Poll: Do you like Ireland's Eurovision entry Laika Party from Emmy?
While her song Laika Party has captured the hearts of many, much like any Eurovision ditty, the tune can be divisive. And while the views are racking up for the singer, some people aren't convinced that Laika Party has what it takes to bring home the gold.
The Norwegian star, whose full name is Emmy Kristine Guttulsrud Kristiansen, met Irish songwriter Larissa Tormey at a songwriting camp in Norway, with the pair joining Emmy's brother Erlend Guttulsrud Kristiansen,Truls Marius Aarra and Henrik Østlund to pen the track.
Emmy's Eurovision tune is a tribute to Laika, a stray dog from the streets of Moscow who travelled into space onboard Sputnik 2 in 1957, becoming the first dog to travel to the final frontier.
Sadly, the little mongrel died on the shuttle, although there was never any plans for her to return to Earth, but Emmy's track imagines that she is still alive, 'partying in the sky'.
With an infectious hook, 'Laika party in the sky', the track was the preferred choice amongst Irish Eurovision judges, including previous song contest hopeful Bambie Thug, who had picked Laika Party as one of her favourites during the selection process.
While the track has amassed over one million views on the official Eurovision channel, it hasn't been unanimously loved. Singer Samantha Mumba hit out at the Eurosong panel, calling them "vile and rude", after the Gotta Tell You hitmaker missed out on representing Ireland.
Now, we are asking Irish Mirror readers what they think of Emmy's Eurovision entry, Lakia Party, ahead of Ireland's performance in the second semi final on Thursday night in Switzerland.
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