Portugal chose “Suadade, Suadade” by MARO through a televised national performance. 

Portugal competes in the first semi-final.

Ursula’s Thoughts: This is a song that has grown on me. I think the mellowness helps it stand out from the crowd and it is just a nice song to vibe to.

Christa’s Thoughts: A beautiful calm vibe, sung by beautiful women. Not the kind of song I expect from Eurovision at all, but I do like it. It does, however, continue to bother me that “Suadade” is pronounced like “So-da-de” – but that’s just a personal issue I will have to take up with Portuguese…