ALL THE ESC COUNTRIES. This post: 18. More tomorrow.

Since the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest, 51 countries have competed in the annual event. This look back features each country in order of appearance and highlights that nation’s best entry so far.

All the

EUROVISION COUNTRIES

 

1965

Eurovision’s most successful country debuted in host city Naples, Italy. In 1965, all 18 ESC countries competed: the most up to that point. Latest addition Ireland still holds the record for the most victories: 7.

18- IRELAND

Wins: 7

Participations: 54

Best Entry:

THE WAGES OF LOVE – Muriel Day & The Lindsays [1969]