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Switzerland Goes Bannanas With Selection Written by on November 12, 2012 | 1 Comment

Following today’s announcement of the four songs selected by SF’, we have the complete roster for the Swiss National Final. Picking up the last slots in Kreuzlingen are Jesse Ritch, Melissa, Anthony Bighead, and Heilsarmee.

They join Carrousel, Nicholas Fraissinet, and Nill Klemm from the French-language broadcaster’s internal selection; and Chiara Dubey and Ally from the Italian-language public vote on their radio selection show from October.

The Swiss run a single National Final, with a 100% televote to decide the weather. The ESC Insight team will be in the Bodensee Arena to bring you all the action of the Final on December 15th.

Right then, video time of the four new songs. Can you spot a winner here?

You and Me, by Heilsarmee.

Forever and a Day, by Jesse Ritch.

The Point of No Return, by Melissa Lopez.

Do The Monkey, by Anthony Bighead.

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One response to “Switzerland Goes Bannanas With Selection”

  1. Ben says:
    November 12, 2012 at 14:57

    I want the monkeys to win. I enjoyed that! Nothing wrong with a novelty song when it’s good, after all! I also liked that French one with the piano and guitar in it but I can’t remember the name right now. Jesse Ritch might do well for radio-friendliness, but his song is a bit dated.