The Eurovision Song Contest 1959 was the fourth edition of the annual Eurovision Song Contest, held on Wednesday 11 March 1959 at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès in Cannes, France, and hosted by French television presenter Jacqueline Joubert. Organised by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and host broadcaster Radiodiffusion-Télévision Française (RTF), the contest, originally known as the Grand Prix Eurovision de la Chanson Européenne 1959, was held in France following the country's victory at the 1958 contest with the song "Dors, mon amour", performed by André Claveau.
Switzerland was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1956 with two songs: "Das alte Karussell" written by Georg Betz-Stahl, and "Refrain" composed by Géo Voumard, with lyrics by Émile Gardaz. Both songs were performed by Lys Assia. The Swiss participating broadcaster, the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation, selected its entries through a national final. In addition, Radio svizzera italiana (RSI), on behalf of SRG SSR, was the host broadcaster and staged the event at the Teatro Kursaal in Lugano. "Das alte Karussell" was the first-ever entry from Switzerland performed in the Eurovision Song Contest, and the first-ever entry in German in the contest; while "Refrain", that eventually won the contest, was the first-ever winner in its history.
Belgium has participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 65 times since making its debut as one of seven countries at the first contest in 1956. The only countries with more appearances are Germany (67), France (66) and the United Kingdom (66). Belgium have been absent only three times in total, in 1994, 1997, and 2001, due to low scores in the previous contests that relegated them from the contest. Belgium has won the contest once, in 1986.
France has participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 66 times since its debut at the first contest in 1956. France is one of only seven countries to be present at the first contest, and has been absent from only two contests in its history, missing the 1974 and 1982 contests. Since 2001, the French participant broadcaster is France Télévisions. Along with Germany, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom, France is one of the "Big Five" countries that are automatically prequalified for the final, due to their participant broadcasters being the largest financial contributors to the European Broadcasting Union (EBU). France has won the contest five times.
"Dors, mon amour" is a love song recorded by French singer André Claveau with music composed by Pierre Delanoë and French lyrics written by Hubert Giraud. It represented France in the Eurovision Song Contest 1958, held in Hilversum, resulting in the country's first win in the contest.
Sweden was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1960 with the song "Alla andra får varann", composed by Ulf Kjellqvist, with lyrics by Åke Gerhard, and performed by Siw Malmkvist. The Swedish participating broadcaster, Sveriges Radio (SR), selected its entry through a national final. The song was performed once by Östen Warnerbring and once by Ingrid Berggren at the national final, however SR decided that Malmkvist would represent Sweden, as she had been denied that the previous year.
France was represented in the Eurovision Song Contest 1957 with the song "La Belle Amour", composed by Guy Lafarge, with lyrics by Francis Carco, and performed by Paule Desjardins. Though French participating broadcaster Radiodiffusion-Télévision Française (RTF) held a national final to select its entry, it ultimately switched to an internal selection. "La Belle Amour" was performed eighth at the contest and placed second, receiving 17 points.
France was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1958 with the song "Dors, mon amour", composed by Pierre Delanoë, with lyrics by Hubert Giraud, and performed by André Claveau. The French participating broadcaster, Radiodiffusion-Télévision Française (RTF), held a national final to select its entry, after having previously selected the performer internally. The song would go on to win the Eurovision Song Contest.
Belgium was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1956 with two songs: "Messieurs les noyés de la Seine", composed by Jean Miret and Jack Say, with lyrics by Robert Montal, and performed by Fud Leclerc; and "Le Plus Beau Jour de ma vie", composed by Claude Alix, with lyrics by David Bée, and performed by Mony Marc. The Belgian participating broadcaster, the Institut national belge de radiodiffusion (INR), organised a national final to determine its two entries for the contest. "Messieurs les noyés de la Seine" was the first-ever entry from Belgium performed in the Eurovision Song Contest, and the first-ever entry in French in the contest.
Belgium was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1958 with the song "Ma petite chatte", written by André Dohet, and performed by Fud Leclerc. The Belgian participating broadcaster, the Institut national belge de radiodiffusion (INR), selected its entry through a national final.
Belgium was represented by Claude Lombard, with the song "Quand tu reviendras", at the 1968 Eurovision Song Contest, which took place on 6 April in London. The song was chosen at the Belgian preselection, held on 13 February. Former Belgian representative Tonia (1966) and future participant Nicole Josy also took part.
Belgium was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1962 with the song "Ton nom", composed by Eric Channe, with lyrics by Tony Golan, and performed by Fud Leclerc. The Belgian participating broadcaster, Walloon Radio-Télévision Belge (RTB), selected its entry through a national final. This was Leclerc's fourth time at Eurovision, and he still shares the record for the most Eurovision appearances as a main performer. "Ton nom" has also gone down in history as the first Eurovision performance ever to score nul-points.
France was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1962 with the song "Un premier amour", composed by Claude-Henri Vic, with lyrics by Roland Valade, and performed by Isabelle Aubret. The French participating broadcaster, Radiodiffusion-Télévision Française (RTF), internally selected its entry for the contest. The entry eventually won the Eurovision Song Contest.
France was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1961 with the song "Printemps, avril carillonne", composed by Francis Baxter, with lyrics by Guy Favereau, and performed by Jean-Paul Mauric. The French participating broadcaster, Radiodiffusion-Télévision Française (RTF), selected its entry through a national final. In addition, RTF was also the host broadcaster and staged the event at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès in Cannes, after winning the previous edition with the song "Tom Pillibi" by Jacqueline Boyer.
France was represented in the Eurovision Song Contest 1959 with the song "Oui, oui, oui, oui", composed by Hubert Giraud, with lyrics by Pierre Cour, and performed by Jean Philippe. The French participating broadcaster, Radiodiffusion-Télévision Française (RTF), held a national final to select its entry. In addition, RTF was also the host broadcaster and staged the event at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès in Cannes, after winning the previous edition with the song "Dors, mon amour" by André Claveau.
France participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 2000 with the song "On aura le ciel" written by Benoît Heinrich and Pierre Legay. The song was performed by Sofia Mestari. The French broadcaster France Télévisions in collaboration with the television channel France 3 organised the national final Eurovision 2000: la sélection in order to select the French entry for the 2000 contest in Stockholm, Sweden. Fourteen songs competed in the national final on 15 February 2000 where "On aura le ciel" performed by Sofia Mestari was selected as the winner following the combination of votes from a jury panel and a public vote.
This is a list of Belgian television related events from 1960.
France participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 2018 with the song "Mercy" written by Émilie Satt and Jean-Karl Lucas. The song is performed by the French duo Madame Monsieur. The French entry for the 2018 contest in Lisbon, Portugal was selected through the national selection Destination Eurovision, organised by the French broadcaster France Télévisions in collaboration with the television channel France 2. The selection consisted of two semi-finals and a final. Madame Monsieur became the winner, placing third with the international juries but winning a landslide share of the vote from the French public, amassing enough points to win the competition. This was the first time France used a national final since 2014.
France participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 in Turin, Italy, with "Fulenn" performed by Alvan and Ahez. The French broadcaster France Télévisions organised the national final Eurovision France, c'est vous qui décidez ! in order to select the French entry for the 2022 contest. Twelve songs competed in the national final on 5 March 2022, where the winner was selected over two rounds of voting.
France was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 with the song "Mon amour", written by Slimane Nebchi, Yaacov Salah, and Meïr Salah and performed by Slimane. The French participating broadcaster France Télévisions internally selected its entry for the contest.
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