Netta - Toy - Opening of the First Semi-Final - Eurovision 2019

Netta, who won the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest in Lisbon opened the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest in Tel Aviv with her song Toy.
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[@escfranckvalencia]

Best Eurovision opening ever. Thank you Netta.

[@kimsebilmezz8087]

I think you should listen 2004 openning

[@4gamezz155]

​@@kimsebilmezz8087this still better

[@TIMMYGIMMY]

And then they forbid Israel to take a place in 2024 Eurovision. They forgot who host the best one ever and support who forbids woman to even sing.

[@Rogerthatx10]

When the little girl at the start started singing “Wonder-woman, don’t you ever forget...” That was so emotional...loved it.

[@godofthebirds3915]

Plus: GAl Gadot (Wonder Woman 2017) is Israeli like Netta

[@raidenshogun6628]

I'm crying 😭

[@Mary-wk6kq]

same vibes here

[@qwertyuiop5734]

How is that possibly emotional

[@Rogerthatx10]

Alisson Becker ‘Emotional’ is defined as a state in which feelings are triggered by external or internal stimuli. Such feelings can occur from memories or similar situations in a person’s life. Good enough explanation for you, Mrs Robot?

[@jamesmt142]

This was, without a doubt, the most outstanding opening to any Eurovision, ever. Three amazing pieces of television production... and I was there.

[@yaniva.7626]

I was there too. You really needed to be there to understand how grand it all was. Top notch production. NL 2020 have the most difficult job to outshine this one.

[@microsim11]

The most amazing Eurovision of all times greatest production, 3 amzing live shows and not boring for a second!!!

[@roisinkenny6243]

Must of been amazing been there x

[@RayPossibleGT]

@@microsim11 agreed. It was my first Eurovision and I didn't even feel like stopping the livestream even a second. I enjoyed literally every second including the Madonna part because of the amazing production.

[@dilana9337]

I litterally cried

[@hannahelsey6735]

I can’t be the only one that keeps coming back to this over and over again! This woman blows my mind!

[@nadine754]

Same here. She is an amazing music artist. ❤️

[@bekinder56]

Me too ❤

[@Lucas-pq8zn]

Meeeerrrrrrrr

[@marishkasurmanidze6274]

The best opening ever

[@sametdervisoglu7544]

I dont think so bc The best opening ceremonies were 2013 sweden 🇸🇪 and 2015 austria 🇦🇹 i think

[@mariaa_cj]

Not at all but it was good

[@Benjibuilder]

@@mariaa_cj then what was the best?

[@mariaa_cj]

@@Benjibuilder For me? Story of ESC by Måns and Petra in 2016

[@bhonemyathein1201]

No

[@Yokizeshi]

I'm so glad to see so many positive comments here! This song is so overhated.

[@user-yx4ex1kl8n]

ShainCake no he’s not

[@chantreachea1467]

I'm a year late. I found myself quite obsessed with this song and I'm also surprised to see lots of hated comments. I don't know how could anyone bear to dislike such a unique song, she somehow remind me of what my fav singer had said"some time people demand something new/special/unique but chose not to accepted them".🤦‍♀️?

[@monarcmonarc8881]

rite??? GO ZIONIST!!! LOVE HER

[@alexdee5341]

I'm not Israeli or European, but I LOVE THIS SONG!!! It is unique and catchy! I love Netta too!

[@harriethanssen570]

Her voice is INSANE. When she throws out those powerful high notes omg

[@mahaloso]

By far.... This years Eurovision was the best ever. Flawless production!

[@danielmoranbenari4353]

Thx ❤️

[@IAF028]

Agree👍 Israel made a big effort to success with this ESC and they went on this with a full power 😼

[@petarpoljak6918]

@Harry Williams It was an "above-average" sure it had great interval acts (Except Madonna) but everything else was all over the place including the voting. Honestly 2018 was much more pleasant and level grounded.

[@Tomer4love]

@@petarpoljak6918 it was about "dare to dream" concept. No grounded needs here. It was above imagination so c'monn

[@petarpoljak6918]

@@Tomer4love Dare to dream is a cliche title and a hypocritical one at that considering where talking about Israel. They should have choosen something akin to the country not a Glee slogan reject.

[@whodisidk]

Okay, the intro was amazing.

[@staninsertkpopgroup1181]

It made me teary abit oof

[@richloquinerio5640]

The production is just WOOOOOWWWW!

[@SourceSK]

Yup israel went full force for this xD

[@valerieselau7384]

This is EVERYTHING! 😍

[@Tomer4love]

Best Eurovision ever 😍

[@firsyinactive]

666 LIKES you're the devil. thank you.

[@petarpoljak6918]

Nothing will beat 2009 edition, compare to that, this is weak and miniscule.

[@bogdan2551]

Netta won twice with this performance...she's the proof that you do t have to fit a certain body type to be awesome and beautiful...she is definitely our type...

[@mikeyy2510]

The original Toy was great but this version is EVEN GREATER! Netta’s voice really suits the beat and overall just love it

[@Catasmr-rl1bz5eh9o]

Doesn't Netta sing original?

[@vvbbvvbb2595]

The production is flawless, looks like a Grammy performance, even better

[@miduneyev156]

Totally

[@Tomer4love]

The best Eurovision ever

[@trsaga1999]

This is what grammys should look like

[@MM-fg8gs]

@Harry Williams Lol yes.

[@petarpoljak6918]

@@MM-fg8gs Honestly 2014 and 2016 were better and dont get me started at 2009 and 2011.

[@daphnewong8319]

I love how the intro sticks to the slogan "Dare to Dream" it's adorable

[@dimitrios1798]

I like how this song is just a copy of "Seven Nation Army"

[@OneLove-up4kf]

@@dimitrios1798 we dont care what you like

[@dimitrios1798]

@@OneLove-up4kf It's still a copy of "Seven Nation Army"

[@OneLove-up4kf]

@@dimitrios1798 we still dont really care

[@dimitrios1798]

@@OneLove-up4kf you say you don't care, but you still reply to me.. i know you care

[@juniorgoktug4152]

Original version was great but this version fabulous.great job netta

[@niliestears]

she really deserved to be the winner

[@DROPRAVE]

@@niliestears yeah absolutely, that energy is crazy

[@ariiid6113]

@@niliestears Agree

[@levinskan]

@@niliestears Definitely

[@niliestears]

@@levinskan i'm glad to see that there are some people who agree with me

[@MRG09100]

That was the best opening in the history ESC. I never thought watching Eurovision would make me cry.

[@wilbeugre]

That's what I call an IMPRESSIVE opening number 🤯😮🤯😮👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@user-rj8tj3fx3r]

The production was fantastic. The opening credit was absolutely relatable. Well done Israel. Sending love from New Zealand.

[@danami6762]

Taro Prutisart ❤️

[@user-rj8tj3fx3r]

If Aus can participate, I'm sure nz could one day. We have got lots of cool artists :)

[@stascht7116]

@@user-rj8tj3fx3r hopefully

[@skynoirr]

THE BEST OPENING I SEEING IN MY WHOLE LIFE

[@timberr5585]

She slayed, but the producer which created this performance should be awarded, hats down dude.

[@valerieselau7384]

Now, this is what I call it a big opening number! Outstanding!! 12 points from me! 🙌

[@jasmina5903]

Yeah

[@rickybeez2210]

Amazing!!! simply AMAZING !!!

[@IoannisHodgesMameletzis]

This is so much powerful than last year. At home, in front of the world, celebrating her victory, her country, her audience. It's magic.

[@M-JayTv]

And still in 2024 a mega opening. You‘re stunning Netta!!

[@aleksjabonski6560]

Came here after the opening of ESC 2022 just to realise that budget for this one was bigger than entire yearly budget of Italy

[@emilkazmov2888]

That opening omgg. The best

[@C7007]

That subtle piano version of toy in the intro is brilliant. Loved the performance, hope this version will be on Spotify

[@lProjectZerol]

WHY NO ONE IS TALKING ABOUT THAT SLAYAGE OF HIGH NOTES AT 5:55

[@TheStevenSinger]

@Harry Williams Lets see you do better lmao. Stop bitching! tell me who hit those high notes.

[@notyouraveragepotato43]

@Harry Williams it's not a high note but it's pretty damn impressive

[@renwen8537]

@Harry Williams I think someone who won Eurovision is far from being disgusting and untalented trash. Though we can respect your opinion on having operatic performance from 15 years ago as your preference, this performance was purely entertaining to watch and to hear for those who like the genre.

[@renwen8537]

@Harry Williams Will do. Im actually one for more soft operatic styles my self

[@funkerman86]

Because she is obviously miming and thats autotune

[@nathalie5375]

I really have no words... without this intro I would never have seen what an amazing artist and entertainer Netta is

[@amh4714]

Why is no-one talking about that high note?!?!?!😍😍 that is legit the craziest high note I've ever heard! WOW

[@laurentofficiel1387]

Yes omg 😭😭

[@nellyhercman]

Yes....yes....yes.....!!!!!!!

[@daviddvirtalias3198]

So impressive

[@xkasiek]

Guess you've never heard about Yannis P (can't writer his surname lol) from Beast In Black

[@vvbbvvbb2595]

It's autotuned.. but yeah it sounded amazing

[@Virise1]

Am I the only one who thinks that her performance was so good that it set the expectations so high and the actual contestants disappointed

[@miriamichai158]

Virie no. You are not the only at all. She was AMAZING

[@Virise1]

I loved her, but the disappointment that followed wasn't great.

[@k-doggy1762]

Did you watch Iceland?

[@miriamichai158]

K - Doggy the EBU should punish Iceland

[@esinteressiertmicheinfachn9480]

She is garbage, she ate the whole chicen from KFC, no i cant afford some more...

[@rsadquliyev1046]

Amazing! I have no words... Love from Azerbaijan 🇦🇿🇮🇱

[@xxxxJosheey17xxxx]

WHAT A PRODUCTION! Congratulations Israel!! 💃🏽

[@davidarnold5271]

I can't tell you how much I love this performance best opening act ever

[@guyron8833]

How can anybody dislike this opening ?! One of the best Eurovision openings ever!

[@stranger8881]

A song with chiken??

[@RayPossibleGT]

mendesarmy love why not?

[@stranger8881]

@@RayPossibleGT i just don't like it sorry 🙁

[@Luna-ze3fz]

Netta is a goddess

[@qdevaffldff]

We need more people to acknowledge the vocals at 5:50 !!!

[@ariftrashupa3215]

That vocal at 5:52 🔥🔥🔥

[@MaitreRed]

Glissando to Eb5 - multiple Eb5 - Glissando to F#5 - multiple G#5 - Sustained G#5 - Sustained F#5

[@awesomemortercycle1]

That's to all the people saying she didn't deserve to win last year

[@ariftrashupa3215]

@@awesomemortercycle1 yeeah but, eleni foureira deserved too :) both are gorgeous 🔥🔥

[@panfu4944]

We don't talk that Eleni didn't deserve. Why do even say about her under this comment?

[@maartenlemein1261]

9 seconds of pure powerhouse madness

[@demiejunepeneyra2705]

The production,just wow. -Eurovision fan from the 🇵🇭 here.

[@kikicat7563]

I always come back to this legendary performance Netta is an absolute queen 👑

[@musidora3442]

The production tho omg

[@maxilinkov1611]

I've never seen anything like this! The best Eurovision opening ever

[@nadine754]

@@maxilinkov1611 yes absolutely

[@peterroberts6057]

I am impressed with how each host ups the staging every year- a lot of talent and skill and $$$ goes into each show. It looks incredible.

[@Lishkafe]

They built the biggest stage in Israel

[@fikkitchen]

I AM LIVING FOR THESE NETTA MIXES

[@caragray7010]

This is literally the best song ever from Eurovision ! I will forever remember it

[@itaym87]

When the guys in heels and the girls in flat 🤣 Netta you are amazing!! This Eurovision was probably the best in history!! ❤️🇮🇱❤️

[@itaym87]

Harry Williams Production wise totally YES!

[@zachlasala3712]

@Harry Williams Israel worked hard for Hosting ESC this year. She is not a fat chicken. The reason why people liked the Grand final this year is because it's very modern and not the bad kind Of modern.the flag parade was unique. She can sing,Keinno,Duncan and Sergey Loves netta's song and said it deserved to win Last year. You're just a hater that doesn't respects other people, you just care for A few a people. And also......WE'RE NOT YOUR TOY

[@olegmamurov1783]

BEST EUROVISION IN THE WORLD

[@mikhail7863]

there is only one eurovision lol

[@Tomer4love]

@@mikhail7863 he meant best Eurovision ever lol

[@mikhail7863]

@@Tomer4love really?

[@Tomer4love]

@@mikhail7863 yep.

[@Justiiiiinnnnn]

That was the best show that was ever done on esc Congrats netta

[@MegrezGames]

No. Lordi 2006 still is the best.

[@IAF028]

Indeed👌

[@user-lk7lp9pg5q]

@@MegrezGames hell yes \m/

[@e.k.d6181]

Worst.

[@Tomer4love]

No doubt . It has magic and extra talent featring style. Oh and super charisma! Israel blessed 🙏

[@Sisk98]

The bass drop at 3:41 is absolutely brilliant! 😍

[@arminhvc]

One of the best EurovisionSongContests until now😀 Greets from Germany

[@hugosge8292]

einfachVerbuggt hi haha was geht

[@arminhvc]

Hugo SGE hey?

[@Ryan-if7ny]

The best opening show (including the final) in years. She was incredible! Kudos to Israel they have smashed it! UK here...

[@miriamichai158]

Ryan Larter 😘🇮🇱🇬🇧

[@diosundoro5019]

The best host performance ever

[@ronsabelo9831]

The crowd was insane😭😭❤❤❤

[@meisjelol_2805]

Netta is iconic i love her

[@lpveisintheairsm]

Best opening ever. I was crying.

[@beratvin3245]

The intro was so good

[@soulfigment]

Never expected a song like this to give me goosies! BUT IT DID! What a way to top up her winning performance from 2018!

[@TheIskolarTravels]

The production was really on top of the best! Love from philippines

[@rouyanreyes4669]

Im filipino too

[@novaonpluto]

She got even more confident on stage and stable with her voice. The intro is super adorable by the way. :') So happy she was able to pursue her dream.

[@NIC-og8fr]

:)

[@XDF745]

Not to mention the parts where she's lipping vocal effects. Just compare this vocal to her actual live performance at Eurovision last year and it becomes pretty obvious.

[@NIC-og8fr]

@@XDF745 yep,she is amazing!!!

[@eladevron24]

@@OshawottLuke no that's live, she has some bad pitch moments.

[@janszopa1004]

4:02 is totally not autotuned XD she doesent even hide with it

[@alexkstn2160]

This is the best performance i saw in well over a year

[@Mesmosssbs]

The orient version of toy... AMAZING. This was the best opening ever. Love from Turkey ❤️

[@rachkw]

Watching this in 2022 and I’m crying, what a legend!!!!

[@dilshodsabirov2141]

this opening song deservs to be the winner again! love u Netta!

[@idolevi6076]

and that is the way to open the Eurovision! 🇮🇱

[@ayinesk5205]

The audience is sooo hyped 💖💖💖

[@lepekumpepek9204]

Eurovision in tel Awiw is the Best of eurovision

[@lepekumpepek9204]

Im from poland

[@saarworld]

You absolutely right!

[@lepekumpepek9204]

You are from Poland?

[@saarworld]

Miko YT No, I am from Israel, Tel Aviv

[@miriamichai158]

Thank you!!! From an Israeli girl with an Polish origin.. 🇮🇱❤️ 🇵🇱

[@filipposk.3831]

Honestly, the beginning with her watching the ESC when she was young and the moment she felt different when the girls were gossiping about her made me miss the contest. I just could not stop crying. I'm so glad she has been the 2018 winner. She really deserved it!

[@harley_arrow]

So emotional! No matter what, you can make your dreams come true if you believe in yourself and not let others push you around. Well done Netta greetings from your neighbours 🇨🇾🇮🇱

[@Karin-sb7bb]

The whole show (all 3.days) was amazing.

[@muddyfeet69]

That intro was the first intro where I had to cry ......wow......Netta & KAN, you did it ♥

[@felixmaderodeluxe]

She's amazing and Israel superb!!!

[@MonaLisaSarcasm]

This entire performance felt like the biggest middle finger to every hater and doubter out there and i am so here for it

[@MM-fg8gs]

Yesss!!! Agree 100%

[@xart5]

Exactly!

[@reallifelove]

Beautiful Netta, what a show! You OWNED your VICTORY!

[@brycelyons1286]

Best opening performance ever!!! Netta, you are amazing! Production team, that set, LX and VFX are out of this world!

[@krystian0884]

Heroes was better

[@microsim11]

What is LX and VFX ?

[@palmijonsson5801]

microsim11 VFX - Visual Effects, LX - Lighting effects I assume. LX is however a general term for stage lighting itself.

[@EliadSapir]

Absolutely the best Eurovision ever

[@ollyaa7434]

No

[@lior2278]

Olly AA yes

[@salRL-eb3zc]

it's dosen't matter who is better ,because every year you have new things like visions. is just party .in kopenagen and lisbol looks great too. i like the part with shalva...

[@Tomer4love]

The best of the best. No doubt. It had everything and beyond

[@Tomer4love]

@Harry Williams have u take Jealousypen? Two pills at day and the jealousy pains is gone ! 😉

[@rodislav96]

I think that this is the best performance until now for this year! I mean, after I watched all the videos, I could honestly say that she stole the show! Congrats!

[@SelfMedicatedOnHalloumi]

It makes me wanna party, cry, smile, laugh... it's everything!!

[@Squib101]

PED brought me watch it again, and still this was the best opening of all times❤❤

[@saritarie89]

Who is PED??

[@slentilus7439]

She's a deserved winner!

[@emilyconway4013]

We are all happy that she won.

[@Sunlightmysteries]

Still listening to this great song! May 2020,love from Amsterdam ❤️

[@saritarie89]

Everytine i see this i notice another detail.. this is amazing!

[@pinkhighlighter7590]

I opened this while on my way to school and once again I find myself crying in public 💖💖💖💖 Netta is the best

[@HanikSheli]

BEST. OPENING. ACT. EVER.

[@rachzenou5657]

still crying from the intro

[@syahrulramadaniyusuf7480]

I like her style, especially her hair. Woooo

[@asshaho27]

Best Opening Ever 🔥😍❤

[@jeniena4659]

Best opening ever!!! 😍

[@cove9572]

Jeni ena YESSSS NETTA IS AMAZING !!!!!!

[@lucius__6377]

really?

[@EdjeMr1975]

2011 Düsseldorf 🇩🇪 2013 Malmö 🇸🇪 2014 Copenhagen 🇩🇰 2015 Vienna 🇦🇹 2016 Stockholm 🇸🇪 Are my favorites Openings But i love every year .. they all different and Unique

[@user-xw1oh8nl3r]

OMG this made me cry

[@thebipedCentaur]

She looks so iconic!

[@lvescboylv2576]

Emotional opening❤❤❤😭

[@mohamadreza5811]

she had a best performance in 2019in my opinion!!

[@pr4835]

No Madonna😜😆

[@ariiid6113]

@@pr4835 lmao are you kidding me

[@SpencerKlouds]

This is how you do concert👑🔥

[@Elena-ce8ek]

Can i just vote for Netta again 🎉❤

[@shichaochen6045]

omg lil netta is so cute, her journey just made me cry!

[@olgavyshynska3880]

DDamn that is what I call the opening! What a SHOW! LOVED IT

[@monsi7672]

Israel made the impossible possible.. what a wonderful production

[@yousefrahman4521]

What is production ????

[@fatbabyd2813]

@@yousefrahman4521 הפקה

[@Vladarab1]

What exactly impossible they did?) a show... just like everybody does

[@michaelcaberto7588]

Indeed ✊

[@francisconunes1411]

Absolutely crap

[@paulpeter5111]

This version was great..👏👏

[@yahiamoulelksour8694]

Sorry Torino, but this is still UNBEATABLE 🔥

[@maxpetriconni5163]

It made me cry to watch it again 😭 that's so beautiful, the story, the show, the performance... the whole concept... OMG ! So emotional for me. I started crying when the crowd sang with you the postchorus... I hope to be on the Eurovision stage one day 😉

[@callme_anna]

this deserves SEVERAL MILLIONS views..

[@luasimon]

Now, this version is FiRe 🔥

[@ThornyRoseDawn]

This version is a million times better than the original. Wasn’t a fan last year, but she freaking nailed it. Go girl!