Famous Songs
Despite the reputation of Eurovision in the United Kingdom, there are still some songs from Eurovision that are well known in the country. Hopefully some of these will impress you non-Eurovision fans, and surprise you! Obviously, if you are from other countries, there may be songs that are famous there that aren't on this list, and your knowledge will depend on your age too.
Song Title |
Artist |
Country |
Flag |
Year |
Volare |
Domenico Modugno |
Italy |
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1958 |
Puppet On A String |
Sandie Shaw |
UK |
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1967 |
Congratulations |
Cliff Richard |
UK |
|
1968 |
Waterloo |
ABBA |
Sweden |
|
1974 |
Hallelujah |
Milk & Honey |
Israel |
|
1979 |
Making Your Mind Up |
Bucks Fizz |
UK |
|
1981 |
Ooh... Aah... Just A Little Bit! |
Gina G |
UK |
|
1996 |
Love Shine A Light |
Katrina & the Waves |
UK |
|
1997 |
Fly On The Wings Of Love |
The Olsen Brothers |
Denmark |
|
2000 |
Famous Performers
Throughout the years, many famous faces have appeared on a Eurovision stage. This is a focus on more internationally famous your age too.
Performer |
Country Represented |
Flag |
Year(s) |
Sandie Shaw |
UK |
|
1967 |
Cliff Richard |
UK |
|
1968,1973 |
Lulu |
UK |
|
1969 |
Julio Iglesias |
Spain |
|
1970 |
The New Seekers |
UK |
|
1972 |
ABBA |
Sweden |
|
1974 |
Olivia Newton-John |
UK |
|
1974 |
The Shadows |
UK |
|
1975 |
Brotherhood Of Man |
UK |
|
1976 |
Baccara |
Luxembourg |
|
1978 |
Mary Ann |
UK |
|
1979 |
Celine Dion |
Switzerland |
|
1988 |
Samantha Janus |
UK |
|
1991 |
Michael Ball |
UK |
|
1992 |
Gina G |
UK |
|
1996 |
Katrina & the Waves |
UK |
|
1997 |
Jenny Frost |
UK |
|
1999 |
Jessica Garlick |
UK |
|
2002 |
t.A.T.u |
Russia |
|
2003 |
James Fox |
UK |
|
2004 |
Javine |
UK |
|
2005 |
Famous NF stars
There have also been some famous names that have tried to win a place in Eurovision, by taking part in participating countries national finals. These include:
Artist |
Country |
Flag |
Year |
The Nolan Sisters |
UK |
|
1979 |
Alvin Stardust |
UK |
|
1985 |
Nightwish |
Finland |
|
2000 |
The Weather Girls |
Germany |
|
2002 |
Scooter |
Germany |
|
2004 |
Katie Price |
UK |
|
2005 |
If you know of any more famous names that participated in a national final, let me know here.
Fun Facts
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Most Wins: |
Ireland (7) |
Most 2nd Places |
UK (15) |
Most Last Places |
Norway (10) |
Most Nul Points |
Norway (4), Switzerland (4) |
Countries to win twice or more in a row |
Ireland (3), 1992, 1993, 1994
Israel (2) 1979, 1979
Luxembourg (2) 1972, 1973
Spain (2) 1968, 1969
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Every year that Finland and the UK have both participated, the UK has finished above Finland. In 2003, when the UK got 0 points and came bottom, Finland were not participating! |
If you have any more fun facts for me to add to this list, let me know here.
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