The BBC, the British national broadcaster, have announced the results of their ‘Ultimate 21st Century Song Vote’, ahead of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, in Basel.

Following an open vote via the BBC Radio 2 website, the full ‘Ultimate 21st Century Song Vote’ Top 40 have been revealed – which can already be listened to HERE or on BBC Radio 2, on Grand Final Saturday. Those that just missed out on the Top 40, can be listened to HERE. Both shows are hosted by BBC Eurovision alumni Michelle Visage. The full Top 40 results have been revealed as:

1. Sam Ryder – Space Man (United Kingdom, 2022)

2. Loreen – Euphoria (Sweden, 2012)

3. Conchita Wurst – Rise Like A Phoenix (Austria, 2014)

4. Alexander Rybak – Fairytale (Norway, 2009)

5. Käärijä – Cha Cha Cha (Finland, 2023)

6. Daoi Fryer – Think About Things (Iceland, 2020)

7. Mans Zelmerlow – Heroes (Sweden, 2015)

8. Loreen – Tattoo (Sweden, 2023)

9. Lordi – Hard Rock Hallelujah (Finland, 2006)

10. Måneskin – Zitte E Buoni (Italy, 2021)

11. Verka Serduchka – Dancing Lasha Tumbai (Ukraine, 2007)

12. Baby Lasagna – Rim Tim Tagi Dim (Croatia, 2024)

13. Keiino – Spirit In The Sky (Norway, 2019)

14. Subwoolfer – Give That Wolf A Banana (Norway, 2022)

15. Nemo – The Code (Switzerland, 2024)

16. Cornelia Jakobs – Hold Me Closer (Sweden, 2022)

17. Blue – I Can (United Kingdom, 2011)

18. Eleni Foureira – Fuego – (Cyprus, 2018)

19. Scooch – Flying The Flag (For You) (United Kingdom, 2007)

20. Alessandra – Queen Of Kings (Norway 2023)

21. Emmelie De Forest – Only Teardrops (Denmark, 2013)

22. Lena – Satellite (Germany, 2010)

23. The Common Linnets – Calm After The Storm (Netherlands, 2014)

24. Netta – Toy (Israel, 2018)

25. Duncan Laurence – Arcade (Netherlands, 2019)

26. Bambie Thug – Doomsday Blue (Ireland, 2024)

27. Olsen Brothers – Fly On The Wings Of Love (Denmark, 2000)

28. Dami Im – Sound Of Silence (Australia, 2016)

29. Kalush Orchestra – Stefania (Ukraine, 2022)

30. Mahmood – Soldi (Italy, 2019)

31. Charlotte Perrelli – Hero (Sweden, 2008)

32. Salvador Sobral – Amar Pelos Dois (Portugal, 2017)

33. Chanel – Slo Mo (Spain, 2022)

34. Gjon’s Tears – Tout L’Univers (Switzerland, 2021)

35. Jedward – Lipstick (Ireland, 2011) TIED

35. Rosa Linn – Snap (Armenia, 2022) TIED

37. Helena Paparizou – My Number One (Greece, 2005)

38. Diodato – Fai Rumore (Italy, 2020)

39. Ruslana – Wild Dances (Ukraine, 2004)

40. Jessica Garlick – Come Back (United Kingdom, 2002)

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Author: Richard Taylor

Source: BBC