Could Germany shock the world with Abor and Tynna?
Rewritten Article:
A Closer Look at Abor & Tynna's ESC Chances: Proving the Germans Wrong Again?
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There's a familiar sense of skepticism in Germany regarding their own Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) contender - Abor & Tynna. Yet, an analysis of Google search queries might just turn that narrative upside down. Here's why Abor & Tynna could shake things up in Basel this year.
Prepare for the grand finale, set to take place on May 17th in Basel. Germany's representatives, the Vienna siblings Attila and Tünde Bornemisza, performing as musical duo Abor & Tynna, were discovered by none other than Stefan Raab in a rigorous pre-selection TV marathon. Raab has set his sights high, aiming to secure another ESC victory with his proteges, having won in 2010 with Lena Meyer-Landrut and her hit "Satellite"[1].
Whether Abor & Tynna will live up to Raab's expectations remains to be seen, but the bookmakers aren't convinced. Nevertheless, a look at the search trends points to a different story. "Baller," their submissions song, appears to be a crowd favorite, as suggested by Google's statistics[2].
Spain Holds One Step Above, But Not by Much
Among the 40 participating countries, only Spain's Melody and her entry "Esa diva" have edged out Abor & Tynna slightly with a 14% share of queries. However, "Baller" is not far behind, securing a strong 13% share, claiming the second spot in this year's rankings[3].
Meanwhile, France and Sweden place jointly in third with their respective entries, "Maman" and "Bara bada bastu," accounting for 12% of queries each. The United Kingdom rounds out the top five with the band Remember Monday and their song "What The Hell Just Happened?" coming in with a 11% search share. The top ten also includes several other notable submissions, such as Claude (Netherlands), JJ (Austria), Lucio Corsi (Italy), Zoe Me (Switzerland), and Ziferblat from Ukraine, all surpassing the 6% threshold[3].
Germany Remains a Formidable Contender
Curiously, five other entries, excluding "Baller," have garnered significant interest within Germany itself. Here, "Bird of Pray," "Bara bada bastu," "Wasted Love," "Voyage," and "Esa diva" hold the top spots for search queries, suggesting a strong following for these competitors[1].
Interestingly, search queries for Abor & Tynna and "Baller" have been remarkably high in several countries, including Luxembourg, Austria, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Denmark, hinting at a potential for strong support from these nations[1].
As one of the "Big Five" countries alongside France, Spain, the UK, and Italy, Germany automatically qualifies for the ESC final. The preliminary rounds are scheduled for May 13th (9 PM) and May 15th (the same time). In between, on May 14th at 8:15 PM, Stefan Raab will host his own ESC special on RTL and RTL+ from Basel[1].
On May 17th, the winner of this year's competition will be crowned. Will Abor & Tynna rise above the skepticism and deliver a surprise for Germany? Time will tell[1].
[1] ntv.de[2] vpr/spot[3] Analysis of Google search queries data not provided in the article
- Despite the skepticism in Germany, Abor & Tynna, discovered by Stefan Raab, could surprise everyone at the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) with their song "Baller."
- In the rankings for this year's ESC, Abor & Tynna are closely behind Spain's Melody, with "Baller" securing a strong 13% share of Google search queries compared to Spain's 14%.
- Stefan Raab, aiming to secure another ESC victory after his win with Lena Meyer-Landrut in 2010, might find his proteges, Abor & Tynna, rising above the skepticism and delivering a strong performance.
- Search trends suggest that "Baller" could be a crowd favorite, with high interest in Abor & Tynna and their song not only in Germany but also in Luxembourg, Austria, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Denmark.
