1994 UK Eurovision Frances Ruffelle - Lonely Symphony (music video)

[@pauluk72]

This is such a brilliant song. I love the lyrics and haunting melody...it gently sweeps over you like silk. Beautiful.

[@raysummers4137]

lots of memories in this song...my first love

[@veggie42]

It's like Belgium's entries I said ages on each of their entries they sound UK... Hoover phonic and Sennek

[@hemlighet]

What do you think the lyrics mean? How do you interpret them?

[@joehatton9790]

I get goose bumps every time I hear this. Best uk Eurovision entry by far. This should have won.

[@veggie42]

I agree it's very Belgium (Hooverphonic and Sennek) whenever I hear Belgium's entries the trip hop was British

[@davidjellis]

Saw Frances on 31 May in the Closer to Heaven musical at the Turbine Theatre at Battersea...great performance...she plays the role of Billie Trix - well worth checking out if there are any tickets left

[@dsd310580]

I forgot this sing even existed, until tonight. I was 14 when it when was released in 1994 and I now remember how much I loved it then. It must’ve been at least 25 years since I last heard this song. I saw it whilst looking for another song and it didn’t even ring a bell. I played it out of curiosity and flipped out remembering it and how much I loved it. I’ve listened to it several times tonight. Still great. Thank you. I wish it was 1994 again!

[@Bubberts79]

I was 14 too, loved this song. Miss the 90s!

[@veggie42]

I was 13 nearly 14. I turned 14 in Aug that year!

[@dsd310580]

@@veggie42 I turned 14 in the May.

[@redd605]

I saw this last week on the BBC top of the pops year 1994, good song

[@anngulliver5964]

I was 12.

[@russ7510]

Such an underrated Eurovision song

[@dacrlit]

She is a great singer and very attractive.

[@davinadavis4930]

Should have been higher than 10th place

[@dementednun1175]

No the live version was shite lol

[@stroodle222]

IMHO 1994 was the strongest Eurovision of all time and this was/is my favourite UK entry of all time. It has an absolutely beautiful melody, great lyrics and well produced. The hook is magnificent. However, it was spoiled on the night by 'jazzing' the song up, making it less accessible and relatable.

[@markoakerbee3220]

Goodness! I can't believe it's on here!! Great track for its time!

[@MegaLotusEater]

So 90s. Love it

[@laurabryce2812]

I was 12 when this came out. Loved it. Still amazing

[@veggie42]

13^ yes we loved this as teens. It's inspired Belgium (Hooverphonic and Sennek)

[@bababaysmith]

That smile, eyes, the voice, 12 points each, hip... Jackpot. Total 1 000 048 points from Finland.

[@veggie42]

Yes and inspired Belgium

[@stacylynnmathews4701]

Eponine during her IDGAF-about-Marius phase 😭 shake that hips queen and i luv that UK flag panty shot at the last part like yes we are free

[@sunitathind8440]

Brilliant and beautiful song!!

[@JonFlower100]

Loved this song. Ain't heard it in like... 19 years. I didn't realise that Eliza Doolite is her daughter, I feel old now. (Eliza your mum is sweet!)

[@Gera1713]

i never heard it for 20 years, was just starting my career when this was performed so feel real old...........

[@bababaysmith]

Wish I was Eliza's dad. ❤️

[@veggie42]

She hasn't had a song out in years. It's a shame as Lily Allen is still around. Lily was copied by Germany's kooky winner in 2010 Lena

[@DistantCousin]

Amazing. Still adore this song til this day.

[@veggie42]

Snap

[@georgeflannery4243]

Wow. She is Eliza Doolittle's mum. Looks like being sexy is in their genes! Bravo!

[@englishman1960]

+George Flannery and HER mum is Sylvia Young, the founder of the famous theatre school

[@dsd310580]

Did not know that!

[@veggie42]

Yep and she struggled in her career.

[@nutcracker2916]

@@veggie42 She won a Tony on Broadway for her part in Les Misrables. And does one women shows on Broadway. Hardly struggling.

[@charleyfarley5065]

The original Eponine!

[@northrupthebandgeek]

Turns out Marius chose poorly.

[@LA90598]

Too sophisticated for 90s Eurovision... 'We're giving a party' by Germany was that years level

[@KD-yy5gu]

In my top 3 UK Eurovision songs

[@Shortcaledonian]

Remember when the UK took Eurovision seriously in the 90's. Some great tunes like this. But 2000 onwards, BBC stopped being bothered. It still loves Eurovision, it just doesn't want to win it anymore.

[@DeepScreenAnalysis]

They should rename it Eurotrashvision now because that's what the music is.

[@alastairbrewster4274]

They never did what you talking about?! Deluded , wearing rose tinted spectacles

[@veggie42]

Belgium was definitely inspired by this, Massive Attack type sound. Trip hop

[@ill684]

im greek. still dont get why dint come first though

[@colincgc]

Used to spend my parents’ hard earned money phoning in and putting this on ‘The Box’ (anyone remember that channel?!) I was 15 in 94’ and was in love with Frances!

[@davidmcelhinney4644]

Me too. And yes I remember the Box 😀

[@veggie42]

snap

[@veggie42]

OMG on cable! I used to watch it round my grans in school holidays! I was 13 this entered and Ireland won a lot...

[@terryantony8531]

Yep me and my mate we were 19... Lol the phone bill may of been noticeable!?

[@wrmty56413]

Sylvia Young's daughter and Eliza Doolittle's mum!

[@Bubberts79]

I miss being a 90s chick, loved all these clothes.

[@stefanmellstrom9096]

love the song and her performance the harmony is impossible though not meant for karaoke lol

[@WesternstarCy]

Best uk entry of the decade for me

[@kevinguzmanmusic]

Gives me Enigma esque vibes but great song 💟

[@loverobotsinc]

I'm not sure, but I think there's some symbolism in this video.

[@DoctorFiez]

🤣🤣🤣

[@hduncan1048]

👍❤️

[@GeneGenieUK]

Awesome!! This woman should be my wife

[@Gert-c2b]

It’s actually ridiculous the UK managed to send this to Eurovision. Actual art.

[@guyrotenberg9684]

Such a beautiful song, but what the fuck is this seductive dance?? :O never saw the video until now, lucky for me

[@deerheart87]

She’s like tori Amos v pretty

[@georgeskmeid5661]

The performance on eurovision stage is much better

[@melizmatea]

This is actually a pretty song and she sounds great - it's just the video that is cheesy.

[@deerheart87]

The video is dreadful

[@robertwilliamson7765]

Liked the song but the video is HOT.

[@JonFlower100]

The actual Eurovision performance was missing the hip movements!

[@charleyfarley5065]

The live version was better!

[@stevebbuk]

Yes it was, though in the Song for Europe, not on the actual ESC night.

[@middlenameboom2887]

Is she quite alright?

[@jimmysnailshoes]

Eurovision 2021 nearly here

[@raysummers4137]

T.E.S

[@amyclarke41]

Was epoinie

[@kevinlongman007]

The actual Eurovision version she sung on the night was shorter than this.

[@tur74d56]

Yes the rule is 3 minutes on Eurovision, most release them longer as a single

[@kevinlongman007]

@@tur74d56 I also preferred the version she did in the Song For Europe show.

[@euperia]

You could imagine Eternal singing this.

[@broadwaymike92]

Marius made one wrong move!!

[@rees276]

We were robbed .......

[@aoife4218]

Keep your dress down love

[@stephensmith5011]

Political voting has ruined the Eurovision song contest! especially for the UK. The U.K last won in 1997 with Love Shine Light when Tony Blair came into power, they have been Lucky to come last in the last 24 years and have had zero points on numerous occasions, why has political voting taken over when it's the song that counts? by the way, this song should have come 1st. :)

[@kts64]

Sounds better on video than on night of eurovision, 🙈

[@kevinlongman007]

The Eurovision version was a lot shorter.

[@trollface1994]

...is that tomb raider?

[@trollface1994]

sexy dancer - just like Susan Boyle, no? 01:31

[@trollface1994]

***** u think i am doing this just for me to have a careless laugh? or to affect her?

[@zaaldamyeoh9769]

She moves like Kate Bush..

[@鬱鬱-e2w]

Plagiarism of a song by the group Queen spotted😢

[@keith221191]

And Eliza Doolittle looks exactly like her but prettier.

[@thomasjames5880]

Little English..

[@tazchars8857]

song is really good but the video is utterly crap

[@mattdparker2880]

Whats with the wierd jerky dancing?

[@nikosmak6470]

This is the Real Winner, not Ierland..

[@aoife4218]

Ireland are best 🇮🇪🇮🇪

[@aoife4218]

This is just embarrassing 🙈