Conchita Wurst - Rise Like a Phoenix (Austria) 2014 LIVE Eurovision Grand Final

[@Euroviking86]

I was in the audience and let me tell you, the energy in that stadium when Conchita performed was incredible. The epic, positive song and that performance (wow, that performance) had us all on our feet at the end. I was very happy that Austria won with such a good song and singer - and the positive message it gave was only a plus.

[@dearmakeupdiary]

I thought she looked really weird and out of this world "strange" when I first saw her but then I heard her sing this song and then I understood why she won. Very well deserved!!! Bravo, Austria. Great stage presence and voice.

[@CoolMonkey-je5ly]

does anyone else think this is like a bond song with the way fire's used and the way the songs sung and ended?

[@lundholmproduction]

very classical bond thiking of Dame Shirley singing this one

[@Iris1410]

CoolMonkey2641 IT was meant to be one from the Song writer

[@supersejkaj3093]

I just thought the same thing.

[@bafonbafon]

Yessssssssssss!!! totally

[@daniebello]

they honestly missed the mark not putting this in Spectre

[@mr.y.mysterious.video1]

Why do so many people struggle to understand the concept of a drag act? This isn’t a woman, the singer from Lordi isn’t a monster, it’s a musical character

[@mr.y.mysterious.video1]

Matt.W you think it’s a real woman?

[@scrapwolfeo108]

@@mattw1702 Conchita is a drag queen, he told it in an interview but I don't remember which one...

[@leasmom2004]

@@mattw1702 he's not. But in the beginning he kind of kept people in the dark about if he is or isn't transgender. One could have assumed but that's not the case.

[@madalenag6686]

@@mattw1702 she isn't trans. She's just drag. Outside of the drag act, he identifies as a man

[@Maverick-rd5ok]

ye

[@ina.999]

"The good will win and the good people are unstoppable."-Conchita Wurst

[@xEnjoyTheMoment]

for everybody who's confused - there is a thing called **wikipedia** that you can go onto to solve all your confusion. if you're too lazy just read here: conchita wurst is a drag act, the artist behind her is male and not confused, not weird, and certainly not a "disgusting thing". he's an artist. a human being. and he's SO much a better human being than all of you haters! :D

[@libertilgs]

wikipedia is not the best source to direct people. wurst is a gay man, who wants to be a woman, but is not sure how to accomplish that and if he should keep his dick or remove it eventually. people are confused by a lost& confused creature, which is perfectly ok. it's normal to be confused because what we are viewing here is absolutely not normal.

[@xEnjoyTheMoment]

livaso2003 so either hes a gay man or a straight woman, he cant be both at the same time, and no, wikipedia is not the best source but i kind of dont have the chance to interview him personally so thats where i go instead. and conchita is just a drag act, thats for sure. hes said that in interviews himself repeatedly! it is normal and you shouldnt be confused about it. its just a performance. what the hell is so confusing about it? have you never heard of cinema, or the opera??

[@MTwillinkinfan]

LOL I thought the same thing too, it makes me sick, that people are asking questions, that they can get answers during a couple of seconds via google/wikipedia etc. :D

[@WraithActual]

xEnjoyTheMoment If you believe a man who dresses as a woman and sings like a woman is normal, there's something severely wrong with you.

[@xEnjoyTheMoment]

DR. BEES 1) stop offending me personally 2) ever heard of a thing called "acting"? that's when people in movies and theatre pretend to be other people for a while. for example: take on roles as homosexuals, serial killers, police officers, etc - eventho they're not those ppl in real life. conchita is a drag act. that's a form of acting. and acting is completely normal.

[@SilverStrumer]

Not surprised Austria won. The way the performance builds up and surprises people about Conchita's appearance was genius! Bravo on the lightning! Plus song is amazing too!

[@smet014]

I'm agree with you, great simple performance this and from les pays-bas. Conchita has an great voice and this song has a wonderful music.

[@elliesbrains]

I can't understand why people cannot realize what a powerful, emotional and beautiful ballad this is. But no, everyone seems to judge a book by its cover. What a shame.

[@TheBlossomingLife]

Right. As soon as the singing started , I was transfixed.

[@dragonrykr]

Didn't like the song back in 2014, don't like it now. Also the cover is still quite important.

[@rogetta-flores]

Well a woman with a big beard - like really?

[@rogetta-flores]

​@@NoviusInfernalBerserk Thanks for the information! I don't care if I am oFfEnSiVe. He/she?? He! You just can't choose your sex, because you are BORN that way, the same thing with sexuality. Of course, he can do what he wants to do. But that doesn't mean that anyone should change their way of speaking, like using new, "genderneutral" pronouns (e.g. zie, sie, ey, ve, tey or e).

[@NoClueHonestly]

@@rogetta-flores No one said you're offensive, calm down snowflake. He is a drag queen, which means he's a male portraying a female on stage for art/entertainment. Since he's portraying a female on stage, the character he's portraying (Conchita Wurst) is referred to with she/her pronouns. Off stage, he's a man. No one said anything about pronouns or anything, you're just so desperate to get offended by a man in a dress you started ranting about it all on your own when it has literally nothing to do with this. The performer is a male so you refer to him as a he, his character is a female so you refer to her as a she, it's not that hard to understand. Calm down and read a book before you start spouting your nonsense.

[@miguelwelma6003]

it’s 2021 and I’m still not over this magnificent song and performance, it’s just perfect

[@CleanWithOut]

Ouu, thats ur mum?

[@ronnie.938]

Same

[@evelin3494]

@@CleanWithOut huh?

[@david_0490]

@@CleanWithOut wtf??

[@ksyushaforever2167]

Same

[@dinolover932]

8 years later and I still LOVE this performance! Conchita absolutely deserved to win! ❤️🇦🇹

[@juliayep8206]

same here ❤

[@matchaa121]

I was so happy that Austria won, I thought that people of Europe are FINALLY tolerant and homophobia is also being forgotten. But after reading these comments here I'm starting to get sad again. I think it's a pretty good song and Conchita is a great role model for everyone - he teaches us courage and shows us that we can be whoever we want to be. Yes, he is a bearded dude who wears a dress, but so what?

[@z77z772]

Incredible performance, never seen anything like this in Eurovision before.

[@Markus-GuerillaGames]

We Austrians sent Conchita to share our happiness we had all the years with this Person who fought a very, very hard Long way to be excepted in Society. His male Name is Tom Neuwirth and he paticipated in a Music Talent Show years ago in Austria and was laughed because of his homosexuality first. He NEVER cared what People said, he always dreamed to be a singer and loved to share his Passion and fought for acceptance and eh never spoke bad names against threats!!!!!!!! and therefore he/she has my FULL appreciation, no matter of his sexual identity! Cheers from Vienna

[@Ania_In_UA]

Love it! People, it's a SONG contest, not a BEARD contest. The song and performance are excellent.

[@BosskaTW]

just WOW, i don´t know what it is, but its freakin good !!

[@marijacrogirl49]

HAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHA!

[@anaisnin3076]

One of the greatest performance ever made in Eurovision. 2021 and still watching it with goosebumps from beginning to the end. Amazing voice!!

[@duchessofcotswolds]

No one realizes that the song's verses reflect something that is running truly deep, the message concerning The Second Coming Of Christ!

[@alexa9337]

Same. I have no words, its fckng perfect

[@0o0Vanilla0o0]

She didn't win because she's a transwoman. She's won because she freaking owned that stage and that crowd. Outstanding performance and beautiful voice executing an incredibly emotional song. She really was and is unstoppable.

[@SexRobotOfDoom]

Dude looks like a lady.

[@wflerin]

travesty artist not transwoman

[@jjjjohnn121]

it, not she or he.

[@lukahexblood9981]

He did won because of it... IF you can't see this , you lost your brain somewhere... I feel sorry for other artist's because this was a set up...

[@murrry-arty3493]

Nope... Song was ok, but there was much more better songs. Netherlands, Switzerland, Sweden. Jury liked him/her at that's why he/she got so many points... There are countries that got 0 points even if they were 1st in televoters rankings...

[@EvrenLife]

Fantastic performance. I almost got goosebumps at the end. I don't understand why there's so many dislikes all over her videos.

[@collinslfc]

+Hahn There's a lot of homophobic people in Europe, that's why.

[@TheHansen90]

+Collins LFC *the world. Not just Europe..

[@julylilyan8977]

+Hahn haha yeah... Just conservative people out there ;)

[@cinevadinsighet]

+Hahn because he is an abomination! that;s why!

[@maca4630]

+cinevadinsighet Stick to science books.

[@Pantsu51]

True Queen of Eurovision! The message send last night was strong and fair. In a Europe where far right parties are gaining more and more influence Austria's win is a message that the people of Europe are against those powers. Couldn't be prouder for her and my country that gave her 12 points (Greece). See you all in Vienna!

[@CorneliusHDybdahl]

Everybody is saying that other songs were better and that she only won for being a gay icon. I call bullshit. Very few people with a masculinized voice can sing that effortlessly and smoothly in that high a tessitura. The lyrics as well are breathtaking by themselves and the accompaniment complements both perfectly. This song is a singular masterpiece and the people who say she only won for being a bearded woman are the ones in denial.

[@AurioDK]

While being late to the party I do applaud your tenacity in trying to educate the KZbin plebs. Hygge!

[@Fire-Queen]

Even though it certainly helped Conchita stand out from the crowd, this song is amazing and preformed well!

[@RBXTrains]

But Cheesecake was 100 times better but came 16th! Must have been the commercial censorship "Google Maps" to "All the maps"...

[@ulrikahogberg6700]

Amaizing just amaizing keep up the good and be you👍💪👊

[@alfonsstekebrugge8049]

While the whole array of arguments pointing toward the gimmicks that are on display here are not invalid I think you are correct in calling them out for what they are: bullshit. They are simply one factor of many and all those factors are fair game. I'm Dutch, we had a magnificent song that many people felt should have won. Yet if we had to lose against anyone, this is exactly the type of act I would hope to lose against. There were just two winning songs that day and there was only one prize. It went to Conchita for giving us the best Bond song never featured in a Bond movie. We should all be grateful.

[@abelcarrascovidal]

I just don't get how people can dislike this!!!! Song, singer and performance just perfect!! Conchita deserves this victory, she really does. There you go intolerant Russians, slap on your face! :)

[@stefanetienney2666]

I mean, not all Russians are homophobes and vice versa. I see a lot of people with Russian-sounding names in the comments praising the performance and the artist.

[@AlexanderSander]

This is not Art this is sick. What’s next pedos playing with kids ?

[@zinowor]

The song festival is not about who has the best song and the best singer. Conchita has the strongest message and has tremendous courage for getting up on that podium and singing her heart out, despite knowing that she would be hated on by all the bigots. Do you even understand how difficult that must be? To be honest, my brain is still confused when I look at her, but I respect her heart and courage and I find her message to be beautiful.

[@Visada]

going through the comments makes me realise how important it actually was that she won. It might not have been he best song (though it was sung nicely) but just the message she tried to give people. Because you're like her, gay or whatever doesn't mean you can't do the same things as straight people. why should sexual orientation matter if we're all human? we should all be proud that she won nomatter how she looked like, it means that europe is finally growing up.

[@fdcreis]

Goosebumps from the beginning until the end. This is probably my favourite performance ever at Eurovision. 9 years later and I still get emotional every single time. So powerful.

[@AnnRose142]

I am sorry , but I get goosebumps every time. I love this song and she deserved it to win.

[@doug]

pretty amazing performance and impressive visuals

[@theo4784]

I was rooting for her and I am so glad she won. Finally, people voted for the true talent and I am glad Russia gave her 5 points because I sent in a few votes to support Conchita!!! WE LOVE U CONCHITA !!! RUSSIA SUPPORTS YOU!!!

[@trainmanbob]

Out of all the Eurovisions over the decades, this is the best entry ever and will be remembered forever. Utterly magnificent.

[@Hotfire871]

I got my faith in humanity and musically taste back! I knew that Austria and Conchita will be the winner right after her performance in the second semi-final! I´m so thankful for your big words! THIS is how to win with honor and style! Much better than last years winner song without meaning! THANK YOU, Conchita and Austria! We are UNITED! We are UNSTOPPABLE! I cried so much :') In your FACE, Putin and hateful intolerant people ;)

[@libbyringland-cushway2991]

Bloody hell that is one of the best performances I have seen on the Eurovision I love her x

[@PhysalisFranchetti]

Frankly, I don't see how we can have a competition where some singers are treated by some countries as the Devil. Really, it is as simple as that, it doesn't make sense. If the juries have to sign a document saying they will all act independantly (and that needs to be rigourously enforced too, not just choose the most obvious one to chuck out), then *the jurors also need to sign a document pledging that they will treat every performer as equal, and prove it.*

[@Ragachagel]

The sun is bright Would you say that your statement applies to a man who plays the part of a woman in a play or in a film/TV drama? Gordon Bennett, in that case every man who played a woman in the Shakespearean era should be dug up and flogged! He's a drag act, which means he plays a part. It's very obvious that he's not a woman, since his mannerisms and movement are not like most women. When he's not wearing a dress he is just Tom - In his mind there is no confusion. On the whole he isn't actually causing direct harm to anyone, other than challenging some people's sensibilities. In his acceptance speech he calls for peace rather than conflict, he calls for hope amongst dreamers. That's quite admirable really, rather than wrong.

[@wosservice]

The sun is bright Its a transfesti who was born a man and transformed into a women. You can tell cos it talks about her transforming in the song at 1:11

[@JamesCritch]

+The sun is bright i think you need a therapist, your comment has no logic to it and you need to educate yourself

[@scythee7774]

James Critchley Nope, you have no logic. 0 arguments, only butthurt. You need a therapist and educate yourself.

[@sarahsjoqvist]

I feel sick reading the comments. Shame on you! Conchita is an amazing artist and singer and the song is incredible - love the lyrics! A worthy winner

[@mazabee]

One of my favourite songs from the Eurovision competitions. Love from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@wistful_necromancer]

I love her song, her voice, the performance and the lyrics. I love her courage. I love what she stands for. I love her modesty and her powerful presence, and it was heartwarming to see her surprised joy. I love Austria. In the end of the day, it does not matter if people can accept her for who she is; for she is a winner and a wonderful singer. It is a song contest, after all. Congratulations from Hungary

[@laszlobarta5760]

Végre egy normális ember :)

[@DiogoF.]

I voted for you my dear. Cheers from Portugal, you're the best!

[@perfectao]

ALL HAIL QUEEN CONCHITA! Both the song and her outstanding voice was so powerful and absolutely gorgeous! Her performance was truly breathtaking, effortlessly beautiful. It makes me sad to see so many mean and hurtful comments. People need to realize that times are changing and you need to open your mind. If you claim she only won for her exceptional appearance, aren't you the one focusing on appearance rather than the music? Congratulations, Austria!

[@Loreos7]

Gay

[@verjan2]

Why do you write about it as HER?????? It is fucking HE!!!! Once the man has a cock, he'll always be a man.

[@hunorinfernoman3574]

he is gay and his singer too :))

[@azerino8940]

powerful? this is one of the worst songs i ever Heard and europé is braindead

[@SergeyRA2010]

People need to realize that times are changing and you need to open your mind!?...If you want to degrade it is your choice! ... I do not want to constantly changing! And my kids do not want to!

[@cap9smile]

Bester und authentischster Eurovision-Auftritt ever!!! Ich krieg immer noch Gänsehaut beim ansehen/anhören (LAUT!)

[@yuliya1007]

Really good winner!!! Greetings from Russia.

[@DanjigoSP]

I really though that even without a beard, this song would be the winner. The scenography was FUCKING AMAZING. The most epic song of this edition.

[@DanjigoSP]

***** Of course the song is not the best of 2014's edition. But the song with that scenography is really epic.

[@inkognito9690]

Danjigo well it might be called song contest but at least its a big tv show.....and conchita does entertain with singing, scenario, performance and hear appearance.....so at least its always big entertainment

[@destudie]

+Danjigo You can't see the scenography listening to a CD. The whole song was mediocre at best. Sanna Neilsen is so hot and blew it out of the water with ease. So did the Common Linnets. Sorry, but Wurst is nothing more than an overdone carnival side show bearded lady freak.

[@balagtas1020]

+Darreld Studie but the thing. it's judged by the performance not the song it self.

[@Βλαντιμιρνιεσκοβας]

the song was indeed the best...even if it was a clown with a dildo on his head singing it would still win!!!

[@stitchfaces]

I honestly DO NOT think she would have won if she didn't sing well. She has a GREAT voice (at least compared to the vast majority of Eurovision entrants).

[@merelmerula9313]

Her semi-final performance was more technically perfect but more reserved. Here, she's in full voice, totally in the flow, almost riffing off the original. She went beyond the song - you can feel the power radiating from her.

[@Mananana96]

This is not disgusting, it's beautiful and inspiring. She showed us that you don't have to hide and be afraid of who you are. Be confident and rise from the ashes just like Phoenix. You are an amazing artist and person Conchita. Fight until the end and don't let those haters get to you. Love from Romania ♥

[@SaccoBelmonte]

Well done, stop ditching Conchita, she hits the NERVE OF THE TIME! well well done, quality work even for Eurovision standards. Hell, you can even hear the public singing cause they know the song by heart.

[@GeorgeAustinTay]

The song is great and the vocals are on point. I don't see why people are complaining about her victory. Go Conchita!

[@nicknicoletti7899]

George Austin Tay This performance is the best. I think not everyone can handle fabulous things.

[@GeorgeAustinTay]

Nick Nicoletti I spot no lies in your comment.

[@GeorgeAustinTay]

DSJugador really? From what my friends from Warsaw tell me, Poland is not THAT homophobic...

[@GeorgeAustinTay]

DSJugador Austria came 4th in Polish televoting tho

[@ketsunoalex4600]

So the juries are homophobes.

[@josu_96]

This performance is incredible. Vocally so difficult and she killed it. Chills 👏😻❤️😭.

[@Neleeni]

Schönes Lied, schöne Stimme. Ist doch alles super. Beautiful song, beautiful voice. everything's fine. To all the narrow-minded people who complain about Conchita's look: Welcome to the 21st century!

[@ernestb.3523]

Dauen hoch für das Kommentar :)

[@lottis1675]

Conchita deserved to win. She was amazing.

[@elil8094]

So pretty and talented. Like seriously.

[@flintz00]

+ChickenBurgers007 pls m8

[@MM-qr2di]

omg no! :O

[@businessgirlyt2335]

+ChickenBurgers007 and +Liam Holton May I ask what you mean? You seem to be saying that if a person is heterosexual (I dislike the term 'straight') they can't find a person of the same gender pretty? Scenario: Girl 1: *Shows off dress* What do you think? Girl 2: Wow! You look so pretty! OMG WTF MIND-FREAK THE END IS NIGH! No. Just no.

[@luvmanifesto]

I've listened to this SO many times and I still get chills every single time! It's definitely one of my favorite performances from Eurovision.

[@crispiva1]

Best song and great message of peace - badly needed in these days!

[@MadZiggyStardust]

In Conchita's own words: "This night is dedicated to everyone who believes in a future of peace and freedom. You know who you are. We are unity and we are UNSTOPPABLE!"

[@asiek107m]

Typical cheap transvestites catchy words :/ Somehow I do not believe him

[@whirpoolsinthesky]

Asiczka Carbonarra HE IS NOT, AND I REPEAT, NOT A TRANSVESTITE. Typical cheap ignorant people's catchphrases.

[@GenaGika]

Asiczka Carbonarra youre sad

[@whirpoolsinthesky]

Asiczka Carbonarra I WISH EMPATHY ON YOUR SOUL!

[@Reurovision]

this is why RLAP is a 10/10 winner

[@ashiva2222]

So glad this won. Queen Conchita truly rose like a phoenix!

[@anibarseghyan5559]

Каралева бритвы!

[@ChannelArm]

Ani Barseghyan Девушка, еще раз говорю, не надо тут никого обсирать.

[@nerfanilisi]

Agreed, deservedly won as the best performance and song of the night. Sweden and this were my favourite x

[@kkkkkkkkkk3454]

It's a powerful song. The lyrics , the stage, the lights! Wow

[@MightyMarin]

I don't remember when was the last time the crowd actually sang allong. BEAUTIFUL, gave me goosebumps !

[@TheGoaBase]

Check 2006 Greece Anna Vissi Everything, all the people in the stadium was singing and Conchita said it was hers favourite entry of all time and the reason that make her went to Eurovision.

[@zombieguyproducion]

And Sanna Nielsens Undo

[@zombieguyproducion]

@@TheGoaBase Anna Vissi also had the advantage of most people in the arena being Greek

[@SMRaulito]

Its one of the most epics perfomances of the history :)

[@ciapaty1995]

Raulito SM Of the history... yeah right. You probably watched like what... 2 editions? Great.

[@PinkuRockett]

+CIAPATY1995 he said 'one of the'

[@karaervin4104]

+ChickenBurgers007 fcdyf

[@abarth77700]

Raulito hi hi.....

[@RubenViewer]

CIAPATY1995 I agree

[@BortzProductions]

Amazing song and performer!

[@DJordydj]

Wow! Me ha hecho ilusión encontrarte de casualidad aquí! 🤟

[@Zurrapa47]

A mí igual

[@jashalu]

the best ESC performance of all times! I always cry so hard whenever I listen to conchitas voice, let the lyrics really sink in and watch this simple yet so striking performance. it really show that the simplest things are often the most powerful. no big performance no grand special effects. just an amazing singer with a deep and powerful message and a pheonix animation behind her. and the world is at her feet. so breathtaking! I have goosebumps all over my body and tears streaming down my face despite having listened to this song a million times already. INCREDIBLE!

[@d4anc]

This is wonderful! I actually feel repelled by all the negative comments by people. I call these people SIMS puppets, because it seems like they can't think for themselves. I think it's so strange that people judge based on these exterior aspects. So strange.

[@katnboot]

Why is everyone so against people doing what they have to right to do? A person can be who they want to be without having to deal with people who think that 'we weren't created to be gay' or 'we can only be a man or woman'. In my opinion, people were created to make their own choices and do what they want in life. If that means that someone wants to be a drag act with a beard then so be it. Conchita wants to be identified as a woman and she has the right to ask of that. She can choose her own gender. Anyone can choose their own gender. Everyone has the right to that. So before you comment "this is wrong. What is our society becoming" or anything stating that Conchita's or anyone else's choices in life are wrong, remember that the choices we make are our own and as long as our choices don't hurt anyone, directly or indirectly, we shouldn't have to be judged

[@RomainSACCO]

Bravo Conchita, you deserve it! You are talentuous but courageous too to support every day intolerant people ! But it is very important to continue the fight against intolerance for a better world.

[@аллапросвирнина-з8ю]

потеря -человечности -это не лучший мир

[@RomainSACCO]

алла просвирнина Humanity is more complex than you seem to believe, humanity is diversity, accept it.

[@murrry-arty3493]

There is difference between tolerance and favoritism. Today, we all were witnesses of huge favoritism in name of so-called "tolerance"...

[@RomainSACCO]

Murrry-Arty When LGBT people will be respected and will benefit from the same rights as any other citizens, there will be no need to favor anyone. But Conchita is not only a homosexual, he is before everything else a talentuous singer.

[@RomainSACCO]

Nord Wokintos you are so ignorant, sad person

[@riverjacobs6080]

To date, one of the most beautiful and iconic songs and performances of the Eurovision Song Contest. And what a wonderful person. Always so thankful to her fans. You get the feeling that if you were in her company, you'd feel amazing. I just wish we heard more of her. Thanks Conchita - this song is incredible and always makes me feel so good.

[@TheJunebox]

Wow wow wow, what a voice, what a courageous woman. Amazing song, amazing voice! That's all that matters! I am very happy she won!

[@81ice]

Conchita, thanks for showing us it's completely fine and awesome to be ourselves

[@konstoik]

This is the winner,you can like it or not! But you have to accept it! She is the Eurovision-Queen!!

[@basilispasparakis6305]

*he dont have change into female he just have long hair snd make up

[@konstoik]

Basilis Pasparakis Was a man,turned into a woman but kept the beard

[@Pantsu51]

Well said!!!

[@konstoik]

;) Hehe..

[@fauve-catgraphy9860]

After 5 years, one of the most incredible winners of Eurovision...

[@НіколяЗомалєв]

For me this things deserve 0 points

[@riana7778]

@@НіколяЗомалєв why tho? Cuz he dressed feminine and you got offended? 🥺

[@binuclear]

the best bond song we never had

[@ilkkahuttunen3661]

this is so beautiful - the song and the performer. I cried for happiness when he won, and cried once more watching the perfect show. Lisen to the words - if you can. It`s him, it´s her, it´s you. It´s the Earth. The Globe.

[@ergunkoc2207]

*she

[@Jane009T]

+Ergun Koc she indeed

[@daydreaming208]

+Ergun Koc it may be late to answer but conchita likes to use male and female pronouns so she can describe her original personality(born a man) and his alter ego Conchita

[@nickolas.h]

For all those who say that eurovision turned into a freak show or it's not as it used to be, well, we LIVE in 2014, NOT back in the 50's... A lot of things changed since then and either you want to accept it and move forward, or stay narrow-minded and live with the past. Everyone is different. They don't have to be exactly as you want them to be cause it's their life. Thank you.

[@mr-eb3zz]

Вообщем европа катиться в будущее ? Ага в своё гейское будущее ...

[@nickolas.h]

ледяная скорбь No. A Europe with human rights and to love freely someone regardless the gender and sexual orientation.

[@MrCatlolz]

***** Yes, I agree. Maybe we should go towards the 50's. We are currently so 450BC-ish, with boys loving boys, open gay love everywhere, that I feel we're back in the ancient Hellenic ages. Family values, order, growth, families holding together - society was socially MORE advanced in the 1950's than it is now! We plunged into decadence, egotrips and laziness. Also: Seeing gay holding hands is harassing to me. It fills me with disgust, like seeing a tarantula hissing.I am sorry, but that is just the way it is - I cannot change that. It is nature.

[@anyakimlin6702]

***** Rubbish. My children and their friends are kind, decent and very tolerant people who have no problem understanding a drag act with a beard. When my daughter watches shows set in the 1950s she is however disgusted and finds the morals of that time period incomprehensible. "How can they treat people like that?" When she saw the "No Blacks, No Irish, No Dogs" she was horrified. As a clever, strong intelligent, bisexual young woman life has more to offer in 2015 than it ever did in 1950. As a woman no way would I want to go back to a time when I was held back and devalued.

[@papachurchbook]

The mean of the word beautiful and ugly remain the same through the ages. To be a transexual with beard is his right, but we are not forced to consider him as beautiful. Of course we have to treat him and every person like him as equal, but he remains ugly.

[@EternalNyappy]

I still cannot watch this without tearing up, the emotion behind this qas so great. Best winning song in ESC ever imo, this is just perfection in every way.

[@Zlohhcub]

in my opinion, she has a beautiful voice and the song has a wonderful meaning and lyrics. and she's also prettier than some other women

[@battlinjack2965]

maybe thats because she (or he) has a beard

[@Zlohhcub]

***** of course i do. but well, technically, conchita is a woman and tom is a man

[@Malvinasapo]

blablablabla

[@marco.valadao83]

i believe that too

[@littlebrotherk]

I don't care what some people say. I love your voice! I love your act! Always Support!! :) #FromTHAILAND

[@DreamGoddessLindsey]

Always love to hear from Thailand. Your country is beautiful and I hope I can go back some day!

[@littlebrotherk]

DreamGoddessLindsey wow! Thank you so much! Thank you for your love in our country. Thailand always welcome foreigner like our family :)) sorry my skill English isn't good haha.

[@ecemguler5779]

i agree with you! :)

[@danliozatl902]

me agree with you a lot too- i love her voice and that letter, the music. i don´t care about her sex o anything about her or his.

[@LivPC]

I agree! #frombrazil

[@zeppgarde2150]

I'm totally... shocked by all the comments. This person (man or woman) is HUMAN. You can't ignore that fact, and he/she is in the contest as the others, so how can you be so intolerant and injuring? I can't believe that what I'm reading below has been written seriously by some human beings.

[@marsukarhu9477]

This is one of my all time favourite ESC songs/performances! Brilliant!

[@Pantsu51]

Some people just can't accept that she won nice and clear. Her song got the most votes so shut up!!!

[@JacobMurray]

So many closed minded people. He is fantastic.

[@sergiobuzaglo2836]

Pero que os ha hecho Conchita para que la critiquéis tanto?, no hay nada de especial para criticar, es una persona NORMAL y una gran ganadora, con una voz que no le falta, y siempre la misma pregunta, hombre o mujer? anda es que me hervís la sangre en serio... -.- CONCHITA CONGRATULATIONS! From Spain

[@dearmakeupdiary]

Palabras sabias!!!

[@dreamdivaDH]

10 years later, and I still have goosebumps. 😍✨

[@A_Nic0_0]

Insane that people are still here!

[@ninaweberskirch8256]

Me too ❤

[@tamarabodner5482]

Same here❤️

[@amarimasen]

Count me in

[@EurovisionSongContest]

The fabulous Conchita Wurst won the ‪#‎Eurovision‬ Song Contest exactly one year today, and what a year it has been for her! Soon she will be back on your screens when she presents the Green Room from Vienna! Take a moment to reminisce with her spectacular performance from Copenhagen:

[@nokto2071]

💜❤️💙

[@Euroviking86]

Eurovision Song Contest I shall never forget that night. It was awesome.

[@JustPrima]

She or he?

[@nokto2071]

JustPrima Does that matter?

[@knife9629]

Nok To ofc it does lol

[@undersuger53]

this is the best song at eurovision brilliant =)

[@KajsaBernhardina]

I love this song so much, can't stop listening!!!

[@countach27]

I still get chills when Conchita hits the high note

[@damian.3393]

"We are unity and we are unstoppable" - Conchita Wurst, Queen of Austria and Queen of the 2014 ESC. Putin whatcha gonna do now boo boo.

[@heyheyheyheyhi14]

Reading these comments makes me appreciate America. Europe is stuck in the stone ages. Such a shame, so much art and beauty and diversity yet mentally undeveloped

[@archiculturenaturetravels9111]

This comment didn't age well, did it?

[@freddierogers2019]

I just don't understand why success in this contest should have anything at all with one's sexuality or gender identity. It's a fucking SINGING contest, so judge the contestants based on their SINGING - that's what should be focused on here.

[@lili.dempsey]

Well it is a pretty good song so I don't understand dp why everyone thinks she only one because of the gay statement ._.

[@Jarethenator]

They did a pretty fantastic job with the singing so...Sure yes, that being said they still won...

[@freddierogers2019]

I mean she's a wonderful singer, but worthy of winning? I don't know. I won't pretend to know, as I didn't know all the contestants. I'm just saying I hoped they judged based on singing talent and not anything else, because these days networks are trying to be almost *too* PC, and pushing people forward in competitions because of factors completely unrelated to the actual competition.

[@ikkeniikkewel]

We haven't had a war for ages. Let us plz have this. ;)

[@freddierogers2019]

moraZy I just meant to refer to Conchita by his/her preferred pronoun - if he prefers "he", then I'll refer to him that way. Just wasn't sure.

[@LICENCIADA81]

Absolute winner from this edition! I knew he was gonna win from the first note i heard. What great vocals he has! He sings incredibly well!!

[@LucasBatistussi]

It's so good see the prejudices being broken. We are all human.

[@Lommy9999]

Freedom! especially to Russian gays, lesbians, bi and trans. I support your struggle against a mean regime. Be strong, from Israel

[@yvo84]

That was excellent. A deserved win.

[@tinajack444]

Every hater… listen to this song without even looking at him and you will find out this is an epic song brilliantly and beautifully sung.

[@DeBallas]

Not gonna lie it was the best song

[@DeBallas]

RD400D78 umm...k?

[@gabornezsiros3687]

Kifogástalan hangja van és remek a dal. Az ember olyan amilyen. :( El kell ismerni hogy hibátlan a hangja és az előadása. Nyugodt és szuggesztív. Ez van! :)

[@aau2877]

Are they supposed to right their own songs?

[@Elbinger]

I prefer Moustache ;p

[@moorekerry2806]

I prefer Moustache too !

[@Socco_]

Conchita will forever be the one who made the biggest statement ever in ESC

[@ljuc]

+MrSokk >statement

[@michil.8178]

And Michał Szpak in 2K16?

[@888Gladys888]

+Michi Lech I think he is in the list too, for me he was my winner at the first place of my top 😊

[@singlemusicislife1862]

I feel like Jamala is a bigger deal, read the lyrics

[@EdjeMr1975]

Nope Dana International 🇮🇱❤🇮🇱❤🇮🇱

[@TheOriginalKarune]

I always thought Europe was somewhat better about its acceptance of people's lifestyles and choices than America, but scrolling through the comments, I can tell I may have been wrong... She did an amazing job and only one can win. According to every video, each country should've won, but that's a little tough to do don't you think?

[@roelandoosterom6310]

I will be honest: From my view of point was a Dutch victory a fact, although Conchita proves that she had a voice of insane proportions. Powerful song, good voice. So now it is a Eurovision icon, a classic and above all a deserved winner

[@Ulia856]

Хорошая песня и голос, если не смотреть кто поет, то вообще зашибись! Мне понравилось, заслуженная победа!

[@EveCornwellChannel]

I love it, absolutely love it

[@LuisDot]

callum traynor You have to know that this did not deserve to win

[@RSVDCN]

the ending sounds like the perfect james bond song

[@LilianaKali]

I was just about to make this comment!

[@Wensela]

This whole song could be a bond song.

[@MrMrjack18]

I Think it's pretty obvious, it sounds a lot like a Bond song similar to Skyfall to be exact ! and this gives me an idea, i'm gonna do Top 50 Eurovision songs that could be James Bond songs !!!!

[@TyMarshall007]

I'm glad Conchita Wurst won the 2014 Eurovision

[@nadiabryant1571]

better bond song than Sam Smith

[@marshmelows]

Is it only me or at the first chorus, people sing "rise like a phoenix" too?

[@ChrizzTiuurn]

they do. the whole audience was singing the chorus that night. epic.

[@marshmelows]

Ikr? That just indicated who the winner would be, suh a fair win :D

[@ariuben]

It gave me chills, it was beautiful.

[@marshmelows]

me too :)

[@maaaaitei]

OMG IDIDNT NOTICE!!!!! I GOT CHILLS

[@angiehaggis]

this song is amazing, i can see it being a theme for james bond, SHE was stunning even with the beard, why can't people just accept that it's 2014, people can express themselves in a way that is true to them even if it doesn't fit the norm, homophobia is old and boring so just accept that she won and move on, it doesn't affect your life

[@JubJubBirdProduction]

Um hier einfach mal diese ganzen Diskussionen ein bisschen zu unterbrechen, egal was man jetzt von ihrem/seinen Auftreten hält oder nicht hält, ist das Lied nicht schlecht und würde einen guten Bond-Song machen, vom Klang her, und die Stimme ist auch angenehm anzuhören. Wird jetzt nicht mein Lieblingslied, aber wegschalten, wenn es im Radio läuft würde ich auch nicht.

[@ХорошаяДота]

Огромная благодарность Кончите Вурст за ее артистичность и эпатажность) Ее победа позволяет понять, что мир еще не целиком погрузился и увяз в болоте средневекового мышления.

[@Loreos7]

её?

[@ЛизаДадоенкова-х5ь]

Это ОН...

[@magyarregnum]

хочу назад в средневековье.

[@ВераЛесникова-ь5п]

сам то тоже гермафродит? какая нахрен победа? Да ОНО же оплеванное, как и подобные ЕМУ,,, На счет средневековья, это вы себе льстите, НЕЛЮДИ! Вас все равно меньшинство... А ЧЕЛОВЕК всегда будет ЧЕЛОВЕКОМ! во веке веков!

[@kostyaklem]

чувак..да ты ТОГО...

[@eringryffin]

What a performance. Goosebumps all over again, the power of it and the way Conchita owned that stage.