Scientists Have Discovered The Catchiest Eurovision Songs

On The Table Read Magazine, “the best entertainment magazine in the UK“, as Eurovision 2023 approaches, let’s discover which are the catchiest Eurovision Songs the show has seen!

Catchiest Eurovision Songs

Over the course of more than 60 years, Eurovision has produced some truly memorable moments as well as some seriously catchy anthems. With her snappy “I Wrote A Song,” Mae Muller has been chosen to represent the UK in this year’s contest; however, which of the previous winning songs was truly the most catchy?

The experts at BonusFinder looked at things like how good a song is to dance to, how energetic it is, how popular it is, and how positive a song feels to figure this out. The official song ranking was then created by ranking the average score.

BonusFinder used five primary metrics to create this ranking:

• Reputation: how well has the song been received by the general public, according to views and listens on Spotify and YouTube?

• Ability to Dance: how good a song is to dance to, taking into account things like the tempo, stability of the rhythm, strength of the beat, and overall regularity.

• Vitality: based on the song’s speed and volume, how energetic it feels. Most of the time, energetic tracks feel quick, loud, and noisy.

• Speakability: how many words are spoken, sung, or rapped in a song.

• Prestige: measuring a song’s happiness or positivity. The sound of tracks with a high valence is more upbeat.

Catchiest Eurovision Songs Ranked

Ranking	Year	Country	Song	Artist	Catchiness score /10
1	2005	Greece	“My Number One”	Helena Paparizou	8.63
2	2009	Norway	“Fairytale”	Alexander Rybak	8.26
3	2021	Italy	“Zitti e buoni”	Måneskin	8.20
4	2022	Ukraine	“Stefania” (Стефанія)	Kalush Orchestra	8.11
5	1981	United Kingdom	“Making Your Mind Up”	Bucks Fizz	8.07
6	2018	Israel	“Toy”	Netta	8.03
7	1984	Sweden	“Diggi-Loo Diggi-Ley”	Herreys	7.68
8	2006	Finland	“Hard Rock Hallelujah”	Lordi	7.61
9	1974	Sweden	“Waterloo”	ABBA	7.49
10	1982	Germany	“Ein bißchen Frieden”	Nicole	7.32

1. Greece – My Number One – Helena Paparizou – 2005

With an 8.63 catchiness score, Greece’s anthem “My Number One” takes the lead. After 31 years of waiting, this love song won Greece their first Eurovision title with a whopping 230 points. It’s easy to see why this song was chosen by the judges as their favorite, given its 7.75 out of 10 danceability score and more than 9.5 million views on YouTube.

2. Norway – Alexander Rybak – Fairytale – 2009

Alexander Rybak won the title in 2009 with his signature song, “Fairytale.” Despite its upbeat energy score of 7.8/10, the song’s lyrics about lost love are unexpectedly more melancholy. The song received 387 out of a possible 492 points from the judges, and since then, it has received over 60 million views on YouTube. This song gets an 8.26 out of 10 for catchiness due to its high levels of valence, danceability, and speechiness.

3. Italy – Måneskin – Zitti e buoni – 2021

The alternative anthem “Zitti e buoni” made Måneskin a worldwide sensation overnight. At the 2021 Eurovision final, their stage presence was unrivaled, from their choice of clothing to their catchy lyrics. It’s easy to see why Måneskin entry impressed the judges with its high-energy tune, which received an 8.2 out of 10 for its catchiness and a score of 9.44 on the danceability scale. With “Zitti e buoni” surpassing ABBA’s iconic Eurovision anthem “Waterloo” in YouTube views, the Italian rockers continue to dominate the charts and extend their influence beyond Eurovision.

4. Ukraine – Stefania (теан) – Kalush Orchestra – 2022

The entry titled “Stefania” (теан) from Ukraine came in fourth place. Their unique sound, which combines hip-hop with traditional Ukrainian folk music, earned them 631 points in the competition last year. With over 26 million views to date on YouTube, Ukraine’s entry was well received by both the judges and the general public. On the scale of catchiness, this song receives an 8.11 on the danceability scale.

5. United Kingdom – Bucks Fizz – Making your mind up – 1981

Despite only forming two months prior to the 1981 Eurovision Song Contest, the British band Bucks Fizz managed to impress the judges and win with 136 points. With a high-energy rhythm and positive, snappy verses, the pop gathering delivered a totally wonderful Eurovision melody procuring an infectiousness score of 8.07. The song has 12 million views on YouTube and a Spotify popularity score of 52 out of 100, despite its 1981 release.

6. Israel – Toy – Netta – 2018

Netta’s performance of “Toy,” performed by Israel, came in sixth place. This song truly captures the quirky positivity of Eurovision with its upbeat tempo and chicken-themed dance moves. Since the competition, the pop song has received a staggering 48 million views on YouTube, demonstrating its popularity. This song gets an 8.03 out of 10 for its catchiness because of its upbeat tempo and high levels of valency.

BonusFinder Italia Odds on Eurovision 2023 Winners:

1. Sweden – 1/1 – Evens (Was 11/8)
2. Ukraine – Tvorchi: Heart of Steel – 9/2 (Was 9/2)
3. Finland – Käärijä: Cha Cha Cha – 5/1 (Was 31/5)
4. Norway – Alessandra: Queen of Kings – 16/1 (Was 16/1)
5. Spain – Blanca Paloma: Eaea – 31/1 (Was 40/1)
6. Czech Republic – Vesna: My Sisters Crown – 30/1 (Was 30/1)
7. Austria – Teya & Salena: Who the hell is Edgar? – 40/1 (Was 100/1)
8. France – La Zarra: Évidemment – 41/1 (Was 50/1)
9. Israel – Noa Kirel: Unicorn – 41/1 (Was 30/1)
10. United Kingdom – Mae Muller: I Wrote A Song: – 49/1 (Was 12/1 before artist picked)
11. Georgia – Iru Khechanovi –  50/1 (Was 50/1)
12. Italy – Marco Mengoni: Due vite – 55/1 (Was 55/1)
13. Armenia – Brunette – 80/1 (Was 80/1)
14. Switzerland – Remo Forrer: Watergun – 100/1 (Was 100/1)
15. Serbia – Luke Black: Samo Mi Se Spava – 125/1 (Was 109/1)

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