REACTION: Olly Alexander - 'Dizzy' | UNITED KINGDOM Eurovision 2024

RIGHT LET'S DO IT - hot off of a mediocre placing last year, we're finally sitting down to react to the UK's #Eurovision entry for 2024.
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[@challengerboo3358]

This was released today, wasn't it? It's not even noon! How did you do that?? The work ethic. The focus. the commitment. 👏👏👏

[@Novympia]

It was released at 8am 😅😅

[@challengerboo3358]

@@Novympia 2 hours for a filmed edited reaction. We don't deserve it haha

[@MM-tz2bs]

Wasnt it released at midnight? I watched the video last night after coming home from watching Dune 😊 The song is fine, but will not do much unless the staging is super memorable

[@Hydraas]

@@MM-tz2bsthe song released at midnight, the MV was 8am

[@MM-tz2bs]

@@Hydraas oh right, it was just his photo when i listened last night haha so dumb of me..

[@henrymarchant8053]

My belief is that that final chorus is gonna be more dramatic live, they have done a revamp for the past two. Especially with Spaceman, they went all out in the second half so I trust Ollie knows what he’s doing

[@dovestone_]

Yes! Same that’s exactly what I thought

[@robedwards6096]

Like steps a deeper shsde of blue

[@lorettabes4553]

I hope so cuz Olly can sing so well! Esp. His dancing!

[@lydiamichaels1976]

Luckily he’s got really good stage presence/performance😭

[@Systematicsphere]

It was Space, man. Not spaceman!

[@Cameron_Cullen_Smith]

You guys are the SWAT team of Eurovision with the reaction speed of the drop

[@jordanmcgill5619]

Olympia took the words right out my mouth. The spoken interlude is so "I Breathe Again". The intro is a blatant hint to "It's A Sin" as well!

[@Evelina_412]

THAT'S what it reminded me of! It's A Sin, of course

[@katkit1479]

It's pet shop boys inspired Olly said

[@emotionalsupportnoodle]

It’s very Pet Shop Boys. It’s not bad. I was the same as Nova, just WAITING for something more 😅

[@RolyWestYT]

Completely agree with everything you both said! Love the talking part too! But I do think we can be at least left side of the scoreboard

[@deandrinksfairy]

the performance and staging are gonna be what sways how this does

[@richardgorman4761]

He will need to be able to sing this Live REALLY WELL to make an impact in Eurovision

[@Novympia]

Agreed.

[@lorettabes4553]

Which... sometimes he doesn't sing well live

[@MayTTruck]

to me, it very much feels like It's A Sin by Pet Shop Boys, production-wise, and Rush by Troye Sivan, lyrically which all in all, is giving a great dance track that will be staying with me for some time, even after the contest don't really think it's competitive enough for high place, but absolutely nothing to be ashamed off! UK is finally showing that they can make music that sounds like it's from UK :D

[@RainbowKatie]

It is very Pet Shop Boys and Steps (what a combo). I like it!

[@Agostina999]

Wait. I can see it now. Like last year was the year of laying down. This is the year of spinning mini stages. Calling it now

[@toothfairy430]

Omg I love Olly and I love pretty much every song Years & Years have made. They have such a signature fun sound. In so happy for him.

[@yikes7607]

Your reaction was almost painful because you began with a bit of hope, and then you really looked like you were holding your breath waiting for something bangtastic to happen, but it never did, so I watched your hopes turn to worry and fizzle all out into numb disappointment and resignation XD

[@Novympia]

😅😅😅

[@olufson]

​@@NovympiaI wish I could be Ollie's lesbian bff just to have shaken him and been like 'gurl, you are everything but this song ain't it, luv.' I've seen him live twice and I genuinely haven't been this impressed by someone not missing a single note while performing a complicated choreo since Queen B herself. this song isn't bad but it's far from his greatest and it's just too melancholic for a Eurovision pop song. I find that this type of downbeat repetitive rythms set in minor key rarely work well in pop, they just make the song sound drab, detached and tired, they make the sound cold which is the opposite of the uplifting exhilaration you want from a Eurovision track. Ballads are a whole different ball game but the pop songs need to be in major key or have a proper kick to them which this sond sadly lacks.

[@SimplethingsOfficial]

This will be all about the live performance

[@Novympia]

Absolutely 👀

[@eurovision.bavaria]

i was expecting more from olly alexander. Right now its my 14th place. Best wisher from Bavaria

[@184JMC]

I typing before seeing the vid. I'm soooooo EXCITED! I had the pleasure of seeing Years&Years in Boston. I"M so STOKED!!!!🙌🏻❤NOW back to the VIDEO! 😂

[@sirprintalot]

I really do expect some big Space Man kinda moment in a live version at the end of the song in May, it's two years running we've had a "Eurovision version" and it's surely happening again because Dizzy has a lot of space for changes. It's going to be big budget too and they've got someone staging it who did Olly's performance with Elton at the Brit Awards.

[@sirprintalot]

also I feel like if you look at the difference between No Rules (studio track) and No Rules (live performance) staging can absolutely elevate anything.

[@caty603]

It’s 7:16am where I’m at. Watching while I get kids ready for school…… you are spoiling us. Thank you for all your hard work

[@TheClairem75]

I’ve listened a few times now and I’m sooooo here for this!

[@blakesheffield142]

The bells are only in the right headphone so it was funny olympia genuinely not hearing them 😅😅😅

[@daveclayt85]

I agree so much about releasing the snippet! I was confused as to why they did it at the time, especially as it sounded like it would be the chorus. All that did was give us all chance to get a bit used to it, so that by the time the full song comes out we find ourselves wanting it to go somewhere else. If this finishes on the left side, I think it'll be primarily because he's at least reasonably well-known across large parts of Europe, so people will disproportionately pay attention to his song on the night. That could serve him well, but I don't see the song standing out much. I don't even think it's a musically strong year either! In short... it's ok. And I'm fine with that 🙂

[@drakonius95]

i have the same feeling like I had with Mae Muller... "it can do well if staged right" ... and then its not staged right

[@loferx]

I totally understand Nova's comment about the snippet, because I didn't listen to it before the song itself! And I really like it!

[@dorinapenapoet]

Thanks lovelies for being so quick. We appreciate you. I really love the song and I love the music video. But I really just seem gonna wait for the live to really have an opinion. Cause I need to see how it's gonna translate. It is a very big heavy hitter year though so i'm pretty worried honestly

[@Jinx1392]

Every time I hear the song , FOR SOME REASON, I can’t unhear Deeper shade of blue by steps

[@scaryclarey654]

I was waiting for more, for sure. But it is a catchy tune to replace the earworm in my head all week. Je Sui . . . in Bio, down in St. Tropez . . .😄🩷🖤

[@dant697]

I feel like this song could have been a years and years back catalogue of songs they didn’t think would be great on an album. It sounds ok and that’s about as much as I can say

[@yan13yan13]

With the first few seconds of the song I was waiting for the “Hi Barbie , Hi Ken” from Aqua 😅😅😅 anyone else get that ?

[@zharg002]

I was really excited to listen to this, but then I listened to this.

[@Marcepan541]

It's bloody great. Not even joking. Listening constantly. He is not a joke act. What else did we expect from him?

[@Foreversumner]

It needs a revamp to amp up the last part to a more intense crescendo

[@CyberSlammer2024]

It needs a complete rewrite

[@Corrie-gk4go]

I don't even watch Eurovision, but you girls are just so entertaining!

[@lelb1972]

Got to say I totally agree with you both about this. I was expecting a lot more from him and the guy who collaborated with him. He's going to rely heavily on thr performance and staging. It's missing some oomph and a big build up for the ending. Even if it changed tempo at the end. Too many stronger songs.

[@onemanfran]

I've figured out what it reminds me of - deeper shade of blue by steps

[@Leifdk1]

I know everyone keeps saying it’s very Pet Shop Boys but I honestly get Erasure a lot more from this. From the instrumentals at least. It’s a fine song… but perhaps just not quite as spectacular as it needed to be for Eurovision.

[@aussienetman]

Was waiting for your reaction. 😅didn't disappoint! The song however? 😂

[@louisehesketh3018]

I love it xxxx

[@stuartwho]

Agree with a lot of what you’ve said. I’ve put it 8th between Austria and Lithuania. I love the bells

[@ermin.98]

My problem with this one was that it really did not got my full attention at no point. Usually when I watch/listen to an entry which is just released, I am fully into it with all my senses and during this one I was even checking my phone :') and I am dissapointed in a sense that I was expecting much more. But still, it's a great song, but as you guys said, it's about the positioning in the grand final and how others will perform it live. Best of luck to Olly.

[@lorettabes4553]

Best of luck to Olly, idk if he helped with the writing of the song, cuz Years and Years has had such great bops and this is just... a little mid. I hope they better it in the live show

[@elvis9248]

I absolutely love this! 😍 Very catchy, very 90’s. I just think that we as ESC-fans are expecting big vocal moments, craziness, memorable stage gimmicks, to feel confident that a song will be successful. I just hope the UK will not mess up the staging again 😅

[@KevsArtStuff]

You two make me laugh and your bang on with this song. It's May Mulla all over again... it ain't gonna 'Shine'.

[@tiagofincher]

Look, he give everything I expected from him. Amazing quality and a huge nod to british pop (Elton John, Pet Shop Boys). For me this scream jury pleaser. UK really step it UP! Be happy!!!!

[@MarieA38]

I’m hoping that both Olly’s performance and the staging will be really big and all out, fingers crossed because I love Olly Alexander and want him to do well 🤞

[@chrism.2126]

Its an alright song. I do agree that it kinda is just the chorus. Also agree this being in 2024 Eurovision it might be devoured by the other entries.

[@poppyameiIa]

i think the song’s good, it’s really catchy - personally, i was humming it after just one listen last night but the staging will absolutely make it or break it!

[@liamkampff1]

"Chorus feels more impactful after that verse dont you think?" "... no..." 💀💀💀 I actually agreed with Nova there but that made me cackle. I think this is a fantastic song, gonna be a great performance, i dont see it winning, could see top 10 though I think if they highlight the spoken word portion, as well as the different vocals in the last few hooks, which they can easily do live, it'll be more effective i think. As its slighttttly repetitive in this studio version. TOTALLY agree with Nova that the snippet being the main hook was such a mistake considering how prominent it is in the full song. They almost overplayed it before it even came out!

[@barghast]

I think its going to be cracking live but ultimately land around the top right side of the board.

[@loisgreen7773]

I 100% agree with yer fella on the left - my thoughts exactly xxx

[@petranorlund9689]

Oh my. 😝

[@paulwilliammonks1]

You both need to get you own earphones. Most songs these days are made to pan between the left and right earphone to create depth etc

[@jennc5288]

I love how you can gauge their reactions just from seeing the thumbnail.

[@alexandrajanee6149]

I love Olly! I think this single is great ❤

[@halo19]

This also left me a bit cold on first listen but as the days gone on its really grown on me, really like the petshop boys vibe from it. Realistically though we're looking at 15th to 20th in the contest but it'll be a chart hit for sure. He did put a clip up of some rehearsals where it looks like he's going for a big gospel harmony, so that could be something to pick the last minute or so up live.

[@poppyameiIa]

ooo big gospel harmony sounds exciting

[@dallassallad7728]

Oh Christ here we go… my initial response was the same as Olympia’s upon hearing who it was and also blind reacting with you girls Edit: I feel the thrush (disease)

[@Darragh_K]

The bell sounds remind me of the bells at the ending of Harry Styles song - As It Was.

[@dubster8086]

Agreed! As long as the other guys get the date wrong and think it’s the week after then I think we’ve got this…..

[@485OCEAN]

guys……. i like it alot ❤❤❤❤❤ loveeeeee olly!

[@Daniel111916041]

To be honest, apart from it usually topping the charts as the campest concert of the year, my favourite thing to come out of Eurovision is the 5-10 songs that i get to add to my playlist. I often hope we do well just because i feel like i should, but not once have a placed a bet on the UK to win. Ollie will need to destroy this vocally for it to land on the left side, ive seen him live and he is very good so 🤞 but at the end of the day, it will be a great time, great fun and i cannot wait to see what Sweden are going to do to commemorate their anniversary 😱 exciting 💙

[@johnjamesduffy7653]

I have a feeling that this studio version features less falsetto high show off moments that we will get on the night. I kind of mean a sort of under promise, over deliver type thing. There's also bound to be a few tweaks before the big night - I would lay money on it. As for the staging, I have no doubt that it will be visually breathtaking, totally different to anything the UK has ever done before, Olly will insist on that without a shadow of a doubt. As for the apparent surprise on the night, maybe Neil Tennant from The Pet Shop Boys doing the spoken word bit, that would be epic.

[@JamesDean-cy6pm]

I cant WAIT for the live perfomance. You know full well this is the radio version. IMO this is going to do a Sam Ryder after soar after the first rehearsals.

[@Siggy_Freud]

I like the song. I just was waiting for more, it feels unfinished in a sense. It doesn't really go to that high point-it kinda keeps dragging you on and at the end there's no real "ahh yeah the big note/part". When comparing this to all the other big eurobops (Croatia, Netherlands, Austria etc) and powerful ballads like France this (for me) seems a bit forgettable. I think for this to do well (not winning worth) but for it to be on the left side (maybe top 10) it needs really impactful staging and to be 'jazzed' up a bit similar to what they did to Sam Ryder in 2022. If they don't any of that I can't really see this doing well sadly. Lovely video though!

[@_annaxb]

Don’t think I’ve ever seen Olympia so stressed 😂

[@teddysmith5837]

I personally love this song ❤ not sure if it’s a winner but I’m really hoping it will do well. Loving the 80/90s club vibe 🎉 Just hoping staging will not let it down

[@mjm3091]

Well let's just say - we aren't going to Liverpool (or UK in general) next year... It's cute, though.

[@marcouscous527]

I absolutely love Years and years and was so excited when he was announced but I have no idea why this would be the song chosen, it just doesnt have oomph enough in it to be a hit

[@jasongreen9371]

Dizzy is absolutely amazing! ❤️Remember how people first reacted to Sam Ryders first video and there were mixed reviews and look what happened when it came down to his live performance! Ollys video may be getting mixed reviews, but wait until he’s done his live performance! Olly CAN sing live and he has what it takes to turn people into the UK favour! Hopefully lots of promoting around Europe as well! 🌀❤️🇬🇧 LETS GOOOO! UK 🇬🇧 all the way! 🎉❤

[@TavernBrawler]

I can tell Olympia edited this. I just have a massive hunch she did.

[@BDog54]

I felt pretty meh after hearing the snippet, I just had a strong feeling it would be the best bit of the whole song. Turns out, I was right. I felt much more excited when I heard last year's song. Also, love that you noticed the Adam Rickett inspiration. Tbh this fees like a wasted oppurtunity to have such a big star as Ollie with such a flatlining dong. I meant 'song' not 'dong', but it was too funny to change 😂😂😂

[@DominikGuzowski]

That "that would never come" olympia moment is so good haha

[@AmberJays]

I really do get the impression that they started writing the chorus, and then just forgot about writing the rest lol. Verse - Chorus - Bridge - Chorus - Bridge (SW) - Chorus It currently sounds like different samples put together rather than a finished song, because the transitions are quite harsh in and out of the choruses. I don't think even good staging alone is going to be enough to pull some points, not with the quality of some of the recent entries coming in now. Hopefully they continue revamping it.

[@kieranhannam1763]

I SPRINTED

[@alexwestwood3143]

Sorry for the comment you found rude 😭 I apologised on Twitter 💗! Love you both & so happy my little jest was wrong!!

[@aliceread260]

Amazing video drop so soon after the premiere! You literally took the words out of my mouth- I love the track, I’ll play it lots but I can’t see it standing out against some of the entries this year unless they pull something extraordinary out of the hat. Bloody love Olly, this track is a bop, just a shame he’s up against some real hard hitters this year.

[@gottegrisen94]

I think it's a smart song for Eurovision, since the chorus is the selling point and it's repeated so many times. However, not so smart move to release that snippet so early and build up the hype around that so people are expecting more when there isn't much more to the song than the chorus. 😕 I really like the song and Olly Alexander anyways and will be rooting for the UK in May! 🥳

[@aylarhojayeva4793]

I am all dizzyyy this year, dizzy for Olly

[@neilperkins9033]

First time hearing our UK entry because I wanted to watch it with (you) the girls and glad I waited! Personally, I didn't care for the song. It seems like they've spunked the budget on the video and kept their fingers crossed that it carries the song.... the live version will need all the backing dancers and staging available to at least match the video. Bill Tongue!

[@Jake_5693]

He’s having 4 backing dancers

[@MK_2023.]

‘We should’ve sent Pete Burns’ 😂

[@aylarhojayeva4793]

No need to worry, this is the winner 🏆

[@125dc]

I mean, Je Suis Une Dolly would’ve been a fine choice for UK’s entry this year 🤣💅🏼🫢

[@patriciascowen1713]

I do feel this could be the Winner! His voice is Clear and the Song really gets hold of you.

[@nzkid2599]

Lol Adam Rickitt! He starred on Shortland Street in New Zealand for a few years

[@mcsexyinc]

I kinda have a love hate with myself over audibly gasping and clapping when when I opened youtube and saw that you had uploaded a reaction video to the UK song. I did also see that Christmas recipe video and Olympia's real time reaction to the announcement of Olly Alexander, and then the first video of the year where toward the end you guessed where Olly would land in the ranking....so you've inadvertently left a bread crumb trail of anticipation over this video that I have completely fallen for. Eurovision needs to pay you guys for the excitement you've built over this year's contest.

[@christineleadbeater705]

I love it..very catchy retro vibe with it,

[@ann.juliee]

Here's a thing...during polish preselections Midnight Dreamer by Marcin Maciejczak finished in 3rd place...if it was Olly's song UK could sleep peacefully but with Dizzy I'm not sure

[@lukeyxcx]

Coming back to this after having seen it at Semifinal 1: the staging is doing a lot of heavy lifting and it does make a slightly better case for it in the final!

[@Novympia]

We agree - the staging certainly elevates the song!

[@bugsy220791]

“I like this set” says it all.

[@pqlasmdhryeiw8]

🎶 It reminds of the French song "C'est une histoire d'amour" or its Japanese counterpart "Mr Summertime" 🎶

[@Jake_5693]

Hopefully there’ll be a Eurovision mix which packs a bit of an extra punch, because it needs it. I love the song but it needs that extra something, something Should have just gone all in on the synths tbh, more is more. He’s also taken this from his upcoming album, so it’ll be a scream if people actually prefer other songs from his upcoming album that were definitely in the running 😂

[@HZ-fg9sf]

Appreciate the fair analysis, but of course we didn't expect anything less~ Completely agree with everything mentioned. Wanted to like it more but it's a tough year. I'm with Olympia on this. Definite right side for me if I think about it objectively because it will most likely be mid table going in and after 1/3 get eliminated in the semis, it will be in a tougher spot. As for its direct competition, we know mustii and nemo will bring it too with the visuals. And luktelk is already super catchy as a song, so yeah...I don't have high hopes. 🥲

[@onemanfran]

I feel that I like the vibe but it just doesn't build enough

[@karlg9354]

I like it, theres no reason why it cnt be remixed.

[@Ms.ONeill001]

I wasn't paying much attention when the song started. I thought it was an episode of the moomin. If anyone remembers that atrocity.

[@MaximilianvonPinneberg]

I think left side and top 10. That break will bring something magical.

[@katiechronicpainqueen]

The fuckin cutaways 😂😂

[@rakbung]

I had often wondered if you were listening in stereo and thusly each missing the full track �

[@madabbafan]

In the betting odds the UK dropped 10 places within 12 hours of it being releaced. The betting odds have been quite reliable in recent years. As he does have a fan base in Europe it may play ok with the televoting but I can't see the juries going for it.

[@alexger85]

i was so excited for this. unfortunately it's just a little better than meh

[@k4ty886]

When the ad that plays at 6:35 is the same song😅

[@leopolaris112]

When I heard the snippet I was a bit disappointed that that was the whole chorus, and then when I first heard the single on Spotify I was a bit underwhelmed that most of the song was just that chorus. BUT since I saw the video it's grown on me so much! The production value is fantastic and all the small details (e.g. the bells and synths, the 90s feel etc.) are what give it an edge. It's a real banger, and if it's a good performance (which we know Olly can do), I can see it in the top 10. I didn't really like Sam Ryder's studio version but his live performance was epic IMO! I think (/hope) this will be similar...

[@enismehmeti235]

Loved and agree with everything what you said, the only thing that really was kinda funny when you put him in front of Croatia

[@Novympia]

I think that speaks more to our personal tastes more than how we think these songs are gonna perform in Malmö 💕

[@diaphanoussoul.]

Sorry guys but this is my new sivan's “rush” 😂😂😂