in our hearts
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