"Flieger" was the German entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1989, performed in German by Nino de Angelo. In 1984 de Angelo had had his breakthrough with "Jenseits von Eden"/"La valle del Eden"/"Guardian Angel", a #1 hit in West Germany and Switzerland and a Top 10 in most other parts of Continental Europe and Scandinavia. "Flieger" was composed by Dieter Bohlen, internationally best known as one half of the very successful German Europop duo Modern Talking.
Monaco has participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 24 times since its debut in 1959. The country's only win in the contest came in 1971 when Séverine performed "Un banc, un arbre, une rue". As a result, Monaco was expected to host the contest in 1972, but declined. As of 2021, Monaco is the only microstate which has won the contest.
Iceland has participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 33 times since its debut in 1986, missing only two contests since then, in 1998 and 2002, when prevented from competing due to finishing outside qualification places the preceding years. The country's best result is two second-place finishes, with Selma in 1999 and Yohanna in 2009.
Daníel Ágúst Haraldsson is an Icelandic solo artist, and a lead singer of the bands GusGus, Nýdönsk and Esja.
"Baby, Baby" was the Belgian entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1973, performed in Dutch by Nicole & Hugo.
"Wir geben 'ne Party" was the German entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1994, performed in German and English by Mekado. Mekado were backed on stage by Rhonda Heath, formerly of Silver Convention, who had themselves represented Germany in the Eurovision Song Contest 1977, placing 8th.
"To diko sou asteri" was the Greek entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1989, performed in Greek by Mariana.
"Tell Me!" was the Icelandic entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 2000, performed in English by August & Telma.
"Corde della mia chitarra" was the Italian entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1957, performed in Italian by Nunzio Gallo.
"Congratulations" is a song recorded by British singer Cliff Richard. The song was written by Bill Martin and Phil Coulter. It is best known as the British entry at the Eurovision Song Contest 1968, held in London.
"Toi" was the Luxembourgish entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1975, performed in French by Irish singer Geraldine. The entry had a high pedigree, being penned by three authors/composers who had all written/composed previous Eurovision winners: Pierre Cour had been partly responsible for the 1960 winner "Tom Pillibi" and Bill Martin and Phil Coulter had created the 1967 winner "Puppet on a String".
"I See a Star" was the Dutch entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1974, performed in English by Mouth & MacNeal.
"Þú og þeir (Sókrates)" was the Icelandic entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1988, performed in Icelandic by Beathoven.
"Playback" was the Portuguese entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1981, performed in Portuguese by Carlos Paião.
"Kolybelnaya dlya vulkana" was the Russian entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1995, performed in Russian by Philipp Kirkorov.
"La vita cos'è?" was the Swiss entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2000. The ballad, which featured a climactic chorus, was performed by Jane Bogaert, who wore a sleeveless lilac gown for her performance. One of the black-clad backing singers who accompanied her was Al Bano, who had previously represented Italy in the 1976 and 1985 contests with Romina Power, singing "We'll Live It All Again" and "Magic Oh Magic" respectively. "La vita cos'è?" was composed by Bernie Staub, with lyrics by Thomas Marin.
Greece and Ellinikí Radiofonía Tileórasi (ERT) chose to host a national selection with the winner being chosen an "expert" jury. Mariana Efstratiou was chosen with "To Diko Sou Asteri" and placed 9th at Eurovision.
John Kennedy O'Connor is a television and radio broadcaster, author and entertainment commentator, who was born in North London, but is a naturalized citizen of the United States, where he is based. He has written, reported and broadcast for numerous media organisations, as well as writing, creating and producing media events for a number of international corporations all over the world. He is probably best known for his work within the Eurovision Song Contest as a TV commentator and host.
Iceland was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1989 by Daníel Ágúst with the song "Það sem enginn sér". Ágúst was the winner of the Icelandic national final, Söngvakeppni Sjónvarpsins 1989, organised by Icelandic broadcaster Ríkisútvarpið (RÚV).
"Það sem enginn sér"
