Eurosong Italia, a website devoted to the annual Eurovision Song Contest with hope that Italy might return to the music competition have been getting into the Eurovision spirit by interviewing the 2009 Dutch representatives “De Toppers” who will compete with their entry “Shine” in Moscow, Russia. Let’s see what they had to say.

The first question asked by the website was about their favourite song from the selection and whether it is the one chosen meaning Shine. “De Toppers” replied that “Shine” and “Angel in the Night” were there favourites as they were both fantastic entries. The second question which the Eurosong Italia team asked is whether Jeroen fitted in well with the group after Gerard Joling (ESC 88) had left in the group. The team said that they were happy with Jeroen being part of them as he has a sense of humour which is a common characteristic between them while also having a beautiful voice. Experience is a vital part of this journey and the team ask “De Toppers” what they expect from this journey. The answered quite generally saying that they are huge fans of the music competition following the contest closely for quite some time saying that their best memories have to be when they were young and could follow the contest with their families.

Eurosong Italia turn their focus on the 2009 edition of the Eurovision Song Contest asking “De Toppers” on whether they heard any other songs from this year and their thoughts about them. They answered that they have heard a couple of entries and acknowledged the fact that it is going to be one of the stronger editions especially compared to the last couple of years. The next question regards Gordon as a fashion designer as he is asked whether they will be wearing his clothes in Moscow. He says that the designs and materials for the contest will be inspired by him in order to leave a lasting impression. Promotion is essential and leads up to the next question in which the Eurosong team asks “De Toppers” about their promotion. They responded by saying that they have already received invitations to carry out interviews with BBC and Moldova while acknowledging the fact that meeting audiences will help their status even for their careers.

The next subject at hand was too evident not too be asked as we turn our focus on Italy and whether the boys ever made it to the country. They said that they had been too Italy and just loved it while also commenting that they had even sung songs in the languages and plan to do it in the very near future. The question which has been in the minds of European viewers is asked to the Dutch group; “Do you think there will be an Italian come back?” “De Toppers” answer quickly and say yes as long as the quality of their music remains high. The Eurosong Italia team asks about the plans after the Eurovision which include several tour concerts as well as a cruise with fans because of their 5 year anniversary as “De Toppers”. The group would also like to tell their fans that they love them and hope that they will grab their phones and vote for them in May. The last comments that Eurosong Italia pass on is that the lyrics were written by Gordon himself. He is excited to have been acknowledged as the website team wishes them the best of luck for the Eurovision Song Contest 2009.

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