THE 100 MOST ESSENTIAL EUROVISION SONGS Update: #5. 

EUROVISION’S

100

MOST ESSENTIAL SONGS

(1956-2015)

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.

#5

 

HOLD ME NOW

JOHNNY LOGAN

Ireland- 1987

Johnny Logan became “Mr Eurovision” following his return to the ESC in 1987. He had won back in 1980 with “What’s Another Year?”; ahead of the German entry in 2^nd place. His career had stalled in the years since and Logan represented Ireland again 7 years later; this time with a self-penned ballad entitled “Hold Me Now”. The song trounced all the other competitors on the night and continued its success on charts around Europe and beyond. Logan became the only act to win Eurovision twice. Again, Germany finished as runner-up to his song. Logan’s ESC story didn’t end there. As if winning twice was not enough, he wrote “Why Me?”, the victorious Irish entry 5 years later. The Australian-born singer has contributed significantly to Ireland’s success at Eurovision; being directly involved in 3 of the 7 wins for the Emerald Isle.   

Another update coming tomorrow.