Yup, 2016 was really the year with the best production ever.

Whoever came up with the idea of Europe at 10:22 should get noted specifically in the end credits!

To this day I still remember how much I cried when this was live. Not because I was sad, but because my country got into the final for the first time in history. We're so proud of you Gabriela 🇨🇿

боже какая работа операторов, и постановщиков. По сравнению с Италией 2022 просто божественное, ностальгическое чудо. Как хорошее кино, с такой душой сделано. Я просто плачу

0:01:19 Opening 0:13:34 Finland (Suomi) 0:17:29 Greece (Ελλάδα) 0:21:19 Moldova 0:25:14 Hungary (Magyarország) 0:29:11 Croatia (Hrvatska) 0:35:58 Netherlands (Nederland) 0:39:51 Armenia (Հայաստան) 0:43:43 San Marino 0:48:01 Russia (Росси́я) 0:52:00 Czech Republic (Česká republika) 0:55:54 Cyprus (Κύπρος) 0:59:53 Austria (Österreich) 1:03:54 Estonia (Eesti) 1:10:41 Azerbaijan (Azərbaycan) 1:14:40 Montenegro (Crna Gora) 1:18:39 Iceland (Ísland) 1:22:32 Bosnia and Herzegovina (Bosna i Hercegovina) 1:26:27 Malta 1:31:00 1st recap 1:45:55 Interval act 1:54:55 Direct finalists 1:59:08 Qualifiers

Lazarev The Only One

00:01:17 Opening 00:13:34 Finland 00:17:28 Greece 00:21:19 Moldova 00:25:14 Hungary 00:29:10 Croatia 00:33:25 Eurovision Taxi 00:35:57 The Netherlands 00:39:51 Armenia 00:43:41 San Marino 00:48:02 Russia 00:52:01 Czech Republic 00:55:55 Cyprus 00:59:53 Austria 01:03:54 Estonia 01:10:42 Azerbaijan 01:14:41 Montenegro 01:18:39 Iceland 01:22:33 Bosnia & Herzegovina 01:26:28 Malta 01:31:01 Recap 1 01:38:14 The Nerd Nation (Part 1) 01:41:33 Recap 2 01:46:14 Number ''The Grey People'' 01:53:32 Pre-Qualifiers 01:58:55 Semi-Final 1 Qualifiers

Seen the ESC since 1972, this is probably the best edition of all times, measured by the quality of the songs, the hosts and the entire show as such. Love you Sweden!

я одна здесь русскоговорящая??? Сергей, ты большая умница, ТЫ ЛУЧШИЙ. Порадовал, от всей души чертяка 😍😍😍😍😘😘😘😘, ждём с победой, РОДНОЙ.

2:04:20 Excellent title

"grab your towels it's time to come together" I am so

I came here to see comments about first semi-final's participants and all I got is people complaining about Jamala's win... Sweden did a fantastic job this year, Petra and Måns are the best hosts ever! Still sorry Iceland didn't qualify, though

Cyprus, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Russia - amazing songs, amazing singers!) Good luck, gues!!!)))

16:10 THANK YOU FOR SHOWING THE VENEZUELAN FLAG LIKE IN 2015. YOU GUYS ROCK.

From South Est Asia. Hello EU and Stockholm!! Thank you for an amazing show. For this Semi Final 1 and for me, Top 5 are: 1- Russia 2-Armenia 3-Azerbaijan 3-Austria 5-Hungary

Украина дала России12 баллов! И Россия дала Украине 10 баллов! В отличие от всех правителей и чиновников люди наших стран все равно поддерживают друг друга!!!

The girl from Austria looks like a fairytale princess

THE NETHERLANDS ❤️ it's sooo amazing omg 12 points from Russia

Can't believe i'm watching this in 2018 and enjoying it. 2018 Eurovision next Tuesday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

the act of armenia, with al these ghrapics , staging and a very beautiful singer was a masterpiece

Azerbaijan, Russia, Hungary, and Croatia did really a great job.. Loves from China

Armenia and Russia..WOW just wow..one of them should win !! Sorry for Estonia and B&H though

miss this semi-final! it's really better than 1st semi final of ESC 2017. THIS ESC IS MASTERPIECE!!!!

01:37:21-01:37:32 The only way you can make sure that YOUR favourite makes it to the final is by voting. And if you DON’T vote, you’re also not allowed to complain about the results tomorrow.

I actually laughed at the jokes for the first time

Croatia just blew my mind away! What a performance!! It was my favorite from the whole first semi-final. Other songs were great, but that one was beautiful!

Хоть я и россиянка но у Армении голос прекрасен как и песня

Сергей Лазварев достойно представил нашу страну. Молодец. Но то , что победит Украина конечно никто не ожидал. Песня специфичная. Песня не для попсовой дискотеки и не для ротации на радио. И тем не менее за нее проголосовали . Мне еще очень понравились Болгария и Кипр.

Hungary has SUCH a good voice. Good luck from holland.

I loved Estonia and Finland, although I knew they wouldn't be passing to the final, but I was still hoping for it. However, seeing Greta and her "Hear them Calling" out of the final really left me shocked. :(

Лазарев лучший 💜💜💜💜👍👍👍👍

Россия не умеет проигрывать и это мне кажется самое страшное их качество... Песня не политическая, а историческая и следует это различать. Насчет голование в этом году раздули целую историю, что мол если б голосование было как раньше, то Россия выиграла бы, ребята, успокойтесь, возьмите полученные балы и поделите на 2, если вам так проще, ибо оценки в предыдущие годы представители каждой страны сразу называли с учетом нацжюри и телезрителей, просто интрига была бы раскрыта раньше. Насчет выступления Лазарева, технически оно было лучшим, но вот песня типичная для Евровидения, и просто для хорошего места на конкурсе этого достаточно, но не больше. А насчет подтекстов, параллелей, и т.д., то это нужно сходить к психиатру, они решают такие проблемы ребята. Это мне похоже на то, как на уроках литературы начинают придумывать, что хотел сказать автор, а он просто писал произведение...

SERGEY LAZAREV#RUSSIA is the BEST! With love from Slovenia!!

27:41 Best Moment Go Freddy 👏👏

really liked the performance of Azerbaijan, Hungary, Russia, Finland. especially Azerbaijan

Лазарев здорово произносит английский,и смазлив- это не отнять,как бы Элтон не втрескался))))). А по сути Лазарев 1место

Армянка просто фантастическая!Очень стильно и чисто спела.Мое сердце с ней.

The Netherlands (my country), Russia, Cyprus and Azerbaijan ♥♥♥♥♥

7:33 Best introduction to the host/hosts so far.

IVETA YOU ARE THE BEST

So happy that Czech Republic qualified!!!! She was the best!!!! But so sad tha Iceland has been eliminated... I guessed 9/10 finalists, instead of Austria (i'm not mad that she qualified anyway, positive surprise for me) wanted to see Iceland in the final...

I love that Hungary guy! He is a power house!! The song is so epic

А мне Армения очень понравилась,очень красивая исполнительница и песня хорошая! 12 баллов !

Swedes do know how to create a show :) Stunning, clever and entertaining!

12pts from United Kingdom to Cyprus .... WINNER :-)

And I also have to say that I feel sorry for Moldova. I know the song had nothing to do, but she performed it the best she could, giving a 200%, it was amazing and I just feel sorry for her (like most of the others non-qualifiers)

12:47 Best line ever said in the competition. Ever. Period.

1:03:27 Stig, Elina and Jüri casually playing a game of checkers.

Congratulations Hungary, Armenia and Czech Republic!

Congratulations to Czech Republic & Austria, I'm so happy!!!!!!!!!!!! MY FAVORITES SONGS: Austria, Czech Republic, Spain, France, Hungry, Croatia, Cyprus, Armenia, Italy & Australia! Good Luck!!

Hungary and Armenia...one off the best.. !!

Yes... I'm missing Sweden too.

1. Russia 2. Armenia 3. The Netherlands 4. Malta 5. Hungary 6. Austria 7. Croatia 8. Czech Republic 9. Cyprus 10. Azerbaijan

Rusia, Hungría, Croacia, Austria, República Checa and Chipre were my favourites of the night.

была уверена,что Лазарев выиграет((

why is there so many Russians there?English People speaking where have you gone?

Россия за тебя, Сережа! Болеем и жаждем реванша :)

Best scene, and stage action goes to Russia - but the song is middle-class. Best overall performance (music, lights, performance) goes to Armenia - LOVEWAVE!!! Best song (most energic) goes to Hungary - PIONEER!!!

Wow, the song from the Netherlands was so happy and peaceful! Love it!

Here are all the 8 songs from Semifinal 1 that had to leave the competition in 2016: 1. (Moldova) Lidia Isac- Falling Stars ⭐️ 2. (Montenegro) Highway- The Real Thing 😏 3. (Greece) Argo- Utopian Land 👯‍♀️👯‍♂️ 4. (Estonia) Juri Pootsman- Play 🎲 5. (Finland) Sandja Kuivalainen- Sing It Away 🎵 6. (Iceland) Greta Salome Stefansdottir- Hear Them Calling 😱🗣 7. (San Marino) Serhat- I Didn’t Know 🤷🏽‍♀️ 8. (Bosnia-Herzegovina) Dalal & Deen- Ljubav Je (Love is) ❤️

Perfect! Sergey you are the best! Bravo Russia! Love you so very much!!!

OMG HUNGURY BLEW ME AWAY! THE BEST PERFORMANCE!!! LOTS OF LOVE FROM RUSSIA 😍 I am really for singers that didn't qualify( Each artist deserved a final!

Oh my. I REALLY liked the Cyprus performance and the song, if I was watching.... would totally vote for them.

We'll win!!! Armenia forever!!! Iva-la-Diva you are the best!!! Proud of you!!

13:49 Finland 17:43 Greece 21:35 Moldova 25:27 Hungary 29:25 Croatia 36:12 Netherlands 40:05 Armenia 43:56 San Marino 48:16 Russia 52:17 Czech 56:09 Cyprus 1:00:08 Austria 1:04:09 Estonia 1:10:57 Azerbaijan 1:14:56 Montenegro 1:18:55 Iceland 1:22:47 Bosnia and Herzegovina 1:26:42 Malta #1Dagestan ))

Omg Hungary left me speechless😍😍

Сергей Лазарев лучший! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!)♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡Номер 1))))

2020 год,смотрю в тысячный раз,а эмоции все равно зашкаливают. Как же это было невероятно. Серёга все таки зажёг!

When you realize that the singer from Russia looks like Messi!Love from Greece ♥ ♥

FINLAND: 13:00 GREECE: 16:54 MOLDOVA: 20:45 HUNGARY: 24:38 (in final) CROATIA: 28:35 (in final) THE NETHERLANDS: 35:23 (in final) ARMENIA: 39:16 (in final, but can be disqualify) SAN MARINO: 43:07 RUSSIA: 47:25 (my favorite)(in final) CZECH REPUBLIC: 51:26 (in final) CYPRUS: 55:20 (in final) AUSTRIA: 59:19 (in final) ESTONIA: 1:03:19 AZERBAIJAN: 1:10:07 (in final) MONTENEGRO: 1:14:07 ICELAND: 1:18:04 BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA: 1:21:58 MALTA: 1:25:52 (in final)

#TeamDouwe 🇳🇱❣

Gosh... this year was AMAZING! Bosnia, Moldova and Iceland not qualifying but their shows were PERFECT

Hungary, just awesome!!!!

Sad for Moldova, Greece, Iceland and Estonia.

I was in the arena for this show and it was such a brilliant semi final and I love reminiscing whenever I watch this

I dont know how to express the feeling . Estonia's songs standed out by some way. And some way, Stig Rasta was the song writer for both of these songs, 2015 and 2016 . Love him!

Эстония, мне очень понравилось. Думаю один из претендетов на победу. Хочется еще раз послушать эту песню. Но Сергей конечно само собой хорош.

To me the situation tonight was: BEST SURPRISE AWARD: ARMENIA, BEST SHOW AWARD: RUSSIA, BEST SONG AWARD: MALTA; BEST FEMALE VOCAL: CZECH REPUBLIC; BEST MALE VOCAL: THE NETHERLANDS. The 5 best tonight were Armenia, Czech, Russia, Croatia and Malta, but also liked Hungary and The Netherlands... I really think the top 10 this year will have (not in order): Serbia, Italy, Russia, Croatia, Malta, Armenia, Czech Republic, Hungary, France and The Netherlands.

Amazing show Beautiful hosts

Beautiful voice of singer from Croatia :) Estonia was the best this years and last years. Estonia still has a sophisticated song. Greetings from Serbia!

HUNGARY!! I'M FEELING ALL THE FEELS!!

Wow! Montenegro rocked. Amazing performing!

I just loved the moments with Europe ;) One of my favourite bands all time!

The best year ever..still listening today...Sweden Thank You 🤗😘😍

CROATIA, HUNGARY, CZECH REPUBLIK - I'm so happy. ICELAND - I'm gonna listen to her anyway. Lots of love from Poland

HUNGAAAARYYYYYY WHAT WAS THATTTTTT YOU HAD MY BUTTERFLIES DANCES INSIDE OF MY STOMACH CAUSING ME TEARSSS

My favorite list top: (also my favorite list boys top) 1ºRussia 2ºNeerlands 3ºHungary

Dit was zo sterk en prachtig om te zien.

All 12 points for Armenia from Russia. Милой Армении от нас 12 баллов)

At the very first Semifinal of Eurovision Song Contest 2016, we've seen so many firsts: 1st time no flags were used on postcards or music banners. 1st time Czech Republic's qualification for the Grand Finals. 1st BiH and Greece failure to move through the Finals. 1st time Austrian song was sung completely in French. 1st time Spanish song is entirely in English.

CYPRUS LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Imagine you being 22 and qualify your country for the first time ever, congrats Gabriela, lots of love from Brazil!

CYPRUS 12 point. Respect from RUSSIA!

Proud to be Croatian.... Thank you Nina.... Best song....

Here are all the 10 songs from Semifinal 1 that qualified for the final in 2016: 1. (Azerbaijan) Samra Rahmili- Miracle 😍 2. (Russia) Sergey Lazarev- You Are The Only One ☝🏼 3. (The Netherlands) Douwe Bob- Slow Down 🕘 4. (Hungary) Freddie- Pioneer 😉 5. (Croatia) Nina Krajlic- Lighthouse 💡 6. (Austria) Zoe Straub- Loin d’ici (Far From Here) 🌈 7. (Armenia) Iveta Mukuchyan- Lovewave 💗 8. (Czech Republic) Gabriela Gunčikova- I Stand ☝🏻 9. (Cyprus) Minus One- Alter Ego 😜 10. (Malta) Ira Losco- Walk on Water 🚶🏻‍♀️🌊

just discovered Eurovision and started watched all the old once :)

I am so happy for Cezch Republic

RUSSIA OMG , i m sooooooo happy! Winner!

Девушка из Армении очень достойно выступила! Сергей-Россия, очень завораживает! до мурашек.

А мне лично Венгрия понравилась!) Красивый голос, хорошая песня, неплохое выступление. А Лазарев тоже молодец! #Hungary