The Dutch Final was held on February 17th at the AVRO TV Studios in Hilversum, hosted by Karin Kraaykamp. Each of the songs was performed twice by different artists, once with a big orchestra, and once with a small orchestra. The winning song was chosen by 12 regional juries, while an „expert“ jury chose Teddy…
The Danish Final was held on February 12th at the Radiohouse in Copenhagen, hosted by Sejr Volmer-Sørensen. The winning song was chosen by a jury of 4 people, and only the top 3 songs were announced. 1 Alt hvad der er værd at få Everything that’s worth owning Grete Klitgaard & Gustav Winckler – 2…
It is thought that the French Final was held sometime during 1958 – Jean Phillipe came 3rd at the Eurovision.
After a French win the year prior, Eurovision was heading to France for its fourth edition. The contest took place in Cannes, France at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès on Wednesday 11th of March. The host of the show was Jacqueline Joubert, and the conductor was Franck Pourcel. A total of 11 countries…
No information is known on the Swiss Final, except for the fact that there was one. Lys had already represented Switzerland in 1956 and 1957 (winning in 1956), as well as taking part in the 1956 German Final. At the Eurovision she came 2nd.
The German Final was held on January 20th at the Kleine Westfalenhalle in Dortmund, hosted by Anaid Iplikjan & Kurt A. Jung. The winning song was chosen by a jury who awarded points after each performance. Two of the other participating songs were Drei häuse weiter (Three houses further) and Etwas leise musik (Some soft…
„Ma petite chatte“ – Fud Leclerc Fud Leclerc came 5th equal in the Eurovision. He had already represented Belgium in 1956.
The Danish Final was held on February 16th at the Radiohouse in Copenhagen, hosted by Sejr Volmer-Sørensen. The winning song was chosen by a jury of 10 people, and only the winner was announced. 1 Jeg rev et blad ud af min dagbog I tear a page out of my diary Raquel Rastenni 1st 2…
The French Final was held on February 7th at the French TV Studios, hosted by Marianne Lecene. The purpose was to select a song for André Claveau to sing at the ESC – all of the songs (except song 3) were performed by their composers. The winner was chosen by an „expert“ jury. 1 Parigi…
The Dutch Final was held on February 11th at the AVRO TV Studios in Hilversum, hosted by Tanja Koen. The winner was chosen by postcard voting. 1 Stewardess Stewardess Greetje Kauffeld 3733 3rd 2 Met elke lach van jou With every smile from you Willy Alberti ? 9th 3 Een verlicht raam An illuminated window…