1. Cyprus
Performer: One 
The Song: Gimme
A bouncy if predictable boy-band sound. The four muscular teen idols are given an outside chance to win. Lyric excerpt: "Gimme gimme gimme your lovin'"


2. Britain
Performer: Jessica Garlick
The Song: Come Back
A professional tune by a 20-year-old who shot to fame after making the finals of the British TV show Pop Idol. Come Back was written by airline pilot, Martin Baylay. Britain is considered a top contender to win it all.


3. Austria
Performer: Manuel Ortega
The Song: Say a Word     
Bluesy, soulful, sweet. Ortega, 22, is considered a long shot to win. 



4. Greece
Performer: Michalis Rakintzis
The Song: Sagapo (I Love You)
A catchy if repetitive song, revolving around the lyrics—"If you want to get my love.... Say, say the magic word: Sagapo, S.A.G.A.P.O."


5. Spain
Performer: Rosa
The Song: Europe's Living a Celebration
A sentimental song about the EU. Said to have a reasonable shot at winning. 


6. Croatia
Performer: Vesna Pisarovic
The Song: Sasvim Sigurna (Completely Sure)
Mainstream pop. A contender for a low placing. 


7. Russia
Performer: Premier Ministr
The Song: Northern Girl
A Russian boy band Lyric excerpt: "Northern girl Lady Ice. How can I melt you baby?" They've a chance of winning, though not a good chance.


8. Estonia
Performer: Sahléne
The Song: Runaway 
Mainstream but catchy by 25-year-old Anna Sahlin. With some luck, it's probably a good enough song to win. (See an earlier report about the Estonian entry, here.) 

Singers 9-16
Singers 17-24

All images used with the permission of the 2002 Eurovision organizers.


You can hear Real Audio recordings of this year's Eurovision songs at www.eurosong.net . Click on " ESC 2002," then on the green-colored links.