In general , '' Popular '' received positive reviews from critics . Popjustice wrote that it is better than their entry for Eurovision Song Contest 2011 and that “ this is just one of the songs that will make the United Kingdom look stupid at this year 's Eurovision . “ ''billcsistunedon.wordpress.com '' wrote that the single “ is the best and most captivating song of 2011 “ . ''myfizzypop.blogspot.com '' wrote that “ the song is an instant pop classic that deserves much wider success across the globe . “ ''rantsofadiva.blogspot.com '' wrote that “ there 's nothing especially noteworthy about either the lyrics or the message of ' Popular ' , both of which are pretty standard fare as far as dance-pop tracks go . But there is something in Saade 's delivery , particularly in the last minute of the song where things go absolutely off the rails and Saade is wailing and crying and singing his heart out , that elevates this song to classic status . “ The song won the ESC Radio Award 2011 in the category '' Best Song '' and the Scandipop Award 2012 in the category '' Best Male Single '' . It was also nominated for a Rockbjörnen Award 2011 in the category '' Best Swedish Song '' and is nominated for a Grammi 2012 in the category '' Song of the Year '' . The SoundFactory Remix of the song was nominated for a Scandipop Award 2012 in the category '' Best Remix ''
Eurovision Song Contest 2011
Eurovision Song Contest 2011
Popular (Eric Saade song)