Rolf proves he's still got The Touch!

From the sunny climes of Gran Canaria, Eurovision Express has still managed to listen to the full length versions of this week's Norwegian songs.

And we're pleased to say that the full version of The Touch, written by Rolf Lovland and performed by Maria Arredondo, is very good: if anything the verse outshines the chorus. It builds to a suitably arresting climax, and we're pretty convinced it will qualify directly to the Final in Oslo.

We still love Venke's Jealous Cause I Love You, although the verse here is decidedly weaker than the chorus. The full version of Alexander Stenerud's Give It To Me didn't live up to our initial expectations; that said we're sure Alexander will give a fantastic performance on Saturday, and there's no denying the power of the song's ending.

So our thoughts are: Maria and Venke to the Final, with Alexander and Tomine Harket to 2nd Chance round.

It just proves you can't rely on 30 seconds, but have to hear a song in full.