Farid Mamedov – Azeri Eurovision Representative 2013
We got it right – Farid Mammadov will represent Azerbaijan at Eurovision 2013 with the song “Hold Me”. The mid tempo ballad won the right to represent Azerbaijan in Sweden this May.
He was among the favorites and won the 10 act final. With no Turkey at Eurovision we are expecting him to pick up the Turkish diaspora but it is a strong mid tempo ballad and the first time that Azerbaijan will send a solo male singer to the contest. Azerbaijan has never failed to make the Grand Final at Eurovision. Can Farid maintain that record?
Source – Itv.Az and Eurovision Ireland
Photograph courtesy of EscToday.com and YouTube Video Courtesy of Aynishan Quliyeva)
Categories: Azerbaijan, By Country, Eurovision National Finals 2013
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The boy is really nice. The song is simple, but powerful, he sounds and looks good. One of my top3.
Think he will do very well at Eurovision this year
i loooveeee this song!! 12 points! My favorite one
This was by FAR the best song from the national final. Good choice which deserve a good place in Eurovision
Agree Piotr – We had been following Farid tand all the contestants over the 3 month selection process and he was our favorite for the title in Azerbaijan. Did you see his performance of “Love Is Blind”? It was amazing. We caould be back in Baku next year?
Great one, guys!!
he will be a superstar after eurovision! I know it)
Great singer! This year a man will represent AZ! Wish him good luck! Wish him to get TOP 3 !
I think he will be Top 3 for sure. He is a great singer and he was our favorite act during Milli Sicim
Very nice song! Great preformance! Good luck F!
aaaaand 12 points goes to hooooool me 🙂
I think Azerbaijan will be getting a lot of 12 points this year Zarko
You prediction is perfect………..
We did indeed – we even predicted it when he sang “Love Is Blind” – as we said in this earlier article
https://eurovisionireland.net/2013/03/14/azerbaijan-final-of-milli-secim-turu-2013-starts-at-1800-cet/
I’m excited for Azerbaijan to be represented by such a talented and attractive guy! He’ll be one of the best in the finals, I’m sure.
We think there is a good chance that we could be back in Baku in 2014 Shura. Farid was our favourite during the weeks of semi finals. He is a great singer
Very strong entry! I would be shocked if it won’t be in the top 3!
Very strong song hope they will leave it fairly simple and let him belt it out defo finalist!
I think they will Sean. Like in most years they will now work on his presentation and diction but the guy can sing. This has a very strong channce