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BBC reveals shortlist for best Eurovision song

The BBC names the songs on the shortlist for consideration in Eurovision: Come Together.

The BBC has unveiled the shortlist of classic Eurovision songs that will be put to a public vote tomorrow night.

This year's contest proper was called off due to coronavirus but in its stead the BBC is airing a night of themed programming, including a Graham Norton-fronted special, Eurovision: Come Together.

The programme will re-air some classic Eurovision performances and then invite the audience to vote online for their favourite.

The shortlist includes winning entries such as Loreen's 'Euphoria', ABBA's 'Waterloo' and Bucks Fizz's 'Making Your Mind Up', as well as fan favourites including Mahmood's 'Soldi' and Loic Nottet's 'Rhythm Inside'.

The full shortlist:

Dancing Lasha Tumbai - Verka Serduchka (Ukraine) - 2007
Diva - Dana International (Israel) - 1998
Euphoria - Loreen (Sweden) - 2012
Fairytale - Alexander Rybak (Norway) - 2009
Fuego - Eleni Foureira (Cyprus) - 2018
Heroes - Måns Zelmerlöw (Sweden) - 2015
Love Shine A Light - Katrina & The Waves (UK) - 1997
Making Your Mind Up - Bucks Fizz (UK) - 1981
Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu - Domenico Modugno (Italy) - 1958
Ooh...Aah...Just A Little Bit - Gina G (UK) - 1996
Poupée de cire, poupée de son - France Gall (Luxembourg) - 1965
Rhythm Inside - Loïc Nottet (Belgium) - 2015
Rise Like A Phoenix - Conchita Wurst (Austria) - 2014
Satellite - Lena (Germany) - 2010
Save Your Kisses for Me - Brotherhood of Man (UK) - 1976
Soldi - Mahmood (Italy) - 2019
Sound of Silence - Dami Im (Australia) - 2016
Toy - Netta (Israel) - 2018
Waterloo - Abba (Sweden) - 1974

Eurovision: Come Together airs Saturday at 6.30pm on BBC One.

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