EUROVISION'S 150 MOST INFLUENTIAL SONGS. This post: 2018.  More: tomorrow.

EUROVISION

1956-2022

THE MOST INFLUENTIAL SONGS

(in chronological order)

 

This year’s Contest will see the 70^th song declared a winner. Caffè Lattè lists all of the past winning entries and other songs that have had a lasting impact on the Eurovision Song Contest.

2018

Portugal’s long wait to win the Eurovision Song Contest came to an end in 2017. The following year, a total of 43 participants came together in host city Lisbon. All 42 competing nations from 2017 returned, with the addition of Russia.

 

TOY Netta

Israel

Israel achieved its fourth win with the timely “Toy”. While most of its lyrics were sung in English, the song contains words and phrases in Hebrew and -for the first time at Eurovision- Japanese. “Toy” dealt with female empowerment. While Netta came third among jury voters (Austria was the top scorer), the public gave her entry the highest score. “Toy” finished with a combined total of 529 points.

 

FUEGO Eleni Foureira

Cyprus

Portugal’s win in 2017 means that Cyprus is now the country that has competed for the longest time without ever claiming first prize. The nation has been waiting for that elusive victory since 1981. “Fuego” remains its best performing entry. Although the title means “fire” in Spanish, the song was performed in English. Eleni Foureira claimed the runner-up position and a score of 436 points.

 

NON MI AVETE FATTO NIENTE

Ermal Meta & Fabrizio Moro

Italy

Terrorism was striking around the planet. Italy’s entry was a strong response to this threat. “Non Mi Avete Fatto Niente” means “You didn’t do anything to me”. The lyrics declare that terrorists have failed to change our values and way of life. The duo was rewarded with 308 points, placing it in fifth position. Their song reflected what was going on worldwide, helping it resonate with many listeners. The song ends on an optimistic note.