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Song of the Week: Divine

Sébastien Tellier
Divine

Divine

The Eurovision Song Contest is coming up soon ( 24 May to be precise). To celebrate such an auspicious event, this weeks song, ‘Divine’ by Sébastien Tellier, doubles as the 2008 entry from France.

To say that I am shocked by this offering is an understatement. ‘Divine’ is brilliantly different – melodic (with a hint of Beach Boys harmony), well produced (by Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo from Daft Punk), non-cheesy and sung in English by someone with musical credibility. And it is not a power ballad or a joke entry. Regular viewers of Eurovision will understand what a courageous move this is for France.

Obviously it won’t win. France, like the UK and Germany, will never win Eurovision again until we set up a voting block to rival the Scandinavians and Eastern European countries. But respect to the French for making an effort in the meantime.

‘Divine’ from Sexuality, Record Makers, 2008

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5 Responses to “Song of the Week: Divine”

  1. ill man Says:
    May 7th, 2008 at 12:37 am

    That. Is. Perfection. The production is certainly very ‘Love You’ era Beach Boys and the tempo reminds me of Heroes & Villains. Sometimes a truly brilliant song can just about turn the competition on it’s ear, but this is just too good to stand a chance.

    I say Croatia to win with an Oompah medley of Cliff Richard hits played backwards. Or something.

  2. Cocktails Says:
    May 7th, 2008 at 12:26 pm

    It’s ace isn’t it? I can’t wait to see him on Eurovision too – Sebastien Tellier looks like his album covers: a tasteless 70s slimebucket!

  3. BLTP Says:
    May 7th, 2008 at 3:32 pm

    Just had a listen to sebastien tellier it’s not too shabby, as you say it won’t win. Sadly if Uk France or germany don’t get some votes soon 0ur/their tv companies will stop paying for the whole shebang and it will fold.

  4. ill man Says:
    May 7th, 2008 at 6:16 pm

    I think ol’ Seb looks rather dashing. Maybe my taste in men is all to pot………. ;)

  5. Cocktails Says:
    May 7th, 2008 at 6:19 pm

    Ill Man – Yes it is ;)

    BLTP – Yes, it would be a shame not to have Eurovision to look forward to every year wouldn’t it…

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