I Love the Little Things
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"I Love the Little Things" was the British
entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1964
, performed in English
by Matt Monro
. The song was written by Tony Hatch
The song was performed eighth on the night (following France
's Rachel
with "Le chant de Mallory
" and preceding the Germany
's Nora Nova
with "Man gewöhnt sich so schnell an das Schöne
"). At the close of voting, it had received 17 points, placing 2nd in a field of 16.
The song deals with Monro teeling that his lover says that he loves the little things and he confirms her opinion and says that adores to stay with his lover
"When you touch me and hold me
And kiss me tenderly
I know I'm so lucky
That you came along for me"
It was succeeded as British representative at the 1965 Contest
by Kathy Kirby
with "I Belong
".
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1964
Eurovision Song Contest 1964
The Eurovision Song Contest 1964 was the ninth Eurovision Song Contest. It was held in Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark after the Danish victory the previous year. Sweden did not participate because of a boycott by singers. They did however broadcast it...
, performed in English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
by Matt Monro
Matt Monro
Matt Monro was an English singer who became one of the most popular entertainers on the international music scene during the 1960s...
. The song was written by Tony Hatch
Tony Hatch
Anthony Peter "Tony" Hatch is an English composer, songwriter, pianist, music arranger and producer.-Early life and early career:...
The song was performed eighth on the night (following France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
's Rachel
Rachel (singer)
Rachel, born in Cavaillon, Vaucluse, is a French singer best known in Europe for representing France in the Eurovision Song Contest 1964.- Biography :...
with "Le chant de Mallory
Le Chant De Mallory
"Le chant de Mallory" was the French entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1964, performed in French by Rachel...
" and preceding the Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
's Nora Nova
Nora Nova
Nora Nova is a Bulgarian-born singer. She was the first Bulgarian to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest 1964, although she then represented West Germany....
with "Man gewöhnt sich so schnell an das Schöne
Man Gewöhnt Sich So Schnell An Das Schöne
"Man gewöhnt sich so schnell an das Schöne" was the German entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1964, performed in German by Nora Nova....
"). At the close of voting, it had received 17 points, placing 2nd in a field of 16.
The song deals with Monro teeling that his lover says that he loves the little things and he confirms her opinion and says that adores to stay with his lover
"When you touch me and hold me
And kiss me tenderly
I know I'm so lucky
That you came along for me"
It was succeeded as British representative at the 1965 Contest
Eurovision Song Contest 1965
The Eurovision Song Contest 1965 was the 10th in the series. Luxembourg's win was their second. Belgium, Finland, Germany, and Spain each scored "null points" for the second time. The 1965 contest marked the debut of Ireland, a country which later went on to dominate the competition. This was also...
by Kathy Kirby
Kathy Kirby
Kathy Kirby was an English singer who was reportedly the highest-paid female singer of her generation. She is best known for her cover version of Doris Day's "Secret Love" and for representing the United Kingdom in the 1965 Eurovision Song Contest, where she came in second place...
with "I Belong
I Belong (Kathy Kirby song)
"I Belong" was the United Kingdom' entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1965 held in Naples at March 21, 1965.Performed in English by Kathy Kirby, the song is sung from the perspective of a woman who express your love by someone, she has loved for the fist time in her life:"But now my heart has...
".