My Top 34 entries from Turkey in Eurovision (1975-2012)

[@ronweasley6585]

as a Turkish eurofan, i really need to thank you because you definetely didn’t underrate some of our entries. i agree that our debut entry is the best by far. Turkey was not a jury-friendly country at all. we only got succes with televotes. because of that, there are so many underrated great entries before 1996. in Turkey, we still love our old entries which got bottom 5 for many years. i hope one day we will come. this video really made me smile even if i don’t agree many of your points, especially our modern entries :) but still thank you so much, keep going! congrats you got 1 k subscribers

[@sannev8407]

Isn't that why turkey left eurovision? Because you were always more loved by televoters, and in 2009 juries came back?

[@EldaMengisto]

I definitely agree with you on how great Turkey/Turkiye is in the contest! They've had their best entries on this side of the millennium, but their 20th century stuff isn't that bad either! I hope they do come back soon. (I also agree with you on Halley--such a good song in a horribly dull year). My favorite is Deli though--dark and cerebal, with a pulsating arc. But Dinle is not far behind.

[@gwentheperfectqueen8355]

1986 is a very weak i agree.

[@samanthajones87886]

thanks! ❤️

[@tzoreehandler9163]

My top 34 🇹🇷: 10/10: 1. Deli (2008) 2. Dinle (1997) 3. For Real (2004) 9/10: 4. Love Me Back (2012) 5. Gölzerinin hapsindeyim (1990) 6. Beşinci mevsim (1996) 7. Sufi (1988) 8. Everyway That I Can (2003) 9. Yorgunum anla (2000) 8/10: 10. Sev! (1995) 11. We Could Be the Same (2010) 12. Seninle bir dakika (1975) 7/10: 13. Esmer yarim (1993) 14. Süperstar (2006) 15. Halley (1986) 16. Petr' oil (1980) 17. Düm tek tek (2009) 18. Didai didai dai (1985) 6/10: 19. Bana bana (1989) 20. Halay (1984) 5/10: 21. Hani? (1982) 22. Dön artık (1999) 23. Shake It Up Şekerim (2007) 4/10: 24. Dönme dolap (1981) 25. Unutamazsın (1998) 26. Sevince (1978) 27. Şarkım sevgi üstüne (1987) 28. Iki dakika (1991) 29. Leylakar soldu kalbinde (2002) 3/10: 30. Yaz bitti (1992) 31. Rimi rimi ley (2005) 2/10: 32. Sevgiliye son (2001) 33. Live It Up (2011) 1/10: 34. Opera (1983)

[@erenaygun4157]

Can't wait for our return, winning & hosting the contest again 🤩❤️🇹🇷

[@tomsakmens5571]

I must admit, that for the first 20+ years since their participation, I would gloss over most of Turkey's entries, but they did bring some much needed energy and a different angle. I guess the juries were just like me - it isn't entirelly easy to register what's going on here on the first listen. My favourites from those first couple decades would be "Opera" for the lol and "Bana Bana" for WTH. It all changed when "Dinle" happened. There's just something magical going on there, with Şebnem's voice and backround instrumentals almost taking me to a trance like state. It's rare to get a feeling like that for any song, much less a Eurovision song. After that, a mixed bag, honestly. Low lows, but very, VERY high highs. I hate "Dum Tek Tek" with passion. I don't get entries like 2002 and 2005. I've also checked some of Kenan's other songs back in 2007 for some reason, and they were much better than "Shekerim". And even if the song is good, "We Could Be The Same" is shadowed by disgusting behaviour of Turkish fans on youtube comments on Lena and 2010 contest. Do you have any valid reason to say her victory was unfair, apart from "our song simply is better"? No? Then get over it, ffs! Reasons like that are why I'm on the fence about wishing for Turkey to come back. On the plus side - the very high highs. "Everyway That I Can" is a top 5 winner in 21st century easily. "For Real" is a top 10 Eurovision entry for me all time and a good argument to bring ska back to Eurovision. Seriously, ons of the best I've heard in that genre eveh outside Eurovision. And the energy on stage just adds to it. And then "Deli" - no kidding, a top 3 all time Eurovision entry for me. As close to perfection as a Eurovision rock song can get. 1997, 2004 and 2008 are my elusive 10/10 entries (last I counted about 30ish in total). It coukd compete with France with having the most of those for a country.

[@ronweasley6585]

Kenan Doğulu is still huge here in Turkey. his songs are so popular and amazing. we kinda agree that his Eurovision entry is not as strong as his other songs. also, i agree what you say about Manga. it’s still such huge topic here that Manga didn’t win. i hate when my friends here say ‘how we lost to Lena? how we didn’t win?!’ but Turkish eurofans like me got over this many years ago. those comments are nonsense please don’t care them. Turkish eurofans love Lena. it’s probably Manga’s entry is one of our latest entries so people remember and overcare that because no new staff is coming. also manga is still huge in Turkey. thanks for your words about old Turkish entries. loves

[@ThinkAboutVic]

Turkish eurofan here - Turkish people seem to be (slowly but surely) getting over 2010. It's mostly because maNga have slowly lost relevance and they've continued to do concerts in attempts to gain relevance even though the lead singer can't even sing half their discography anymore, so people have forgotten about it. I agree: Deli is by far our best entry (and maybe even my favourite Eurovision entry of all time!) in my opinion, and it feels so good to see someone else appreciate it even though the song is more well known here because of it's lyrics critisizing Europe's hesitation to get Turkey into the EU.

[@starESC9]

Nice appreciation for 1975...my second that year and a truly great debut. My Turkish winners are 2008 and 2010. "We Could Be The Same" is also in my top 5 of alltime Lyrics, vocals, staging, performance, instumentation...even the rapping which I am usually not a big fan of works well here with the song message. Song is quite original and creative too, ethnic Turkish sound fused with Nu-metal, so I truly can't find any major flaws in it. Btw, all songs in my top 10 of alltime you rated 8+ so far...so thanks for that

[@eurovisionconnor]

I don't know what makes you think I don't like France 2009! I'm not entirely sure whether they'll all get at least an 8 but that's not the one you have to worry about. This is a good list!

[@samanthajones87886]

wow what an amazing all time top! georgia 2007 is also one of my favorites of all time, it’s so ahead of its time

[@starESC9]

@@eurovisionconnor I haven't watched your 2009 top, so that was a rather wild, intuitive guess xD Glad it's wrong though and looking forward to see how you rate them!

[@starESC9]

@@samanthajones87886 Thanks...and yes Georgia in general is one of my favorite ESC countries, they are so original and creative

[@samanthajones87886]

@@starESC9 definitely, they have many original experimental and quality songs

[@eurovisioncyan9550]

their debut entry has always been my favorite as well!

[@gwentheperfectqueen8355]

Nah. So zzzzz and overrated. Deserved last.

[@gwentheperfectqueen8355]

@@alphajackman8656 Then what country did deserve last?

[@samanthajones87886]

we have almost the same top 5! my favorites are probably 1975, 1986, 1996, 1997 and 2000. greetings from turkey ❤️

[@arvinroidoatienza7082]

Yaz bitti, petr oil (my winner for that year), didai didai dai, iki dakika, we could be the same, for real dinle are my fave Turish entries.

[@umuteker3133]

My favorite song by Turkey... We could be the same. MANGA

[@veksivv3993]

3:07 you put 1979 instead of 1980. But anyways good video! Keep it and this series up!

[@eurovisionconnor]

Yep, my mistake! For some reason in my mind Pet'r oil is always a 1979 song.

[@jejtherusheddoodle23]

@@eurovisionconnor how would you rate 1979? For me, it’s my winner if it competed.

[@klarinetta]

My top 10 1. Klips ve onlar- Halley 2. Mor ve ötesi-Deli 3. Pan-Bana bana 4. Sertab Erener-Everyway that I can 5. Sebnem Paker- Dinle 6. Pinar Ayhan & the SOS- Yorgunum anla 7. Modern Folk Trio & Aysegül- Dönme Dolap 8. İzel Çeliköz, Reyhan Karaca & Can Ugurluer- Iki Dakika 9. Sebnem Paker- Besinci Mevsim 10. Tüzmen- Unutamazsin

[@jonnyvandenbruel5769]

I love these three beautiful Turkish songs: Sevgilije son (01), Unutamazsin (98), Dum tek tek (09)

[@aijamberisabel]

My top 10 of Turkey 🇹🇷 in Eurovision: 10: 1975: undeserved flop. Great melody and vocal. The instrumentation is amazing. But a tad forgettable. 9/10. 9: 2008: hits different, really like it. Amazing vibe and vocals. 9/10. 8: 1997: such a great vibe. Great vocal. 9/10. 7: 1989: such an iconic song and performance, deserved better. 9.5/10. 6: 1991: amazing song and such a great performance. 9.5/10. 5: 2012: amazing ethno-pop vibe. Iconic staging. 10/10. 4: 2010: such a great vibe and really hits different. 10/10. 3: 2003: amazing song and iconic performance. 10/10. 2: 2004: amazing performance and song. 10/10 1: 2009: amazing vibe and a great performance. 10/10. Honourable mentions: 1983, 2001, 1998, 1981, 1985, 1988 and 1996. Overall Turkey is a great country in Eurovision. Although they were not my faves in the early years they have definitely been good, for the most part since 1997. I hope they return someday.

[@thecupheadfan1837]

My top 34: 34- Sevgiliye Son (2001) 33- Unutamazsın (1998) 32- Dönme Dolap (1981) 31- Opera (1983) 30- Gözlerinin Hapsindeyim (1990) 29- Yaz Bitti (1992) 28- Live it Up (2011) 27- Sevince (1978) 26- Shake it Up Şekerim (2007) 25- Yorgunum Anla (2000) 24- Bana Bana (1989) 23- Love me Back (2012) 22- Beşinci Mevsim (1996) 21- Şarkim Sevgi Üstüne (1987) 20- Sev (1995) 19- Deli (2008) 18- Hani (1982) 17- Rimi Rimi Ley (2005) 16- Leylaklar Soldu Kalbinde (2002) 15- Dön Artik (1999) 14- Pet'r Oil (1980) 13- Halay (1984) 12- Süperstar (2006) 11- Halley (1986) 10- Didai Didai Dai (1985) 9- İki Dakika (1991) 8- We Could be the Same (2010) 7- Seninle Bir Dakika (1975) 6- Esmer Yarim (1993) 5- Dinle (1997) 4- Sufi (1988) 3- Everyway that I can (2003) 2- For Real (2004) 1- Düm Tek Tek (2009)

[@sannev8407]

I always loved Sebnem's song 1996 more than her song from 1997 that came 3rd. 1996 was just pure beauty. Also 2004, 2009 and 2010 are big favorites. Obviously i like way more entries but i cant mention them all :p

[@JeSuisRene]

I’m not the biggest fan of Turkey at Eurovision. That said, they did do pop very well. My favourites from them are 1985 and 1991, and 1998 and 2000 are rather good too.

[@nikola10101]

Yorgunum Anla is truly an underrated gem among Turkish entries. I think one of the reasons no one really cares about it is that this entry gets unjustly grouped with other, relatively bad Turkish entries from 1998-2002.

[@tsarvic1918]

2010 for me. It's my favourite ESC song. I also really like 1997.

[@gwentheperfectqueen8355]

Tukey's best song is 1991. So underrated by many people including you.

[@ThinkAboutVic]

Hey, Turkish Eurofan here. Here are some of my thoughts: 1 - WHY IS DELİ SO LOW???? Seriously. It's by far our favourite entry, and my second favourite Turkish song of all time (only behind another song by Mor ve Ötesi) so it baffles me that it's below 2005. Speaking of that, 2 - 2005 isn't authentic to Turkey What I suspect they tried to do is that they saw the success of Wild Dances emulating Eastern culture and decided to try it out. The problem? Turkey's traditional culture is already very Eastern, so the performance of Rimi Rimi Ley is just a bunch of Turkish stereotypes about Arab and Indian people strung together. It showcases someone's culture, but that someone definitely isn't Turkey. 3 - WHY IS OPERA SO HIGH???? This song is the reverse of Rimi Rimi Ley, where they took Turkish stereotypes about Europe and Britain and strung them together for the one entry from Turkey I hate so much that it feels like I'm allergic to the song. Overall though, amazing video as always! Your favourite Turkish ESC entry is one of our best and THE most undeserving last placer ever in my opinion. Here's my top 5: 1 - mor ve ötesi - Deli | 2008 2 - Semiha Yankı - Seninle Bir Dakika | 1975 3 - maNga - We Could Be The Same | 2010 4 - Can Bonomo - Love Me Back | 2012 5 - Seyyal Taner & Grup Lokomotif - Şarkım Sevgi Üstüne | 1987

[@megalutadorprozao]

my turkish winner is 2010

[@naborrodriguezdieguez7758]

Hello. I leave you the ones that I liked the most: 2010, 2012, 1997, 2000, 1975.

[@lastdanceforyou]

2009 is my favourite ❤️❤️❤️

[@metreoix3758]

Mine 2010

[@jejtherusheddoodle23]

How would you rank 1979?

[@ESCStroopwafel]

inb4 people spam 'iT's tÜrKIyE noW!!1!one'... Türkiye is a good country in Eurovision, though in several occasions quite overrated to me, at least from 2000 on. There are some entries of theirs I really like, particularly Dinle, but I would not go so far as to say it's an all-time best ESC country out there. Should they ever actually return though, I wonder how toxic the Turkish will be if they don't get a top 5 result every year ^^'

[@ronweasley6585]

as a Turkish eurofan i agree lol. noneurofan Turkish people can be harsh sometimes please don’t care them.

[@Jalekrkmz]

@@ronweasley6585 are you kidding ? Should be polite to this hater comment ? Seriously ? I am also Turkish/Zaza fan of Esc and I dont like most of our songs like 2005 2006 2011 2012 etc so it doesnt mean that person should comment this way. Plus if we return nothing will be changed Armenia Greece Serbia Israel again will give us 0 and others will give high points to us 😚 because of Juries should be neutral as I know so there is no amy reason to shouldnt be in top 5 if Serbia did it so we can do too

[@therealbricker]

Turkey was underrated at first. Then they weren't. A simplified version of their Eurovision story, it's a shame that they had to leave Eurovision under such circumstances, hopefully we can see them back someday again. Here's what I think. 1. 2010 - basic first place, but come on, it's pretty awesome. 2. 1990 - Turkish schlager at its best, catchy as hell. 3. 1997 4. 2008 5. 1985 6. 2004 - probably the best example of ska punk in Eurovision. 7. 1987 8. 2012 9. 1995 10. 1984 11. 1996 - even though I belong with the basic people who prefer her second entry, I got to admit that her first entry is pretty underrated by fans, as it really is a beautiful and atmospheric experience. 12. 1983 13. 1982 14. 1978 15. 2002 16. 2011 - honestly the only issue with the song for me has to be the live vocals, otherwise it's another great Turkish hard rock example that they have shown us in Eurovision. 17. 2009 18. 1992 19. 2005 20. 1975 21. 2000 22. 1989 23. 1986 24. 1999 25. 1980 26. 2003 - I've never really seen their winner as one of their best ever entries, sure, it offers some catchy pop, but that's really it, there's other qualities I prefer. 27. 1981 28. 1993 29. 2007 30. 1991 31. 1988 32. 2006 - alright song, but why are the vocals so exaggerated? They really hurt the chorus for me, this song needed to chill. 33. 1998 34. 2001 - as indicated by the two last places, I'm not really too keen on the most dramatic Turkish ballads.

[@escliam7667]

The best Eurovision country. My top: 1. 1995 (one of the best Eurovision songs of all time) 2. 1981 3. 1999 4. 1996 5. 1983 6. 1997 7. 2008 8. 1982 9. 2005 10. 1991 11. 2010 12. 1989 13. 1998 14. 1978 15. 2002 16. 2009 17. 1980 18. 2004 19. 1990 20. 2003 21. 2012 22. 1987 23. 1986 24. 1992 25. 2001 26. 1975 27. 2000 28. 2011 29. 2006 30. 1988 31. 1984 32. 1985 33. 1993 34. 2007

[@adrianespinel7758]

My rankings: 0/10: 1983, 1987 & 1991 1/10: 1978, 1989 & 1998 2/10: 1981 3/10: 1982, 1992 & 1999 4/10: 1995, 2006, 2007 & 2011 5/10: 1975, 1980, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1993, 1996 & 2002 6/10: 1984, 2005 & 2008 7/10: 1990, 2001 & 2004 8/10: 2000, 2009 & 2012 9/10: 2010 *10/10: 1997 & 2003*

[@bobekspekiel9890]

Official top 34: 1)2003:1/26 100% 2)2010:2/39 97,37% 3)2009:4/42 92,68% 48,47%p. 4)2007:4/42 92,68% 36,59%p. 5)1997:3/25 91,67% 6)2004:4/36 91,43% 7)2008:7/43 85,71% 8)2012:7/42 85,37% 9)2006:11/37 72,22% 10)1996:12/30 62,07% 11)2000:10/24 60,87% 12)1986:9/20 57,89% 13)2001:11/23 54,55% 14)2005:13/24 47,83% 15)1991:12/22 47,62% 16)1998:14/25 45,83% 17)1984:12/19 38,89% 18)2002:16/24 34,78% 19)2011:29/43 33,33% 20)1995:16/23 31,82% 31,82% of votes 21)1999:16/23 31,82% 13,64% of votes 22)1988:15/21 30,00% 23)1985:14/19 27,78% 24)1990:17/22 23,81% 25)1980:15/19 22,22% 26)1992:19/23 18,18% 27)1982:15/18 17,65% 28)1993:21/25 16,67% 29)1981:19/20 5,26% 3,95%p. 30)1978:19/20 5,26% 0,88%p. 31)1983:19/20 5,26% 0,00%p. 32)1989:21/22 4,76% 33)1975:19/19 0,00% 34)1987:22/22 0,00%

[@cherryvodka9621]

Their loss in 1975 was so blantantly political But I prefer Dinle

[@alphajackman8656]

My top. 1. 2010 10/10 2. 2003 10/10 3. 2009 10/10 4. 1997 10/10 5. 1975 10/10 6. 2008 10/10 7. 1988 10/10 8. 2012 10/10 9. 2007 9/10 10. 1995 9/10 11. 2004 9/10 12. 1996 9/10 13. 1987 9/10 14. 1986 9/10 15. 1980 9/10 16. 2000 9/10 17. 1989 9/10 18. 1985 9/10 19. 2006 8/10 20. 1998 8/10 21. 1991 8/10 22. 2001 8/10 23. 1990 6/10 24. 1982 6/10 25. 1978 6/10 26. 1984 6/10 27. 1992 6/10 28. 1981 5/10 29. 2005 5/10 30. 2011 3/10 31. 2002 3/10 32. 1999 2.5/10 33. 1993 1/10 34. 1983 1/10 Also I wish Turkey can return to the contest, especially next year because they have been sending some good songs to the contest and I think we all would love to see Turkey return since I know they can do better next year if they do return.

[@unknownmapping9931]

Turkey came from being very underrated to overrated when televote came, but most of their songs are still great 1st: 1997 2nd: 2010 3rd: 1988 4: 1987 5: 2009 6: 1991 7: 2012 8: 2004 9: 2000 10: 1985 11: 1986 12: 1995 13: 1984 14: 1980 15: 1975 16: 2007 17: 2003 18: 1996 19: 1992 20: 1993 21: 1981 22: 2008 23: 1990 24: 2005 25: 2011 26: 1983 27: 1989 28: 1978 29: 1982 30: 2002 31: 2006 32: 2001 33: 1998 34: 1999

[@laurentguichard4260]

GERALDINE LAURENCE 2000 1997 2004 2003 2012 2006 2010 1996 CARZO PARK CAFE BRAY 1999 BERTRAND MANSON PASCAL2 CARLE 2005 2009 2008 1998 1995 HERMES SVETLANA WELTER FABIAN 2001 MARGO MODERN TIMES 2007 BACCARA 2002 2011