Blue - I Can (United Kingdom) - Live - 2011 Eurovision Song Contest Final

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Blue represented United Kingdom at the 2011 Eurovision Song Contest in Düsseldorf, performing the song 'I Can'. United Kingdom came in 11th position in the Final with 100 points.

[@sianb.5286]

For a band named blue that stage is pretty green

[@francescodamarco6326]

+Sian B. They realized too late, that green is the best colour...

[@MissMars2022]

because they wear blue suits ;)

[@TyMarshall007]

we give Blue in the Eurovision they get to watch in in TV for Free and this is the Thanks we get WOW

[@Kleeblatt-wg]

Sian B. best colour ever... ;-)

[@jari2018]

I remember this year for the crappy sound , I guess both Germany and Austria (2015) neglated the knowledge that was availble and since they are the allknowing germans they went with their own solution , They dont know what good sound sounds like -you can see it within their own choices to eurovision.

[@kapoianyxta5886]

Lee's voice is one of a kind no matter what. Apparently he was very anxious and couldn't control his breathing. Anyone can have a bad day even when performing on the finals. Such a great song with a powerful meaning that lifts me up and boosts my vibes.

[@r4h4al]

He was great never would have guessed he was very anxious.

[@ACCH-cm9ou]

only because i saw the video first (it's 2024 :D ) i could tell ,that he probably wasn't 100% vocally there...but man, we talk about tiny details,the man has an extraordinary voice no matter what

[@claudiacondorelli7363]

Lee ebbe un intervento alle corde vocali qualche anno prima perché aveva una cisti ,per questo non era molto in forma... Adesso sono stata al loro concerto ed ha recuperato alla grande !

[@Mansbadi]

This is like a grammar exercise ''I can, I will, I know...'' Well played, Britain :* ♥

[@IzayoiArwena]

Juan Baer there should be also you can, he can, she can etc

[@furii4308]

Next year, theyll be teaching people the difference between your and youre..

[@gurbaieboi588]

I'm still listening to this song in 2020. Great song! Greetings from Russia.

[@stephenallan1210]

I'm from the UK and this is my personal favourite entry we've ever sent

[@limemusicrussia]

I am listening from Azerbaijan still in 2020. It my favorite groups tooo)))

[@Monia8817]

Me too:)

[@ashlarhogmany]

Just heard it on BBC Radio 2. What a great song. On Eurovision night

[@Ana-if2vr]

I still remember the feeling that this song gave me when I listened to it for the first time while watching Eurovision. Great song!

[@TVMusicVidsUK]

This came 5th in televoting and 22nd with the juries... get rid of the juries... "musical experts" more like people who fix voting

[@charlieharrison8511]

To be fair though the juries ranked us higher than the televoters in 2009, 2010, 2013 and 2014, only 2011 and 2012 were we marked down a lot.

[@TheyCallMePhilip]

They focused far more on the vocal side of the performance, and that was far from perfect at the UK act. Plus the song is quite an ordinary radio track.

[@charlieharrison8511]

Some people also think they marked us down for trying to get "cheap votes" by sending a famous act.

[@Eth1994]

Seriously? The reason the juries were brought back is because the Brits were complaining about the Eastern European public "fixing" the voting.

[@calvininsf]

Their jury performance was also pretty not-great.

[@emmaJBfan]

I really like that song. Their live performance might not have been the best, but it's a song contest. They really deserved a better place

[@summertummer2394]

No. It is a song AND performance contest. That's why they have live singing and not recorded performances. I agree that the song was catchy but boy, they murdered the notes while singing it.

[@paulapoulson576]

Think there was technical issues with mics n stuff as I know blue can sing better live than this

[@Tropical_Rain7]

@ Ema Paulauskaitė The perfomance was terrible and the song forgettable

[@Tahna17]

I think Lee had bad day hahaha

[@Asidders]

"Might not have been the best" is the understatement of the century 😂😂

[@MartinRich91]

the UK's best entry for a long time

[@aleksanderpagels288]

It still is

[@Matsuna13]

Along with 2017 which came in 15th place and 2009 which came in 5th place.

[@Euroviking86]

@@Matsuna13 Those three were indeed the best UK entries of the last 10 years.

[@sophonphotirut5789]

Still is, my 21st century best for the UK although they quite blew it.

[@Asidders]

If only they could sing as well! 😃

[@sparklingcity]

Winner Song!!! Still listening in 2021

[@claudiacondorelli7363]

Io ancora li ascolto ! 2024 e non riesco a non amarli come i vecchi anni 2000💙💙💙💙

[@jesyedwards_martinez1375]

Best result for The UK this decade... Since 2010!

[@eurovisiontszai9125]

Agree, and that was the only time UK finished on the left hand side of the scoreboard. In 2017 they almost did it (10th in juryvotes with 99 points!!!) but at the end they fell to 15th after receiving just 12 points in televote!

[@Matsuna13]

If you are counting 2009, 2009, 2011 and 2017 are the best results in the last 10 years

[@jb_redx9014]

@@Matsuna13 jade nearly saved us that was our last hope until this and then it went down hill

[@mreurovision3481]

@kevlan1979 yeah

[@fyr_og_flamme_vasil]

UK would be a powerhouse if they didn't sent "cRy cRy BaBy LiEd tO mE BaBy." Come on UK and sent a great song, and haters, stop hating.

[@04sharpay]

Lee Ryan what a voice...!!!

[@CandleLight1974]

Hell, yeah! When his solo album was released, he was being compared to Luther Vandross.

[@danijeljuric7838]

And he had a bad day that day

[@summertummer2394]

He's used to be a very good singer but he's absolutely awful here.

[@stevielowe2853]

@@summertummer2394 they had mic issues . When he first sings the high note you can see he was not happy

[@ArmpitOfEurope]

He sounds awful on here. I know hes good tho

[@PaumedeReinette]

I was so proud. Blue is my favorite band for 12 years, they helped me so much through rough times. & having them on stage after 5 years they decided to stop, was the most magical moment last year. Thank you Blue, still waiting for you to come in France. Love.

[@aijamberisabel]

Lee’s voice is truly captivating. His falsetto is truly beautiful. I have recently rediscovered Blue and much of their music is amazing. After I originally listened to All Rise (one of my fave songs of all time and my fave from them of their entire discography) and completely loved it, I discovered they competed in Eurovision and this is my second fave of their entire discography. Love this song. The performance and song is truly perfect.

[@Keenangoal]

0:49

[@anxiousreader]

the most underrated entry :(

[@zoeymckeown3194]

yeah, they were the best!

[@Frokkdot0]

But It gaves more Underrated entries

[@s.m.a8182]

It was not underrated. The public gave it 5th place. Juries screwed them.

[@stacksopaper]

this is literally the same year slovenia had the song no one

[@lovyazid]

To everyone saying that they can't sing live, I recomend you to watch some other live performances by the boys,like Breathe Easy live from Wembley, or If You Come Back,All rise- live @HeartRadioMusic, and judge after. I'ts clear that apart from the possible mic problems, this performance was not a good one , but they have great voices!!!!!

[@metin2-young-302]

I agree

[@WYLad2024]

lovyazid The main singer had flu.

[@lisa-mariehaim2208]

I agree! 👏 Plus i think he sounded pretty damn good for someone with the flu!

[@aditastancu2683]

lovyazid BLUE și WESTLIFE SUNT TRUPELE MELE FAVORITE DIN TOATE TIMPURILE!

[@aditastancu2683]

lovyazid live-urile lor de pe marile arene sunt spectaculoase și memorabile . Ei și Westlife!

[@Andrey18111]

Winner song but the sound was really a problem and the staging is pretty cheap. UK deserved more!

[@izz3225]

Andrei Pisarciuc is guess we can blame Germany this time

[@jackrowell3682]

Nick G for the juries definitely as it came 22nd. But the televoting it wasn’t the case. Uk got 5th which imagine nowadays what that would look like.

[@summertummer2394]

Lee used to be a good singer but he's unbearable here. Worst vocals in Eurovision ever!

[@ilovecountrymusic352]

@@summertummer2394 I think he had a cold or something. But yeah such a shame for such a great singer.

[@karlt2766]

There were technical issues on the night with ear plugs etc so they struggled even the bbc complained to the german broadcaster

[@Steve_McMillen]

I love the heartbeat they place before each song, so deep and powerful!

[@highlandermclaud6619]

So underrated!!! Still listening in 2018!!!! Perfection.... ❤❤❤No1

[@pleiadesmavisi]

Simon, Duncan, Lee, Anthony... Perfect song just like your old songs, love from Turkey 🇹🇷❣️

[@nizarbouaouad3975]

Well at least Blue got 100 points in the final.

[@streathamsoprano8025]

+Nizar Bouaouad But they were still beaten by Jedward.

[@brittanywatts6887]

+Streatham Soprano because the juries vote for their friends eg swedish son writers Ireland where overated by juries when they had swedish writers. but blue beat them in televotes.

[@cfcfan9976]

+brittany watts if it wasn't for the juries, we would've finished 5th

[@anndando6192]

hi

[@jibrealsoderlind9783]

fak songen

[@birdiboombox6750]

Did you know Televoting saved this? It placed 5th in tele and 22nd between the juries.

[@111111hakar]

yeh a rare case of it being that way round

[@vdan3821]

a poland 2016 =P

[@Georgie-M]

apparently the juries view the dress rehearsals and they were having technical difficulties during the rehearsals. :/

[@pogodziej]

Well, they can't sing, so I guess they deserved this. It sounded like they had their mouths half a meter from the microphones. :\

[@birdiboombox6750]

I agree. It sounded much better in the music video :/

[@callumnowacki5548]

I think this didn't do as well as it should have because of all the negative criticism received before hand - people tend to start believing stuff after a while and because of the negative criticism, their mind creates an illusion making the song and performance seem terrible. But I strongly respect Blue, they did the United Kingdom proud, 100 points is something we rarely see - so thank you, Blue. I'd like to give a shout out to Bulgaria who gave us 12 points. We humbly thank you - your song should have qualified but alas, this is no longer a song contest.

[@kenyaali7866]

Thank God Poli returned. Na Inat was so much better than Italy and Azerbaijan

[@summertummer2394]

Do you understand the concept of hitting the right notes while singing? I guess not.

[@summertummer2394]

Do you understand the concept of hitting the right notes while singing? I guess not.

[@aminagabriela4593]

@@summertummer2394 actually, they did hit the notes. Check it with any music software. You seem to be just a hater, leaving replies at every good comment about this performance

[@joceery]

I heard nothing bad beforehand, all were excited for that comeback in my country, but the song was not it.

[@パルクール研究所]

I CANは曲自体が持つ意味も好きな上に、 blueがソロとコーラスを繰り返す構造が曲の意味を強めてる ユーロビジョンでは全体的に声の音量が小さく、音が重なる時にさらに聴こえにくい問題があるが 彼らがこのステージでパフォーマンスすることに日本にいながら興奮した 彼らがコンテストの前に各メディアで披露したI CANを追ったのも素敵な思い出です 2022年現在も好きです

[@oktaybulut7068]

I still listening this guys for 19 yrs. Magnificent

[@anateresapaulo]

Adoro esta Canção! Só hoje (Terça-Feira, 16 de Agosto de 2022) já a ouvi perto de dez vezes! Afinal de contas, também não é para menos dado que os Blue são uma das melhores Boysband ou melhor dizendo, a melhor de todos os tempos. Parabéns pelas vossas Músicas.

[@rob5gt]

this was a clear winner and the best band we have had at Eurovision in years

[@jjose99889]

I love how Lee can hit those really high notes

[@dariodelpesomartinez7069]

Not that day

[@faegibb4043]

​@@dariodelpesomartinez7069 he was really nervous

[@shalalamamedova1990]

It was like he couldn't breathe. But he sang well and he was able to get out of the situation.

[@yerkeshnabyeva6952]

I always support Great Britain and I am glad that this year London is hosting Eurovision. It's one of the best country of the world where I spent 5 years of my life

[@ooscardls]

Lee Ryan voice is amazing

[@doggdogg6019]

amazingly terrible yes.

[@VeryNice-c6p]

I hope it was a joke... his voice is terrible

[@VeryNice-c6p]

only Antony Costa was really good

[@mireahazel3951]

@@VeryNice-c6p You and your comment are terrible.

[@alexanderthegreat7213]

@@VeryNice-c6p If only we could produce international singing sensations like you guys in Russia LMAO

[@KP-pp4tv]

Крутые дядьки) До сих пор в форме, молодцы) Очень за них болела в 2011

[@user-xz2ot4ug4n]

Они даже в ноты не попадали

[@taxirdusbaev403]

Я помню их слушал ещо в детстве и подроском и тепер слушаю👍жаль ани не выйграли евровидение

[@taxirdusbaev403]

Вас как можно найти в соцсетях! Меня можно найти в одноклассниках Тахир Дюсибаев!буду рад вас там видет и по общатся на счеть этой группы🙏

[@taxirdusbaev403]

Легендарная группа👍

[@Gerri-wk8rn]

I LOVE THIS SONG... It was one of the best at the show and the best of BLUE...

[@brightblue2415]

They got me screaming like a 12 year old. Blue's definitely still got it.

[@TugceESC]

I'm from Turkey and I Can was my favourite this year. I sent 30 text messages for it and my country gave 6 points to the UK. I wish Blue had won. I was so sad at that night because they didn't deserve such a bad result. I want 100% televoting back because juries do nothing but pulling down my favourites every year. By the way, I think there's nothing wrong with their vocals.They can sing very well. Could it have been better? Maybe.. But we shouldn't compare live performances with studio records.

[@donnasumner1218]

They were brilliant. Dec 2022

[@rosk.wilburn5847]

They were robbed and shud have won

[@orangebear280]

The best UK entry in the 21st century!

[@anthonynettleton8346]

I still freaking love this.. when it represented I was so mad as there amazing and deserved more points

[@Dim4323]

11th place and the United kingdom are proud of this. 2011 was the best.

[@IronFanJoe]

Ironically, though this was panned at the time, this is one of the UK's best performances in recent times.

[@Suomi605]

One of the best entries from UK!

[@mercury3030]

I'm a huge Blue fan, I can remember watching Eurovision and suddenly they introduced Blue, I screamed. Told my dad to keep his mouth shut while Blue is on and make the tv louder XD

[@mrgreatbritain]

One of my favourite bands at my favourite thing in the world.They were brilliant!Unlucky not to win the whole contest in my opinion!

[@shayladikau8163]

This is perfection.... honestly, all those guys voices together, makes PERFECTION!

[@jayshukla325]

Lee Ryan and Simon Webbe voices seemed nervous. Antony didn't have much to offer. Moreover, the posters were also misplaced. Antony and Simon in the beginning were behind Duncan and Lee's posters and not theirs. Duncan James was the only one who nailed this performance and you could clearly see he was enjoying himself.

[@markohuber2325]

wow - this was great, such good strong vocals and harmonies of their vocs.,😍💛💚💙💜🤎 the song charted No 8 in Austria, 7 in Germany, 8 Switzerland, 16 Uk and 17 Irland...

[@gulerh1129]

Still listening..2016... i love this song so much💕💕 Greetings from Azerbaijan🇦🇿🔥❤️

[@user-un4us7rh2z]

Still listening in 2019. Blue rules! 😍

[@GreekBlueGirl]

For the Blue fans this was the best ESC moment ever...we'll never forget it...Blue are back to stay baby...!!! ;) ♥ Blue Fan For Live ♥

[@scottmitchell7126]

Best performance of the night by a mile!!!

[@agnieszkab2827]

Blue, I love you, you are great, you should have won!!! After all these these years, I just wanted you to know that.

[@zorro3279]

The real Winner!

[@moniquewetscher]

Great Song 😘😘 They can sing and dance live. I love this Song❤, they are Winner from the Heart. Man have become.Duncan looks great😘.His looks great. His Looks and his Jump at the End i love it. The Voices of all 4 is great, especially in the high and low Notes from all 4.❤👍

[@laurahorner6093]

You know what they did amazing to be able to represent the UK they smashed it yes the sounding was bit low but they carried on an made it amazing still they deserved more definitely though at least people can see them for how amazing they are ....because they are and they can do anything!!

[@ysfcn6]

Its so underrated :/

[@valkon_]

The greatest song from the UK since....I don't remember any other song from UK that was good in the past 15 years

[@timt4mt0m]

2014?

[@streathamsoprano8025]

+ZeroTimeLP [Geilo] Nah, Molly's song was weird. 2012 was good, though.

[@timt4mt0m]

How can you have such a bad taste of music?

[@zombieguyproducion]

+ZeroTimeLP [Geilo] I personally liked 2006. But yeah, this is like your best song this century.

[@valkon_]

@@timt4mt0m 5 years later, I deeply respect Blue. The performance wasn't that great but the song and the band are. It's not my music taste though :)

[@louisecrouch7724]

Great group, fantastic harmony. 2021

[@adsheff]

Just goes to show if the UK put forward half decent acts we can do just fine in Eurovision.

[@evangeliar.7600]

Yes also Lucie in 2017

[@andydyer6591]

And Sam Ryder in 2022!

[@elitys93]

This is my best Boyband. I soo remember their song If you come back and All Rise :)

[@gordonremsey8055]

Their mics were fucked but I'd still give 12 points from your neighbours Ireland:) catchy song

[@CubicCreeper7914]

Our 3rd best result post-2000, damn, at least it got 100 points, also shows if we actually try a little we can get a good result

[@pedromm94]

Here just for Duncan James to be honest...fire man 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@shiwalichalotra4530]

Yeah...He is too hot to handle 🔥🔥 most beautiful man in the world 🌎🌎🌎❤❤❤❤😘😘

[@CallumJ230]

Ive never really been a fan of Blue but after this song being more modern im really intrested to listen to theyre new album!

[@strikebot1]

Stop Hating Blue..None of you haters could preform on Eurovision!

[@user-xt3gt7gg9h]

James Crampton-Thomas yeah we're not gonna get chosen

[@Hnchmchl85]

In all fairness...I know I couldn't perform on Eurovision, because I have such stage fright. :(

[@summertummer2394]

There is no hating here. Everyone is just commenting how bad the singing was.

[@fiorelaakciu3536]

I looove Blue, please come back to eurovision guys

[@christopherhannaford6348]

I still say this should have won it had everything

[@estherproject9403]

2023. Still melting with this perfirmance

[@erenovich48]

Duncan James should more solo cuz he has great voice

[@summertummer2394]

When Blue started, Lee had by far the best voice and did most of the singing followed by Duncan. But yeah, Lee's voice has degenerated (he also had diarrhea at that time). Given that this song was so dependent on his singing, it's no surprise it collapsed.

[@danfrost3043]

The great & interesting thing about Eurovision is that no matter how famous you are, that's no guarantee whatsoever of winning. Blue are world famous, just as famous as Adele & although the vocals were very patchy, they're not just playing to their fans, they're playing to millions more people from all walks of life all over Europe and many of those people aren't Blue fans, they know them but aren't necessarily fans. They'll vote for whatever song or artist appeals to them on the night & that could be absolutely anyone. Fame isn't everything & Eurovision is a great example of this.

[@elenired5062]

It's such a shame that this song wasn't in the top 5

[@calflora1333]

I don`t always like UK in the Eurovision Song Contest, but when I do...well, I am a maniac. I am in love with this song!

[@fabb4i2]

Good singers - but definitely not that evening - good song and good performance. For me the second best entry of the UK since 1997

[@chukyningelini715]

How could such a beautiful song not win ? Eurovision can be a music killer sometimes. They didn't won because they were racing for the UK.

[@halberg007b]

Lee is extremely fantastic!.... Even in live he is almost did a good job.... His pitch is amazingly great than any of boybands..... They are great when it comes.to performances..... Keep it up Guys you Rocks!

[@Shaz1993xoxo]

Best UK internal selection for a long time

[@aditastancu2683]

Iubesc melodia și trupa Blue! Meritați mai mult!

[@Malfoy1594]

There is ABSOLUTELY no harmonies in their vocals & the straining on the chords is just astronomical.

[@user-un4us7rh2z]

They are the winners😘

[@princessessi1]

No words. Amazing and inspiring

[@summertummer2394]

And bad singing

[@scottmitchell7126]

It’s mad to think that song, with that performance from Lee in particular, didn’t come in to the top 10. And even Jeward finished above them….let that sink in….🤦‍♂️😂🤣😂 Just shows you what the Eurovision is all about 🤦‍♂️😂

[@ilicarriedoll8767]

I still wish they perform well/better during the final coz this one is really one good song!

[@beetlejuice5416]

are you aware that this was the 2011 final?

[@ilicarriedoll8767]

Yup

[@mat28god]

love this song... greets from Croatia!

[@ARIF_VIDEOZ]

And this is LIVE ladies and gentlemen. Lee Ryan voice is just INSANE

[@TheRororomina]

THIS is a REAL "Boy Group"

[@northerngroblin8766]

Yes

[@diegoardila2463]

Boy? They're MEN 😍

[@don.eurovision7311]

Good Song, good voice, good perfomance, I think that is the unique song of UK that deserve a great postition in Eurovision.

[@clariealenko]

I'm a 25 years old italian girl and I literally grew up listening Blue and I remember when 5 years ago I knew that Blue wuold represent UK in Eurovision I cried like there is no tomorrow, was one of the best moment of my life seeing them performing together once again

[@VrSword]

We didn't do too bad finishing 11th! I really enjoy the harmonies in the chorus here, but for some reason they're not on the recorded version.

[@Dim4323]

11th was a great place and blue did a great job

[@valerieselau7384]

Still one of the very best and greatest performances in any act in the history of Eurovision.

[@anagnostoukwn3407]

2009, 2011, 2014 and 2016 good entries from the UK. But still they can do better. #esc2017UKforthewin

[@Georgie-M]

We can, We will I know We can

[@anagnostoukwn3407]

You can I hope soo.. Send adele or something. UK have amazing singers. Eurovision is just a play.

[@anagnostoukwn3407]

Yep I know.. bbc should take the esc more seriously for one year at least cause uk's music industry as you said can really bring the win on that contest

[@youdutch363]

Γιαννης Δελ no win in 2017 for the Uk..

[@gooscarguitar]

Nope... this year's entry isn't that great

[@jamiebondason1683]

5th in televote for the United Kingdom is amazing. This year, we came, like, last in televotes. It was the juries that saved us.

[@aleccopile]

It's interesting that the UK perceived an eleventh place as a flop. Today, they would be happy to get even close to it again 😉. I thought the performance was okay, but nothing more. You could tell they were nervous, but on the other hand, they couldn't have done worse than the entry a year before 😀. I have always appreciated Blue as a group and Lee in particular has an amazing vocal range. Of course, with the high parts, there's always a danger that the notes don't sound nice. What I find remarkable is they still needed two extra singers. That didn't make them look like a vocally strong singing group, I think.

[@shiwalichalotra4530]

I....DAMN .. LOVE THEIR...HARMONIES🔥🔥🔥🔥 LOVE MY BLUE ❤... especially DUNCAN ❤❤😘❤🔥

[@fyr_og_flamme_vasil]

Last time that UK placed in a decent place... This of course deserved top 10 but 2021 wasn't bad too... UK, please send a decent song and haters, stop hating.

[@idontknowimlostforwords4715]

So this just popped up on my feed, after many years, it was such a bop.

[@sirandy600]

i`am a personal fan of blue have been it since all rise, but is it yust me or is this preformence a bit weak?

[@stars_aligning]

+Andreas Sætermo They had problems with the Microphones before they went on and there was something up with Lees earpiece.

[@connmoss9727]

@@stars_aligning to be fair he still pretty much landed the big note more or less

[@akguvercin8981]

thought the same thing and i've been a huuuge fan since 2004 🙈

[@ACCH-cm9ou]

i 've just heard the song minutes ago (26.04.2024) :D

[@liynmyers1143]

THE SONG IS GOOD! I really enjoyed their performance in Eurovision as well. People are being so harsh on Blue. It takes courage, you know, to compete against less famous people, knowing that there is a risk of losing to them. All the embarrassment afterwards and all... I say, they did really well. I mean it. Greetings from Turkey. ^_^

[@joceery]

yeah that's true all the good artists in my country are afraid of it 🙄😒

[@ЕленаПетрова-ъ5ф]

They are the best

[@kattyegerm]

They were so good!!! Don’t understand why they didn’t win!!

[@DaveDaveTor]

This is more than a contest, It's a concert ! Blue rule !

[@Veliksar]

Lee Ryan - это круто, это очень круто. Люблю его. Голос - фантастика.

[@eliibrahimov3839]

Lee Ryan you are amazing

[@cassandraakinde456]

This was amazing!!

[@cassandraakinde456]

One of d best songs from UK on eurovision

[@xweetokfairy]

They did us proud this year, our best song in decades!