Eurovision Song Contest 1961 Review

The one with the first Slavic nation participating

We’re once again back in Cannes, still hosted by Jacqueline Joubert. The stage got a bit of a downgrade in my opinion, we don’t get the fun revolving carousels this time. We’re joined by three new countries, giving us 16 participants this year.

Eurovision Song Contest 1960 Review

The one where the UK hosts despite not having won for the first time of many

Welcome to the new decade. Norway joins, Luxembourg returns and the UK hosts despite not winning the previous year, which will become a bit of a trend during the 60s and 70s (and 2023).

Eurovision Song Contest 1959 Review

The one with a very elaborate stage for its time

And we’re on to 1959 - the UK comes back and never misses a contest ever again and places second, Monaco joins, Luxembourg skips the year.

Eurovision Song Contest 1958 Review

The one with Volare and some other stuff

Let’s go back to Eurovision 1958 - the final contest without any songs in English.

Eurovision Song Contest 1957 Review

The one with the first entry in English

And it’s on to 1957, the first contest which we have a full recording of.

Eurovision Song Contest 1956 Review

The one where it all began

Hi, I decided to write my own reviews of every Eurovision year. My musical knowledge is rather amateurish, so everything’s going to be analysed based on how it makes me feel.