The Dutch Final was held from February 22nd at the Tivoli in Utrecht, hosted by Elles Berger. All of the songs were sung by Thérèse Steinmetz and the winner was chosen by postcard voting. 1 Waar ben je Where are you 1509 4th 2 Tornado Tornado 422 6th 3 Sta stil bij mij Still stand…
Once again, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg had the honour of staging Europe’s most important musical contest and for the first time, a song in German managed to win the trophy.
The Yugoslav Final was held at the Radnicki Dom in Zagreb on February 6th, hosted by Zeljka Markovic. The winning song was chosen by the votes of 5 regional juries. 1 Ceznja Longing Vice Vukov 16 1st 2 Skrat pri klavirju Goblin at the piano Marjana Derzaj ? ? 3 Proletno vetre Spring wind Dorde Marjanovic…
The Belgian Final was held on February 13th, presented by Nand Baert. All of the songs were sung by Lize Marke and the winner was chosen by a jury consisting of 10 „experts“ and 10 members of the public. 1 Als het weer lente is When it’s spring again 317 1st 2 Regenlied Rainsong 277…
The Swiss Final was held on February 6th in Locarno. The winner was chosen by an „expert“ jury consisting of 12 people, but only the winning song is known . 1 Eines tages One day Carmela Corren 2 Douce Sweet Audrey 3 Tu sei You are Bruna Lelli 4 Non (à jamais sans toi) No (forever…
The Semi-Final was held on January 31st at the YLE TV Studios in Helsinki, hosted by Antti Einiö & Marion Rung. The 6 finalists were chosen by postcard voting. 1 Iltaisin In the evening Marjatta Leppänen F 2 Vanha kunnon Dixieland Good old Dixieland Pentti Lasanen – 3 Pavane itkevälle neidolle A pavane for a…
The Finnish Final was held on February 13th at the YLE TV Studios in Helsinki, hosted by Antti Einiö & Marion Rung. The 6 songs qualified through a semi-final with 10 songs. The songs were voted on by 10 regional juries, however an „expert“ jury decided that „Aurinko laskee länteen“ was their favourite, and it was…
The Portuguese Final was held on February 6th at the Estúdios da Tóbis in Lisbon, hosted by Henrique Mendes. The winning song was chosen by the votes of 18 regional juries. 1 Por causa do mar Because of the sea António Calvário 13 6th 2 Silhuetas ao luar Silhouettes in the moonlight Simone de Oliveira…
The Swedish Final was held on February 13th at Djurgården in Stockholm, hosted by Birgitta Sandstedt. All of the songs were performed by Ingvar Wixell and the winner was chosen by the votes of 11 regional juries. 1 Stilla och tyst Quiet and silent 28 2nd 2 Kommer vår Spring comes 5 4th 3 Varm i…
The Norwegian Final was held on February 13th at the NRK TV Studios in Oslo, hosted by Odd Grythe. Each of the songs were performed twice – firstly with a small band, and secondly with an orchestra. Wenche Myhre was due to be one of the performers of „Karusell“, but couldn’t participate due to health…