A new countdown begins: EUROVISION'S TOP 40 RUNNERS-UP. This post: #40-36. Continues next weekend.

Caffé Latté presents:

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EUROVISION’S

GREATEST

RUNNERS-UP

Each year, the Eurovision Song Contest pits nations against each other, vying for a victory. Since 1956, the ESC has thrown up several unforgettable winning entries, but what about the songs that came close but finished in second place? Caffé Latté ranks 40 of the past 62 runners-up that still deserve special recognition.

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LET ME BE THE ONE

THE SHADOWS

UNITED KINGDOM / 1975

The UK has finished second more times than any other Eurovision nation. The Shadows had long been a chart force in Britain and internationally, beginning as Cliff Richard's backing band. "Let Me Be The One" was very McCartneyesque.

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TO NIE JA!

EDYTA GORNIAK

POLAND / 1994

Poland's Eurovision debut in 1994 saw it finish in second place. This remains the country's highest ranking so far. The ballad lost to Ireland's "Rock 'n Roll Kids", giving that country its third consecutive win.

 

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TERMINAL 3

LINDA MARTIN

IRELAND / 1984

Ireland has won Eurovision more times than any other nation. Johnny Logan performed 2 of its 7 winning entries. He penned "Terminal Three". In 1992, Linda Martin represented Ireland again with "Why Me?". Also written by Logan, this ballad won the contest.
 

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WHY DO I ALWAYS GET IT WRONG?

LIVE REPORT

UNITED KINGDOM / 1989

The UK lost in 1989 by only 7 points to Yugoslavia's "Rock Me".

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NEVER EVER LET YOU GO

ROLLO & KING

DENMARK / 2001

Denmark won Eurovision in 2000 with "On The Wings Of Love" by The Olsen Brothers. The following year, Rollo & King performed the Danish entry in host city Copenhagen. "Never Ever Let You Go" almost gave Denmark a second consecutive win.
 

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