Eurovision 2015: Serbia

After watching a number of national finals where the shows are overlong and full of rather disappointing songs, I have to give kudos to RTS, the Serbian national broadcaster.   The final night of "Odbrojavanje za Beč" was nearly perfect.

Any of the three of these singers would have been a good pick.

Three talented singers performed three quality songs and the jury and televoters chose the best of the three songs.

Aleksa Jelić   "Vodi Me"

Danica Krstić   "Suze za kraj"

In any other year, Krstić or Jelić  would have been a great choice for Serbia, but there was no chance for them once the last singer finished her song.

Bojana Stamenov  "Ceo svet je moj"

Lights!  Color!   Drama!  Dancers!  Costume change!

Yeah, it does all the typical gimmicks that Eurovision songs supposedly do, but in a year where everything seems to be so serious, this Balkany dance number is a delight--a bit of sorbet among the musical equivalent of kale salad.

I'm a fan.   Go Bojana!