ESC Winning Countries:

9) SPAIN

EUROVISION SONG CONTEST

ALL THE WINNING COUNTRIES

A look back at every country that has won the Eurovision Song Contest in chronological order.

 

1968

 

SPAIN

Spain had its ESC debut in 1961. The first song sung in Spanish to claim first place in the Eurovision Song Contest was the infamous “La, La, La”. The 1968 entry is remembered for the many “las” in its lyrics. The song was performed by Massiel.  

The following year, Spain emerged victorious again with “Vivi Cantando”. Salomé performed the catchy song that was involved in a 4-way tie shared with France, United Kingdom and the Netherlands.

Spain has continued competing since that last victory in 1969. As one of the “Big 5” countries, each Spanish entry automatically qualifies for the Grand Final every year.

THE TIME CAPSULE: I'LL REMEMBER. More retro tomorrow.

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I’LL REMEMBER

Madonna

1994

U.K. - #7; U.S.A. - #2

Trivia:

"I'll Remember" was written by Madonna and frequent collaborator Patrick Leonard as well as Richard Page. The latter is best remembered as the lead singer of Mr. Mister. That group scored the major hits "Broken Wings" and "Kyrie". Madonna and Leonard co-produced "I'll Remember" which was featured in the 1994 film 'With Honors', starring Joe Pesci and Patrick Dempsey.

 

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ESC Winning Countries:

8) UNITED KINGDOM

EUROVISION SONG CONTEST

ALL THE WINNING COUNTRIES

A look back at every country that has won the Eurovision Song Contest in chronological order.

 

1967

 

UNITED KINGDOM

The United Kingdom first competed in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1957. To this day, it has finished in the runner-up position more times than any other participating nation. The UK first tasted victory at the ESC in 1967 with “Puppet On A String”. This was one of the first pop-oriented entries as well as the first winning song sung in English. Over subsequent decades, more songs with English lyrics have won than those performed in other languages.

Sandie Shaw’s win was followed by a triumphant Lulu with “Boom Bang-a-Bang” in 1969, as part of a 4-way tie shared with France, Spain and the Netherlands. The UK won in its own right again in 1976 with Brotherhood Of Man’s “Save Your Kisses For Me”. Another victory was earned by Bucks Fizz in 1981 with “Making Your Mind Up”.

The most recent UK winning entry remains 1997’s “Love Shine A Light”, performed by Katrina & The Waves. With the addition of semi-finals, the United Kingdom became one of the “Big 5” countries that automatically qualify for every Grand Final.

 

 

THE TIME CAPSULE: MONDAY MONDAY. More retro tomorrow.

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MONDAY MONDAY

The Mamas & The Papas

1966

U.K. - #3; U.S.A. - #1

Trivia:

When "Monday Monday" reached #1 in America, The Mamas & The Papas became the first group consisting of an equal number of both genders to reach the top.

 

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ESC Winning Countries:

7) AUSTRIA

EUROVISION SONG CONTEST

ALL THE WINNING COUNTRIES

A look back at every country that has won the Eurovision Song Contest in chronological order.

 

1966

AUSTRIA

The 7 founding participants at the inaugural Eurovision in 1956 were joined by 3 other countries the following year. Austria was among the debuting nations. It secured its first victory in 1966 with the first song to include lyrics sung in German (with French). “Merci Chérie”, the winning entry, was performed by Ufo Jürgens. This was his third attempt at the ESC, having finished 6^th in 1964 and 4^th in 1965.

Austria had a long wait before it accomplished a second win. In 2014, Conchita Wurst proved an unforgettable and controversial victor with the popular entry “Rise Like A Phoenix”. The Contest returned to host city Vienna in 2015.

THE TIME CAPSULE: I DIDN'T MEAN TO TURN YOU ON. More retro tomorrow.

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I DIDN’T MEAN TO TURN YOU ON

Robert Palmer

1986

U.K. - #9; U.S.A. - #2

Trivia:

The original version of "I Didn't Mean To Turn You On" was released in 1986 by Cherelle. While that interpretation only made an impact on the US Soul Chart, a cover by Robert Palmer became the hit take on the Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis composition. The remake was produced by Chic's Bernard Edwards.

 

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Caffé Latté

H🔥TTEST S🔥NGS

this week

1. HOW LONG

Tove Lo      3 3

2. LOVE’S TRAIN

Bruno Mars, Anderson .Pak & Silk Sonic      4 2

3. KING OF A TRAGEDY

Isak Danielson      -> NEW      

4. INNOCENT LOVE

Robin Bengtsson      -> NEW      

5. COMPLETE MESS

5 Seconds Of Summer      6 2

6. WHEN YOU DANCED WITH ME

ABBA      1 6

7. TROUBLE

Troye Sivan ftg. Jay Som      2 3

8. TWISTED MIND

Purple Disco Machine & Agnes      -> NEW      

9. HARD TO LOVE

Robin Packalen      5 3

10.     GOOD THINGS COME TO THOSE WHO WAIT

Isak Danielson      8 10

 

 

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ESC Winning Countries:

6) ITALY

EUROVISION SONG CONTEST

ALL THE WINNING COUNTRIES

A look back at every country that has won the Eurovision Song Contest in chronological order.

 

1964

ITALY

Denmark’s first Eurovision win in 1963 was followed by an Italian triumph the next year. The idea of a European contest was suggested by Italy and based on its annual Sanremo Music Festival. It was one of the 7 nations that competed at the inaugural ESC in 1956. Gigliola Cinquetti performed the successful Italian entry “Non ho l’età” in 1964.

Italy had to wait until 1990 to win again, doing so with Toto Cutugno’s “Insieme: 1992”. In 1998, the country ceased participating in the Contest. This boycott continued until 2011. Italy became the last of the “Big 5” countries that pre-qualify for the Grand Final each year at that time.

After coming close a few times in recent years, Italy finally secured its third win in 2021. Måneskin secured the prize with the entry “Zitti e buoni”.This victory means the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest will be held in Italy. Turin was selected as the host city for this coming May.

 THE TIME CAPSULE: DON'T PLAY THAT SONG. More retro tomorrow.

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DON’T PLAY THAT SONG

(YOU LIED)

Aretha Franklin

1970

U.K. - #13; U.S.A. - #11

 

Trivia:

Aretha Franklin won the Best Female R&B Performance Grammy Award every year from 1967 and 1974. Among the recordings the Queen Of Soul was rewarded for was "Don't Play That Song (You Lied)".

 

Check out all the songs tha4t have been featured in this daily segment on Spotify, including today’s retro track.

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