ESC TOP 100 MOST ESSENTIAL SONGS  This countdown commences with this post: #100-95.

EUROVISION’S

100

MOST ESSENTIAL SONGS

(1958-2015)

Now that the dust has settled on another fabulous Eurovision Song Contest, it’s time to look back on the most important and influential songs that have competed over the last 60 years. All of the winning songs are included, as well as other noteworthy entries from the most watched music contest in the world.

#100

DORS, MON AMOUR

ANDRE CLAVEAU

France -1958

This winning entry has the dubious distinction of being the forgettable song that defeated 1 of the ESC’s most famous and best selling singles, “Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Volare)” by Domenico Modugno. While that song remains a timeless classic that has been covered by an array of recording acts, “Dors, Mon Amour” failed to excite outside France.

#99

SANOMI

URBAN TRAD

Belgium -2003

Despite having 4 official languages, Belgium’s representatives in 2003 opted to sing in an imaginary one! It finished in 2^nd place and continued the “only at Eurovision” reputation.

#98

MERCI CHERIE

UDO JURGENS

Austria -1966

After France Gall won in 1965 with a pop song that reflected 60s cool, it was surprising to see the grand prix go to a dated ballad in the following year. The French title means “Thank you, dear”, with the rest of the lyrics being in German. It remained Austria’s sole prize winner until 2014. It was the 1^st of only 2 winning songs sung in German so far. 

#97

ANGEL

CHIARA

Malta -2005

Malta has been eying a win at Eurovision since its 1^st appearance in 1971. Chiara has sung for her country thrice, with a personal best of a #2 finish with the ballad “Angel”. Malta is still waiting for that elusive 1^st win, as are Portugal (since 1964) and Iceland (since 1986).

#96

EEN BEETJE

Teddy Scholten

Netherlands -1959

When “Een Beetje” (Dutch for "a little bit") triumphed, The Netherlands was the 1^st country to score a 2^nd win in the ESC’s 4^th year.      

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