Eurovision 2019 UK Entry | Michael Rice performs ‘Bigger Than Us’ - BBC

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    Watch the BBC first on iPlayer 👉 bbc.in/iPlayer-Home Michael Rice will represent the UK in Tel Aviv with ‘Bigger Than Us’ written by Laurell Barker, Anna-Klara Folin, John Lundvik and Jonas Thander.
    The Eurovision Song Contest is back!
    With the 2019 edition taking place in Tel Aviv, the drums are already beating to see who’ll take Netta’s crown, but first, it’s YOUR turn to decide who’ll be joining the party as the UK’s entrant.
    Six acts will compete for the honour of representing the United Kingdom at the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2019. Mel Giedroyc and Mans Zelmerlow host live from MediaCityUK in Salford as viewers get the chance to vote for the song they want to represent the UK in Tel Aviv, Israel, in May.
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  • @softlypinkful6409
    @softlypinkful6409 Před 5 lety +57

    Wow, he just has this effect where you feel like he’s including you in the song with him and giving you each lyric as a piece of sunshine. I’m honestly floored right now.

  • @deni37
    @deni37 Před 5 lety +35

    I actually could see this doing so well in Tel Aviv,I’m so proud of our entry

  • @RoonTheMan29
    @RoonTheMan29 Před 5 lety +282

    Only watched it bc of John Lundvik at first... But holy crap what a surprise

    • @gustyboi8331
      @gustyboi8331 Před 5 lety

      oh yeah yeah

    • @RobWitchdoctor
      @RobWitchdoctor Před 5 lety +5

      Britain says hold my beer.

    • @TurbanTurken
      @TurbanTurken Před 5 lety

      Me too

    • @alberto21606
      @alberto21606 Před 5 lety +2

      you are right it is crap not a winner dont like the maria carry kind of singing its like moaning

    • @DS-pz5fj
      @DS-pz5fj Před 4 lety

      @@RobWitchdoctor but then the beer got spilled

  • @mkmnll7456
    @mkmnll7456 Před 5 lety +13

    I love the fact that the UK always sings in its own language!!

  • @nguyenthaiminh7514
    @nguyenthaiminh7514 Před 5 lety +14

    After many many years waiting, finally UK had a deserved entry

  • @tribrothers1397
    @tribrothers1397 Před 5 lety +33

    Wow his voice is incredible! Good luck from Spain!

  • @bjoerntobewild1624
    @bjoerntobewild1624 Před 5 lety +70

    He has that James Arthur moment. Great song, great voice. Good choice!

    • @darreneilertsen9248
      @darreneilertsen9248 Před 5 lety +1

      From 20 mins in a car journey from saltburn where j arthur was living got a mini railway it a wellcalming place

    • @connorbirrane9545
      @connorbirrane9545 Před 2 lety

      I thought of this straight away! Similar voices in my opinion

    • @fanofl4ndo_twd77
      @fanofl4ndo_twd77 Před rokem

  • @olly30
    @olly30 Před 5 lety +105

    First time I have read so many good comments about a UK on all the sites and youtube and people actually putting this in their top 3 is unheard off last 10 years

    • @hopesweet3924
      @hopesweet3924 Před 5 lety

      Supr Doopr it only 13 songs ute lol

    • @olly30
      @olly30 Před 5 lety

      @@hopesweet3924 yes a lot get knocked out, but normally we are 13th from 13 or 24th from 27

    • @madmanmoz6365
      @madmanmoz6365 Před 5 lety +2

      But only got 3 points in the public vote.

    • @JGrant60
      @JGrant60 Před 5 lety

      @@madmanmoz6365 LOL

  • @000000675
    @000000675 Před 5 lety +8

    Omg!! He won! Thank you, UK for sending this. Love it.

  • @Narutorendan45
    @Narutorendan45 Před 5 lety +43

    I loveeeee our entry this year. go UK!

  • @seanmurphygaming
    @seanmurphygaming Před 5 lety +359

    Song was played on national radio in Denmark today.

  • @LidneySophia
    @LidneySophia Před 5 lety +33

    congratulations, Michael!! 😍 Great choice, UK!! I can't stop to listen this awesome song. Greetings from Spain!!

  • @eurovisionbasque5414
    @eurovisionbasque5414 Před 5 lety +22

    This is so precious! Good choice UK, it seems it will make it quite well in Eurovision! Greetings from the Basque Country

  • @musicforever5862
    @musicforever5862 Před 5 lety +26

    Amazing vocal. Good luck from Poland! 🇵🇱🇬🇧

  • @piahansen4179
    @piahansen4179 Před 5 lety +4

    Great greetings from denmark

  • @sannev8407
    @sannev8407 Před 5 lety +26

    The perfect entry for the UK. LOVE IT! Love from Belgium

  • @yougoglencoco08
    @yougoglencoco08 Před 5 lety +45

    BBC you need to get this lad on all of the pre Eurovision concerts. Get him in front of the whole audience so he has a following before the final. This song can do really well with the right preparation. It's getting my vote from Ireland.

  • @jaykroook964
    @jaykroook964 Před 5 lety +19

    jeez ... that voice cheers from Australia . Goodluck Michael!

  • @lybejohn
    @lybejohn Před 5 lety +18

    This is a great UK entry! Well done Michael! Good luck from Greece! 🇬🇧🇬🇷

  • @benhawkes2752
    @benhawkes2752 Před 5 lety +4

    Awesome song!

  • @trhrvs
    @trhrvs Před 5 lety +32

    UK, time for Top 10 again ! Love from Greece !!!!

  • @sbrbrbbq
    @sbrbrbbq Před 5 lety +28

    Love it.This has to represent UK!!
    12 POINTS FROM SPAIN!

  • @lucyellis4652
    @lucyellis4652 Před 5 lety +5

    Finally we stand a chance again!!!! :)

  • @celiaconchellomunoz5752
    @celiaconchellomunoz5752 Před 5 lety +2

    I’m from Spain and I love this song so much, congratulations

  • @katharinahofstatter9617
    @katharinahofstatter9617 Před 5 lety +18

    My favourite so far! Greetings from Austria!

  • @yasmineguemmaz3317
    @yasmineguemmaz3317 Před 5 lety +63

    This one’s the one UK!
    (from 🇫🇷)

  • @SiekerMusic
    @SiekerMusic Před 5 lety +2

    YO GO MAN - Such power! And the fact John Lundvik wrote this - AMAGOSH

  • @Joao-ym1hi
    @Joao-ym1hi Před 5 lety +17

    Best U. K. song since Blue in 2011 !!! Congratulations!! Finally !!! Good luck from Portugal

    • @miguelcffreitas
      @miguelcffreitas Před 5 lety

      Totally agree ;)
      And I think it is the best live vocals I have seen in recent years 😊
      I love his voice and I will vote for him! Kisses and hugs form Portugal 🇵🇹

    • @conorwells9129
      @conorwells9129 Před 5 lety

      Its a decent song. This will certainly not be the final Version. I think with a revamp in some areas this could do well.
      This is your typical Jury song. Austria did really well with the Juries last year and finished 3rd overall.
      Not bad but a work progress.

    • @kimgrant3879
      @kimgrant3879 Před 5 lety

      Blue was good this isn't.

  • @musicone382
    @musicone382 Před 5 lety +33

    12 points from Belgium!!
    Uk you can do it ❤️

  • @nushba9629
    @nushba9629 Před 5 lety +18

    I love this song so much, good luck from Romania ❤️

  • @martaa7277
    @martaa7277 Před 5 lety +92

    Ok this makes me so emotional, UK, here you have 12 points from Spain

  • @sanchezbudia
    @sanchezbudia Před 5 lety +22

    Amazing my winner song from spain , good luck U.K

  • @garethedwards5280
    @garethedwards5280 Před 5 lety +7

    this is so beautiful well done UK

  • @wout-6625
    @wout-6625 Před 5 lety +6

    This is really a good eurovision songcontext song..

    • @2regg
      @2regg Před 5 lety

      wout - so good that it seems to be made out from a recipe book...

  • @BobbyManford
    @BobbyManford Před 5 lety +7

    Welcome back to Eurovision UK
    From Malta 🇲🇹 x x x x

  • @ellakurm6781
    @ellakurm6781 Před 5 lety +3

    I heard this on BBC radio 2 and looked it up lol HES SO GOOD

  • @mathewhedley4320
    @mathewhedley4320 Před 5 lety +30

    This is the first time in years I’ve actually got goosebumps from a UK song, it’s always a good sign isn’t it?

    • @regash2326
      @regash2326 Před 5 lety +2

      Nope, sry mate xD

    • @sabumiah3421
      @sabumiah3421 Před 4 lety +1

      Mathew Hedley That’s why he was last!

    • @leonicoletti9920
      @leonicoletti9920 Před 4 lety +3

      Finished in last place.

    • @NinjaWorldWarrior16
      @NinjaWorldWarrior16 Před 4 lety +1

      For some reason, the performance at the contest seemed weaker than this.

    • @itsthemjb
      @itsthemjb Před 2 lety

      everyone jst hates the uk lol (from Australia, try to get the left column)

  • @TheJohanna678
    @TheJohanna678 Před 5 lety +167

    Fun fact: John Lundvik who is going to represent Sweden this year wrote this song together with a crew😝

    • @dontsubscribetome3262
      @dontsubscribetome3262 Před 5 lety +2

      TheJohanna678 varför vi lämna den här låten

    • @minikubiken
      @minikubiken Před 5 lety +3

      He was supposed to represent this song himself. But SVT turned it down, that's why he gave it away to England.

    • @lau3843
      @lau3843 Před 5 lety

      Rasmus Karlsson why did they turn it down? I would love if UK won but I’d feel bad for him

    • @minikubiken
      @minikubiken Před 5 lety +1

      @@lau3843 I have no idea why they didn't want John to represent it himself. Either way, if England wins, he will still be a winner. So in this case he has 2 chances to win 🙂

    • @Suggy08
      @Suggy08 Před 5 lety

      Another Swedish guy is singing for Estonia

  • @samikoponen4635
    @samikoponen4635 Před 5 lety +19

    Awesome! This UK entry gives kinda the feeling I felt last time in 1997. 12 points from Finland!

    • @alberto21606
      @alberto21606 Před 5 lety +1

      and o points from the rest of Europe

  • @the_103
    @the_103 Před 5 lety +5

    I love him so goooood

  • @nishitaakhtar9297
    @nishitaakhtar9297 Před 5 lety +17

    Michael deserved to win this....my 4 year old declared him the winner as soon as she heard him sing..she listens to it everyday non stop! Wish u the very best in the Eurovision. Go make us proud.

  • @androsdiamond
    @androsdiamond Před 5 lety +366

    He turned nothing into something...the song itself is ok at best, but he sells it, he's got attitude, he's got vocals and he's fresh. Yes a kinda nervous young performer but with passion and that was an impactful performance. Ok UK, you're going somewhere . . .

    • @cymro_o_fon7286
      @cymro_o_fon7286 Před 5 lety +8

      How patronising...

    • @fanto860
      @fanto860 Před 5 lety +5

      Nah he ain't nervous

    • @hopesweet3924
      @hopesweet3924 Před 5 lety

      young no, 16 years old in eurovison is young

    • @delmon2282
      @delmon2282 Před 5 lety +2

      Αν και σαν τραγούδι, to sweet lies μου αρέσει περισσότερο, η ερμηνεία του όμως ήταν κλάσης ανώτερη από αυτή της Kerrie Anne. Πιστεύω ότι θα τα πάει καλά, και μάλλον θα αντικαταστήσει τον περσινό Michael της Γερμανίας.

    • @hopesweet3924
      @hopesweet3924 Před 5 lety

      Del mon can you say that in english sorry but i don’t understand

  • @louisahill2379
    @louisahill2379 Před 5 lety +5

    Chills🥰

  • @micalynn8697
    @micalynn8697 Před 5 lety +4

    So talented, reminds me of James Arthur ❤️ so much love from the US

  • @musicloverguy5417
    @musicloverguy5417 Před 5 lety +27

    Wow 😮 I believe this young man can win Eurovision 😀😀 2020 get ready beautiful London! Greetings from Albania 👏👏👏

    • @samkellyyoutube1092
      @samkellyyoutube1092 Před 5 lety +1

      Thanks. People don't usually vote for us so the UK will probably finish 14th at best. Good luck in Eurovision this year

    • @barbaracovell
      @barbaracovell Před 5 lety

      no sam we will finish 1 lol

    • @samkellyyoutube1092
      @samkellyyoutube1092 Před 5 lety

      @@barbaracovell well as expected your prediction was wrong eh

  • @mrstaron2125
    @mrstaron2125 Před 5 lety +11

    Wonderful, greetings from Germany❤️🇩🇪

  • @emmaengstrom9251
    @emmaengstrom9251 Před 5 lety +19

    No matter if Sweden or GB win, Sweden wins. Thank John Lundvik for this! Not saying that Michael isn’t amazing, he is, but still. John is what made this possible!

    • @tig3662
      @tig3662 Před 5 lety +1

      He's half British though

    • @bjoardar
      @bjoardar Před 5 lety

      Wouldn't it be more accurate to say that this year Sweden *AND* the UK have two joined entries? Sweden and the UK is gonna share what glory may be this time xD

    • @anthonylabrum4095
      @anthonylabrum4095 Před 5 lety

      He wasn't born in Sweden actually

    • @emmaengstrom9251
      @emmaengstrom9251 Před 5 lety

      bjoardar Yes, I said it like I did because I’m Swedish and wanted to say that I’d be happy no matter if GB or Sweden wins, because in a way Sweden wins anyway. Didn’t try to take away the credit, just that I’m happy if they win.

  • @rezuloth8235
    @rezuloth8235 Před 5 lety +5

    For the first time in my life, I am voting for the UK.

  • @fabiocarvalho8899
    @fabiocarvalho8899 Před 5 lety +7

    Good Choice UK. Love from Portugal. This is beautiful.

  • @jillwesenbeek3964
    @jillwesenbeek3964 Před 5 lety +7

    He brings it amazing,much better as studioversion

  • @JulioJuespor
    @JulioJuespor Před 5 lety +42

    my favourite song so far!!! good luck from spain

  • @oskarrafoss7239
    @oskarrafoss7239 Před 5 lety +12

    I’m getting goosebumps on the chorus. And i love the song in general. I promise it will finish top 5 for sure. The best choice you have made in years! Come on Britain🇳🇴🇬🇧

  • @jemmad1628
    @jemmad1628 Před 5 lety +6

    AMAZING 12 points!!!

  • @Samuuel-st6iw
    @Samuuel-st6iw Před 5 lety +5

    Congratulations from Spain❤️❤️

  • @dogukanunal7369
    @dogukanunal7369 Před 5 lety +13

    Good luck from Turkey. Nice job UK!

  • @joejo1403
    @joejo1403 Před 5 lety +5

    good choice uk!

  • @kevinkelly_
    @kevinkelly_ Před 5 lety +448

    This literally gave me chills! His voice is incredible!

    • @veggie42
      @veggie42 Před 5 lety +5

      Better than last year's

    • @kevinkelly_
      @kevinkelly_ Před 5 lety +1

      Collette Post 100%

    • @tomhodgens
      @tomhodgens Před 5 lety +2

      What a singer! Great song as well.

    • @matthewdonovan1240
      @matthewdonovan1240 Před 5 lety +2

      He's got an amazing voice and I love the song. Nice to have a guy flying the flag for the UK in Eurovision for a change.

    • @serz1885
      @serz1885 Před 5 lety +9

      Jesus, seriously? place 15 will be

  • @turalallahverdiev7432
    @turalallahverdiev7432 Před 5 lety +13

    Congratulations from Azerbaijan🇦🇿❤🇬🇧

  • @RosidinAli
    @RosidinAli Před 5 lety +63

    This is the first time i like UK entry since a long long time

    • @sebastiaanm9122
      @sebastiaanm9122 Před 5 lety

      me too

    • @jamiebyrnes1861
      @jamiebyrnes1861 Před 5 lety

      Last year?

    • @thomashedman1525
      @thomashedman1525 Před 5 lety +8

      Maybe cause its written by the swedish winner John Lundvik which will represent sweden in Eurovision 2019. Check out John Lundvik - too late for love

    • @lovisaekstrand4697
      @lovisaekstrand4697 Před 5 lety +6

      It’s because Sweden wrote it

    • @samkellyyoutube1092
      @samkellyyoutube1092 Před 5 lety

      It's because the Swedish made it for us mate. Thanks for the compliments, please vote for us when the time comes.

  • @vamvakit
    @vamvakit Před 5 lety +12

    Amazing voice and performance .. gives me goosebumps each time!!!

  • @Azad-hl2qf
    @Azad-hl2qf Před 5 lety +12

    Definitely the best till now. Good luck UK❤️💙

  • @heatherwilson2091
    @heatherwilson2091 Před 5 lety +23

    This has to be the best UK entry in a while👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @realdavisjay
    @realdavisjay Před 5 lety +7

    My favorite so far ❤

  • @MrBRUNOCORREIA
    @MrBRUNOCORREIA Před 5 lety +5

    Loveeee, from Portugal

  • @patrickryan5570
    @patrickryan5570 Před 5 lety +172

    Finally the UK has a really good song with a great singer... He's adorable and I reckon this song could do well in this year's ESC... Top 5 finish.

    • @Elvezas
      @Elvezas Před 5 lety +14

      Fun fact: The Writer, John Lundvik, was supposed to compete in the swedish Melodifestivalen with this song but it was rejected and John Lundvik is competing with another song wich was chosen before Michael's song.

    • @Jergard
      @Jergard Před 5 lety +6

      You are welcome xox from Sweden.

    • @ann-christinenilsson4046
      @ann-christinenilsson4046 Před 5 lety +4

      @@Elvezas And the song John is competing with is somehow better, actually my favorite now and it went straight to the final in Melodifestivalen so maybe it will win. But if Michael can get it together it can make an impact at ESC.

    • @virtual30
      @virtual30 Před 5 lety +1

      Top 5???? NO!!!!

    • @jaimehernandezgonzalez3172
      @jaimehernandezgonzalez3172 Před 5 lety +1

      Congatulayions from Minatitlán, Ver, México. Qué interpretación, gran song!!!!

  • @eurovisionromania5208
    @eurovisionromania5208 Před 5 lety +11

    Love it! Cheers from Romania

  • @user-jg9uw4cq5l
    @user-jg9uw4cq5l Před 5 lety +298

    Swedish songwriters!! 🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪 and John Lundvik who’s performing for Sweden in Eurovision this year wrote this song for UK, Sweden has double chance to win this year 😂😂👏🏼💙💛💙💛

    • @streetjudas
      @streetjudas Před 5 lety +28

      Well john lundvik is originally from London but was adopted in an early age.

    • @tv_hsm6711
      @tv_hsm6711 Před 5 lety +14

      @@streetjudas ur adopted

    • @theohalwar3520
      @theohalwar3520 Před 5 lety +2

      Belive that Jhon come 2 and this song come 1 he will bi sad

    • @piahansen4179
      @piahansen4179 Před 5 lety +4

      M this is way better than the somg from sweden

    • @fairlyvague82
      @fairlyvague82 Před 5 lety

      Tim & Viggo 😂😂😂

  • @markasadygozalovas9721
    @markasadygozalovas9721 Před 5 lety +5

    This is the best UK song that been sent in the last decade

    • @Luke-jv5iw
      @Luke-jv5iw Před 4 lety

      Markas Adygozalovas well, look at 2020.

  • @DAS.AMA.
    @DAS.AMA. Před 5 lety +17

    Micheal is so much bigger then the haters want him to be lol, this song is so strong, his vocals are flawless, and that climax (chills all day)! UK couldnt have a better representative this year

  • @Brookman59
    @Brookman59 Před 5 lety +6

    If you listen to his vocal without watching the video, his vocal is almost insane. No warbling Michael and once the choreography and his wardrobe has been sorted should do very well.

  • @joex5694
    @joex5694 Před 5 lety +12

    Good vocals!! Cheers from Portugal 🇵🇹

  • @quixotic5576
    @quixotic5576 Před 5 lety +26

    I really hope this year Eurovision doesn’t turn out like it did last year. Eurovision should be a time where we take a break from politics and appreciate each other’s countries. Not the other way around. Good luck to everyone, may the best win.

    • @KattReen
      @KattReen Před 5 lety

      When has it ever been NOT about politics? Go on, I'll wait.

  • @lewistyrrell866
    @lewistyrrell866 Před 5 lety +15

    Michael knocked this song right out of the park, amazing talent I am sure we will all be backing this song and artist with pride.

  • @flyfly8264
    @flyfly8264 Před 5 lety +7

    What a great song, giving me chills, don't change anything I think it's perfect, be yourself.

  • @kabs87d
    @kabs87d Před 5 lety +9

    12 points from Spain! Beautiful song.

  • @larsbjorklund6153
    @larsbjorklund6153 Před 5 lety +21

    John Lundvik is a master of music! Good luck to you both in Tel Aviv

    • @facebook1272
      @facebook1272 Před 5 lety

      Lars Björklund This song is kinda cheap

  • @geminix365
    @geminix365 Před 5 lety +34

    Gives me chills, this can do really well

  • @christinesteen8142
    @christinesteen8142 Před 5 lety +16

    12 points from Sweden!!! amazing

  • @alexandra.nicoleta
    @alexandra.nicoleta Před 5 lety +7

    Beautiful

  • @philipevans1847
    @philipevans1847 Před 5 lety +11

    Excellent vocals, excellent song! Good luck Michael, do us proud 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

  • @gonzalomarquez5949
    @gonzalomarquez5949 Před 5 lety +15

    Great song UK!!!

  • @Bloodyheroesandlegends
    @Bloodyheroesandlegends Před 5 lety +43

    Best song UK has sent to ESC in years. Good job!

  • @anne9078
    @anne9078 Před 5 lety +7

    this boy has a great future .... he is real good.

  • @miguelcffreitas
    @miguelcffreitas Před 5 lety +8

    This live version is even better than the studio version!
    I really love Michael's voice. He is so endearing, OMG

  • @mickeydowns8643
    @mickeydowns8643 Před 5 lety +5

    What a beautiful voice😍😍😍😍

  • @sundusg4482
    @sundusg4482 Před 5 lety +14

    Pleasantly surprised, usually our entries are rubbish but this is actually decent with good vocals

  • @alessandrocuscina2026
    @alessandrocuscina2026 Před 5 lety +3

    your voice is incredible!!! good luck for eurovision ;))) from italy

  • @doublejumps5167
    @doublejumps5167 Před 5 lety +9

    This is a true canditat for the win.

  • @rachelmcnaughton9051
    @rachelmcnaughton9051 Před 5 lety +6

    I loved his performance however just a small revamp and I'm 100% here for it

  • @matteolaganaro2306
    @matteolaganaro2306 Před 5 lety +22

    I love song❤ 12 points from ItalyVery good Micheal!!

  • @tricker2127
    @tricker2127 Před 5 lety +11

    Oh my, this song blows me back to school memories. I gratuated in 2002 :) Loved it! Nice choice, UK! I'll send sms for that one ) 12 points From Russia )

  • @punkgirl687
    @punkgirl687 Před 5 lety +13

    UK finally sent something good! Good luck!

  • @itziaralvarezfigueroa9198

    12 pointsss from Spain!😍

  • @kevinthuillier4813
    @kevinthuillier4813 Před 5 lety +29

    12 points from france!! 🇫🇷🇫🇷

  • @soto5055
    @soto5055 Před 5 lety +3

    Dude the piano and the claps.

  • @mentalhealthandme1179
    @mentalhealthandme1179 Před 5 lety +9

    Come on UK! We can do this!!!

  • @MasClaraImposible
    @MasClaraImposible Před 5 lety +25

    12 points from Spain ❤😊❤

  • @slava21
    @slava21 Před 5 lety +35

    OMG! What an amazing song! ♥️ It's a big chance for UK. Good luck from Poland ♥

  • @basicelement
    @basicelement Před 5 lety +5

    Goosebumbs... I ll give my vote from cyprus with love. He deserves it 100%

  • @WhereRVGoing
    @WhereRVGoing Před 5 lety +47

    Definitely a potential winner, good job UK !