“Coming Home” by Malta’s Firelight is a rousing foot stomping, hand clapping, folk-pop number. If the Seekers were still going today, this is the kind of song they would record, with its stirring harmonies. It’s also probably the only Eurovision number this year featuring the Appalachian mountain dulcimer.
While the band is new, the lead singer is no stranger to Eurovision, having performed twice with a pervious band and also as a solo singer. In 2011 he managed to come in as runner up. So is this his chance for the number one spot? Can Malta take out both the Junior ESC and the main competition?
If they perform this well live it could really get the audience going and singing along. It’s certainly one of my favourites. But will it light the fire for Europe?