Hit of the day: Energy (Nusa Derenda)

Written by candlemansa. Posted in Eurovision Hit of the Day

Todays hit comes from Slovenia when Nusa Derenda lit up the 2001 Eurovision stage in a yellow and black leather outfit and actually made it work. The song ‘Energy’ is simply that, an energetic dance song that builds around her voice. It placed 7th overall which is respectable but deserved a far better placing. Estonia won that year but can anyone actually remember the song because I drew a blank. 2001 was for me Nusa and Natasha St Pier. Nusa tried in 2003, 2005 and 2010 to represent her country once more but unfortunately was not chosen. I didn’t realise she was in this years selection and while I previously liked the quirky Narodno zabavani rock knowing they won at the loss of Nusa puts me off, lol. Nusa continues to release albums in Slovenia where she has achieved much local success. Aside from the great Darja Svajger (both entries) she is the best entry Slovenia has sent.

Tags: 2001, 2010, darja svajger, nusa derenda, Slovenia

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candlemansa

Have been a Eurovision fan since I first sat down to watch it in 1993 and chewed off most of my nails when it came down to Niamh and Sonia for the winning song although admittedly I wanted Annie Cotton to win for Switzerland.