THE 100 MOST IMPORTANT EUROVISION SONGS Update: #60 - 56. 

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.

#60

HARD ROCK HALLELUJAH

LORDI

Finland -2006

Arguably 1 of the biggest shock victories in recent years of Eurovision belongs to Lordi. Hard rock / metal was rarely seen at the ESC, but “Hard Rock Hallelujah” attracted a strong lead in the final tally. Lordi’s success gave Finland its 1^st (and so far only) win since its debut in 1961. The song also proved the importance of standing out from the pack.

#59

ALWAYS

AYSEL & ARASH

Azerbaijan -2009

Azerbaijan was still a recent addition to the Eurovision family when it edged closer to its 1^st victory with “Always”. The catchy song secured the country 3rd place. In 2011, Azerbaijan claimed 1^st prize.

#58

LA LA LA

MASSIEL

Spain -1968

Spain’s 1^st ESC win was with the much-maligned “La La La”. Its chorus can claim to be one of the most nonsensical and uncreative. It has often been imitated in subsequent years. This made the song – and Eurovision- the object of derision. The fact that it only won by 1 vote did not instill confidence in the Spanish entry. In truth, it’s not that bad a song, and Eurovision has seen worse gain the top prize. Arguably, it ought to have lost to the popular chart hit “Congratulations” from Cliff Richard. Massiel emerged victorious, beating the British music legend on his home soil. The outcome made Eurovision’s future uncertain, despite the event being telecast in colour for the 1^st time.

#57

IN MY DREAMS

WIG WAM

Norway -2005

A year prior to Lordi winning Eurovision with “Hard Rock Hallelujah”, Wig Wam paved the way with a glam rock song entitled “In My Dreams”. Norway finished 9^th in 2005, but may have opened the door for its Finnish neighbours.

#56

UN PREMIER AMOUR

ISABELLE AUBRET

France -1962

When Isabelle Audret was declared the winner at the 7^th ESC, she had gained France its 3^rd  -and record-breaking (at that time)- win. This was also the 5^th winning song sung in French. “Un Premier Amour” translates as “a first love” and it was yet another victorious ballad. This marked the 1^st year in which a score of zero was possible and “nul points” was the eventual outcome for Belgium, Spain, Austria and Netherlands.

Another 5 songs added tomorrow.