EUROVISION'S 150 MOST INFLUENTIAL SONGS. This post: 2022.  

EUROVISION

1956-2022

THE MOST INFLUENTIAL SONGS

(in chronological order)

 

This year’s Contest will see the 70^th song declared a winner. Caffè Lattè lists all of the past winning entries and other songs that have had a lasting impact on Eurovision.

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In 2022, Russia illegally invaded Ukraine. As a result, some countries successfully petitioned the EBU to ban Russia from participating at Eurovision. The 2022 Eurovision Song Contest was held in host city Turin, Italy.  

Armenia and Montenegro returned and Australia sent its delegation to Italy with a decrease in concerns over the pandemic. This brought the number of competing countries back up to 40.

 

STEFANIA

Kalush Orchestra

Ukraine

In an overwhelming show of support for Ukraine in the wake of the Russian invasion, the televoting public helped “Stefania” achieve a remarkable score of 631 points. This was the first time since 1990 and 1991 that 2 consecutive winners were not sung in English. “Stefania” was the first Ukrainian entry performed entirely in the national language.The win was Ukraine's third ESC victory.

 

GIVE THAT WOLF A BANANA

Subwoolfer

Norway

Finishing in tenth place was the tongue in cheek entry “Give That Wolf A Banana”. The song was so out there and humorous, that it was perfect for the Eurovision stage. Subwoolfer’s costume will live on as part of ESC folklore.