Life after Helsinki 2007 Eurovision

... it would be Roko flying the Spanish flag in Copenhagen 2014. She's a singer, composer, guitarist and musica theater artist who has been also present in some variety shows, including Tu cara me suena and El numero uno . Here's her take on Nancy Sinatra , Shakira and Adele . And yes, she did even Loreen . No wonder she won that imitation show!  Ruth Lorenzo is the second choice by the Spanish fans, of X Factor UK fame. She got 2693 votes against Roko's 2900. Ever present Pablo Alboran (2595), Malú (2510) and Monica Naranjo (2450) complete the Top-5 of the wish list. Monica Naranjo was the fan's choice in 2010, Chenoa in 2011 and 2012 and Malú in 2013, but none of them got internally selected by the Spanish broadcaster, will 2014 chance the trend?  Check out the full list here .

Chenoa, who has been many Spanish - and not only - Eurovision fan's wish list for many years seems to be closer for represanting her country than ever. Next week she will release a new album and there's a rumour Spain will go internal selection this year and send her off to Baku. This blogger thinks that is what they should have done already a few years ago - going internal selection I mean -  considering all the great music done in that country! Not sure if Chenoa would be the best choise but if she is able and willing, why not? Here's her latest single Como un fantasma .

The Spanish fans launched a poll to see who they would prefer to represant their country in the 2011 Eurovision song contest and Chenoa is narrowly their favourite, almost head to head with Mirela, 2.243 votes against 2.232. Soraya despite her flop in Eurovision came third with 1.995 votes. The top trio is followed by Natalia Jiménez (1.974), ex-vocalist of La 5. Estacion, Marta Sánchez (1.923), Malú (1.917), La Oreja de Van Gogh (1.888), Mónica Naranjo (1.865), Edurne (1.847) and another ex-Eurovision star Rosa (1.836). Other familiar names include Enrique Iglesias (12th), Coral (14th), Hevia (15th), Anabel Conde (17th), Venus (19th), Maria Isabel (20th), David Bisbal (28th), Ana Torroja (33rd), Ainhoa (34th) and Amaia Montero (44th). The Spanish TV has launched an open call for both singers and songs this time around. Let's wait and see if any of these artists will apply.... Mirela has said she'll be there and will finally release her debut album in spring 2011 while ...

... Superstar Monica Naranjo would be the fans choice in Spain according a poll conducted by www.eurovision-spain.com . Monica is followed by Chenoa and Mirela (who should have won last year with Nada es comparable a ti , btw). La 5. Estación , La Oreja de Van Gogh , Marta Sanchez , Diana Navarro , Merche , Rosa and Amaral complete the top-10 wish list by fans. Other interesting names include my favourite Malú (11th), Coral (13th), Soraya (14th), David Bisbal (20th), Amaia Montero (25th), Beth (29th), Enrique Iglesias (40th), David Civera (43rd), Sergio Dalma (46th) and brilliant  Bebe (47th). But as there is an open internet selection for the songs that will start January 13 we can only wish at least some of these artists have applied....