List of Eurovision: Your Decision contestants
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Eurovision: Your Decision is a BBC TV show broadcast annually to select Britain's entry into the Eurovision Song Contest. The show has previously gone under several other names, including A Song For Europe, The Great British Song Contest and Eurovision: Making Your Mind Up. This page lists the contestants for each year of the show; the winners of the contest are in bold-italics.
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[edit] Contestants
[edit] A Song For Europe (1957 - 1995)
1957 Lime Grove Studios, London. Host: David Jacobs
Each song was performed by two different artists
| Song Title | Performerg | Place |
|---|---|---|
| "Don't Cry Little Doll" | Bill Maynard & The Keynotes | 4th |
| "Once" | Pauline Shephard & Carole Carr | 2nd |
| "Seven" | Dennis Lotis & The Keynotes | =5th |
| "All" | Patricia Bredin & The Malcolm Lockyer Quartet | 1st |
| "For Your Love" | Ronnie Hilton & Alan Bristow | =5th |
| "The Way It Goes" | Lita Roza & Stan Roderick | 3rd |
1958 Not Held. No UK Entry at Eurovision Song Contest
1959 Lime Grove Studios, London. Host: Pete Murray
| Song Title | Performer | Place |
|---|---|---|
| "Sing Little Birdie" | Pearl Carr & Teddy Johnson | 1st |
| "This Is My Town" | Lita Roza | 2nd |
| "Suddenly" | Glen Mason | 3rd |
| "One Lonely Heart" | Steve Martin | Unknown |
| "If Only I Could Live My Life Again" | Jane Morgan | Unknown |
| "Unknown Song Title" | Unknown Performer | Unknown |
1960 Lime Grove Studios, London. Host: David Jacobs
| Song Title | Performer | Place |
|---|---|---|
| "Each Tomorrow" | Malcolm Vaughan | 3rd |
| "Looking High, High, High" | Bryan Johnson | 1st |
| "Love Me A Little" | Dennis Lotis | Unknown |
| "Mi Amor" | David Hughes | 2nd |
| "Pickin' Petals" | Pearl Carr & Teddy Johnson | Unknown |
| "Unexpectedly" | Marion Keene | Unknown |
1961 Lime Grove Studios, London. Hostess: Katie Boyle
| Song Title | Performer | Place |
|---|---|---|
| "The Girl Next Door" | Craig Douglas | =7th |
| "Too Late For Tears" | Valerie Masters | =7th |
| "Dream Girl" | Mark Wynter | 4th |
| "I Will Light A Candle" | Anne Shelton | 6th |
| "A Place In The Country" | Bryan Johnson | 5th |
| "Why Can't We?" | Ricky Valance | 3rd |
| "Are You Sure?" | The Allisons | 1st |
| "Suddenly I'm In Love" | Steve Arlen | 2nd |
| "Tommy" | Teresa Duffy | =7th |
1962 BBC Television Theatre, London. Host: David Jacobs
| Song Title | Performer | Place |
|---|---|---|
| "Look Look, Little Angel" | Johnny Angel | Unknown |
| "Tell Tale" | The Brook Brothers | Unknown |
| "Ring-A-Ding Girl" | Ronnie Carroll | 1st |
| "Never Goodbye" | Karl Denver | 4th |
| "The Message In A Bottle" | Donna Douglas | 3rd |
| "Alone Too Long" | Frank Ifield | 2nd |
| "There's No-One In The Whole Wide World" | Jackie Lee | Unknown |
| "There's Never Been A Girl" | Kenny Lynch | Unknown |
| "Get A Move On" | Brad Newman | Unknown |
| "You're For Real" | Rikki Price | Unknown |
| "My Kingdom For A Girl" | Doug Sheldon | Unknown |
| "Pretty Hair And Angel Eyes" | Robb Storme | Unknown |
1963 BBC Television Theatre, London. Host: David Jacobs
| Song Title | Performer | Place |
|---|---|---|
| "My Continental Love" | Anne Shelton | 4th |
| "Say Wonderful Things" | Ronnie Carroll | 1st |
| "If You Ever Leave Me" | Barry Barnett | 2nd |
| "This Kind Of Love" | Johnny Towers | 6th |
| "Pick The Petals" | Maureen Evans | 3rd |
| "A Day At The Seaside" | Vince Hill | 5th |
| "The Little Cracked Bell Of San Raquel" | Jimmy Justice | 7th |
1964 BBC Television Theatre, London. Host: David Jacobs
All Songs Performed by Matt Monro
| Song Title | Place |
|---|---|
| "Choose" | 4th |
| "Ten Out Of Ten" | 5th |
| "I Love The Little Things" | 1st |
| "It's Funny How You Know" | 6th |
| "Beautiful, Beautiful" | 3rd |
| "I've Got The Moon On My Side" | 2nd |
1965 BBC Television Theatre, London. Host: David Jacobs
All Songs Performed by Kathy Kirby
| Song Title | Place |
|---|---|
| "I'll Try Not To Cry" | 2nd |
| "Sometimes" | Unknown |
| "My Only Love" | 3rd |
| "I Won't Let You Go" | Unknown |
| "One Day" | Unknown |
| "I Belong" | 1st |
1966 BBC Television Theatre, London. Host: David Jacobs
All Songs Performed by Kenneth McKellar
| Song Title | Place |
|---|---|
| "As Long As The Sun Shines" | 3rd |
| "Country Girl" | 2nd |
| "A Touch Of The Tartan" | 5th |
| "A Man Without Love" | 1st |
| "Comes The Time" | 4th |
1967 BBC Television Theatre, London. Host: Rolf Harris
All Songs Performed by Sandie Shaw on "The Rolf Harris Show"
| Song Title | Place |
|---|---|
| "Tell The Boys" | 2nd |
| "I'll Cry Myself To Sleep" | 3rd |
| "Had A Dream Last Night" | 4th |
| "Puppet On A String" | 1st |
| "Ask Any Woman" | 5th |
1968 BBC Television Theatre, London. Host: Cilla Black
All Songs Performed by Cliff Richard on "Cilla"
| Song Title | Place |
|---|---|
| "Wonderful World" | 3rd |
| "Do You Remember?" | 6th |
| "High 'n' Dry" | 2nd |
| "The Sound Of The Candyman's Trumpet" | 4th |
| "Congratulations" | 1st |
| "Little Rag Doll" | 5th |
1969 BBC Television Theatre, London. Host: Michael Aspel
All Songs Performed by Lulu on "Happening For Lulu"
| Song Title | Place |
|---|---|
| "Are You Ready For Love?" | 5th |
| "Bet Yer!" | 4th |
| "Boom Bang-A-Bang" | 1st |
| "I Can't Go On Living Without You" | 6th |
| "Come September" | 3rd |
| "March" | 2nd |
1970 BBC Television Theatre, London. Host: Cliff Richard
All Songs Performed by Mary Hopkin on "It's Cliff Richard!"
| Song Title | Place |
|---|---|
| "Three Ships Sailing" | 3rd |
| "Early In The Morning Of Your Life" | 6th |
| "I'm Gonna Fall In Love Again" | 2nd |
| "You've Everything You Need" | 5th |
| "Can I Believe?" | 4th |
| "Knock, Knock (Who's There)?" | 1st |
1971 BBC Television Theatre, London. Host: Cliff Richard
All Songs Performed by Clodagh Rodgers on "It's Cliff Richard!"
| Song Title | Place |
|---|---|
| "Look Left, Look Right" | 5th |
| "In My World Of Beautiful Things" | 6th |
| "Jack In The Box" | 1st |
| "Another Time, Another Place" | 4th |
| "The Wind Of Change" | =2nd |
| "Someone To Love Me" | =2nd |
1972 BBC Television Theatre, London. Host: Cliff Richard
All Songs Performed by The New Seekers on "It's Cliff Richard!"
| Song Title | Place |
|---|---|
| "Out On The Edge Of Beyond" | 3rd |
| "Sing Out" | 5th |
| "Why Can't We All Get Together?" | 4th |
| "One By One" | 2nd |
| "Beg, Steal Or Borrow" | 1st |
| "Songs Of Praise" | 6th |
1973 BBC Television Theatre, London. Host: Cilla Black
All Songs Performed by Cliff Richard on "Cilla"
| Song Title | Place |
|---|---|
| "Come Back Billie-Joe" | 2nd |
| "Ashes To Ashes" | 6th |
| "Tomorrow Rising" | 4th |
| "The Days Of Love" | 5th |
| "Power To All Our Friends" | 1st |
| "Help It Along" | 3rd |
1974 BBC Television Theatre, London. Host: Jimmy Savile
All Songs Performed by Olivia Newton-John on "Clunk, Click"
| Song Title | Place |
|---|---|
| "Have Love, Will Travel" | 4th |
| "Lovin' You Ain't Easy" | 5th |
| "Long Live Love" | 1st |
| "Someday" | 6th |
| "Angeleyes" | 2nd |
| "Hands Across The Sea" | 3rd |
1975 BBC Television Theatre, London. Host: Lulu
All Songs Performed by The Shadows on "It's Lulu!"
| Song Title | Place |
|---|---|
| "No, No Nina" | 6th |
| "This House Runs On Sunshine" | 3rd |
| "Don't Throw It All Away" | 4th |
| "Cool, Clear Air" | 5th |
| "Stand Up Like A Man" | 2nd |
| "Let Me Be The One" | 1st |
1976 The Royal Albert Hall, London. Host: Michael Aspel
| Song Title | Performer | Place |
|---|---|---|
| "Wake Up" | Co-Co | 2nd |
| "Do You Believe In Love At First Sight?" | Polly Browne | 10th |
| "Save Your Kisses For Me" | Brotherhood Of Man | 1st |
| "I Couldn't Live Without You For A Day" | Hazell Dean | =8th |
| "A Love For All Seasons" | Champagne | =8th |
| "Ain't Gonna Take No For An Answer" | Frank Ifield | 12th |
| "Maria" | Sunshine | 7th |
| "Love's A Carousel" | Tammy Jones | 6th |
| "Going To The Movies" | Joey Valentine | 11th |
| "Love, Kiss And Run" | Sweet Dreams | 4th |
| "Take The Money And Run" | Louisa-Jane White | 5th |
| "Queen Of The Mardi-Gras" | Tony Christie | 3rd |
1977 The New London Theatre, London. Host: Terry Wogan
(Show not televised due to strike action)
| Song Title | Performer | Place |
|---|---|---|
| "What Do You Say To Love?" | Mary Mason | 2nd |
| "Where Were You When I Needed Your Love?" | The Foundations | 3rd |
| "Leave A Little Love" | Tony Monopoly | 9th |
| "If Everybody Loved The Same As You" | Lyn Paul | =6th |
| "Just For You" | High Society | =6th |
| "A Little Give, A Little Take" | Carl Wayne | 11th |
| "Rock Bottom" | Lynsey de Paul & Mike Moran | 1st |
| "You're My Sweet Sensation" | Sweet Sensation | 8th |
| "Swings And Roundabouts" | Val Stokes | 12th |
| "Everybody Knows" | Beano | 10th |
| "After All This Time" | Wesley, Park And Smith | 5th |
| "Promises, Promises" | Rags | 4th |
1978 The Royal Albert Hall, London. Host: Terry Wogan
| Song Title | Performer | Place |
|---|---|---|
| "Shine It On" | Christian | =3rd |
| "Oh No, Look What You've Done" | Brown Sugar | =11th |
| "Door In My Face" | The Fruit Eating Bears | =11th |
| "Moments" | Jacquie Sullivan | 6th |
| "Too Much In Love" | Sunshine | 8th |
| "Lonely Nights" | Ronnie France | 9th |
| "One Glance" | The Jarvis Brothers | =3rd |
| "The Bad Old Days" | Co-Co | 1st |
| "We Got It Bad" | Bob James | 10th |
| "Don't Bother To Knock" | Midnight | 2nd |
| "Don't Let Me Stand In Your Way" | Babe Rainbow | 7th |
| "Solid Love" | Labi Siffre | 5th |
1979 The Royal Albert Hall, London. Host: Terry Wogan
(Show abandoned due to strike action)
| Song Title | Performer | Place |
|---|---|---|
| "Mary Ann" | Black Lace | 1st |
| "You Are My Life" | Lynda Virtu | 8th |
| "Who Put The Shine On Your Shoes?" | Ipswich | =5th |
| "Mr. Moonlight" | Herbie Flowers & The Daisies | =5th |
| "Miss Caroline Newley" | M Squad | 11th |
| "Call My Name" | Eleanor Keenan | 3rd |
| "How Do You Mend A Broken Heart?" | Guys n' Dolls | 10th |
| "All I Needed Was Your Love" | Linda Kendricks | 12th |
| "Home Again (Living With You)" | Monte-Carlo | 7th |
| "Let It All Go" | Sal Davis | 9th |
| "Harry, My Honolulu Lover" | The Nolan Sisters | 4th |
| "Fantasy" | Kim Clark | 2nd |
1980 BBC Television Theatre, London. Host: Terry Wogan
| Song Title | Performer | Place |
|---|---|---|
| "Don't Throw Your Love Away" | Scramble | 6th |
| "Happy Everything" | Maggie Moone | 2nd |
| "Easy" | Plain Sailing | =4th |
| "Here We'll Stay" | Sonia Jones | 11th |
| "Love Enough For Two" | Prima Donna | 1st |
| "Symphony For You" | Jacqui Scott | 8th |
| "Love Is Alive" | Duke & The Aces | 7th |
| "Everything Is Alright" | Roy Winston | 10th |
| "Love Comes, Love Grows" | Midnite | 9th |
| "Gonna Do My Best" | The Main Event | 12th |
| "I Want To Be Me" | Pussyfoot | =4th |
| "Surrender" | Kim Clark | 3rd |
1981 BBC Television Theatre, London. Host: Terry Wogan
| Song Title | Performer | Place |
|---|---|---|
| "Not Without Your Ticket (Don't Go)" | Headache | 7th |
| "All Cried Out" | Gary Benson | 4th |
| "For Only A Day" | Unity | 8th |
| "Wish" | Beyond | 3rd |
| "Making Your Mind Up" | Bucks Fizz | 1st |
| "Have You Ever Been In Love?" | Gem | 4th |
| "Where Are You Now?" | Lezlee Carling | 6th |
| "Don't Panic" | Liquid Gold | 2nd |
1982 BBC Television Centre, London. Host: Terry Wogan
| Song Title | Performer | Place |
|---|---|---|
| "Dancing In Heaven (Orbital Be-Bop)" | Q-Feel | 6th |
| "No Matter How I Try" | Paul Curtis | =4th |
| "Every Step Of The Way" | The Touring Company | =2nd |
| "Different Worlds, Different People" | Lovin' Feeling | =4th |
| "Every Day Of My Life" | Good Looks | =2nd |
| "You're The Only Good Thing In My Life" | Rich Gypsy | 8th |
| "One Step Further" | Bardo | 1st |
| "How Long?" | The Weltons | 7th |
1983 BBC Television Theatre, London. Host: Terry Wogan
| Song Title | Performer | Place |
|---|---|---|
| "I'm Never Giving Up" | Sweet Dreams | 1st |
| "I'm Going Home" | Sam Childs | 8th |
| "All Around The World" | Stuart Slater | 5th |
| "With Love" | Casablanca | 3rd |
| "We've Got All The Time In The World" | Mirror | 2nd |
| "Love On Your Mind" | Audio | 4th |
| "When The Kissing Stops" | Rubic | 5th |
| "Keeping Our Love Alive" | Ritzy | 7th |
1984 BBC Television Centre, London. Host: Terry Wogan
| Song Title | Performer | Place |
|---|---|---|
| "Magical Music" | Caprice | 6th |
| "Look At Me Now" | Nina Shaw | 3rd |
| "This Love Is Deep" | Bryan Evans | 8th |
| "Love Games" | Belle & The Devotions | 1st |
| "Where The Action Is" | First Division | 2nd |
| "Let It Shine" | Miriam Ann Lesley | 5th |
| "Imagination" | Sinitta | 3rd |
| "Stay In My Life" | Hazell Dean | 7th |
1985 BBC Television Centre, London. Host: Terry Wogan
| Song Title | Performer | Place |
|---|---|---|
| "Love Is..." | Vikki (Watson) | 1st |
| "I'm Crying" | Peter Beckett | 7th |
| "The Clock On The Wall" | Alvin Stardust | 3rd |
| "What We Say With Our Eyes" | James Oliver | 6th |
| "Energy" | Des Dyer | 4th |
| "Let Me Love You One More Time" | Annabel | 5th |
| "Dancing In The Night" | Keri Wells | 2nd |
| "So Do I" | Mike Redway & Fiona Kennedy | 7th |
1986 BBC Television Centre, London. Host: Terry Wogan
| Song Title | Performer | Place |
|---|---|---|
| "Dreamer" | Vanity Fare | 3rd |
| "Dancing With You Again" | Palace | 5th |
| "No Easy Way To Love" | Colin Heywood | 6th |
| "I'm Sorry" | Chad Brown | 7th |
| "Tongue Tied" | Kenny Charles | 4th |
| "Runner In The Night" | Ryder | 1st |
| "Don't Hang Up On Love" | Jump | 2nd |
| "The War Of The Roses" | Future | 8th |
1987 BBC Television Centre, London. Host: Terry Wogan
| Song Title | Performer | Place |
|---|---|---|
| "Only The Light" | Rikki (Peebles) | 1st |
| "The Lion Within" | Siy | 8th |
| "I Want You" | Mike Stacey | 5th |
| "Everybody" | Mal Pope | 7th |
| "Too Hot Too Handle" | Ann Turner | 2nd |
| "Master Of The Game" | Ian Prince | 10th |
| "Just Let Me" | Gordon Campbell | 9th |
| "Bless Your Lucky Stars" | Zuice | 3rd |
| "What You Gonna Do?" | John T. Ford | 4th |
| "Romeo" | Heavy Pettin' | 6th |
1988 BBC Television Centre, London. Host: Terry Wogan
With guest commentators: Gloria Hunniford, Bruce Welch, Mike Batt & George Martin
| Song Title | Performer | Place |
|---|---|---|
| "'Til The Night" | Catwalk | 7th |
| "High Windows" | Camino | 3rd |
| "Just A Memory" | Zoe (Nicholas) | 6th |
| "Make Your Dreams Come True" | FNAC | 5th |
| "One More Chance" | Klass | 8th |
| "Heart To Heart" | Clinging To The Wreckage | 4th |
| "This Is The Kiss" | Two Che | 2nd |
| "Go" | Scott Fitzgerald | 1st |
1989 BBC Television Centre, London. Host: Terry Wogan
With guest commentators: Lulu, Deke Arlon, Leslie Bricusse & Gary Davies
| Song Title | Performer | Place |
|---|---|---|
| "Back In The Groove" | Frankie Johnson | 6th |
| "I Can't Stop Loving You" | James Oliver | 7th |
| "Shame" | Jane Alexander | 3rd |
| "Just For The Good Times" | Danny Ellis | 8th |
| "You Stepped Out Of My Dreams" | Julie C | 2nd |
| "Why Do I Always Get It Wrong?" | Live Report | 1st |
| "Love Come Down" | The Pearls | 4th |
| "Heaven Help My Heart" | Linda Carroll | 5th |
1990 BBC Television Centre, London. Host: Terry Wogan
With guest commentators: Gloria Hunniford, Cathy McGowan, Tim Rice & Carl Davis
| Song Title | Performer | Place |
|---|---|---|
| "Better Be Good To Me" | Kelly | 6th |
| "That Old Feeling Again" | Stephen Lee Garden | 5th |
| "Never Give Up" | Thom Hardwell | 8th |
| "Give A Little Love Back To The World" | Emma (Booth) | 1st |
| "Ball And Chain" | Les McKeown | 5th |
| "Face In The Crowd" | Simon Spiro | 7th |
| "Sentimental Again" | Kim Goody | 3rd |
| "Where I Belong" | John Miles | 2nd |
1991 BBC Television Centre, London. Host: Terry Wogan
| Song Title | Performer | Place |
|---|---|---|
| "We Will Protect You" | The Ravenscroft Partnership | 5th |
| "Straight To Your Heart" | Christopher Ellis | 7th |
| "A Message To Your Heart" | Samantha Janus | 1st |
| "Nothing On This Earth" | Christie | 6th |
| "One Love" | Malcolm Roberts | 8th |
| "A Little Bit Of Heaven" | Lorraine Craig | 3rd |
| "True Love" | Julie Finney | 4th |
| "Lover Come In" | Brendan Faye | 2nd |
1992 BBC Television Centre, London. Host: Terry Wogan
All Songs Performed by Michael Ball
| Song Title | Place |
|---|---|
| "This Is The Moment (I've Been Waiting For)" | 5th |
| "Call On Me" | 7th |
| "As Dreams Go By" | 2nd |
| "Secret Of Love" | 7th |
| "Everyday, Everynight" | 8th |
| "Who Needs To Know?" | 6th |
| "One Step Out Of Time" | 1st |
| "If You Ever Need Another Love" | 4th |
1993 BBC Television Centre, London. Host: Terry Wogan
All Songs Performed by Sonia
| Song Title | Place |
|---|---|
| "A Little Love" | 4th |
| "I'm Gonna Put A Spell On You" | 6th |
| "Life After Love" | 5th |
| "It's Just A Matter Of Time" | 8th |
| "Better The Devil You Know" | 1st |
| "Our World" | 2nd |
| "So Much Of Your Love" | 3rd |
| "Trust" | 7th |
1994 BBC Television Centre, London. Host: Terry Wogan
With guest commentators: Richard O'Brien & Jonathan King
All Songs Performed by Frances Ruffelle
| Song Title | Place |
|---|---|
| "Waiting In The Wings" | 3rd |
| "Slowboat" | 7th |
| "I Know These Things" | 8th |
| "Sink Or Swim" | 2nd |
| "Wrong Guy" | 6th |
| "One More Night" | 4th |
| "His Love" | 5th |
| "Lonely Symphony (We Will Be Free)" | 1st |
1995 BBC Television Centre, London. Host: Terry Wogan
With guest commentators: Brian Harvey, Ian Dury, Cheryl Baker, Mike Read & Jonathan King
| Song Title | Performer | Place |
|---|---|---|
| "I Need You" | Deuce | 3rd |
| "Spinning Away" | Paul Harris | 7th |
| "I'm Just Your Puppet (On A String)" | Londonbeat | 6th |
| "Go For The Heart" | Sox | 4th |
| "Rainbows And You" | Simon Spiro | 5th |
| "Then There's A Knock..." | fff | 8th |
| "One Gift Of Love" | Dear Jon | 2nd |
| "Love City Groove" | Love City Groove | 1st |
[edit] The Great British Song Contest (1996 - 1999)
1996 BBC Television Centre, London. Host: Terry Wogan
| Song Title | Performer | Place |
|---|---|---|
| "Find Love" | Layla | 4th |
| "I Gave You Everything" | Code Red | 2nd |
| "I Never Knew"~ | Esseness | SF |
| "Sometimes It Rains"~ | Dan Anderson | SF |
| "I Just Want To Make Love 2U"~ | Lois | SF |
| "Louise"~ | Twin Hazey | SF |
| "A Little Love" | Zeitiah Massiah | 3rd |
| "Ooh Aah... Just A Little Bit" | Gina G | 1st |
~ Eliminated in a televised heat.
1997 BBC Television Centre, London. Host: Dale Winton
| Song Title | Performer | Place |
|---|---|---|
| "Can't You See I'm Crying?"* | Paul Varney | SF |
| "For The Life You Don't Yet Know" | Sam Blue | 4th |
| "Heart Of Stone"* | Dave Black | SF |
| "Lighten Up"* | B-Yond | SF |
| "Love Shine A Light" | Katrina & The Waves | 1st |
| "Room For Change"* | Laura Pallas | SF |
| "Yodel In The Canyon Of Love" | Do-Re-Mi Featuring Kerry | 2nd |
| "You Stayed Away Too Long" | Joanna May | 3rd |
* Eliminated in a radio only heat.
1998 BBC Television Centre, London. Host: Terry Wogan
| Song Title | Performer | Place |
|---|---|---|
| "Don't It Make You Feel So Good?" | Alberta | 2nd |
| "Give It Up"* | Lisa Millett | SF |
| "I'll Never Be Lonely Again" | Sapphire | 3rd |
| "Suddenly (Took So Many Years)"* | Farrell Lennon | SF |
| "When We're Alone (We Dream)" | The Collective | 4th |
| "When We Were In Love"* | Mandy Wilson | SF |
| "Where Are You?" | Imaani | 1st |
| "Wish You Were Here"* | Anita Madigan | SF |
* Eliminated in a radio only heat.
1999 BBC Television Centre, London. Hostess: Ulrika Jonsson
| Song Title | Performer | Place |
|---|---|---|
| "All Time High"* | Energia | SF |
| "Fly"* | Cheryl Beattie | SF |
| "Say It Again" | Precious | 1st |
| "Separate Lives"* | Susan Black | SF |
| "So Strange" | Alberta | 2nd |
| "Until You Saved My Life Tonight" | Sister Sway | 3rd |
| "Wait Until The Morning"* | Leanne Cartwright | SF |
| "You've Taken My Dreams" | Jay | 4th |
* Eliminated in a radio only heat.
[edit] A Song For Europe (2000 - 2003)
2000 Elstree Studios, Elstree. Hostess: Katy Hill
| Song Title | Performer | Place |
|---|---|---|
| "Aria"* | Helene | SF |
| "Crazy" | Catherine Porter | 3rd |
| "Don't Play That Song Again" | Nicki French | 1st |
| "I Won't Let You Do This To Me" | Sexy Sadie | 4th |
| "Only The Women Know" | Six Chix | 2nd |
| "Stand Up"* | Jane Tretton | SF |
| "The Answer"* | Catherine Porter | SF |
| "Wherever You Go"* | India | SF |
* Eliminated in a radio only heat.
2001 Elstree Studios, Elstree. Hostess: Katy Hill
| Song Title | Performer | Place |
|---|---|---|
| "Just Another Rainbow" | Lucy Randell | 3rd |
| "King Of Love"* | Charlotte Henry | SF |
| "Men" | Nanne Grönvall | 4th |
| "No Dream Impossible" | Lindsay Dracass | 1st |
| "That's My Love (For You)" | Tony Moore | 2nd |
| "To Die For"* | Luke Galliana | SF |
| "Twisted"* | Moneypenny | SF |
| "Why Should I Love You?"* | Obsession | SF |
* Eliminated in a radio only heat.
2002 Elstree Studios, Elstree. Hosts: Christopher Price & Claire Sweeney
| Song Title | Performer | Place |
|---|---|---|
| "Lovestruck"* | Honey Trap | SF |
| "Never In A Million Years" | Zee Asha | Disqualified |
| "When You're Around"* | Paula O'Neil | SF |
| "Fade Away"* | Pulse | SF |
| "I Give In" | Surf N Turf | 4th |
| "Every Step Of The Way" | Level Best | 3rd |
| "DJ Romeo" | Tricia Penrose | 2nd |
| "Come Back" | Jessica Garlick | 1st |
* Eliminated in a radio only heat.
2003 BBC Television Centre, London. Host: Terry Wogan
| Song Title | Performer | Place |
|---|---|---|
| "Do Anything For Your Love"* | Fenix | SF |
| "Ever Since That Night" | Mimi | 3rd |
| "First Night"* | SK (Steamy Knights) | SF |
| "Now And Forever" (aka "Wait For The Moment") | Simon Chapman | 4th |
| "Cry Baby" | Jemini | 1st |
| "Help Me" | Emily Reed | 2nd |
| "Smile"* | Gallico | SF |
| "Rainy Day In Summer"* | Ben Plus One | SF |
* Eliminated in a radio only heat.
[edit] Eurovision: Making Your Mind Up! (2004 - 2007)
2004 BBC Television Centre, London. Hosts: Terry Wogan & Gaby Roslin with Paddy O'Connell on BBC Three
With Panellists: Carrie Grant, Harry Hill & Lorraine Kelly
| Song Title | Performer | Place |
|---|---|---|
| "Weekend (Gotta Work)" | Enrap-Ture | 4th |
| "Hold On To Our Love" | James Fox | 1st |
| "Me Without You" | Haifa | 6th |
| "Leading Me On" | Hyrise | 2nd |
| "With You I Believe" | Haydon Eshun | 5th |
| "It Just Gets Better" | Madison Taylor | 3rd |
2005 BBC Television Centre, London. Hosts: Terry Wogan & Natasha Kaplinsky
With Panellists: Jonathan Ross, Bruno Tonioli, Paddy O'Connell & Natalie Cassidy
| Song Title | Performer | Place |
|---|---|---|
| "Touch My Fire" | Javine (Hylton) | 1st |
| "Brand New Day" | Tricolore | 4th |
| "Flashback" | Gina G | 5th |
| "Guardian Angel" | Andy Scott-Lee | 3rd |
| "Not Just Anybody" | Katie Price (aka Jordan) | 2nd |
2006 BBC Television Centre, London. Hosts: Terry Wogan & Natasha Kaplinsky
With Panellists: Jonathan Ross, Bruno Tonioli, Fearne Cotton & Kelly Osbourne
| Song Title | Performer | Place |
|---|---|---|
| "Play Your Game" | Goran Kay | 6th |
| "Whisper To Me" | Kym Marsh (aka Kym Ryder) | 4th |
| "Teenage Life" | Daz Sampson | 1st |
| "All About You" | City Chix | 3rd |
| "Hand On My Heart" | Four Story | 5th |
| "Beautiful Thing" | Antony Costa | 2nd |
2007 Maidstone Studios, Maidstone. Hosts: Terry Wogan & Fearne Cotton
With Panellists: John Barrowman & Mel Giedroyc
| Song Title | Performer | Place |
|---|---|---|
| "(Don't It Make You) Happy!" | Liz McClarnon | 5th |
| "I Can" | Brian Harvey | 6th |
| "Big Bro Thang" | Big Brovaz | 3rd |
| "I'll Leave My Heart" | Cyndi | 2nd |
| "Flying The Flag (For You)" | Scooch | 1st |
| "They Don't Make 'Em Like They Used To" | Justin Hawkins & Beverlei Brown | 4th |
[edit] Eurovision: Your Decision (2008 - Present)
2008 BBC Television Centre, London. Hosts: Terry Wogan & Claudia Winkleman
With Panellists/Judges: John Barrowman & Carrie Grant
| Song Title | Performer | Place |
|---|---|---|
| "Mr. Gorgeous" | LoveShy | =5th |
| "It's You" | The Revelations | =3rd |
| "I Owe It All To You" | Rob McVeigh | =5th |
| "Changes" | Simona Armstrong | =3rd |
| "Even If" | Andy Abraham | 1st |
| "Woo (You Make Me)" | Michelle Gayle | 2nd |
[edit] UK Singles Chart Successes
| Year | Chart | Song/Performer |
|---|---|---|
| 1959 | #12 | "Sing Little Birdie" - Pearl Carr & Teddy Johnson |
| 1959 | #27 | "If Only I Could Live My Life Again" - Jane Morgan |
| 1960 | #20 | "Looking High, High, High" - Bryan Johnson |
| 1961 | #27 | "Dream Girl" - Mark Wynter |
| 1961 | # 2 | "Are You Sure?" - The Allisons |
| 1962 | #46 | "Ring-A-Ding Girl" - Ronnie Carroll |
| 1962 | # 9 | "Never Goodbye" - Karl Denver |
| 1963 | # 6 | "Say Wonderful Things" - Ronnie Carroll |
| 1965 | #36 | "I Belong" - Kathy Kirby |
| 1966 | #30 | "A Man Without Love" - Kenneth McKellar |
| 1967 | # 1 | "Puppet On A String" - Sandie Shaw |
| 1968 | # 1 | "Congratulations" - Cliff Richard |
| 1969 | # 2 | "Boom Bang-A-Bang" - Lulu |
| 1970 | # 2 | "Knock, Knock (Who's There)?" - Mary Hopkin |
| 1971 | # 4 | "Jack In The Box" - Clodagh Rodgers |
| 1971 | #13 | "Another Time, Another Place" - Engelbert Humperdinck (Cover Version) |
| 1972 | # 2 | "Beg, Steal Or Borrow" - The New Seekers |
| 1973 | # 4 | "Power To All Our Friends" - Cliff Richard |
| 1973 | #29 | "Help It Along"/"Tomorrow Rising" - Cliff Richard |
| 1974 | #11 | "Long Live Love" - Olivia Newton-John |
| 1975 | #12 | "Let Me Be The One" - The Shadows |
| 1975 | #20 | "Don't Throw It All Away" - Gary Benson (Cover Version by Composer) |
| 1976 | # 1 | "Save Your Kisses For Me" - Brotherhood Of Man |
| 1977 | #19 | "Rock Bottom" - Lynsey de Paul & Mike Moran |
| 1978 | #13 | "The Bad Old Days" - Co-Co |
| 1979 | #42 | "Mary Ann" - Black Lace |
| 1980 | #48 | "Love Enough For Two" - Prima Donna |
| 1981 | # 1 | "Making Your Mind Up" - Bucks Fizz |
| 1981 | #42 | "Don't Panic" - Liquid Gold |
| 1981 | #10 | "Have You Ever Been In Love?" - Leo Sayer (Cover Version) |
| 1982 | # 2 | "One Step Further" - Bardo |
| 1983 | #21 | "I'm Never Giving Up" - Sweet Dreams |
| 1984 | #11 | "Love Games" - Belle & The Devotions |
| 1985 | #49 | "Love Is..." - Vikki (Watson) |
| 1985 | #85* | "The Clock On The Wall" - Alvin Stardust (On "So Near To Christmas" EP) |
| 1986 | #98* | "Runner In The Night" - Ryder |
| 1987 | #96* | "Only The Light" - Rikki (Peebles) |
| 1988 | #52 | "Go" - Scott Fitzgerald |
| 1989 | #73 | "Why Do I Always Get It Wrong?" - Live Report |
| 1990 | #33 | "Give A Little Love Back To The World" - Emma (Booth) |
| 1991 | #30 | "A Message To Your Heart" - Samantha Janus |
| 1992 | #20 | "One Step Out Of Time" - Michael Ball |
| 1993 | #15 | "Better The Devil You Know" - Sonia (Evans) |
| 1994 | #25 | "Lonely Symphony (We Will Be Free)" - Frances Ruffelle |
| 1995 | # 7 | "Love City Groove" - Love City Groove |
| 1995 | #10 | "I Need You" - Deuce |
| 1995 | #55 | "I'm Just Your Puppet (On A String)" - Londonbeat |
| 1995 | #47 | "Go For The Heart" - Sox |
| 1995 | #68 | "One Gift Of Love" - Dear Jon |
| 1996 | # 1 | "Ooh Aah... Just A Little Bit" - Gina G |
| 1996 | #50 | "I Gave You Everything" - Code Red |
| 1997 | # 3 | "Love Shine A Light" - Katrina & The Waves |
| 1998 | #15 | "Where Are You?" - Imaani |
| 1999 | # 6 | "Say It Again" - Precious |
| 2000 | #34 | "Don't Play That Song Again" - Nicki French |
| 2000 | #72 | "Only The Women Know" - Six Chix |
| 2001 | #32 | "No Dream Impossible" - Lindsay Dracass |
| 2001 | #42 | "To Die For" - Luke Galliana |
| 2002 | #13 | "Come Back" - Jessica Garlick |
| 2003 | #15 | "Cry Baby" - Jemini |
| 2004 | #13 | "Hold On To Our Love" - James Fox |
| 2005 | #18 | "Touch My Fire" - Javine (Hylton) |
| 2006 | # 8 | "Teenage Life" - Daz Sampson |
| 2007 | # 5 | "Flying The Flag (For You)" - Scooch |
| 2008 | #67 | "Even If" - Andy Abraham |
* Technically not a hit as the UK chart has only ever officially recorded a Top 75 for singles. The positions 76 - 100 are only for releases that have not yet appeared in the Top 75, but are 'bubbling under'.
From 1964 - 1975, the runner up in the UK heat was featured as the "B" Side of the winning single (both runners-up in 1971). The remaining two songs from 1973 were on the "B" Side of "Help It Along/Tomorrow Rising" in 1973. A cover version of "Songs Of Praise" from the 1972 contest was featured as the "B" Side of "Dear Elaine", a #18 hit in 1973 for the song's composer, Roy Wood.
(Top Ten Hits in Bold, No.1's in Bold Italics) [1]
[edit] UK Extended Play Chart Successes
| Year | Chart | Song/Performer |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | #16 | "Song For Europe" (inc. all 6 entries) - Matt Monro |
| 1965 | # 9 | "BBC TV's Song For Europe" (inc. all 6 entries) - Kathy Kirby |
| 1967 | # 4 | "Tell The Boys" (inc. the 4 'losing' songs) - Sandie Shaw |
EP Chart Discontinued After 1967
Top Ten Hits in Bold. [2]
[edit] Trivia
- Postcard voting was used to choose the winner from 1964 - 1975. This had to be abandoned in 1971 due to a postal strike, with regional juries, made up of ordinary members of the public selecting the winner. Juries did the job from 1957 - 1963 and from 1976 - 1987. From 1988 onwards, televoting has been organized obstensibly to choose the winner, although this result wasn't always followed.
- Lita Roza, Anne Shelton, Ronnie Hilton, Jane Morgan, Craig Douglas, Ricky Valance, Sandie Shaw, Cliff Richard, Mary Hopkin, The New Seekers/Lyn Paul, The Shadows, Frank Ifield, The Foundations, Sweet Sensation, Carl Wayne (of The Move), Alvin Stardust, Sonia, Brian Harvey (of East 17) and Liz McClarnon (of Atomic Kitten) had all enjoyed a number one UK single prior to entering the UK heat.
- Sandie Shaw, Cliff Richard, Brotherhood Of Man, Bucks Fizz and Gina G are the only acts to take their song from the UK final to number one in the UK singles chart.
- Only Frank Ifield, Cliff Richard, Lulu, The New Seekers, Olivia Newton-John, Brotherhood Of Man, Tony Christie and Bucks Fizz have been able to reach the pinnacle of the top of the UK singles chart after appearing in the contest.
- Polly Browne is the only artist in a multi-artist final to perform two songs. She appeared as a soloist and as one half of Sweet Dreams in the 1976 competition, finishing 10th and 4th respectively.
- The Sweet Dreams who placed 4th in 1976 are no relation to the Sweet Dreams that won the contest in 1983. The first is a male/female duo, the second is a trio of two girls and one boy. Carrie Grant who works extensively on British TV as a voice coach was a member of the Sweet Dreams trio.
- The Pearls, a female quartet formed specifically for the 1989 contest are no relation to The Pearls, a female duo who had some minor chart hits in the early 1970's. Similarly, Christie, a female soloist from the 1991 contest, is no relation to the male group Christie that topped the UK charts with the song Yellow River.
- Ronnie Carroll, Cliff Richard, Cheryl Baker and Sally-Ann Triplett are the only singers to win the A Song For Europe contest twice. In Cliff's case, he was only subjected to a song selection process and was already assured of the place in Eurovision. Baker was a member of Co-Co in 1978 and Bucks Fizz in 1981. In addition, Baker was part of Co-Co in 1976 and The Main Event in 1980. Triplett was part of Prima Donna in 1980 and Bardo in 1982.
- Other singers who have won the A Song For Europe contest and yet came back another time were Pearl Carr & Teddy Johnson, Bryan Johnson, Lyn Paul of The New Seekers and Gina G. Ronnie Carroll and Sally-Ann Triplett are the only singers to win the contest at all attempts. Bobby McVay, the lead singer of 1983 winning group Sweet Dreams had entered the contest in 1982 as the lead singer of Lovin' Feeling.
- Terry Wogan has hosted the contest more times than any other presenter. Together with Katie Boyle and Ulrika Jonsson, he also hosted the Eurovision Song Contest itself.
- Cilla Black hosted both the 1968 and 1973 contests when the show was a segment of her BBC1 variety series. Black was the original choice to sing the UK entry in 1968, but turned it down as she felt it unlikely the UK could score back-to-back wins. She also turned down the chance in 1970 as she was expecting her first child. Other singers who were reported to have turned down the invitation in the 1970's include Slade, Peters and Lee and, in the 1990's, Bonnie Tyler and Elaine Paige.
- According to John Kennedy O'Connor's The Eurovision Song Contest - The Official History, the selection of Clodagh Rodgers in 1971 was due in part at nervousness within the BBC as to what reception the UK entrant would receive on stage in Dublin at the Eurovision final due to the unrest in Northern Ireland at the time. Rodgers, an Ulster born artist popular in both countries seemed the obvious solution. [3].
- When Belle & The Devotions were booed from the stage at Eurovision 1984, the BBC wanted to revert to inviting one singer to perform all the songs in the A Song For Europe contest for 1985. Lena Zavaroni was approached by the BBC. This move was blocked by the Music Publishers Association, who preferred to let the writers choose their own performers. In the end, only soloists or duets were permitted to take part - no "made for Eurovision" acts - with songwriters limited to two entries each.
- Malcolm Roberts tried to represent the UK in 1991, having previously represented Luxembourg at Eurovision in 1985. Katrina Leskanich won Eurovision in 1997 for the UK and later attempted to represent Sweden. Nanne Gronvall represented Sweden in 1996 with the group One More Time before attempting to represent the UK in 2001. Dan Duskey represented Ireland in the 1982 Eurovision final as part of The Duskeys, before leading the group Palace in the 1986 A Song For Europe contest.
- From 1957 - 1960, there were various televised semi-finals ahead of the UK final for A Song For Europe. This was reintroduced in 1996, with a preliminary round of voting to eliminate 4 of the 8 songs. This was televised in 1996 but switched to radio from 1997 - 2003.
- Convicted sex offender Jonathan King was brought in to revamp the show in 1995. It is widely known that he personally selected all the winners from 1995 - 1999, regardless of the viewer's voting.
- Despite a publicly organized televote, Michael Ball, Sonia and Frances Ruffelle all chose the winning song in the years they took part, although only in the case of Michael Ball did this vary from the televoting results.
- Songs that failed to make the UK final but still went on to be hits include Even The Bad Times Are Good. This was entered for Sandie Shaw in 1967 but went on to reach #4 for The Tremeloes, as did 1968 reject Hello World, which reached #14. Turn On The Sun was turned down for Mary Hopkin in 1970 but later became identified with Nana Mouskouri. Likewise in 1971, Something Old, Something New failed to make Clodagh Rodgers' final six but was released by The Fantastics, reaching #9. It has been rumoured that 1984 chart-topper I Should Have Known Better by Jim Diamond had failed to be short-listed for A Song for Europe as had 1986 hit Touch Me (I Want Your Body) by Samantha Fox. Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber and Sir Tim Rice submitted a song for the 1969 contest, Try It And See, which was rejected. It was later re-written and became King Herod's Song in the musical Jesus Christ Superstar.
[edit] References
- ^ www.chartstats.com
- ^ www.everyhit.com
- ^ The Eurovision Song Contest - The Official History. O'Connor, John Kennedy. Carlton Books 2007 ISBN 978-1844429943
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