The UK Semi-Finals were hosted by Pete Murray. The top 3 songs in each semi-final (chosen by regional juries) qualified for the final. Semi-Final 1 – February 2nd 1 I’ll be with you Marion Keene – 2 Sing little birdie Pearl Carr & Teddy Johnson F 3 Suddenly Glen Mason F 4 How could I…
The Belgian Final was held on February 15th, with only 2 songs participating – these 2 songs were the winners of the semi-finals that had been held on February 1st and 8th, with 9 songs participating in each semi-final. 1 Levenssymphonie Life’s symphony Jo Leemans 2nd 2 Hou toch van mij Please love me Bob…
The UK Final was held on February 7th in London, hosted by Pete Murray. Before the final there were 2 semi-finals . The winner was chosen by regional juries. The UK Semi-Finals were hosted by Pete Murray. The top 3 songs in each semi-final (chosen by regional juries) qualified for the final. Semi-Final 1 – February…
The Swiss Final was held on February 22nd in Lausanne. The winner was chosen by the votes of 3 regional juries 1 Ein kleines schiff in einer alten branntweinflasche A small ship in an old bottle of aquavit Jo Roland ? 2 Marie toi, Marie, Marie toi Marie you, Marie, Marie you Mathé Altéry ?…
The Swedish Final was held on January 29th at Cirkus in Stockholm, hosted by Thore Ehrling. The winning song was chosen by the votes of 4 juries. It had already been decided before the final that the winning song would be sung by Brita Borg at the ESC, even though she wasn’t actually taking part…
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.