ESC WINNING SONGS #58. Check back here tomorrow for the next song.

EUROVISION SONG CONTEST:

66 WINNING SONGS

(1956-2018)

Caffé Latté is looking back at every one of the 66 ESC winning songs in order of preference.

#58

LA LA LA

Massiel

SPAIN – 1968

Anyone wishing to diss Eurovision need only refer to the title of the 1968 winning entry to make their point. The title is repeated over and over again for its chorus. Initially, the entry was to be performed in Catalan by Joan Manuel Serrat, but Spanish officials replaced him with Massiel who sang the identical song in Spanish. The United Kingdom’s “Congratulations” was considered the favourite. Cliff Richard ultimately had to settle for second place despite having the superior song. No country received more than 6 points. In Spain’s case this was received from the German jury. The 1968 Contest was the first to be broadcast in colour.

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