List of Eurovision: Your Decision contestants
Encyclopedia
Eurovision: Your Country Needs You is the most recent name of the BBC
TV show broadcast annually to select Britain's entry into the Eurovision Song Contest
. Shows of similar formats have previously gone under several other names, including Festival Of British Popular Songs, Eurovision Song Contest British Final, A Song For Europe, The Great British Song Contest, Eurovision: Making Your Mind Up and Eurovision: Your Decision. As of 2011, the selection process has been replaced by an internal BBC decision. This page lists the contestants for each year of the show; the winners of the contest are in bold-italics.
Tuesday, February 12. The King's Theatre Hammersmith, London.
Host: David Jacobs
Each song was performed by two different artists
Voting: 10 regional juries of 12 members with 1 vote each, located in Belfast, Newcastle, Bangor, Edinburgh, Manchester, Nottingham, Cardiff, Birmingham, Glasgow & London.
~ Eliminated in one of three televised heats (Tuesday, January 22, Tuesday, January 29 & Tuesday, February 5).
1958 Not Held. No UK Entry at Eurovision Song Contest
Saturday, February 7. BBC Television Theatre, London.
Host: Pete Murray
Voting: 7 regional juries from South of England, English Midlands, Northern England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales & West of England, with 14 persons in each jury.
~ Eliminated in one of two televised heats (Monday, February 2 & Thursday, February 5).
1960
Saturday, February 6. BBC Television Theatre, London.
Host: David Jacobs
Voting: 7 Regional Juries, with 15 people in each jury. Juries: South Of England, English Midlands, North of England, Scotland, Wales, West of England and Northern Ireland.
~ Eliminated in one of two televised heats (Tuesday, February 2 & Thursday, February 4).
Wednesday, February 15. BBC Television Theatre, London.
Hostess: Katie Boyle
Voting: 12 Regional Juries of 10 jurors with 1 vote each, located in Aberdeen, Glasgow, Belfast, Leeds, Bangor, Manchester, Norwich, Birmingham, Cardiff, London, Bristol & Southampton.
1962
Sunday, February 11. BBC Television Theatre, London.
Host: David Jacobs
Voting: 14 Regional Juries in Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Belfast, Newcastle, Leeds, Manchester, Nottingham, Birmingham, Cardiff, London, Plymouth, Southampton and Bristol.
1963
Saturday, February 24. BBC Television Theatre, London.
Host: David Jacobs
Voting: 16 Regional Juries in Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Belfast, Newcastle, Leeds, Manchester, Nottingham, Norwich, Birmingham, Cardiff, London North, London South, Plymouth, Southampton & Bristol. 12 persons in each jury, awarding 3 points to their favourite, 2 points to the second and 1 point to the third.
1964
Friday, February 7. BBC Television Theatre, London.
Host: David Jacobs
All Songs Performed by Matt Monro
Voting: 16 Regional Juries.
1965
Friday, January 29. BBC Television Theatre, London.
Host: David Jacobs
All Songs Performed by Kathy Kirby
Result broadcast Friday, February 12.
Voting: Viewers cast votes via postcard for their favourite song.
1966
Thursday, January 27. BBC Television Theatre, London.
Host: David Jacobs
All Songs Performed by Kenneth McKellar
Voting: Viewers cast votes via postcard for their favourite song.
1967
Saturday, February 25. BBC Television Theatre, London.
Host: Rolf Harris
All Songs Performed by Sandie Shaw
on "The Rolf Harris Show"
Result broadcast Saturday, March 3.
Voting: Viewers cast votes via postcard for their favourite song.
1968
Tuesday, March 5. BBC Television Theatre, London.
Hostess: Cilla Black
All Songs Performed by Cliff Richard
on "Cilla"
Result broadcast Tuesday, March 12.
Voting: Viewers cast votes via postcard for their favourite song.
1969
Saturday, February 22. BBC Television Theatre, London.
Host: Michael Aspel
All Songs Performed by Lulu
on "Happening For Lulu"
Result broadcast Saturday, March 1.
Voting: Viewers cast votes via postcard for their favourite song.
1970
Saturday, March 7. BBC Television Theatre, London.
Host: Cliff Richard
All Songs Performed by Mary Hopkin
on "It's Cliff Richard!"
Result broadcast Saturday, March 14.
Voting: Viewers cast votes via postcard for their favourite song.
1971
Saturday, February 27. BBC Television Theatre, London.
Host: Cliff Richard
All Songs Performed by Clodagh Rodgers
on "It's Cliff Richard!"
Result broadcast Saturday, March 6.
Voting: 8 Regional Juries in Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Glasgow, London, Manchester & Norwich, each with 10 jurors who could award 1 vote to their favourite song.
1972
Saturday, February 12. BBC Television Theatre, London.
Host: Cliff Richard
All Songs Performed by The New Seekers
on "It's Cliff Richard!"
Result broadcast Saturday, February 19.
Voting: Viewers cast votes via postcard for their favourite song.
1973
Saturday, February 24. BBC Television Theatre, London.
Hostess: Cilla Black
All Songs Performed by Cliff Richard
on "Cilla"
Result broadcast Saturday, March 3.
Voting: Viewers cast votes via postcard for their favourite song.
1974
Saturday, February 23. BBC Television Theatre, London.
Host: Jimmy Savile
All Songs Performed by Olivia Newton-John
on "Clunk, Click"
Result broadcast Saturday, March 2.
Voting: Viewers cast votes via postcard for their favourite song.
1975
Saturday, February 15. BBC Television Theatre, London.
Hostess: Lulu
All Songs Performed by The Shadows
on "It's Lulu!"
Result broadcast Saturday, February 22.
Voting: Viewers cast votes via postcard for their favourite song.
1976
Wednesday, February 25. The Royal Albert Hall
, London.
Host: Michael Aspel
Voting: 14 Regional Juries located in Bristol, Bangor, Leeds, Norwich, Newcastle, Aberdeen, Birmingham, Manchester, Belfast, Cardiff, Plymouth, Glasgow, Southampton and London. Each jury ranked the songs 1-12, awarding 12 points for their favourite down to 1 point for their least preferred.
1977
Wednesday, March 9. The New London Theatre
, London.
Host: Terry Wogan
Voting: 14 Regional Juries located in Belfast, Bristol, Aberdeen, Bangor, Leeds, London, Birmingham, Cardiff, Glasgow, Norwich, Newcastle, Manchester, Plymouth and Southampton. Each jury ranked the songs 1-12, awarding 12 points for their favourite down to 1 point for their least preferred.
(Show not televised due to strike action)
1978
Friday, March 31. The Royal Albert Hall
, London.
Host: Terry Wogan
Voting: 14 Regional Juries located in Belfast, Bristol, Aberdeen, Bangor, Leeds, London, Birmingham, Cardiff, Glasgow, Norwich, Newcastle, Manchester, Plymouth and Southampton. Each jury ranked the songs 1-12, awarding 12 points for their favourite down to 1 point for their least preferred.
1979
Thursday, March 8. The Royal Albert Hall
, London.
Host: Terry Wogan
Voting: 14 Regional Juries located in Belfast, Bristol, Aberdeen, Bangor, Leeds, London, Birmingham, Cardiff, Glasgow, Norwich, Newcastle, Manchester, Plymouth and Southampton. Each jury ranked the songs 1-12, awarding 12 points for their favourite down to 1 point for their least preferred based on audio recordings of the songs.
(Show abandoned due to strike action)
1980
Wednesday, March 26. BBC Television Theatre, London.
Host: Terry Wogan
Voting: 14 Regional Juries located in Belfast, Bristol, Aberdeen, Bangor, Leeds, London, Birmingham, Cardiff, Glasgow, Norwich, Newcastle, Manchester, Plymouth and Southampton. Each jury ranked the songs 1-12, awarding 12 points for their favourite down to 1 point for their least preferred. Each jury then awarded 1 vote for the top two songs to break a tie.
1981
Wednesday, March 11. BBC Television Theatre, London.
Host: Terry Wogan
Voting: 7 Regional Juries located in Birmingham, Cardiff, Manchester, Belfast, Edinburgh, London and Bristol. Juries ranked the songs internally and awarded 15 points to their favourite, 12 to the second, 10 to the third, 9 to the fourth, 8 to the fifth, 7 to the sixth, 6 to the seventh and 5 to their least preferred.
1982
Wednesday, March 24. BBC Television Centre
, London.
Host: Terry Wogan
Voting: 7 Regional Juries located in Birmingham, Cardiff, Manchester, Belfast, Edinburgh, London and Bristol. Juries ranked the songs internally and awarded 15 points to their favourite, 12 to the second, 10 to the third, 9 to the fourth, 8 to the fifth, 7 to the sixth, 6 to the seventh and 5 to their least preferred.
1983
Thursday, March 24. BBC Television Theatre, London.
Host: Terry Wogan
Voting: 8 Regional Juries located in Birmingham, Cardiff, Manchester, Belfast, Edinburgh, London, Norwich and Bristol. Juries ranked the songs internally and awarded 15 points to their favourite, 12 to the second, 10 to the third, 9 to the fourth, 8 to the fifth, 7 to the sixth, 6 to the seventh and 5 to their least preferred.
1984
Wednesday, April 4. BBC Television Centre
, London.
Host: Terry Wogan
Voting: 8 Regional Juries located in Birmingham, Cardiff, Manchester, Belfast, Edinburgh, London, Norwich and Bristol. Juries ranked the songs internally and awarded 15 points to their favourite, 12 to the second, 10 to the third, 9 to the fourth, 8 to the fifth, 7 to the sixth, 6 to the seventh and 5 to their least preferred.
1985
Friday, April 5. BBC Television Centre
, London.
Host: Terry Wogan
Voting: 9 Regional Juries located in Birmingham, Cardiff, Manchester, Belfast, Edinburgh, London, Norwich, Plymouth and Bristol. Juries ranked the songs internally and awarded 15 points to their favourite, 12 to the second, 10 to the third, 9 to the fourth, 8 to the fifth, 7 to the sixth, 6 to the seventh and 5 to their least preferred.
1986
Wednesday, April 2. BBC Television Centre
, London.
Host: Terry Wogan
Voting: 11 Regional Juries located in Leeds, Newcastle, Plymouth, Birmingham, Cardiff, Manchester, Belfast, Edinburgh, London, Norwich and Bristol. Juries ranked the songs internally and awarded 15 points to their favourite, 12 to the second, 10 to the third, 9 to the fourth, 8 to the fifth, 7 to the sixth, 6 to the seventh and 5 to their least preferred.
1987
Friday, April 10. BBC Television Centre
, London.
Host: Terry Wogan
Voting: 9 Regional Juries located in Birmingham, Cardiff, Manchester, Belfast, Edinburgh, London, Norwich, Newcastle and Bristol. Juries ranked the songs internally and awarded 15 points to their favourite, 12 to the second, 10 to the third, 9 to the fourth, 8 to the fifth, 7 to the sixth, 6 to the seventh, 5 to the eighth, 3 to the ninth and 1 to their least preferred.
1988
Friday, March 25. BBC Television Centre
, London.
Host: Terry Wogan
With guest commentators: Gloria Hunniford
, Bruce Welch
, Mike Batt
& George Martin
Voting: Viewers voted by telephone for their favourite song.
1989
Friday, March 24. BBC Television Centre
, London.
Host: Terry Wogan
With guest commentators: Lulu
, Deke Arlon
, Leslie Bricusse
& Gary Davies
Voting: Viewers voted by telephone for their favourite song.
1990
Friday, March 30. BBC Television Centre
, London.
Host: Terry Wogan
With guest commentators: Gloria Hunniford
, Cathy McGowan
, Tim Rice
& Carl Davis
Voting: Viewers voted by telephone for their favourite song.
1991
Friday, March 29. BBC Television Centre
, London.
Host: Terry Wogan
Voting: Viewers voted by telephone for their favourite song.
1992
Friday, April 3. BBC Television Centre
, London.
Host: Terry Wogan
All Songs Performed by Michael Ball
Voting: Viewers voted by telephone for their favourite song.
1993
Friday, April 9. BBC Television Centre
, London.
Host: Terry Wogan
All Songs Performed by Sonia
Voting: Viewers voted by telephone for their favourite song.
1994
Friday, March 18. BBC Television Centre
, London.
Host: Terry Wogan
With guest commentators: Richard O'Brien
& Jonathan King
All Songs Performed by Frances Ruffelle
Voting: Viewers voted by telephone for their favourite song.
1995
Friday, March 31. BBC Television Centre
, London.
Host: Terry Wogan
with Mark Goodier
presenting a Top of the Pops
preview show
With guest commentators: Brian Harvey
, Ian Dury
, Cheryl Baker
, Mike Read
, Let Loose
, Jonathan King
, Scarlet & Bruno Brookes
Voting: Viewers voted by telephone for their favourite song.
Friday, March 8. BBC Television Centre
, London.
Host: Terry Wogan
Voting: Viewers voted by telephone for their favourite song.
~ Eliminated in a televised heat hosted by Nicky Campbell
.
1997
Sunday, March 9. BBC Television Centre
, London.
Host: Dale Winton
Result broadcast Saturday, March 15.
Voting: Viewers voted by telephone for their favourite song.
* Eliminated in a radio only heat hosted by Terry Wogan
& Ken Bruce
.
1998
Sunday, March 15. BBC Television Centre
, London.
Host: Terry Wogan
Result broadcast Saturday, March 21.
Voting: Viewers voted by telephone for their favourite song.
* Eliminated in a radio only heat hosted by Terry Wogan
& Ken Bruce
.
1999
Sunday, March 7. BBC Television Centre
, London.
Hostess: Ulrika Jonsson
Result broadcast Friday, March 12.
Voting: Viewers voted by telephone for their favourite song.
* Eliminated in a radio only heat hosted by Terry Wogan
& Ken Bruce
.
Sunday, February 20. Elstree Studios
, Elstree.
Hostess: Katy Hill
Voting: Viewers voted by telephone for their favourite song.
* Eliminated in a radio only heat hosted by Terry Wogan
& Ken Bruce
.
2001
Sunday, March 11. Elstree Studios
, Elstree.
Hostess: Katy Hill
Voting: Viewers voted by telephone for their favourite song.
* Eliminated in a radio only heat hosted by Terry Wogan
& Ken Bruce
.
2002
Sunday, March 3. Elstree Studios
, Elstree.
Hosts: Christopher Price
& Claire Sweeney
Voting: Viewers voted by telephone for their favourite song.
* Eliminated in a radio only heat hosted by Terry Wogan
& Ken Bruce
.
2003
Sunday, March 2. BBC Television Centre
, London.
Host: Terry Wogan
Voting: Viewers voted by telephone for their favourite song. The votes were then divided into 6 regions: Scotland, Southern England, Northern Ireland, English Midlands, Northern England and Wales, with 12 points given to the highest scoring song in each region, 10 to the second, 9 to the third and 0 to the fourth placed song.
* Eliminated in a radio only heat hosted by Terry Wogan
& Ken Bruce
.
"Now And Forever" was performed in the radio only semi final by Esther Hart
and was titled "Wait For The Moment". Hart withdrew when she qualified for the Dutch National Final
. Her replacement was the group 'United Colours of Sound', who also withdrew before the televised final; being replaced in turn by Simon Chapman.
Saturday, February 28. BBC Television Centre
, London.
Hosts: Terry Wogan
& Gaby Roslin
with Paddy O'Connell
on BBC Three
With Panellists: Carrie Grant
, Harry Hill
& Lorraine Kelly
Voting: Viewers voted by telephone for their favourite song. The votes were then divided into 7 regions: South West England, Wales, Northern Ireland, English Midlands, South East England, Northern England and Scotland, with 12 points given to the highest scoring song in each region, 8 to the second, 6 to the third, 4 to the fourth, 2 to the fifth and 0 to the lowest ranked song. Votes given by SMS (regardless of location) were allocated as a percentage of the vote received.
2005
Saturday, March 5. BBC Television Centre
, London.
Hosts: Terry Wogan
& Natasha Kaplinsky
With Panellists: Jonathan Ross
, Bruno Tonioli
, Paddy O'Connell
& Natalie Cassidy
Voting: Viewers voted by telephone for their favourite song. The votes were then divided into 8 regions: South West England, South East England, Wales, Northern Ireland, English Midlands, Northern England, Scotland and any votes cast via the Internet (regardless of location), with 12 points given to the highest scoring song in each region, 8 to the second, 6 to the third, 4 to the fourth and 2 to the lowest ranked song. Votes given by SMS were allocated as a percentage of the vote received.
2006
Saturday, March 4. BBC Television Centre
, London.
Hosts: Terry Wogan
& Natasha Kaplinsky
With Panellists: Jonathan Ross
, Bruno Tonioli
, Fearne Cotton
& Kelly Osbourne
Voting: Viewers voted by telephone for their favourite song. The votes were then divided into 8 regions: Northern England, South East England, Scotland, English Midlands, Northern Ireland, Wales, South West England and any votes cast via the Internet (regardless of location), with 12 points given to the highest scoring song in each region, 8 to the second, 6 to the third, 4 to the fourth, 2 to the fifth and 0 to the lowest ranked song. Votes given by SMS were allocated as a percentage of the vote received.
2007
Saturday, March 17. BBC Television Centre
, London.
Hosts: Terry Wogan
& Fearne Cotton
With Panellists: John Barrowman
& Mel Giedroyc
Voting: Viewers voted by phone for their favourite song. Following an initial round of voting, the top two songs were performed again and voted on a second time. No details of the scores were given.
Saturday, March 1. BBC Television Centre
, London.
Hosts: Terry Wogan
& Claudia Winkleman
With Panellists/Judges: John Barrowman
& Carrie Grant
Voting: LoveShy, Rob McVeigh and Andy Abraham were eliminated by judges John Barrowman & Carrie Grant. Andy Abraham was then 'saved' by Terry Wogan and reinstated. Viewers voted by phone for their favourite of the four remaining songs. Following an initial round of voting, the top two songs were performed again and voted on a second time. No details of the scores were given.
Saturday, January 31. BBC Television Centre
, London.
Host: Graham Norton
With Panellists: Andrew Lloyd Webber
, Lulu
, Diane Warren
, Duncan James
, Arlene Phillips
, Emma Bunton
& Alesha Dixon
Voting: Viewers voted by telephone for their favourite act each week. The bottom 2 acts were then judged by Andrew Lloyd-Webber who chose to 'save' one of the 2. On the final show, viewers voted by telephone for their favourite of the three remaining acts. No details of the scoring was given.
2010
Friday, March 12. BBC Television Centre
, London.
Host: Graham Norton
With Judge: Pete Waterman
and Panellists: Bruno Tonioli
, Jade Ewen
& Mike Stock
Voting: Three singing acts - Miss Fitz, Uni5 and Karen Harding - were eliminated by judge Pete Waterman. Viewers voted by telephone for their favourite of the three remaining acts. No details of the scoring was given.
There was no televised selection procedure for the 2011 UK Eurovision entrant. Blue were selected to represent Britain in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011
internally by the BBC
, with the song "I Can
", written by Duncan James, Lee Ryan, Ciaron Bell, Ben Collier, Ian Hope, Liam Keenan and 'StarSign'. In place of a national final, a one hour documentary following the groups preparations for Germany, entitled Eurovision: Your Country Needs Blue was broadcast by BBC One
on April 16, 2011.
* Technically not a hit as the UK chart has only ever officially recorded a Top 75 for singles. The positions 76 - 100 at this time were only for releases that had not yet appeared in the Top 75, but were 'bubbling under' the Top 75.
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.1s in bold italics)
EP Chart Discontinued After 1967
Top Ten Hits in Bold.
BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
TV show broadcast annually to select Britain's entry into the Eurovision Song Contest
Eurovision Song Contest
The Eurovision Song Contest is an annual competition held among active member countries of the European Broadcasting Union .Each member country submits a song to be performed on live television and then casts votes for the other countries' songs to determine the most popular song in the competition...
. Shows of similar formats have previously gone under several other names, including Festival Of British Popular Songs, Eurovision Song Contest British Final, A Song For Europe, The Great British Song Contest, Eurovision: Making Your Mind Up and Eurovision: Your Decision. As of 2011, the selection process has been replaced by an internal BBC decision. This page lists the contestants for each year of the show; the winners of the contest are in bold-italics.
Festival Of British Popular Songs (1957)
1957Tuesday, February 12. The King's Theatre Hammersmith, London.
Host: David Jacobs
David Jacobs (disc jockey)
David Lewis Jacobs CBE is a British actor and broadcaster who gained prominence as presenter of the peak-time BBC Television show Juke Box Jury and the BBC Radio 4 political forum, Any Questions?-Early career:...
Each song was performed by two different artists
Voting: 10 regional juries of 12 members with 1 vote each, located in Belfast, Newcastle, Bangor, Edinburgh, Manchester, Nottingham, Cardiff, Birmingham, Glasgow & London.
| Song Title | Performers | Place | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Don't Cry Little Doll" | Bill Maynard Bill Maynard Walter Frederick George Williams , better known by the stage name Bill Maynard, is an English comedian and actor.-Early life and career:... & The Keynotes |
4th | 14 |
| "Once" | Pauline Shephard & Carole Carr | 2nd | 23 |
| "Seven" | Dennis Lotis & The Keynotes | =5th | 13 |
| "All" | Patricia Bredin Patricia Bredin Patricia Bredin is a British actress and one-time singer from Hull, England, who was best known as the very first United Kingdom representative in the Eurovision Song Contest. She took part in the 1957 contest, held in Frankfurt, and finished in seventh place out of ten entries with the song All,... & The Malcolm Lockyer Malcolm Lockyer Malcolm Lockyer was a film composer and conductor.In his early years he developed an interest in dance and from here gathered an interest in music. At the age of nineteen he became a musician in the Royal Air Force and in 1944 joined the Buddy Featherstonhaugh Sextet... Quartet |
1st | 39 |
| "For Your Love" | Ronnie Hilton Ronnie Hilton Ronnie Hilton was an English singer and radio presenter. According to his obituary in The Guardian newspaper, "Hilton was one of those 1950s vocalists whose career coincided with rock and roll's 1956 onslaught on the ballad dominated hit parade... & Alan Bristow |
=5th | 13 |
| "That’s The Way It Goes" | Lita Roza Lita Roza Lita Roza was a British singer. Her 1953 number one hit record " That Doggie in the Window?" afforded Roza the privilege of being the first British female singer to top the UK Singles Chart, and the first Liverpudlian to do so.-Biography:Born Lilian Patricia Lita Roza in Liverpool, Lancashire,... & Stan Roderick |
3rd | 18 |
| Unknown~ | Marion Ryan | SF | N/A |
| Unknown~ | John Hanson | SF | N/A |
| Unknown~ | Janie Marden | SF | N/A |
| Unknown~ | Jill Day | SF | N/A |
| Unknown~ | Edna Savage | SF | N/A |
| Unknown~ | Bryan Johnson Bryan Johnson (singer) Bryan Johnson was an English singer and actor.Having been eliminated in the semi finals of the 1957 UK heats for Eurovision, he later emulated his brother and sister-in-law, Pearl Carr and Teddy Johnson, by coming second in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1960, with "Looking High, High, High"... |
SF | N/A |
| Unknown~ | Lorrae Desmond Lorrae Desmond Lorrae Desmond, MBE is a Australian singer, entertainer, and character actress, with a career spanning over 50 years... |
SF | N/A |
| Unknown~ | Frank Horox | SF | N/A |
| Unknown~ | George Mitchell Singers | SF | N/A |
| Unknown~ | Frank Weir Quintet | SF | N/A |
| Unknown~ | Shirley Eaton Shirley Eaton Shirley Eaton is an English actress.Eaton appeared regularly in British films throughout the 1950s and 1960s, and achieved notability for her performance as Bond Girl Jill Masterson in the 1964 James Bond film Goldfinger... |
SF | N/A |
| Unknown~ | The Kentones | SF | N/A |
| Unknown~ | Lee Lawrence | SF | N/A |
~ Eliminated in one of three televised heats (Tuesday, January 22, Tuesday, January 29 & Tuesday, February 5).
1958 Not Held. No UK Entry at Eurovision Song Contest
Eurovision Song Contest British Final (1959 & 1960)
1959Saturday, February 7. BBC Television Theatre, London.
Host: Pete Murray
Voting: 7 regional juries from South of England, English Midlands, Northern England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales & West of England, with 14 persons in each jury.
| Song Title | Performer | Place |
|---|---|---|
| "Sing Little Birdie" | Pearl Carr & Teddy Johnson Pearl Carr & Teddy Johnson Pearl Carr and Teddy Johnson were a popular English husband-and-wife team of entertainers, during the 1950s and early 1960s.-Early days:They were both successful solo singers before their marriage in 1955... |
1st |
| "This Is My Town" | Lita Roza Lita Roza Lita Roza was a British singer. Her 1953 number one hit record " That Doggie in the Window?" afforded Roza the privilege of being the first British female singer to top the UK Singles Chart, and the first Liverpudlian to do so.-Biography:Born Lilian Patricia Lita Roza in Liverpool, Lancashire,... |
2nd |
| "Suddenly" | Glen Mason | 3rd |
| "One Lonely Heart" | Steve Martin | 4th |
| "Oh, Oh, Reckon I Must Be In Love" | Valerie Shane | Unknown |
| "Success" | John Hanson John Hanson John Hanson was a merchant and public official from Maryland during the era of the American Revolution. After serving in a variety of roles for the Patriot cause in Maryland, in 1779 Hanson was elected as a delegate to the Continental Congress... |
Unknown |
| "Love Me, Love Me"~ | Sheila Buxton | SF |
| "How Could I Know?"~ | Don Rennie | SF |
| "I'll Be With You"~ | Marion Keene | SF |
| "That's It, That's Love!"~ | Pearl Carr & Teddy Johnson Pearl Carr & Teddy Johnson Pearl Carr and Teddy Johnson were a popular English husband-and-wife team of entertainers, during the 1950s and early 1960s.-Early days:They were both successful solo singers before their marriage in 1955... |
SF |
| "Cha Cha Chocola"~ | Rosemary Squires | SF |
| "This I Will Tell My Son"~ | Lester Ferguson | SF |
~ Eliminated in one of two televised heats (Monday, February 2 & Thursday, February 5).
1960
Saturday, February 6. BBC Television Theatre, London.
Host: David Jacobs
David Jacobs (disc jockey)
David Lewis Jacobs CBE is a British actor and broadcaster who gained prominence as presenter of the peak-time BBC Television show Juke Box Jury and the BBC Radio 4 political forum, Any Questions?-Early career:...
Voting: 7 Regional Juries, with 15 people in each jury. Juries: South Of England, English Midlands, North of England, Scotland, Wales, West of England and Northern Ireland.
| Song Title | Performer | Place |
|---|---|---|
| "Each Tomorrow" | Malcolm Vaughan | 3rd |
| "Looking High, High, High" | Bryan Johnson Bryan Johnson (singer) Bryan Johnson was an English singer and actor.Having been eliminated in the semi finals of the 1957 UK heats for Eurovision, he later emulated his brother and sister-in-law, Pearl Carr and Teddy Johnson, by coming second in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1960, with "Looking High, High, High"... |
1st |
| "Love Me A Little" | Dennis Lotis | Unknown |
| "Mi Amor" | David Hughes | 2nd |
| "When The Tide Turns" | Pearl Carr & Teddy Johnson Pearl Carr & Teddy Johnson Pearl Carr and Teddy Johnson were a popular English husband-and-wife team of entertainers, during the 1950s and early 1960s.-Early days:They were both successful solo singers before their marriage in 1955... |
Unknown |
| "Unexpectedly" | Marion Keene | Unknown |
| "Girl With A Curl" | Ronnie Carroll Ronnie Carroll Ronnie Carroll is a Northern Irish singer and entertainer.-Career:... |
Unknown |
| "Pickin' Petals"~ | Pearl Carr & Teddy Johnson Pearl Carr & Teddy Johnson Pearl Carr and Teddy Johnson were a popular English husband-and-wife team of entertainers, during the 1950s and early 1960s.-Early days:They were both successful solo singers before their marriage in 1955... |
SF |
| "As The Big Dipper Dipped"~ | Don Lang | SF |
| "Friendly Street"~ | Benny Lee | SF |
| "Teenage Years"~ | Vince Eager | SF |
| "Love, Kisses And Heartache"~ | Marion Keene | SF |
~ Eliminated in one of two televised heats (Tuesday, February 2 & Thursday, February 4).
A Song For Europe (1961 - 1995)
1961Wednesday, February 15. BBC Television Theatre, London.
Hostess: Katie Boyle
Katie Boyle
Katie Boyle is an Italian-born British actress, television personality, and game show panelist, well known for appearing on TV panel games such as What's My Line? and for presenting the Eurovision Song Contest in the 1960s and 1970s....
Voting: 12 Regional Juries of 10 jurors with 1 vote each, located in Aberdeen, Glasgow, Belfast, Leeds, Bangor, Manchester, Norwich, Birmingham, Cardiff, London, Bristol & Southampton.
| Song Title | Performer | Place | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| "The Girl Next Door" | Craig Douglas Craig Douglas Craig Douglas is an English pop singer, who was popular in the late 1950s and early 1960s... |
=7th | 3 |
| "Too Late For Tears" | Valerie Masters | =7th | 3 |
| "Dream Girl" | Mark Wynter Mark Wynter Mark Wynter is an English actor and former singer, who had four Top 20 singles in the 1960s, including "Venus in Blue Jeans" and "Go Away Little Girl"... |
4th | 16 |
| "I Will Light A Candle" | Anne Shelton | 6th | 4 |
| "A Place In The Country" | Bryan Johnson Bryan Johnson (singer) Bryan Johnson was an English singer and actor.Having been eliminated in the semi finals of the 1957 UK heats for Eurovision, he later emulated his brother and sister-in-law, Pearl Carr and Teddy Johnson, by coming second in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1960, with "Looking High, High, High"... |
5th | 6 |
| "Why Can't We?" | Ricky Valance Ricky Valance Ricky Valance is a Welsh singer. He is best known for the number one single, "Tell Laura I Love Her", which sold over a million copies in 1960.-Life and career:... |
3rd | 24 |
| "Are You Sure?" | The Allisons | 1st | 31 |
| "Suddenly I'm In Love" | Steve Arlen | 2nd | 30 |
| "Tommy" | Teresa Duffy | =7th | 3 |
1962
Sunday, February 11. BBC Television Theatre, London.
Host: David Jacobs
David Jacobs (disc jockey)
David Lewis Jacobs CBE is a British actor and broadcaster who gained prominence as presenter of the peak-time BBC Television show Juke Box Jury and the BBC Radio 4 political forum, Any Questions?-Early career:...
Voting: 14 Regional Juries in Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Belfast, Newcastle, Leeds, Manchester, Nottingham, Birmingham, Cardiff, London, Plymouth, Southampton and Bristol.
| Song Title | Performer | Place | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Look Look, Little Angel" | Johnny Angel | =5th | 12 |
| "Tell Tale" | The Brook Brothers | 9th | 7 |
| "Ring-A-Ding Girl" | Ronnie Carroll Ronnie Carroll Ronnie Carroll is a Northern Irish singer and entertainer.-Career:... |
1st | 59 |
| "Never Goodbye" | Karl Denver Karl Denver Karl Denver was a Scottish singer, who, with his trio had a series of UK hit singles in the early 1960s. Most famous of these was a 1961 version of "Wimoweh", which showed off Denver's falsetto yodelling register... |
4th | 15 |
| "The Message In A Bottle" | Donna Douglas | 3rd | 19 |
| "Alone Too Long" | Frank Ifield Frank Ifield Francis Edward Ifield is an early Australian-English easy listening and country music singer. He achieved considerable success in the early 1960s, especially in the UK Singles Chart, where he had four Number 1 hits between 1962 and 1963.... |
2nd | 26 |
| "There's No-One In The Whole Wide World" | Jackie Lee Jackie Lee Jackie Lee is an Irish popular music singer, who has recorded under various names.-Career:Lee was a musical child prodigy. She won a scholarship and trained as a soprano for four years... |
10th | 3 |
| "There's Never Been A Girl" | Kenny Lynch Kenny Lynch Kenny Lynch, OBE is an English singer, songwriter, entertainer and actor from London. Lynch appeared in many variety shows in the 1960s... |
8th | 11 |
| "Get A Move On" | Brad Newman | 13th | 1 |
| "You're For Real" | Rikki Price | =11th | 2 |
| "My Kingdom For A Girl" | Doug Sheldon | =11th | 2 |
| "Pretty Hair And Angel Eyes" | Robb Storme | =5th | 12 |
1963
Saturday, February 24. BBC Television Theatre, London.
Host: David Jacobs
David Jacobs (disc jockey)
David Lewis Jacobs CBE is a British actor and broadcaster who gained prominence as presenter of the peak-time BBC Television show Juke Box Jury and the BBC Radio 4 political forum, Any Questions?-Early career:...
Voting: 16 Regional Juries in Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Belfast, Newcastle, Leeds, Manchester, Nottingham, Norwich, Birmingham, Cardiff, London North, London South, Plymouth, Southampton & Bristol. 12 persons in each jury, awarding 3 points to their favourite, 2 points to the second and 1 point to the third.
| Song Title | Performer | Place | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| "My Continental Love" | Anne Shelton | 4th | 9 |
| "Say Wonderful Things" | Ronnie Carroll Ronnie Carroll Ronnie Carroll is a Northern Irish singer and entertainer.-Career:... |
1st | 33 |
| "If You Ever Leave Me" | Barry Barnett | 2nd | 20 |
| "This Kind Of Love" | Johnny Towers | 6th | 5 |
| "Pick The Petals" | Maureen Evans | 3rd | 17 |
| "A Day At The Seaside" | Vince Hill Vince Hill Vince Hill is an English traditional pop music singer, songwriter and record producer.-Biography:... |
5th | 8 |
| "The Little Cracked Bell Of San Raquel" | Jimmy Justice | 7th | 4 |
1964
Friday, February 7. BBC Television Theatre, London.
Host: David Jacobs
David Jacobs (disc jockey)
David Lewis Jacobs CBE is a British actor and broadcaster who gained prominence as presenter of the peak-time BBC Television show Juke Box Jury and the BBC Radio 4 political forum, Any Questions?-Early career:...
All Songs Performed 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...
Voting: 16 Regional Juries.
| Song Title | Place | Score |
|---|---|---|
| "Choose" | 4th | 16 |
| "Ten Out Of Ten" | 5th | 15 |
| "I Love The Little Things" | 1st | 87 |
| "It's Funny How You Know" | 6th | 11 |
| "Beautiful, Beautiful" | 3rd | 20 |
| "I've Got The Moon On My Side" | 2nd | 43 |
1965
Friday, January 29. BBC Television Theatre, London.
Host: David Jacobs
David Jacobs (disc jockey)
David Lewis Jacobs CBE is a British actor and broadcaster who gained prominence as presenter of the peak-time BBC Television show Juke Box Jury and the BBC Radio 4 political forum, Any Questions?-Early career:...
All Songs Performed 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...
Result broadcast Friday, February 12.
Voting: Viewers cast votes via postcard for their favourite song.
| Song Title | Place | Score |
|---|---|---|
| "I'll Try Not To Cry" | 2nd | 96,252 |
| "Sometimes" | 6th | Unknown |
| "My Only Love" | 3rd | 61,993 |
| "I Won't Let You Go" | 5th | Unknown |
| "One Day" | 4th | Unknown |
| "I Belong" | 1st | 110,495 |
1966
Thursday, January 27. BBC Television Theatre, London.
Host: David Jacobs
David Jacobs (disc jockey)
David Lewis Jacobs CBE is a British actor and broadcaster who gained prominence as presenter of the peak-time BBC Television show Juke Box Jury and the BBC Radio 4 political forum, Any Questions?-Early career:...
All Songs Performed by Kenneth McKellar
Kenneth McKellar (singer)
Kenneth McKellar was a Scottish tenor.-Career:McKellar studied forestry at the University of Aberdeen, after graduation working for the Scottish Forestry Commission. He later trained at the Royal College of Music as an opera singer...
Voting: Viewers cast votes via postcard for their favourite song.
| 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
Saturday, February 25. BBC Television Theatre, London.
Host: Rolf Harris
Rolf Harris
Rolf Harris, CBE, AM is an Australian musician, singer-songwriter, composer, painter and television personality.Born in Perth, Western Australia, Harris was a champion swimmer before studying art. He moved to England in 1952, where he started to appear on television programmes on which he drew the...
All Songs Performed by Sandie Shaw
Sandie Shaw
Sandie Shaw is an English pop singer, who was one of the most successful British female singers of the 1960s. In 1967 she was the first UK act to win the Eurovision Song Contest...
on "The Rolf Harris Show"
Result broadcast Saturday, March 3.
Voting: Viewers cast votes via postcard for their favourite song.
| Song Title | Place |
|---|---|
| "Tell The Boys" | 2nd |
| "I'll Cry Myself To Sleep" | 3rd |
| "Had A Dream Last Night" | 4th |
| "Puppet On A String Puppet on a String "Puppet on a String" is the name of the Eurovision Song Contest-winning song in 1967 by British singer Sandie Shaw. It was her thirteenth UK single release.... " |
1st |
| "Ask Any Woman" | 5th |
1968
Tuesday, March 5. BBC Television Theatre, London.
Hostess: Cilla Black
Cilla Black
Cilla Black OBE is an English singer, actress, entertainer and media personality, who has been consistently popular as a light entertainment figure since 1963. She is most famous for her singles Anyone Who Had A Heart, You're My World, and Alfie...
All Songs Performed by Cliff Richard
Cliff Richard
Sir Cliff Richard, OBE is a British pop singer, musician, performer, actor, and philanthropist who has sold over an estimated 250 million records worldwide....
on "Cilla"
Result broadcast Tuesday, March 12.
Voting: Viewers cast votes via postcard for their favourite song.
| Song Title | Place | Score |
|---|---|---|
| "Wonderful World" | 3rd | 19,990 |
| "Do You Remember?" | 6th | 4,200 |
| "High 'n' Dry" | 2nd | 30,500 |
| "The Sound Of The Candyman's Trumpet" | 4th | 11,200 |
| "Congratulations Congratulations (song) "Congratulations" is a song written by Bill Martin and Phil Coulter as the UK entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1968 on 6 April with Cliff Richard performing.... " |
1st | 171,300 |
| "Little Rag Doll" | 5th | 10,400 |
1969
Saturday, February 22. BBC Television Theatre, London.
Host: Michael Aspel
Michael Aspel
Michael Terence Aspel, OBE is an English television presenter, known for his reserved demeanour and rich speaking voice. He has been a high-profile TV personality in the United Kingdom since the 1960s, presenting programmes such as Crackerjack, Aspel and Company, This is Your Life, Strange But...
All Songs Performed by Lulu
Lulu (singer)
Lulu Kennedy-Cairns, OBE , best known by her stage name Lulu, is a Scottish singer, actress, and television personality who has been successful in the entertainment business from the 1960s through to the present day...
on "Happening For Lulu"
Result broadcast Saturday, March 1.
Voting: Viewers cast votes via postcard for their favourite song.
| Song Title | Place | Score |
|---|---|---|
| "Are You Ready For Love?" | 5th | 5,560 |
| "Bet Yer!" | 4th | 8,306 |
| "Boom Bang-A-Bang" | 1st | 56,476 |
| "I Can't Go On Living Without You" | 6th | 5,087 |
| "Come September" | 3rd | 11,362 |
| "March" | 2nd | 38,418 |
1970
Saturday, March 7. BBC Television Theatre, London.
Host: Cliff Richard
Cliff Richard
Sir Cliff Richard, OBE is a British pop singer, musician, performer, actor, and philanthropist who has sold over an estimated 250 million records worldwide....
All Songs Performed by Mary Hopkin
Mary Hopkin
Mary Hopkin , credited on some recordings as Mary Visconti, is a Welsh folk singer best known for her 1968 UK number one single "Those Were The Days". She was one of the first musicians to sign to The Beatles' Apple label....
on "It's Cliff Richard!"
Result broadcast Saturday, March 14.
Voting: Viewers cast votes via postcard for their favourite song.
| Song Title | Place | Score |
|---|---|---|
| "Three Ships Sailing" | 3rd | 60,330 |
| "Early In The Morning Of Your Life" | 6th | 15,090 |
| "I'm Gonna Fall In Love Again" | 2nd | 74,670 |
| "You've Everything You Need" | 5th | 39,360 |
| "Can I Believe?" | 4th | 42,160 |
| "Knock, Knock (Who's There)?" | 1st | 120,290 |
1971
Saturday, February 27. BBC Television Theatre, London.
Host: Cliff Richard
Cliff Richard
Sir Cliff Richard, OBE is a British pop singer, musician, performer, actor, and philanthropist who has sold over an estimated 250 million records worldwide....
All Songs Performed by Clodagh Rodgers
Clodagh Rodgers
Clodagh Rodgers is a singer and actress from Northern Ireland, best known for her hit single, "Jack in the Box".-Career:...
on "It's Cliff Richard!"
Result broadcast Saturday, March 6.
Voting: 8 Regional Juries in Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Glasgow, London, Manchester & Norwich, each with 10 jurors who could award 1 vote to their favourite song.
| 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
Saturday, February 12. BBC Television Theatre, London.
Host: Cliff Richard
Cliff Richard
Sir Cliff Richard, OBE is a British pop singer, musician, performer, actor, and philanthropist who has sold over an estimated 250 million records worldwide....
All Songs Performed by The New Seekers
The New Seekers
The New Seekers are a British-based pop group, formed in 1969 by Keith Potger after the break-up of his group, The Seekers. The idea was that the New Seekers would appeal to the same market as the original Seekers, but their music had rock as well as folk influences...
on "It's Cliff Richard!"
Result broadcast Saturday, February 19.
Voting: Viewers cast votes via postcard for their favourite song.
| Song Title | Place | Score |
|---|---|---|
| "Out On The Edge Of Beyond" | 3rd | 14,645 |
| "Sing Out" | 5th | 7,412 |
| "Why Can't We All Get Together?" | 4th | 11,337 |
| "One By One" | 2nd | 27,314 |
| "Beg, Steal Or Borrow" | 1st | 62,584 |
| "Songs Of Praise" | 6th | 3,842 |
1973
Saturday, February 24. BBC Television Theatre, London.
Hostess: Cilla Black
Cilla Black
Cilla Black OBE is an English singer, actress, entertainer and media personality, who has been consistently popular as a light entertainment figure since 1963. She is most famous for her singles Anyone Who Had A Heart, You're My World, and Alfie...
All Songs Performed by Cliff Richard
Cliff Richard
Sir Cliff Richard, OBE is a British pop singer, musician, performer, actor, and philanthropist who has sold over an estimated 250 million records worldwide....
on "Cilla"
Result broadcast Saturday, March 3.
Voting: Viewers cast votes via postcard for their favourite song.
| Song Title | Place | Score |
|---|---|---|
| "Come Back Billie-Joe" | 2nd | 34,209 |
| "Ashes To Ashes" | 6th | 17,115 |
| "Tomorrow Rising" | 4th | 21,858 |
| "The Days Of Love" | 5th | 18,304 |
| "Power To All Our Friends" | 1st | 125,505 |
| "Help It Along" | 3rd | 25,369 |
1974
Saturday, February 23. BBC Television Theatre, London.
Host: Jimmy Savile
Jimmy Savile
Sir James Wilson Vincent Savile, OBE, KCSG was an English disc jockey, television presenter and media personality, best known for his BBC television show Jim'll Fix It, and for being the first and last presenter of the long-running BBC music chart show Top of the Pops...
All Songs Performed by Olivia Newton-John
Olivia Newton-John
Olivia Newton-John AO, OBE is a singer and actress. She is a four-time Grammy award winner who has amassed five No. 1 and ten other Top Ten Billboard Hot 100 singles and two No. 1 Billboard 200 solo albums. Eleven of her singles and 14 of her albums have been certified gold by the RIAA...
on "Clunk, Click"
Result broadcast Saturday, March 2.
Voting: Viewers cast votes via postcard for their favourite song.
| Song Title | Place | Score |
|---|---|---|
| "Have Love, Will Travel" | 4th | 15,266 |
| "Lovin' You Ain't Easy" | 5th | 5,905 |
| "Long Live Love" | 1st | 27,387 |
| "Someday" | 6th | 5,520 |
| "Angeleyes" | 2nd | 18,018 |
| "Hands Across The Sea" | 3rd | 15,365 |
1975
Saturday, February 15. BBC Television Theatre, London.
Hostess: Lulu
Lulu (singer)
Lulu Kennedy-Cairns, OBE , best known by her stage name Lulu, is a Scottish singer, actress, and television personality who has been successful in the entertainment business from the 1960s through to the present day...
All Songs Performed by The Shadows
The Shadows
The Shadows are a British pop group with a total of 69 UK hit-charted singles: 35 as 'The Shadows' and 34 as 'Cliff Richard and the Shadows', from the 1950s to the 2000s. Cliff Richard in casual conversation with the British rock press frequently refers to the Shadows by their nickname: 'The Shads'...
on "It's Lulu!"
Result broadcast Saturday, February 22.
Voting: Viewers cast votes via postcard for their favourite song.
| Song Title | Place | Score |
|---|---|---|
| "No, No Nina" | 6th | 1,261 |
| "This House Runs On Sunshine" | 3rd | 10,451 |
| "Don't Throw It All Away" | 4th | 3,099 |
| "Cool, Clear Air" | 5th | 1,601 |
| "Stand Up Like A Man" | 2nd | 14,294 |
| "Let Me Be The One" | 1st | 17,477 |
1976
Wednesday, February 25. The Royal Albert Hall
Royal Albert Hall
The Royal Albert Hall is a concert hall situated on the northern edge of the South Kensington area, in the City of Westminster, London, England, best known for holding the annual summer Proms concerts since 1941....
, London.
Host: Michael Aspel
Michael Aspel
Michael Terence Aspel, OBE is an English television presenter, known for his reserved demeanour and rich speaking voice. He has been a high-profile TV personality in the United Kingdom since the 1960s, presenting programmes such as Crackerjack, Aspel and Company, This is Your Life, Strange But...
Voting: 14 Regional Juries located in Bristol, Bangor, Leeds, Norwich, Newcastle, Aberdeen, Birmingham, Manchester, Belfast, Cardiff, Plymouth, Glasgow, Southampton and London. Each jury ranked the songs 1-12, awarding 12 points for their favourite down to 1 point for their least preferred.
| Song Title | Performer | Place | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Wake Up" | Co-Co Co-Co (band) Co-Co were a five piece British band who represented the UK for the Eurovision Song Contest 1978, staged at the Palais de Congrès in Paris, France, on 22 April 1978, with the song, "The Bad Old Days". The song was written by the husband and wife team of Stephanie de Sykes and Stuart Slater... |
2nd | 138 |
| "Do You Believe In Love At First Sight?" | Polly Brown Polly Brown Polly Brown is an English singer. A member of Pickettywitch and Sweet Dreams - and with each group lead singer on a Top Ten hit, respectively "That Same Old Feeling" and "Honey Honey" - Brown had an international solo hit in 1975 with "Up in a Puff of Smoke".-Biography:Brown recorded with... |
10th | 71 |
| "Save Your Kisses For Me Save Your Kisses For Me "Save Your Kisses for Me" was the winning song of the Eurovision Song Contest 1976, performed for the United Kingdom by Brotherhood of Man in The Hague, Netherlands. The lyrics and music were written by Tony Hiller, Lee Sheriden, and Martin Lee, the latter two being members of the band... " |
Brotherhood Of Man Brotherhood of Man Brotherhood of Man are a British pop group who achieved success in the 1970s, most notably by winning the 1976 Eurovision Song Contest with "Save Your Kisses for Me".... |
1st | 140 |
| "I Couldn't Live Without You For A Day" | Hazell Dean Hazell Dean Hazell Dean is a British dance-pop singer, who achieved her biggest success in the 1980s as a leading Hi-NRG artist. She is best known for the top ten hits "Searchin' ", "Whatever I Do " and "Who's Leaving Who"... |
=8th | 77 |
| "A Love For All Seasons" | Champagne | =8th | 77 |
| "Ain't Gonna Take No For An Answer" | Frank Ifield Frank Ifield Francis Edward Ifield is an early Australian-English easy listening and country music singer. He achieved considerable success in the early 1960s, especially in the UK Singles Chart, where he had four Number 1 hits between 1962 and 1963.... |
12th | 21 |
| "Maria" | Sunshine | 7th | 80 |
| "Love's A Carousel" | Tammy Jones Tammy Jones Tammy Jones , is a singer from Bangor, Gwynedd, North Wales.-Musical career:Jones began singing at an early age, and was soon established as a regular on both radio and television in her native Wales.... |
6th | 98 |
| "Going To The Movies" | Joey Valentine | 11th | 52 |
| "Love, Kiss And Run" | Sweet Dreams Sweet Dreams (1970s band) Sweet Dreams were an English studio group who in 1974 scored the English hit version of the ABBA song "Honey Honey".-Career:A cover of an ABBA album track, "Honey Honey" was recorded by a session group backing vocalist Polly Brown, who the track's producers Ron Roker and Gerry Shury had admired... |
4th | 109 |
| "Take The Money And Run" | Louisa-Jane White | 5th | 100 |
| "Queen Of The Mardi-Gras" | Tony Christie Tony Christie Tony Christie is an English musician, singer and actor. He is best known for his track, "Is This The Way To Amarillo", a double UK chart success.-Career:Tony Christie has sold over 10 million albums Worldwide... |
3rd | 129 |
1977
Wednesday, March 9. The New London Theatre
New London Theatre
The New London Theatre is a West End theatre located on the corner of Drury Lane and Parker Street in Covent Garden, in the London Borough of Camden...
, London.
Host: Terry Wogan
Terry Wogan
Sir Michael Terence Wogan, KBE, DL , or also known as Terry Wogan, is a veteran Irish radio and television broadcaster who holds dual Irish and British citizenship. Wogan has worked for the BBC in the United Kingdom for most of his career...
Voting: 14 Regional Juries located in Belfast, Bristol, Aberdeen, Bangor, Leeds, London, Birmingham, Cardiff, Glasgow, Norwich, Newcastle, Manchester, Plymouth and Southampton. Each jury ranked the songs 1-12, awarding 12 points for their favourite down to 1 point for their least preferred.
(Show not televised due to strike action)
| Song Title | Performer | Place | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| "What Do You Say To Love?" | Mary Mason Mary Mason Mary Mason is a British singer who scored a minor hit in the UK Singles Chart in 1977 with a medley of Chip Taylor's "Angel of the Morning" / "Any Way You Want Me", reaching #27 and spending six weeks in the chart. Earlier in the year, Mason took part in the A Song For Europe contest, with the song... |
2nd | 132 |
| "Where Were You When I Needed Your Love?" | The Foundations The Foundations The Foundations were a British soul band, active from 1967 to 1970. The group, made up of West Indians, White British, and a Sri Lankan, are best known for their two biggest hits, "Baby Now That I've Found You" , written by Tony Macaulay and John MacLeod; and "Build Me Up Buttercup" The Foundations... |
3rd | 125 |
| "Leave A Little Love" | Tony Monopoly Tony Monopoly Tony Monopoly was a popular Australian cabaret singer and actor who enjoyed success in the United Kingdom.Born Antonio Rosario Monopoli in Adelaide, Australia, he was a regular on the national radio show Kangaroos on Parade at the age of nine. At the age of sixteen he became a Carmelite monk and... |
9th | 66 |
| "If Everybody Loved The Same As You" | Lyn Paul Lyn Paul Lyn Paul is an English pop singer and actress. She came to fame as a member of the international chart-topping pop group The New Seekers in the early 1970s... |
=6th | 74 |
| "Just For You" | High Society Paul Curtis (musician) Paul Michael Curtis is an English singer, songwriter, record producer from London, who holds the record for the most number of songs to make the finals of the A Song for Europe contest, the BBC's annual competition to choose the UK entry to the Eurovision Song Contest, competing with 22 separate... |
=6th | 74 |
| "A Little Give, A Little Take" | Carl Wayne Carl Wayne Carl Wayne was a British singer and actor. He is best remembered as the lead vocalist of Birmingham rock group The Move during the 1960s.-Early days:... |
11th | 62 |
| "Rock Bottom" | Lynsey de Paul Lynsey De Paul Lynsey de Paul is an English singer-songwriter. Allmusic journalist, Craig Harris stated, "one of the first successful female singer-songwriters in England, de Paul has had an illustrious career".-Early life:De Paul was born to Meta and Herbert Rubin, a property developer... & Mike Moran |
1st | 143 |
| "You're My Sweet Sensation" | Sweet Sensation Sweet Sensation (band) Sweet Sensation was an eight piece British soul group who had some success between 1974 and 1977. Cast very much in the then-popular mould of the Philly sound, they broke through in 1974 following an appearance on a UK television talent show, New Faces... |
8th | 73 |
| "Swings And Roundabouts" | Val Stokes | 12th | 57 |
| "Everybody Knows" | Beano Paul Curtis (musician) Paul Michael Curtis is an English singer, songwriter, record producer from London, who holds the record for the most number of songs to make the finals of the A Song for Europe contest, the BBC's annual competition to choose the UK entry to the Eurovision Song Contest, competing with 22 separate... |
10th | 60 |
| "After All This Time" | Wesley, Park And Smith Gary Benson (musician) Gary Benson is an English singer-songwriter.-Career:Benson spent eight weeks in the UK Singles Chart in 1975 with his own composition, "Don't Throw It All Away". The single, released on the State Records label , reached No. 20 in the chart, leading to an appearance on BBC Television's Top Of The... |
5th | 106 |
| "Promises, Promises" | Rags | 4th | 120 |
1978
Friday, March 31. The Royal Albert Hall
Royal Albert Hall
The Royal Albert Hall is a concert hall situated on the northern edge of the South Kensington area, in the City of Westminster, London, England, best known for holding the annual summer Proms concerts since 1941....
, London.
Host: Terry Wogan
Terry Wogan
Sir Michael Terence Wogan, KBE, DL , or also known as Terry Wogan, is a veteran Irish radio and television broadcaster who holds dual Irish and British citizenship. Wogan has worked for the BBC in the United Kingdom for most of his career...
Voting: 14 Regional Juries located in Belfast, Bristol, Aberdeen, Bangor, Leeds, London, Birmingham, Cardiff, Glasgow, Norwich, Newcastle, Manchester, Plymouth and Southampton. Each jury ranked the songs 1-12, awarding 12 points for their favourite down to 1 point for their least preferred.
| Song Title | Performer | Place | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Shine It On" | Christian | =3rd | 114 |
| "Oh No, Look What You've Done" | Brown Sugar | =11th | 49 |
| "Door In My Face" | The Fruit Eating Bears | =11th | 49 |
| "Moments" | Jacquie Sullivan | 6th | 106 |
| "Too Much In Love" | Sunshine | 8th | 81 |
| "Lonely Nights" | Ronnie France Paul Curtis (musician) Paul Michael Curtis is an English singer, songwriter, record producer from London, who holds the record for the most number of songs to make the finals of the A Song for Europe contest, the BBC's annual competition to choose the UK entry to the Eurovision Song Contest, competing with 22 separate... |
9th | 68 |
| "One Glance" | The Jarvis Brothers Paul Curtis (musician) Paul Michael Curtis is an English singer, songwriter, record producer from London, who holds the record for the most number of songs to make the finals of the A Song for Europe contest, the BBC's annual competition to choose the UK entry to the Eurovision Song Contest, competing with 22 separate... |
=3rd | 114 |
| "The Bad Old Days" | Co-Co Co-Co (band) Co-Co were a five piece British band who represented the UK for the Eurovision Song Contest 1978, staged at the Palais de Congrès in Paris, France, on 22 April 1978, with the song, "The Bad Old Days". The song was written by the husband and wife team of Stephanie de Sykes and Stuart Slater... |
1st | 135 |
| "We Got It Bad" | Bob James | 10th | 66 |
| "Don't Bother To Knock" | Midnight Kenny Lynch Kenny Lynch, OBE is an English singer, songwriter, entertainer and actor from London. Lynch appeared in many variety shows in the 1960s... |
2nd | 116 |
| "Don't Let Me Stand In Your Way" | Babe Rainbow | 7th | 84 |
| "Solid Love" | Labi Siffre Labi Siffre Labi Siffre is a British poet, songwriter, musician and singer most widely known as the writer and singer of " So Strong", "It Must Be Love" and "I Got The", the sampled rhythm track which provides the basis for a number of well-known hip hop tracks such as Eminem’s breakthrough hit single, "My... |
5th | 110 |
1979
Thursday, March 8. The Royal Albert Hall
Royal Albert Hall
The Royal Albert Hall is a concert hall situated on the northern edge of the South Kensington area, in the City of Westminster, London, England, best known for holding the annual summer Proms concerts since 1941....
, London.
Host: Terry Wogan
Terry Wogan
Sir Michael Terence Wogan, KBE, DL , or also known as Terry Wogan, is a veteran Irish radio and television broadcaster who holds dual Irish and British citizenship. Wogan has worked for the BBC in the United Kingdom for most of his career...
Voting: 14 Regional Juries located in Belfast, Bristol, Aberdeen, Bangor, Leeds, London, Birmingham, Cardiff, Glasgow, Norwich, Newcastle, Manchester, Plymouth and Southampton. Each jury ranked the songs 1-12, awarding 12 points for their favourite down to 1 point for their least preferred based on audio recordings of the songs.
(Show abandoned due to strike action)
| Song Title | Performer | Place | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Mary Ann" | Black Lace Black Lace (band) Black Lace is a British Euro pop band, best known for novelty party records, including their biggest hit, "Agadoo". The band first came to the public eye after being selected to represent the UK in the 1979 Eurovision Song Contest, in which they finished seventh with the song "Mary Ann"... |
1st | 132 |
| "You Are My Life" | Lynda Virtu | 8th | 82 |
| "Who Put The Shine On Your Shoes?" | Ipswich | =5th | 90 |
| "Mr. Moonlight" | Herbie Flowers Herbie Flowers Herbie Flowers is an English musician specialising in bass guitar, double-bass and tuba. He is noted as a member of Blue Mink, T... & The Daisies |
=5th | 90 |
| "Miss Caroline Newley" | M Squad Adrian Baker Adrian Baker is an English singer, songwriter, and record producer.-Career:Baker made his debut as a singer on Magnet Records/Epic Records in the United Kingdom. In 1975, he released his first solo album, Into a Dream... |
11th | 44 |
| "Call My Name" | Eleanor Keenan Roger Whittaker Roger Whittaker is an Anglo-Kenyan singer-songwriter and musician with worldwide record sales of over 55 million. His music can be described as easy listening. He is best known for his baritone singing voice and trademark whistling ability... |
3rd | 109 |
| "How Do You Mend a Broken Heart?" | Guys 'n' Dolls | 10th | 56 |
| "All I Needed Was Your Love" | Linda Kendricks | 12th | 33 |
| "Home Again (Living With You)" | Monte-Carlo | 7th | 83 |
| "Let It All Go" | Sal Davis Paul Curtis (musician) Paul Michael Curtis is an English singer, songwriter, record producer from London, who holds the record for the most number of songs to make the finals of the A Song for Europe contest, the BBC's annual competition to choose the UK entry to the Eurovision Song Contest, competing with 22 separate... |
9th | 77 |
| "Harry, My Honolulu Lover" | The Nolan Sisters | 4th | 101 |
| "Fantasy" | Kim Clark | 2nd | 117 |
1980
Wednesday, March 26. BBC Television Theatre, London.
Host: Terry Wogan
Terry Wogan
Sir Michael Terence Wogan, KBE, DL , or also known as Terry Wogan, is a veteran Irish radio and television broadcaster who holds dual Irish and British citizenship. Wogan has worked for the BBC in the United Kingdom for most of his career...
Voting: 14 Regional Juries located in Belfast, Bristol, Aberdeen, Bangor, Leeds, London, Birmingham, Cardiff, Glasgow, Norwich, Newcastle, Manchester, Plymouth and Southampton. Each jury ranked the songs 1-12, awarding 12 points for their favourite down to 1 point for their least preferred. Each jury then awarded 1 vote for the top two songs to break a tie.
| Song Title | Performer | Place | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Don't Throw Your Love Away" | Scramble | 6th | 97 |
| "Happy Everything" | Maggie Moone Maggie Moone Maggie Moone is a singer best remembered for her role on the UK version of Name That Tune.In 1980 she participated in A Song For Europe, aiming to become the United Kingdom's entry to that year's Eurovision Song Contest to be staged in The Hague, The Netherlands... |
2nd | 137 |
| "Easy" | Plain Sailing | =4th | 111 |
| "Here We'll Stay" | Sonia Jones | 11th | 56 |
| "Love Enough For Two" | Prima Donna Prima Donna (band) Prima Donna were the United Kingdom representatives in the Eurovision Song Contest 1980. The group comprised sisters Kate Robbins and Jane Robbins, Sally Ann Triplett, Danny Finn, Alan Coates and Lance Aston... |
1st | 139 |
| "Symphony For You" | Jacqui Scott | 8th | 67 |
| "Love Is Alive" | Duke & The Aces Paul Curtis (musician) Paul Michael Curtis is an English singer, songwriter, record producer from London, who holds the record for the most number of songs to make the finals of the A Song for Europe contest, the BBC's annual competition to choose the UK entry to the Eurovision Song Contest, competing with 22 separate... |
7th | 94 |
| "Everything Is Alright" | Roy Winston | 10th | 58 |
| "Love Comes, Love Grows" | Midnite | 9th | 62 |
| "Gonna Do My Best" | The Main Event Co-Co (band) Co-Co were a five piece British band who represented the UK for the Eurovision Song Contest 1978, staged at the Palais de Congrès in Paris, France, on 22 April 1978, with the song, "The Bad Old Days". The song was written by the husband and wife team of Stephanie de Sykes and Stuart Slater... |
12th | 45 |
| "I Want To Be Me" | Pussyfoot Pussyfoot Pussyfoot was the name of a British recording act of the late 1970s.The act consisted of former The Mixtures member, songwriter, producer and musician Mick Flinn, and vocalist Donna Jones. Flinn remained behind the scenes, and Jones was marketed as a solo artist... |
=4th | 111 |
| "Surrender" | Kim Clark | 3rd | 129 |
1981
Wednesday, March 11. BBC Television Theatre, London.
Host: Terry Wogan
Terry Wogan
Sir Michael Terence Wogan, KBE, DL , or also known as Terry Wogan, is a veteran Irish radio and television broadcaster who holds dual Irish and British citizenship. Wogan has worked for the BBC in the United Kingdom for most of his career...
Voting: 7 Regional Juries located in Birmingham, Cardiff, Manchester, Belfast, Edinburgh, London and Bristol. Juries ranked the songs internally and awarded 15 points to their favourite, 12 to the second, 10 to the third, 9 to the fourth, 8 to the fifth, 7 to the sixth, 6 to the seventh and 5 to their least preferred.
| Song Title | Performer | Place | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Not Without Your Ticket (Don't Go)" | Headache | 7th | 50 |
| "All Cried Out" | Gary Benson Gary Benson (musician) Gary Benson is an English singer-songwriter.-Career:Benson spent eight weeks in the UK Singles Chart in 1975 with his own composition, "Don't Throw It All Away". The single, released on the State Records label , reached No. 20 in the chart, leading to an appearance on BBC Television's Top Of The... |
4th | 63 |
| "For Only A Day" | Unity Sue and Sunny Sue and Sunny were a vocal duo and session singers operating in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. Although sisters, their full stage names were Sue Glover and Sunny Leslie... |
8th | 38 |
| "Wish" | Beyond Kate Robbins Katherine Robbins is an English actress, comedienne and singer.-Biography:Robbins is a first cousin once removed of Paul McCartney and older sister of Amy Robbins . She attended Wirral Grammar School for Girls and won the Drama Prizes each year, notably with her monologue "All this glitters is not... |
3rd | 67 |
| "Making Your Mind Up Making Your Mind Up "Making Your Mind Up" is a song by British pop group Bucks Fizz. It was the winner of the 1981 Eurovision Song Contest and a UK Number-one single... " |
Bucks Fizz Bucks Fizz (band) Bucks Fizz are an English pop group who achieved success in the 1980s, most notably for winning the 1981 Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Making Your Mind Up". The group was formed in January 1981 specifically for the contest and comprised four vocalists: Bobby G, Cheryl Baker, Mike Nolan and... |
1st | 97 |
| "Have You Ever Been In Love?" | Gem Andy Hill (composer) Andy Hill is a British music producer and songwriter who scored many hits during the 1980s and 90s... |
4th | 63 |
| "Where Are You Now?" | Lezlee Carling | 6th | 56 |
| "Don't Panic" | Liquid Gold Liquid Gold Liquid Gold was an English disco group, from Brackley in Northamptonshire. Their biggest success came in 1980 with Dance Yourself Dizzy, which peaked at number two on the UK chart.-Career:... |
2nd | 70 |
1982
Wednesday, March 24. BBC Television Centre
BBC Television Centre
BBC Television Centre at White City in West London is the headquarters of BBC Television. Officially opened on 29 June 1960, it remains one of the largest to this day; having featured over the years as backdrop to many BBC programmes, it is one of the most readily recognisable such facilities...
, London.
Host: Terry Wogan
Terry Wogan
Sir Michael Terence Wogan, KBE, DL , or also known as Terry Wogan, is a veteran Irish radio and television broadcaster who holds dual Irish and British citizenship. Wogan has worked for the BBC in the United Kingdom for most of his career...
Voting: 7 Regional Juries located in Birmingham, Cardiff, Manchester, Belfast, Edinburgh, London and Bristol. Juries ranked the songs internally and awarded 15 points to their favourite, 12 to the second, 10 to the third, 9 to the fourth, 8 to the fifth, 7 to the sixth, 6 to the seventh and 5 to their least preferred.
| Song Title | Performer | Place | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Dancing In Heaven (Orbital Be-Bop)" | Q-Feel | 6th | 59 |
| "No Matter How I Try" | Paul Curtis Paul Curtis (musician) Paul Michael Curtis is an English singer, songwriter, record producer from London, who holds the record for the most number of songs to make the finals of the A Song for Europe contest, the BBC's annual competition to choose the UK entry to the Eurovision Song Contest, competing with 22 separate... |
=4th | 60 |
| "Every Step Of The Way" | The Touring Company | =2nd | 69 |
| "Different Worlds, Different People" | Lovin' Feeling Bobby McVay Robert McVay is a British broadcaster and musician, currently the presenter of the breakfast show on Real Radio in South Wales.... |
=4th | 60 |
| "Every Day Of My Life" | Good Looks | =2nd | 69 |
| "You're The Only Good Thing In My Life" | Rich Gypsy | 8th | 53 |
| "One Step Further" | Bardo | 1st | 76 |
| "How Long?" | The Weltons Paul Curtis (musician) Paul Michael Curtis is an English singer, songwriter, record producer from London, who holds the record for the most number of songs to make the finals of the A Song for Europe contest, the BBC's annual competition to choose the UK entry to the Eurovision Song Contest, competing with 22 separate... |
7th | 58 |
1983
Thursday, March 24. BBC Television Theatre, London.
Host: Terry Wogan
Terry Wogan
Sir Michael Terence Wogan, KBE, DL , or also known as Terry Wogan, is a veteran Irish radio and television broadcaster who holds dual Irish and British citizenship. Wogan has worked for the BBC in the United Kingdom for most of his career...
Voting: 8 Regional Juries located in Birmingham, Cardiff, Manchester, Belfast, Edinburgh, London, Norwich and Bristol. Juries ranked the songs internally and awarded 15 points to their favourite, 12 to the second, 10 to the third, 9 to the fourth, 8 to the fifth, 7 to the sixth, 6 to the seventh and 5 to their least preferred.
| Song Title | Performer | Place | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| "I'm Never Giving Up" | Sweet Dreams Sweet Dreams (band) Sweet Dreams were a British vocal trio comprising teenagers Carrie Gray, Helen Kray and Bobby McVay who represented the UK in Eurovision 1983 with the song "I'm Never Giving Up".... |
1st | 109 |
| "I'm Going Home" | Sam Childs | 8th | 50 |
| "All Around The World" | Stuart Slater Stephanie de Sykes Stephanie de Sykes is a British singer, and was once a girlfriend of Angus Deayton.-Biography:She attended Brays Grove School in Harlow, Essex; she returned to the school for a final reunion in June 2008 as guest of honour. She had a hit in 1974 with the Simon May penned "Born With a Smile on My... |
5th | 63 |
| "With Love" | Casablanca Jigsaw (band) Jigsaw were an English pop music group, fronted by the singer-songwriter duo of Clive Scott and Des Dyer. In Australia the group was called "British Jigsaw" due to the existence of a local band of the same name.-Overview:... |
3rd | 72 |
| "We've Got All The Time In The World" | Mirror Paul Curtis (musician) Paul Michael Curtis is an English singer, songwriter, record producer from London, who holds the record for the most number of songs to make the finals of the A Song for Europe contest, the BBC's annual competition to choose the UK entry to the Eurovision Song Contest, competing with 22 separate... |
2nd | 91 |
| "Love On Your Mind" | Audio Prima Donna (band) Prima Donna were the United Kingdom representatives in the Eurovision Song Contest 1980. The group comprised sisters Kate Robbins and Jane Robbins, Sally Ann Triplett, Danny Finn, Alan Coates and Lance Aston... |
4th | 68 |
| "When The Kissing Stops" | Rubic Brotherhood of Man Brotherhood of Man are a British pop group who achieved success in the 1970s, most notably by winning the 1976 Eurovision Song Contest with "Save Your Kisses for Me".... |
5th | 63 |
| "Keeping Our Love Alive" | Ritzy | 7th | 60 |
1984
Wednesday, April 4. BBC Television Centre
BBC Television Centre
BBC Television Centre at White City in West London is the headquarters of BBC Television. Officially opened on 29 June 1960, it remains one of the largest to this day; having featured over the years as backdrop to many BBC programmes, it is one of the most readily recognisable such facilities...
, London.
Host: Terry Wogan
Terry Wogan
Sir Michael Terence Wogan, KBE, DL , or also known as Terry Wogan, is a veteran Irish radio and television broadcaster who holds dual Irish and British citizenship. Wogan has worked for the BBC in the United Kingdom for most of his career...
Voting: 8 Regional Juries located in Birmingham, Cardiff, Manchester, Belfast, Edinburgh, London, Norwich and Bristol. Juries ranked the songs internally and awarded 15 points to their favourite, 12 to the second, 10 to the third, 9 to the fourth, 8 to the fifth, 7 to the sixth, 6 to the seventh and 5 to their least preferred.
| Song Title | Performer | Place | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Magical Music" | Caprice | 6th | 60 |
| "Look At Me Now" | Nina Shaw | 3rd | 78 |
| "This Love Is Deep" | Bryan Evans | 8th | 53 |
| "Love Games" | Belle & The Devotions Belle & the Devotions Belle and the Devotions was a British pop music group, ostensibly a group name for the singer Kit Rolfe. Under this name she released the singles "Where Did Love Go Wrong?" and "Got To Let You Know" in 1983.... |
1st | 112 |
| "Where The Action Is" | First Division David Ian David Ian Lane , is a former actor and now a theatre producer who The Stage has called "the most powerful man in UK theatre".-Biography:... |
2nd | 79 |
| "Let It Shine" | Miriam Ann Lesley Paul Curtis (musician) Paul Michael Curtis is an English singer, songwriter, record producer from London, who holds the record for the most number of songs to make the finals of the A Song for Europe contest, the BBC's annual competition to choose the UK entry to the Eurovision Song Contest, competing with 22 separate... |
5th | 62 |
| "Imagination" | Sinitta | 3rd | 77 |
| "Stay In My Life" | Hazell Dean Hazell Dean Hazell Dean is a British dance-pop singer, who achieved her biggest success in the 1980s as a leading Hi-NRG artist. She is best known for the top ten hits "Searchin' ", "Whatever I Do " and "Who's Leaving Who"... |
7th | 55 |
1985
Friday, April 5. BBC Television Centre
BBC Television Centre
BBC Television Centre at White City in West London is the headquarters of BBC Television. Officially opened on 29 June 1960, it remains one of the largest to this day; having featured over the years as backdrop to many BBC programmes, it is one of the most readily recognisable such facilities...
, London.
Host: Terry Wogan
Terry Wogan
Sir Michael Terence Wogan, KBE, DL , or also known as Terry Wogan, is a veteran Irish radio and television broadcaster who holds dual Irish and British citizenship. Wogan has worked for the BBC in the United Kingdom for most of his career...
Voting: 9 Regional Juries located in Birmingham, Cardiff, Manchester, Belfast, Edinburgh, London, Norwich, Plymouth and Bristol. Juries ranked the songs internally and awarded 15 points to their favourite, 12 to the second, 10 to the third, 9 to the fourth, 8 to the fifth, 7 to the sixth, 6 to the seventh and 5 to their least preferred.
| Song Title | Performer | Place | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Love Is..." | Vikki (Watson) Aeone Aeone Victoria Watson , best known as her mononym Aeone is a British artiste and composer, who now lives in Los Angeles, California. Her music has been classified as new age, folk or world music. She has released four albums, one of which was an internet only release. She now works extensively in... |
1st | 124 |
| "I'm Crying" | Peter Beckett | 7th | 59 |
| "The Clock On The Wall" | Alvin Stardust Alvin Stardust Alvin Stardust is an English pop singer and stage actor.-Career:... |
3rd | 90 |
| "What We Say With Our Eyes" | James Oliver | 6th | 66 |
| "Energy" | Des Dyer Jigsaw (band) Jigsaw were an English pop music group, fronted by the singer-songwriter duo of Clive Scott and Des Dyer. In Australia the group was called "British Jigsaw" due to the existence of a local band of the same name.-Overview:... |
4th | 77 |
| "Let Me Love You One More Time" | Annabel Paul Curtis (musician) Paul Michael Curtis is an English singer, songwriter, record producer from London, who holds the record for the most number of songs to make the finals of the A Song for Europe contest, the BBC's annual competition to choose the UK entry to the Eurovision Song Contest, competing with 22 separate... |
5th | 72 |
| "Dancing In The Night" | Keri Wells Paul Curtis (musician) Paul Michael Curtis is an English singer, songwriter, record producer from London, who holds the record for the most number of songs to make the finals of the A Song for Europe contest, the BBC's annual competition to choose the UK entry to the Eurovision Song Contest, competing with 22 separate... |
2nd | 101 |
| "So Do I" | Mike Redway & Fiona Kennedy | 7th | 59 |
1986
Wednesday, April 2. BBC Television Centre
BBC Television Centre
BBC Television Centre at White City in West London is the headquarters of BBC Television. Officially opened on 29 June 1960, it remains one of the largest to this day; having featured over the years as backdrop to many BBC programmes, it is one of the most readily recognisable such facilities...
, London.
Host: Terry Wogan
Terry Wogan
Sir Michael Terence Wogan, KBE, DL , or also known as Terry Wogan, is a veteran Irish radio and television broadcaster who holds dual Irish and British citizenship. Wogan has worked for the BBC in the United Kingdom for most of his career...
Voting: 11 Regional Juries located in Leeds, Newcastle, Plymouth, Birmingham, Cardiff, Manchester, Belfast, Edinburgh, London, Norwich and Bristol. Juries ranked the songs internally and awarded 15 points to their favourite, 12 to the second, 10 to the third, 9 to the fourth, 8 to the fifth, 7 to the sixth, 6 to the seventh and 5 to their least preferred.
| Song Title | Performer | Place | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Dreamer" | Vanity Fare Vanity Fare Vanity Fare were a UK pop/rock group formed in 1966, best remembered for their million selling song, "Hitchin' a Ride," which became a worldwide hit in 1970.-Career:... |
3rd | 99 |
| "Dancing With You Again" | Palace Here Today Gone Tomorrow "Here Today Gone Tomorrow" was the Irish entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1982, performed in English by the Welsh family quartet The Duskeys... |
5th | 91 |
| "No Easy Way To Love" | Colin Heywood | 6th | 80 |
| "I'm Sorry" | Chad Brown | 7th | 78 |
| "Tongue Tied" | Kenny Charles | 4th | 86 |
| "Runner In The Night" | Ryder Ryder (band) Ryder was a purpose-made pop group led by Maynard Williams whose primary purpose was to represent the United Kingdom at the 1986 Eurovision Song Contest in Bergen, Norway. Ryder performed the song "Runner in the Night" which was placed 7th. They were criticised in the media for being a particularly... |
1st | 145 |
| "Don't Hang Up On Love" | Jump David Ian David Ian Lane , is a former actor and now a theatre producer who The Stage has called "the most powerful man in UK theatre".-Biography:... |
2nd | 137 |
| "The War Of The Roses" | Future | 8th | 76 |
1987
Friday, April 10. BBC Television Centre
BBC Television Centre
BBC Television Centre at White City in West London is the headquarters of BBC Television. Officially opened on 29 June 1960, it remains one of the largest to this day; having featured over the years as backdrop to many BBC programmes, it is one of the most readily recognisable such facilities...
, London.
Host: Terry Wogan
Terry Wogan
Sir Michael Terence Wogan, KBE, DL , or also known as Terry Wogan, is a veteran Irish radio and television broadcaster who holds dual Irish and British citizenship. Wogan has worked for the BBC in the United Kingdom for most of his career...
Voting: 9 Regional Juries located in Birmingham, Cardiff, Manchester, Belfast, Edinburgh, London, Norwich, Newcastle and Bristol. Juries ranked the songs internally and awarded 15 points to their favourite, 12 to the second, 10 to the third, 9 to the fourth, 8 to the fifth, 7 to the sixth, 6 to the seventh, 5 to the eighth, 3 to the ninth and 1 to their least preferred.
| Song Title | Performer | Place | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Only The Light" | Rikki (Peebles) Richard Peebles Richard Peebles , working under the stage name Rikki, is a Glaswegian singer who won the BBC's A Song for Europe contest in 1987 with his own composition, "Only the light". Although he'd been writing and performing with the group Marmalade, at the time he was picked to represent the UK, he was a... |
1st | 112 |
| "The Lion Within" | Siy | 8th | 48 |
| "I Want You" | Mike Stacey | 5th | 72 |
| "Everybody" | Mal Pope | 7th | 58 |
| "Too Hot Too Handle" | Ann Turner | 2nd | 101 |
| "Master Of The Game" | Ian Prince | 10th | 34 |
| "Just Let Me" | Gordon Campbell | 9th | 43 |
| "Bless Your Lucky Stars" | Zuice | 3rd | 78 |
| "What You Gonna Do?" | John T. Ford | 4th | 75 |
| "Romeo" | Heavy Pettin' | 6th | 60 |
1988
Friday, March 25. BBC Television Centre
BBC Television Centre
BBC Television Centre at White City in West London is the headquarters of BBC Television. Officially opened on 29 June 1960, it remains one of the largest to this day; having featured over the years as backdrop to many BBC programmes, it is one of the most readily recognisable such facilities...
, London.
Host: Terry Wogan
Terry Wogan
Sir Michael Terence Wogan, KBE, DL , or also known as Terry Wogan, is a veteran Irish radio and television broadcaster who holds dual Irish and British citizenship. Wogan has worked for the BBC in the United Kingdom for most of his career...
With guest commentators: Gloria Hunniford
Gloria Hunniford
Gloria Hunniford is a Northern Irish TV and radio presenter, and formerly a singer.-Biography:...
, Bruce Welch
Bruce Welch
Bruce Welch OBE, is an English guitarist, songwriter, producer and singer, best known as a member of The Shadows.-Biography:...
, Mike Batt
Mike Batt
Michael Philip "Mike" Batt is a British songwriter, musician, producer and Deputy Chairman of the British Phonographic Industry...
& George Martin
George Martin
Sir George Henry Martin CBE is an English record producer, arranger, composer and musician. He is sometimes referred to as "the Fifth Beatle"— a title that he often describes as "nonsense," but the fact remains that he served as producer on all but one of The Beatles' original albums...
Voting: Viewers voted by telephone for their favourite song.
| Song Title | Performer | Place | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| "'Til The Night" | Catwalk | 7th | 22,358 |
| "High Windows" | Camino | 3rd | 41,528 |
| "Just A Memory" | Zoe (Nicholas) | 6th | 27,783 |
| "Make Your Dreams Come True" | FNAC | 5th | 28,946 |
| "One More Chance" | Klass | 8th | 19,504 |
| "Heart To Heart" | Clinging To The Wreckage | 4th | 30,382 |
| "This Is The Kiss" | Two Che | 2nd | 73,785 |
| "Go" | Scott Fitzgerald Scott Fitzgerald (singer) Scott Fitzgerald is a Scottish singer, who had his biggest success in the 1970s and later represented the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest.-Career:... |
1st | 93,271 |
1989
Friday, March 24. BBC Television Centre
BBC Television Centre
BBC Television Centre at White City in West London is the headquarters of BBC Television. Officially opened on 29 June 1960, it remains one of the largest to this day; having featured over the years as backdrop to many BBC programmes, it is one of the most readily recognisable such facilities...
, London.
Host: Terry Wogan
Terry Wogan
Sir Michael Terence Wogan, KBE, DL , or also known as Terry Wogan, is a veteran Irish radio and television broadcaster who holds dual Irish and British citizenship. Wogan has worked for the BBC in the United Kingdom for most of his career...
With guest commentators: Lulu
Lulu (singer)
Lulu Kennedy-Cairns, OBE , best known by her stage name Lulu, is a Scottish singer, actress, and television personality who has been successful in the entertainment business from the 1960s through to the present day...
, Deke Arlon
Deke Arlon
Deke Arlon is a British music publisher and music manager whose clients included Kenny Young, Sheena Easton, Ron Grainer, Elaine Paige, Dennis Waterman, Helen Watson, and Marti Pellow.-Early career:...
, Leslie Bricusse
Leslie Bricusse
Leslie Bricusse is an English composer, lyricist, and playwright.Although best known for his partnership with Anthony Newley, Bricusse has worked with many other composers. He was educated at University College School in London and Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge...
& Gary Davies
Gary Davies
Gary Davies is a British broadcaster. During the 1980s and 1990s he was a BBC Radio 1 disc jockey and also a regular presenter of Top of the Pops.-Early career:...
Voting: Viewers voted by telephone for their favourite song.
| Song Title | Performer | Place | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Back In The Groove" | Frankie Johnson | 6th | 10,731 |
| "I Can't Stop Loving You" | James Oliver | 7th | 9,110 |
| "Shame" | Jane Alexander | 3rd | 47,664 |
| "Just For The Good Times" | Danny Ellis | 8th | 6,777 |
| "You Stepped Out Of My Dreams" | Julie C | 2nd | 51,449 |
| "Why Do I Always Get It Wrong?" | Live Report Live Report Live Report, originally called Midnight Blue, composed of Ray Caruana, John Beeby, Brian Hodgson, Maggie Jay and Peter May. They were finalists in the BBC Television's A Song for Europe contest in 1989 with the song, "Why Do I Always Get It Wrong". It scored 111,996 votes, compared to runner-up... |
1st | 111,996 |
| "Love Come Down" | The Pearls Prima Donna (band) Prima Donna were the United Kingdom representatives in the Eurovision Song Contest 1980. The group comprised sisters Kate Robbins and Jane Robbins, Sally Ann Triplett, Danny Finn, Alan Coates and Lance Aston... |
4th | 33,279 |
| "Heaven Help My Heart" | Linda Carroll | 5th | 17,084 |
1990
Friday, March 30. BBC Television Centre
BBC Television Centre
BBC Television Centre at White City in West London is the headquarters of BBC Television. Officially opened on 29 June 1960, it remains one of the largest to this day; having featured over the years as backdrop to many BBC programmes, it is one of the most readily recognisable such facilities...
, London.
Host: Terry Wogan
Terry Wogan
Sir Michael Terence Wogan, KBE, DL , or also known as Terry Wogan, is a veteran Irish radio and television broadcaster who holds dual Irish and British citizenship. Wogan has worked for the BBC in the United Kingdom for most of his career...
With guest commentators: Gloria Hunniford
Gloria Hunniford
Gloria Hunniford is a Northern Irish TV and radio presenter, and formerly a singer.-Biography:...
, Cathy McGowan
Cathy McGowan
Cathy McGowan is a British broadcaster and journalist, presenter from 1964-6 of Rediffusion television’s rock music show, Ready Steady Go!-Ready Steady Go!:...
, Tim Rice
Tim Rice
Sir Timothy Miles Bindon "Tim" Rice is an British lyricist and author.An Academy Award, Golden Globe Award, Tony Award and Grammy Award-winning lyricist, Rice is best known for his collaborations with Andrew Lloyd Webber, with whom he wrote Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Jesus...
& Carl Davis
Carl Davis
Carl Davis CBE is an American born conductor and composer who has made his home in the UK since 1961. In 1970 he married the English actress Jean Boht....
Voting: Viewers voted by telephone for their favourite song.
| Song Title | Performer | Place | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Better Be Good To Me" | Kelly | 6th | 13,179 |
| "That Old Feeling Again" | Stephen Lee Garden | 5th | 14,447 |
| "Never Give Up" | Thom Hardwell | 8th | 3,540 |
| "Give A Little Love Back To The World" | Emma (Booth) Emma (singer) Emma is a Welsh singer who sang the UK entry, "Give a Little Love Back to the World", in the Eurovision Song Contest 1990.... |
1st | 97,625 |
| "Ball And Chain" | Les McKeown Les McKeown Leslie Richard McKeown is a pop singer. He was the lead singer for the 1970s pop sensation the Bay City Rollers during their most successful period.-Biography:... |
5th | 15,171 |
| "Face In The Crowd" | Simon Spiro | 7th | 5,551 |
| "Sentimental Again" | Kim Goody | 3rd | 17,986 |
| "Where I Belong" | John Miles John Miles (musician) John Miles is an English rock music vocalist, songwriter, guitarist and keyboard player, best known for his 1976 Top 3 UK hit single, "Music".-Career:... |
2nd | 38,966 |
1991
Friday, March 29. BBC Television Centre
BBC Television Centre
BBC Television Centre at White City in West London is the headquarters of BBC Television. Officially opened on 29 June 1960, it remains one of the largest to this day; having featured over the years as backdrop to many BBC programmes, it is one of the most readily recognisable such facilities...
, London.
Host: Terry Wogan
Terry Wogan
Sir Michael Terence Wogan, KBE, DL , or also known as Terry Wogan, is a veteran Irish radio and television broadcaster who holds dual Irish and British citizenship. Wogan has worked for the BBC in the United Kingdom for most of his career...
Voting: Viewers voted by telephone for their favourite song.
| Song Title | Performer | Place | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| "We Will Protect You" | The Ravenscroft Partnership | 5th | 36,047 |
| "Straight To Your Heart" | Christopher Ellis | 7th | 14,231 |
| "A Message To Your Heart" | Samantha Janus Samantha Janus Samantha Zoe Womack is an English actress, singer and director, both on television and stage. In recent years she has been best known for playing the role of Ronnie Branning in EastEnders, but made her name in the early 1990s as Mandy Wilkins in Game On, and also represented the United Kingdom in... |
1st | 108,896 |
| "Nothing On This Earth" | Christie (Joanne Castle) | 6th | 17,296 |
| "One Love" | Malcolm Roberts Malcolm Roberts Malcolm Roberts was an English traditional pop music singer, who enjoyed three hit singles from 1967 to 1969 in the UK Singles Chart.-Career:... |
8th | 11,250 |
| "A Little Bit Of Heaven" | Lorraine Craig | 3rd | 61,589 |
| "True Love" | Julie Finney | 4th | 58,146 |
| "Lover Come In" | Brendan Faye | 2nd | 95,696 |
1992
Friday, April 3. BBC Television Centre
BBC Television Centre
BBC Television Centre at White City in West London is the headquarters of BBC Television. Officially opened on 29 June 1960, it remains one of the largest to this day; having featured over the years as backdrop to many BBC programmes, it is one of the most readily recognisable such facilities...
, London.
Host: Terry Wogan
Terry Wogan
Sir Michael Terence Wogan, KBE, DL , or also known as Terry Wogan, is a veteran Irish radio and television broadcaster who holds dual Irish and British citizenship. Wogan has worked for the BBC in the United Kingdom for most of his career...
All Songs Performed by Michael Ball
Michael Ball (singer)
Michael Ashley Ball, born 27 June 1962) is a British actor, singer, and radio and TV presenter who is best known for the song "Love Changes Everything" and musical theatre roles such as Marius in Les Misérables, Alex in Aspects of Love, Caractacus Potts in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Edna Turnblad...
Voting: Viewers voted by telephone for their favourite song.
| Song Title | Place | Score |
|---|---|---|
| "This Is The Moment (I've Been Waiting For)" | 5th | 73,084 |
| "Call On Me" | 7th | 48,419 |
| "As Dreams Go By" | 2nd | 94,844 |
| "Secret Of Love" | 3rd | 91,705 |
| "Everyday, Everynight" | 8th | 32,007 |
| "Who Needs To Know?" | 6th | 52,126 |
| "One Step Out Of Time" | 1st | 153,792 |
| "If You Ever Need Another Love" | 4th | 86,476 |
1993
Friday, April 9. BBC Television Centre
BBC Television Centre
BBC Television Centre at White City in West London is the headquarters of BBC Television. Officially opened on 29 June 1960, it remains one of the largest to this day; having featured over the years as backdrop to many BBC programmes, it is one of the most readily recognisable such facilities...
, London.
Host: Terry Wogan
Terry Wogan
Sir Michael Terence Wogan, KBE, DL , or also known as Terry Wogan, is a veteran Irish radio and television broadcaster who holds dual Irish and British citizenship. Wogan has worked for the BBC in the United Kingdom for most of his career...
All Songs Performed by Sonia
Voting: Viewers voted by telephone for their favourite song.
| Song Title | Place | Score |
|---|---|---|
| "A Little Love" | 4th | 55,053 |
| "I'm Gonna Put A Spell On You" | 6th | 27,795 |
| "Life After Love" | 5th | 38,303 |
| "It's Just A Matter Of Time" | 8th | 18,251 |
| "Better The Devil You Know" | 1st | 156,955 |
| "Our World" | 2nd | 77,695 |
| "So Much Of Your Love" | 3rd | 70,454 |
| "Trust" | 7th | 26,745 |
1994
Friday, March 18. BBC Television Centre
BBC Television Centre
BBC Television Centre at White City in West London is the headquarters of BBC Television. Officially opened on 29 June 1960, it remains one of the largest to this day; having featured over the years as backdrop to many BBC programmes, it is one of the most readily recognisable such facilities...
, London.
Host: Terry Wogan
Terry Wogan
Sir Michael Terence Wogan, KBE, DL , or also known as Terry Wogan, is a veteran Irish radio and television broadcaster who holds dual Irish and British citizenship. Wogan has worked for the BBC in the United Kingdom for most of his career...
With guest commentators: Richard O'Brien
Richard O'Brien
Richard Timothy Smith , better known under his stage name Richard O'Brien, is an English writer, actor, television presenter and theatre performer. He is perhaps best known for writing the cult musical The Rocky Horror Show and for his role in presenting the popular TV show The Crystal Maze...
& Jonathan King
Jonathan King
Jonathan King is an English singer, songwriter, impresario and record producer. He is also the author of three novels, Bible Two and The Booker Prize Winner , and Beware the Monkey Man , and an autobiography, 65 My Life So Far .King first came to prominence as an...
All Songs Performed by Frances Ruffelle
Frances Ruffelle
Frances Ruffelle is an English musical theatre actress and recording artist. Her mother is Sylvia Young, the founder of the famous theatre school at which Frances trained, and her daughter is recording artist Eliza Doolittle. Her younger sister is actress Alison Ruffelle...
Voting: Viewers voted by telephone for their favourite song.
| Song Title | Place | Score |
|---|---|---|
| "Waiting In The Wings" | 3rd | 36,856 |
| "Slowboat" | 7th | 6,549 |
| "I Know These Things" | 8th | 6,249 |
| "Sink Or Swim" | 2nd | 63,417 |
| "Wrong Guy" | 6th | 7,406 |
| "One More Night" | 4th | 20,608 |
| "His Love" | 5th | 8,031 |
| "Lonely Symphony (We Will Be Free)" | 1st | 99,946 |
1995
Friday, March 31. BBC Television Centre
BBC Television Centre
BBC Television Centre at White City in West London is the headquarters of BBC Television. Officially opened on 29 June 1960, it remains one of the largest to this day; having featured over the years as backdrop to many BBC programmes, it is one of the most readily recognisable such facilities...
, London.
Host: Terry Wogan
Terry Wogan
Sir Michael Terence Wogan, KBE, DL , or also known as Terry Wogan, is a veteran Irish radio and television broadcaster who holds dual Irish and British citizenship. Wogan has worked for the BBC in the United Kingdom for most of his career...
with Mark Goodier
Mark Goodier
-Early career:Mark Goodier was born in Rhodesia . His family moved to the UK when he was a child, eventually settling in Scotland. He was educated at George Heriot's School, in Edinburgh. He became a mobile DJ in Edinburgh and then joined local station Radio Forth at the age of 19...
presenting a Top of the Pops
Top of the Pops
Top of the Pops, also known as TOTP, is a British music chart television programme, made by the BBC and originally broadcast weekly from 1 January 1964 to 30 July 2006. After 25 December 2006 it became a radio program, now hosted by Tony Blackburn...
preview show
With guest commentators: Brian Harvey
Brian Harvey
Brian Harvey is an English musician and formerly lead singer of pop band East 17.Harvey was born in Walthamstow, London, and attended Sir George Monoux School from 1988-90.-Career:...
, Ian Dury
Ian Dury
Ian Robins Dury was an English rock and roll singer, lyricist, bandleader and actor who initially rose to fame during the late 1970s, during the punk and New Wave era of rock music...
, Cheryl Baker
Cheryl Baker
Cheryl Baker is an English television presenter and singer. She is most famous for being a member of 1980s pop group Bucks Fizz, and has performed for the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest twice, winning it the second time.-Early career:After leaving school and a series of secretarial jobs, Cheryl...
, Mike Read
Mike Read
Michael David Kenneth Read is an English radio disc jockey, writer, journalist and television presenter.-Early life:...
, Let Loose
Let Loose
Let Loose are a British pop/rock trio, featuring Richie Wermerling on lead vocals and keyboards, Rob Jeffrey on guitars and backing vocals, and Lee J Murray on drums, percussion and backing vocals.The band initially scored minor success...
, Jonathan King
Jonathan King
Jonathan King is an English singer, songwriter, impresario and record producer. He is also the author of three novels, Bible Two and The Booker Prize Winner , and Beware the Monkey Man , and an autobiography, 65 My Life So Far .King first came to prominence as an...
, Scarlet & Bruno Brookes
Bruno Brookes
Bruno Brookes is a British radio presenter who became prominent in the 1980s.-Early life and career:...
Voting: Viewers voted by telephone for their favourite song.
| Song Title | Performer | Place | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| "I Need You" | Deuce Deuce (band) Deuce were a British pop group that found success in the mid 1990s. A two male, two female quartet, they released four Top 30 singles in the UK charts during 1995 and 1996, before splitting up in 1997.-Career:... |
3rd | 73,467 |
| "Spinning Away" | Paul Harris | 7th | 19,239 |
| "I'm Just Your Puppet (On A String)" | Londonbeat Londonbeat Londonbeat was originally a UK and American R&B and Dance band who scored a number of pop and dance hits in the early 1990s.-History:Londonbeat's career started in the Netherlands where "There's a Beat Going On" reached the Top 10, and then "9 A.M " which subsequently became a modest success in the... |
6th | 35,434 |
| "Go For The Heart" | Sox Samantha Fox Samantha Karen "Sam" Fox is an English dance-pop singer, actress, and former glamour model. In 1983, at the age of 16, she began her topless modeling career on Page Three of The Sun, and went on to become a popular pin-up girl... |
4th | 65,436 |
| "Rainbows And You" | Simon Spiro | 5th | 43,299 |
| "Then There's A Knock..." | fff | 8th | 17,216 |
| "One Gift Of Love" | Dear Jon | 2nd | 81,359 |
| "Love City Groove Love City Groove Love City Groove represented the United Kingdom in the 1995 Eurovision Song Contest, with a self-titled song after being the runaway winner in a public vote. The pop/rap song finished tenth with 76 points; and peaked at #7 on the UK Singles Chart. Love City Groove were formed by a collective... " |
Love City Groove Love City Groove Love City Groove represented the United Kingdom in the 1995 Eurovision Song Contest, with a self-titled song after being the runaway winner in a public vote. The pop/rap song finished tenth with 76 points; and peaked at #7 on the UK Singles Chart. Love City Groove were formed by a collective... |
1st | 140,174 |
The Great British Song Contest (1996 - 1999)
1996Friday, March 8. BBC Television Centre
BBC Television Centre
BBC Television Centre at White City in West London is the headquarters of BBC Television. Officially opened on 29 June 1960, it remains one of the largest to this day; having featured over the years as backdrop to many BBC programmes, it is one of the most readily recognisable such facilities...
, London.
Host: Terry Wogan
Terry Wogan
Sir Michael Terence Wogan, KBE, DL , or also known as Terry Wogan, is a veteran Irish radio and television broadcaster who holds dual Irish and British citizenship. Wogan has worked for the BBC in the United Kingdom for most of his career...
Voting: Viewers voted by telephone for their favourite song.
| Song Title | Performer | Place | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Find Love" | Layla | 4th | Unknown |
| "I Gave You Everything" | Code Red | 2nd | 41,791 |
| "I Never Knew"~ | Esseness | SF | N/A |
| "Sometimes It Rains"~ | Dan Anderson | SF | N/A |
| "I Just Want To Make Love 2U"~ | Lois | SF | N/A |
| "Louise"~ | Twin Hazey | SF | N/A |
| "A Little Love" | Zeitiah Massiah Zeeteah Massiah Zeeteah Massiah is a singer who is known in the United States as the lead vocalist on the Arizona US No. 1 Billboard Dance Chart track "Slide On The Rhythm" from 1993. She has recorded several dance / house tracks throughout the years... |
3rd | 41,105 |
| "Ooh Aah... Just A Little Bit Ooh Aah... Just a Little Bit "Ooh Aah... Just a Little Bit" is a song written by British songwriters Simon Tauber and Steve Rodway, and performed by Australian singer Gina G. Released as a single on 25 March 1996, it reached number one in the United Kingdom on 19 May 1996.... " |
Gina G Gina G -Albums:*1997 Fresh! — #12 UK #40 Norway.*1998 Gina G Remix Album *2005 Get Up & Dance -Singles:... |
1st | 113,576 |
~ Eliminated in a televised heat hosted by Nicky Campbell
Nicky Campbell
Nicholas Andrew Argyll "Nicky" Campbell is a Scottish radio and television presenter and journalist. He is known for his time presenting on programmes such as the consumer affairs programme Watchdog...
.
1997
Sunday, March 9. BBC Television Centre
BBC Television Centre
BBC Television Centre at White City in West London is the headquarters of BBC Television. Officially opened on 29 June 1960, it remains one of the largest to this day; having featured over the years as backdrop to many BBC programmes, it is one of the most readily recognisable such facilities...
, London.
Host: Dale Winton
Dale Winton
Dale Winton is an English radio DJ and television presenter.-Early life:Winton's father, Gary, was "domineering" and died when Winton was 13. Winton was brought up by his mother, actress Sheree Winton...
Result broadcast Saturday, March 15.
Voting: Viewers voted by telephone for their favourite song.
| Song Title | Performer | Place | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Can't You See I'm Crying?"* | Paul Varney | SF | N/A |
| "For The Life You Don't Yet Know" | Sam Blue | 4th | Unknown |
| "Heart Of Stone"* | Dave Black | SF | N/A |
| "Lighten Up"* | B-Yond | SF | N/A |
| "Love Shine A Light" | Katrina & The Waves | 1st | 69,830 |
| "Room For Change"* | Laura Pallas | SF | N/A |
| "Yodel In The Canyon Of Love" | Do-Re-Mi Featuring Kerry Kerry McGregor Kerry McGregor is a Scottish singer-songwriter and actress from West Lothian.-Career:McGregor began her career performing with bands including Nexus and QFX. In 1997, McGregor participated in The Great British Song Contest, the UK selection for the Eurovision Song Contest, with the song "Yodel in... |
2nd | 58,696 |
| "You Stayed Away Too Long" | Joanna May | 3rd | 51,584 |
* Eliminated in a radio only heat hosted by Terry Wogan
Terry Wogan
Sir Michael Terence Wogan, KBE, DL , or also known as Terry Wogan, is a veteran Irish radio and television broadcaster who holds dual Irish and British citizenship. Wogan has worked for the BBC in the United Kingdom for most of his career...
& Ken Bruce
Ken Bruce
Kenneth Robertson Bruce is a British broadcaster known for his programme on BBC Radio 2, which is broadcast on weekdays from 9:30am until 12 noon.-Early life and career:...
.
1998
Sunday, March 15. BBC Television Centre
BBC Television Centre
BBC Television Centre at White City in West London is the headquarters of BBC Television. Officially opened on 29 June 1960, it remains one of the largest to this day; having featured over the years as backdrop to many BBC programmes, it is one of the most readily recognisable such facilities...
, London.
Host: Terry Wogan
Terry Wogan
Sir Michael Terence Wogan, KBE, DL , or also known as Terry Wogan, is a veteran Irish radio and television broadcaster who holds dual Irish and British citizenship. Wogan has worked for the BBC in the United Kingdom for most of his career...
Result broadcast Saturday, March 21.
Voting: Viewers voted by telephone for their favourite song.
| Song Title | Performer | Place | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Don't It Make You Feel So Good?" | Alberta | 2nd | 66,278 |
| "Give It Up"* | Lisa Millett | SF | N/A |
| "I'll Never Be Lonely Again" | Sapphire | 3rd | 65,712 |
| "Suddenly (Took So Many Years)"* | Farrell Lennon | SF | N/A |
| "When We're Alone (We Dream)" | The Collective | 4th | 53,950 |
| "When We Were In Love"* | Mandy Wilson | SF | N/A |
| "Where Are You?" | Imaani Imaani Imaani Saleem is an English singer.-Career:In 1998 she entered the A Song For Europe competition to find the UK's song for the Eurovision Song Contest. Her track "Where Are You" was a runaway winner with the British public and was selected to represent the UK... |
1st | 70,421 |
| "Wish You Were Here"* | Anita Madigan | SF | N/A |
* Eliminated in a radio only heat hosted by Terry Wogan
Terry Wogan
Sir Michael Terence Wogan, KBE, DL , or also known as Terry Wogan, is a veteran Irish radio and television broadcaster who holds dual Irish and British citizenship. Wogan has worked for the BBC in the United Kingdom for most of his career...
& Ken Bruce
Ken Bruce
Kenneth Robertson Bruce is a British broadcaster known for his programme on BBC Radio 2, which is broadcast on weekdays from 9:30am until 12 noon.-Early life and career:...
.
1999
Sunday, March 7. BBC Television Centre
BBC Television Centre
BBC Television Centre at White City in West London is the headquarters of BBC Television. Officially opened on 29 June 1960, it remains one of the largest to this day; having featured over the years as backdrop to many BBC programmes, it is one of the most readily recognisable such facilities...
, London.
Hostess: Ulrika Jonsson
Ulrika Jonsson
Eva Ulrika Jonsson is a Swedish television presenter in the UK, who became famous as a TV-am weather presenter and moved on to present Gladiators and became a team captain of the show Shooting Stars.-Early life:...
Result broadcast Friday, March 12.
Voting: Viewers voted by telephone for their favourite song.
| Song Title | Performer | Place | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| "All Time High"* | Energia Energia (band) Energia are a dance-pop/house/electronica production act from England, consisting of record producer/composer Marc Andrewes and various guest vocalists... |
SF | N/A |
| "Fly"* | Cheryl Beattie | SF | N/A |
| "Say It Again" | Precious Precious (band) Precious were a British girl group, comprising Louise Rose, Anya Lahiri, Sophie McDonnell, Kalli Clark-Sternberg and Jenny Frost. They first achieved fame as the UK's entry for the Eurovision Song Contest and went on to become a moderately popular act until they decided it was time to go their own... |
1st | 52,457 |
| "Separate Lives"* | Susan Black | SF | N/A |
| "So Strange" | Alberta | 2nd | 51,708 |
| "Until You Saved My Life Tonight" | Sister Sway | 3rd | 51,398 |
| "Wait Until The Morning"* | Leanne Cartwright | SF | N/A |
| "You've Taken My Dreams" | Jay | 4th | 43,765 |
* Eliminated in a radio only heat hosted by Terry Wogan
Terry Wogan
Sir Michael Terence Wogan, KBE, DL , or also known as Terry Wogan, is a veteran Irish radio and television broadcaster who holds dual Irish and British citizenship. Wogan has worked for the BBC in the United Kingdom for most of his career...
& Ken Bruce
Ken Bruce
Kenneth Robertson Bruce is a British broadcaster known for his programme on BBC Radio 2, which is broadcast on weekdays from 9:30am until 12 noon.-Early life and career:...
.
A Song For Europe (2000 - 2003)
2000Sunday, February 20. Elstree Studios
Elstree Studios
"Elstree Studios" refers to any of several film studios that were based in the towns of Borehamwood and Elstree in Hertfordshire, England, since film production begun in 1927.-Name:...
, Elstree.
Hostess: Katy Hill
Katy Hill
Katy Hill is an English television presenter, who worked on the BBC children's magazine programme Blue Peter for five years.-Biography:...
Voting: Viewers voted by telephone for their favourite song.
| Song Title | Performer | Semi Final Score | Semi Final Place | Final Score | Final Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Aria"* | Helene | 1,826 | 7th | N/A | N/A |
| "Crazy" | Catherine Porter Catherine Porter Catherine Porter is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. She is a former member of The Brian May Band and has appeared in several musicals and films... |
5,191 | 2nd | 29,348 | 3rd |
| "Don't Play That Song Again Don't Play That Song Again "Don't Play That Song Again" was the UK entry for the 2000 Eurovision Song Contest. The song was performed by Nicki French, already a well-known name, having had a worldwide hit in 1995 with a cover of Bonnie Tyler's "Total Eclipse of the Heart"... " |
Nicki French Nicki French Nicola S. French is a female English singer and dancer. She is best known for her 1995 dance cover version of "Total Eclipse of the Heart", and for representing the United Kingdom in 2000 at Eurovision in Stockholm.-Career:French provided backing vocals on Rose-Marie's 1992 album, Emotional Exposure... |
5,550 | 1st | 47,355 | 1st |
| "I Won't Let You Do This To Me" | Sexy Sadie | 4,403 | 3rd | 10,494 | 4th |
| "Only The Women Know" | Six Chix | 4,115 | 4th | 42,309 | 2nd |
| "Stand Up"* | Jane Tretton | 2,182 | 6th | N/A | N/A |
| "The Answer"* | Catherine Porter Catherine Porter Catherine Porter is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. She is a former member of The Brian May Band and has appeared in several musicals and films... |
1,635 | 8th | N/A | N/A |
| "Wherever You Go"* | India | 3,254 | 5th | N/A | N/A |
* Eliminated in a radio only heat hosted by Terry Wogan
Terry Wogan
Sir Michael Terence Wogan, KBE, DL , or also known as Terry Wogan, is a veteran Irish radio and television broadcaster who holds dual Irish and British citizenship. Wogan has worked for the BBC in the United Kingdom for most of his career...
& Ken Bruce
Ken Bruce
Kenneth Robertson Bruce is a British broadcaster known for his programme on BBC Radio 2, which is broadcast on weekdays from 9:30am until 12 noon.-Early life and career:...
.
2001
Sunday, March 11. Elstree Studios
Elstree Studios
"Elstree Studios" refers to any of several film studios that were based in the towns of Borehamwood and Elstree in Hertfordshire, England, since film production begun in 1927.-Name:...
, Elstree.
Hostess: Katy Hill
Katy Hill
Katy Hill is an English television presenter, who worked on the BBC children's magazine programme Blue Peter for five years.-Biography:...
Voting: Viewers voted by telephone for their favourite song.
| Song Title | Performer | Place | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Just Another Rainbow" | Lucy Randell | 3rd | 19,337 |
| "King Of Love"* | Charlotte Henry | SF | N/A |
| "Men" | Nanne Grönvall Nanne Grönvall Marianne Elisabeth Nordqvist more popularly known as Nanne Grönvall is a Swedish singer-songwriter.-Biography:Grönvall's musical career started in the 1980s group Sound of Music... |
4th | Unknown |
| "No Dream Impossible" | Lindsay Dracass Lindsay Dracass Lindsay Dracass is an English pop music singer.-Career:Dracass was discovered at 13 years old by Alan Wood... |
1st | 45,564 |
| "That's My Love (For You)" | Tony Moore Tony Moore (musician) Tony Moore is an English singer/songwriter, musician, radio presenter and music promoter. He was also one of the early members of Iron Maiden... |
2nd | 31,895 |
| "To Die For To Die For (song) "To Die For" is a song released by Luke Galliana, who entered it into Disney in 2007. The song made the final eight, but failed to gain the votes of a BBC Radio 2 audience on a Friday morning. The single was released on April 30, 2001, and entered the UK chart at number 42. The song became a huge... "* |
Luke Galliana | SF | N/A |
| "Twisted"* | Moneypenny | SF | N/A |
| "Why Should I Love You?"* | Obsession | SF | N/A |
* Eliminated in a radio only heat hosted by Terry Wogan
Terry Wogan
Sir Michael Terence Wogan, KBE, DL , or also known as Terry Wogan, is a veteran Irish radio and television broadcaster who holds dual Irish and British citizenship. Wogan has worked for the BBC in the United Kingdom for most of his career...
& Ken Bruce
Ken Bruce
Kenneth Robertson Bruce is a British broadcaster known for his programme on BBC Radio 2, which is broadcast on weekdays from 9:30am until 12 noon.-Early life and career:...
.
2002
Sunday, March 3. Elstree Studios
Elstree Studios
"Elstree Studios" refers to any of several film studios that were based in the towns of Borehamwood and Elstree in Hertfordshire, England, since film production begun in 1927.-Name:...
, Elstree.
Hosts: Christopher Price
Christopher Price (broadcaster)
Christopher Nicholas Price was the original host of British celebrity news show Liquid News.-Early life and career:...
& Claire Sweeney
Claire Sweeney
Claire Jane Sweeney is an English actress, singer and television personality best known for playing the role of Lindsey Corkhill in the Channel 4 soap opera Brookside and her appearance on the first series of the Reality TV show Celebrity Big Brother.-Early Life:Sweeney was born in Walton, Liverpool...
Voting: Viewers voted by telephone for their favourite song.
| Song Title | Performer | Place | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Lovestruck"* | Honey Trap | SF | N/A |
| "Never In A Million Years" | Zee Asha | Disqualified | N/A |
| "When You're Around"* | Paula O'Neil | SF | N/A |
| "Fade Away"* | Pulse | SF | N/A |
| "I Give In" | Surf N Turf Jonathan Maitland Jonathan Maitland is a British broadcaster, writer and author.-Early life:He was educated at Epsom College, and holds a law degree from King's College London.-Journalism:... |
4th | Unknown |
| "Every Step Of The Way" | Level Best | 3rd | 8,927 |
| "DJ Romeo" | Tricia Penrose Tricia Penrose Patricia "Tricia" Penrose is an English actress and singer. She is best known for her role as Gina Ward in ITV1's long-running 1960s drama Heartbeat, a role she played continuously from 1993 to 2010... |
2nd | 28,621 |
| "Come Back" | Jessica Garlick Jessica Garlick Jessica Julie Anne Garlick is a Welsh pop singer.Garlick made her first steps into showbusiness when she was 16. At that age she won the Welsh final of the TV talent show Star For A Night. The same year she also featured in Michael Barrymore's My Kind of Music... |
1st | 67,998 |
* Eliminated in a radio only heat hosted by Terry Wogan
Terry Wogan
Sir Michael Terence Wogan, KBE, DL , or also known as Terry Wogan, is a veteran Irish radio and television broadcaster who holds dual Irish and British citizenship. Wogan has worked for the BBC in the United Kingdom for most of his career...
& Ken Bruce
Ken Bruce
Kenneth Robertson Bruce is a British broadcaster known for his programme on BBC Radio 2, which is broadcast on weekdays from 9:30am until 12 noon.-Early life and career:...
.
2003
Sunday, March 2. BBC Television Centre
BBC Television Centre
BBC Television Centre at White City in West London is the headquarters of BBC Television. Officially opened on 29 June 1960, it remains one of the largest to this day; having featured over the years as backdrop to many BBC programmes, it is one of the most readily recognisable such facilities...
, London.
Host: Terry Wogan
Terry Wogan
Sir Michael Terence Wogan, KBE, DL , or also known as Terry Wogan, is a veteran Irish radio and television broadcaster who holds dual Irish and British citizenship. Wogan has worked for the BBC in the United Kingdom for most of his career...
Voting: Viewers voted by telephone for their favourite song. The votes were then divided into 6 regions: Scotland, Southern England, Northern Ireland, English Midlands, Northern England and Wales, with 12 points given to the highest scoring song in each region, 10 to the second, 9 to the third and 0 to the fourth placed song.
| Song Title | Performer | Place | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Do Anything For Your Love"* | Fenix | SF | N/A |
| "Ever Since That Night" | Mimi | 3rd | 54 |
| "First Night"* | SK (Steamy Knights) | SF | N/A |
| "Now And Forever" (aka "Wait For The Moment") | Simon Chapman | 4th | 0 |
| "Cry Baby" | Jemini Jemini Jemini were a British pop group from Liverpool, best known for scoring "nul points" and finishing in last place with their song "Cry Baby" at the 2003 Eurovision Song Contest in Latvia.-Early career:... |
1st | 68 |
| "Help Me" | Emily Reed | 2nd | 64 |
| "Smile"* | Gallico | SF | N/A |
| "Rainy Day In Summer"* | Ben Plus One | SF | N/A |
* Eliminated in a radio only heat hosted by Terry Wogan
Terry Wogan
Sir Michael Terence Wogan, KBE, DL , or also known as Terry Wogan, is a veteran Irish radio and television broadcaster who holds dual Irish and British citizenship. Wogan has worked for the BBC in the United Kingdom for most of his career...
& Ken Bruce
Ken Bruce
Kenneth Robertson Bruce is a British broadcaster known for his programme on BBC Radio 2, which is broadcast on weekdays from 9:30am until 12 noon.-Early life and career:...
.
"Now And Forever" was performed in the radio only semi final by Esther Hart
Esther Hart
Esther Hart is a Dutch singer. She entered BBC TV's A Song for Europe contest in 2003 with the song "Wait For Moment". She withdrew from that contest as participating for two countries would not have been acceptable for both BBC and NOS...
and was titled "Wait For The Moment". Hart withdrew when she qualified for the Dutch National Final
Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 2003
The Netherlands was represented by Esther Hart, with the song '"One More Night", at the 2003 Eurovision Song Contest, which took place in Riga, Latvia on 24 May...
. Her replacement was the group 'United Colours of Sound', who also withdrew before the televised final; being replaced in turn by Simon Chapman.
Eurovision: Making Your Mind Up! (2004 - 2007)
2004Saturday, February 28. BBC Television Centre
BBC Television Centre
BBC Television Centre at White City in West London is the headquarters of BBC Television. Officially opened on 29 June 1960, it remains one of the largest to this day; having featured over the years as backdrop to many BBC programmes, it is one of the most readily recognisable such facilities...
, London.
Hosts: Terry Wogan
Terry Wogan
Sir Michael Terence Wogan, KBE, DL , or also known as Terry Wogan, is a veteran Irish radio and television broadcaster who holds dual Irish and British citizenship. Wogan has worked for the BBC in the United Kingdom for most of his career...
& Gaby Roslin
Gaby Roslin
Gaby Roslin is an English television presenter and actress. She rose to fame while co-presenting The Big Breakfast on Channel 4 between 1992 and 1996, and also presented the BBC's Children in Need charity appeal from 1994 to 2004....
with Paddy O'Connell
Paddy O'Connell
Guy Patrick Bennett O'Connell , known as Paddy O'Connell, is an English television and radio presenter, working mainly for the BBC....
on BBC Three
BBC Three
BBC Three is a television network from the BBC broadcasting via digital cable, terrestrial, IPTV and satellite platforms. The channel's target audience includes those in the 16-34 year old age group, and has the purpose of providing "innovative" content to younger audiences, focusing on new talent...
With Panellists: Carrie Grant
Carrie Grant
Carrie Grant is a British vocal coach and session singer. She is best known for her work on the television talent contests Fame Academy, Comic Relief does Fame Academy and Pop Idol, together with her husband and colleague David Grant. She is also personal voice coach to many successful pop stars...
, Harry Hill
Harry Hill
Harry Hill , is a Perrier Award–winning English comedian, author and television presenter. A former medical doctor , Hill began his career in comedy with the popular radio show Harry Hill's Fruit Corner.-Personal life:Hill was born in Woking,...
& Lorraine Kelly
Lorraine Kelly
Lorraine Kelly is a Scottish television presenter, journalist and actress, best known as a presenter for TV-am, and later GMTV and ITV Breakfast, on Lorraine.-Early life:...
Voting: Viewers voted by telephone for their favourite song. The votes were then divided into 7 regions: South West England, Wales, Northern Ireland, English Midlands, South East England, Northern England and Scotland, with 12 points given to the highest scoring song in each region, 8 to the second, 6 to the third, 4 to the fourth, 2 to the fifth and 0 to the lowest ranked song. Votes given by SMS (regardless of location) were allocated as a percentage of the vote received.
| Song Title | Performer | Place | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Weekend (Gotta Work)" | Enrap-Ture | 4th | 37 |
| "Hold On To Our Love" | James Fox James Fox (singer) James Fox, real name . is a pop music singer, songwriter, pianist and guitarist. He represented the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 2004 in Istanbul... |
1st | 120 |
| "Me Without You" | Haifa | 6th | 9 |
| "Leading Me On" | Hyrise | 2nd | 82 |
| "With You I Believe" | Haydon Eshun Ultimate Kaos Ultimate KAOS was a British boyband from the 1990s, who were formed by Simon Cowell. Its original members comprised the then 9 years old Haydon Eshun, Jomo Baxter, Jayde Delpratt, Ryan Elliott and Nick Grant.-Career:... |
5th | 17 |
| "It Just Gets Better" | Madison Taylor | 3rd | 59 |
2005
Saturday, March 5. BBC Television Centre
BBC Television Centre
BBC Television Centre at White City in West London is the headquarters of BBC Television. Officially opened on 29 June 1960, it remains one of the largest to this day; having featured over the years as backdrop to many BBC programmes, it is one of the most readily recognisable such facilities...
, London.
Hosts: Terry Wogan
Terry Wogan
Sir Michael Terence Wogan, KBE, DL , or also known as Terry Wogan, is a veteran Irish radio and television broadcaster who holds dual Irish and British citizenship. Wogan has worked for the BBC in the United Kingdom for most of his career...
& Natasha Kaplinsky
Natasha Kaplinsky
Natasha Margaret Kaplinsky is a British newsreader and television presenter, currently employed by ITV having previously worked for Channel 5, Sky News and the BBC...
With Panellists: Jonathan Ross
Jonathan Ross
Jonathan Ross may refer to:* Jonathan Ross , English television and radio personality* Jonathan Ross , United States Senator, Justice of the Vermont Supreme Court* Jonathon Ross , former Australian rules footballer...
, Bruno Tonioli
Bruno Tonioli
Bruno Tonioli is an Italian choreographer and TV personality who appears as a judge on the television dance competition Strictly Come Dancing for BBC TV in the UK, and its American adaptation Dancing with the Stars on ABC TV in the US, Tonioli co-created and appeared on the BBC talent show DanceX...
, Paddy O'Connell
Paddy O'Connell
Guy Patrick Bennett O'Connell , known as Paddy O'Connell, is an English television and radio presenter, working mainly for the BBC....
& Natalie Cassidy
Natalie Cassidy
Natalie Ann Cassidy is a British actress, most commonly known for appearing in the television soap EastEnders where she played Sonia Jackson for many years. She has also appeared in the BBC Two sitcom Psychoville and was a contestant on the seventh series of Strictly Come Dancing.-Career:As a...
Voting: Viewers voted by telephone for their favourite song. The votes were then divided into 8 regions: South West England, South East England, Wales, Northern Ireland, English Midlands, Northern England, Scotland and any votes cast via the Internet (regardless of location), with 12 points given to the highest scoring song in each region, 8 to the second, 6 to the third, 4 to the fourth and 2 to the lowest ranked song. Votes given by SMS were allocated as a percentage of the vote received.
| Song Title | Performer | Place | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Touch My Fire" | Javine (Hylton) Javine Hylton Javine Dionne Hylton , often known simply as Javine, is an English singer. She is most notable for representing the UK at Eurovision Song Contest 2005; beating competition favourite, model Katie Price, for the ticket to Kiev... |
1st | 116 |
| "Brand New Day" | Tricolore | 4th | 58 |
| "Flashback" | Gina G Gina G -Albums:*1997 Fresh! — #12 UK #40 Norway.*1998 Gina G Remix Album *2005 Get Up & Dance -Singles:... |
5th | 20 |
| "Guardian Angel" | Andy Scott-Lee Andy Scott-Lee Andy Scott-Lee is a Welsh pop star, who is an ex-member of the group 3SL. After the group broke up, he appeared in the second series of Pop Idol, making it to the final seven. Scott-Lee is now a member of the group G*Mania. Scott-Lee's estranged wife is the former Liberty X member, Michelle Heaton... |
3rd | 61 |
| "Not Just Anybody" | Katie Price (aka Jordan) | 2nd | 101 |
2006
Saturday, March 4. BBC Television Centre
BBC Television Centre
BBC Television Centre at White City in West London is the headquarters of BBC Television. Officially opened on 29 June 1960, it remains one of the largest to this day; having featured over the years as backdrop to many BBC programmes, it is one of the most readily recognisable such facilities...
, London.
Hosts: Terry Wogan
Terry Wogan
Sir Michael Terence Wogan, KBE, DL , or also known as Terry Wogan, is a veteran Irish radio and television broadcaster who holds dual Irish and British citizenship. Wogan has worked for the BBC in the United Kingdom for most of his career...
& Natasha Kaplinsky
Natasha Kaplinsky
Natasha Margaret Kaplinsky is a British newsreader and television presenter, currently employed by ITV having previously worked for Channel 5, Sky News and the BBC...
With Panellists: Jonathan Ross
Jonathan Ross
Jonathan Ross may refer to:* Jonathan Ross , English television and radio personality* Jonathan Ross , United States Senator, Justice of the Vermont Supreme Court* Jonathon Ross , former Australian rules footballer...
, Bruno Tonioli
Bruno Tonioli
Bruno Tonioli is an Italian choreographer and TV personality who appears as a judge on the television dance competition Strictly Come Dancing for BBC TV in the UK, and its American adaptation Dancing with the Stars on ABC TV in the US, Tonioli co-created and appeared on the BBC talent show DanceX...
, Fearne Cotton
Fearne Cotton
Fearne Cotton is an English television and radio presenter who is known for presenting a number of popular TV programmes such as Top of the Pops and the Red Nose Day telethon. In 2007, she became the first regular female presenter of BBC Radio 1's Chart Show...
& Kelly Osbourne
Kelly Osbourne
Kelly Michelle Lee Osbourne is an English media personality, television personality, host, judge, fashion designer, singer, and actress, best known for being the daughter of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne...
Voting: Viewers voted by telephone for their favourite song. The votes were then divided into 8 regions: Northern England, South East England, Scotland, English Midlands, Northern Ireland, Wales, South West England and any votes cast via the Internet (regardless of location), with 12 points given to the highest scoring song in each region, 8 to the second, 6 to the third, 4 to the fourth, 2 to the fifth and 0 to the lowest ranked song. Votes given by SMS were allocated as a percentage of the vote received.
| Song Title | Performer | Place | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Play Your Game" | Goran Kay | 6th | 14 |
| "Whisper To Me" | Kym Marsh Kym Marsh Kimberley Gail Marsh is an English actress and singer.- Early life :Marsh was born in Wigan, Greater Manchester and raised in Garswood, in the Metropolitan Borough of St Helens, Merseyside... (aka Kym Ryder) |
4th | 53 |
| "Teenage Life" | Daz Sampson Daz Sampson Darren "Daz" Sampson is a British dance music producer, musician and singer-songwriter.Up until 2006, when he represented the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest, Sampson was best known for his commercial dance music, often reworkings of older songs as a solo act and as a member of various... |
1st | 151 |
| "All About You" | City Chix City Chix City Chix was the name of a singing duo composed of River City actresses Laura McMonagle and Jade Lezar.They competed to become the United Kingdom's entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2006 by taking part in the Making Your Mind Up programme on Saturday 4 March 2006... |
3rd | 55 |
| "Hand On My Heart" | Four Story | 5th | 17 |
| "Beautiful Thing" | Antony Costa Antony Costa Antony Daniel Costa is an English singer-songwriter and actor. He is best known as a member of the boyband Blue.-Career:One of Costa's earliest television roles was as a pupil in Steven Moffat's sitcom Chalk... |
2nd | 96 |
2007
Saturday, March 17. BBC Television Centre
BBC Television Centre
BBC Television Centre at White City in West London is the headquarters of BBC Television. Officially opened on 29 June 1960, it remains one of the largest to this day; having featured over the years as backdrop to many BBC programmes, it is one of the most readily recognisable such facilities...
, London.
Hosts: Terry Wogan
Terry Wogan
Sir Michael Terence Wogan, KBE, DL , or also known as Terry Wogan, is a veteran Irish radio and television broadcaster who holds dual Irish and British citizenship. Wogan has worked for the BBC in the United Kingdom for most of his career...
& Fearne Cotton
Fearne Cotton
Fearne Cotton is an English television and radio presenter who is known for presenting a number of popular TV programmes such as Top of the Pops and the Red Nose Day telethon. In 2007, she became the first regular female presenter of BBC Radio 1's Chart Show...
With Panellists: John Barrowman
John Barrowman
John Scot Barrowman is a Scottish-American singer, actor, dancer, musical theatre performer and media personality. Born in Glasgow yet growing up in Illinois after his family emigrated to the United States when he was eight years old, Barrowman was encouraged to further his love for music and...
& Mel Giedroyc
Mel Giedroyc
Mel Giedroyc is an English television presenter, actress, and writer.-Mel and Sue:Giedroyc is best known for presenting comedy items alongside Sue Perkins. The two women met whilst students at Cambridge and both were members of the famous Footlights comedy club.As Mel and Sue, the duo were...
Voting: Viewers voted by phone for their favourite song. Following an initial round of voting, the top two songs were performed again and voted on a second time. No details of the scores were given.
| Song Title | Performer | Place |
|---|---|---|
| "(Don't It Make You) Happy!" | Liz McClarnon Liz McClarnon Elizabeth Margaret "Liz" McClarnon is an English pop singer, dancer and television presenter. She was a member of the group Atomic Kitten and originated the role of Paulette in the first UK tour of Legally Blonde the musical.... |
5th |
| "I Can" | Brian Harvey Brian Harvey Brian Harvey is an English musician and formerly lead singer of pop band East 17.Harvey was born in Walthamstow, London, and attended Sir George Monoux School from 1988-90.-Career:... |
6th |
| "Big Bro Thang" | Big Brovaz Big Brovaz Big Brovaz were an R&B / Hip hop music group from London, England in their seven year career they released two studio albums and eight singles. There were three line up changes with two of the original members leaving half way through shaking up the dynamics of the group... |
3rd |
| "I'll Leave My Heart" | Cyndi Cyndi Almouzni Cyndi Almouzni , professionally known as Cyndi, is a French singer who hails from Marseille.- Career :When she was 14, Cyndi won a local talent contest and entered the national televised contest finals held in Paris. This was the start of her professional singing career. She has performed in many... |
2nd |
| "Flying The Flag (For You)" | Scooch Scooch Scooch are a British bubblegum dance group, comprising performers Natalie Powers, Caroline Barnes, David Ducasse and Russ Spencer.Scooch represented the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 2007 in Helsinki with their song "Flying the Flag ", finishing 23rd out of 24 entries after... |
1st |
| "They Don't Make 'Em Like They Used To" | Justin Hawkins Justin Hawkins Justin David Hawkins is an English musician and singer-songwriter, best known for being the lead singer and lead guitarist of The Darkness, alongside his brother, guitarist Dan Hawkins... & Beverlei Brown |
4th |
Eurovision: Your Decision (2008)
2008Saturday, March 1. BBC Television Centre
BBC Television Centre
BBC Television Centre at White City in West London is the headquarters of BBC Television. Officially opened on 29 June 1960, it remains one of the largest to this day; having featured over the years as backdrop to many BBC programmes, it is one of the most readily recognisable such facilities...
, London.
Hosts: Terry Wogan
Terry Wogan
Sir Michael Terence Wogan, KBE, DL , or also known as Terry Wogan, is a veteran Irish radio and television broadcaster who holds dual Irish and British citizenship. Wogan has worked for the BBC in the United Kingdom for most of his career...
& Claudia Winkleman
Claudia Winkleman
Claudia Anne I. Winkleman is an English television presenter, film critic, radio personality and journalist.- Early life and family :...
With Panellists/Judges: John Barrowman
John Barrowman
John Scot Barrowman is a Scottish-American singer, actor, dancer, musical theatre performer and media personality. Born in Glasgow yet growing up in Illinois after his family emigrated to the United States when he was eight years old, Barrowman was encouraged to further his love for music and...
& Carrie Grant
Carrie Grant
Carrie Grant is a British vocal coach and session singer. She is best known for her work on the television talent contests Fame Academy, Comic Relief does Fame Academy and Pop Idol, together with her husband and colleague David Grant. She is also personal voice coach to many successful pop stars...
Voting: LoveShy, Rob McVeigh and Andy Abraham were eliminated by judges John Barrowman & Carrie Grant. Andy Abraham was then 'saved' by Terry Wogan and reinstated. Viewers voted by phone for their favourite of the four remaining songs. Following an initial round of voting, the top two songs were performed again and voted on a second time. No details of the scores were given.
| Song Title | Performer | Place |
|---|---|---|
| "Mr. Gorgeous" | LoveShy | =5th |
| "It's You" | The Revelations | =3rd |
| "I Owe It All To You" | Rob McVeigh Rob McVeigh Robert "Rob" McVeigh, born 28 April 1983, is a singer from Rotherham, United Kingdom. A builder by trade, McVeigh also has a National Diploma in Performing Arts from Rotherham College of Arts and Technology... |
=5th |
| "Changes" | Simona Armstrong Simona Armstrong Simona Armstrong is a Romanian born actress and singer who lives and works mainly in the UK.Between 2004 and 2007, she made a few television acting appearances in the UK, notably in Doctors, Sinchronicity and A Touch Of Frost. On stage Armstrong has appeared in Fame and Little Shop Of Horrors... |
=3rd |
| "Even If Even If "Even If" sung by Andy Abraham, was the United Kingdom's entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2008, Belgrade, Serbia. It was released on 19 May 2008, stated by his official website.... " |
Andy Abraham Andy Abraham Andrew Abraham is an English singer. He was the runner-up in the second UK series of TV talent show The X Factor in 2005 to Shayne Ward, and also represented the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 2008.Before applying for The X Factor, Abraham was a refuse collector... |
1st |
| "Woo (You Make Me)" | Michelle Gayle Michelle Gayle Michelle Patricia Gayle is a British recording artist, actress and author. Gayle had success as a Soul and R&B singer in the 1990s. She achieved seven Top 40 singles in the UK Singles Chart, her two biggest hits to date being "Sweetness" and "Do You Know"... |
2nd |
Eurovision: Your Country Needs You (2009-2010)
2009Saturday, January 31. BBC Television Centre
BBC Television Centre
BBC Television Centre at White City in West London is the headquarters of BBC Television. Officially opened on 29 June 1960, it remains one of the largest to this day; having featured over the years as backdrop to many BBC programmes, it is one of the most readily recognisable such facilities...
, London.
Host: Graham Norton
Graham Norton
Graham William Walker, known by his stage name Graham Norton , is an Irish actor, comedian, television presenter and columnist...
With Panellists: Andrew Lloyd Webber
Andrew Lloyd Webber
Andrew Lloyd Webber, Baron Lloyd-Webber is an English composer of musical theatre.Lloyd Webber has achieved great popular success in musical theatre. Several of his musicals have run for more than a decade both in the West End and on Broadway. He has composed 13 musicals, a song cycle, a set of...
, Lulu
Lulu (singer)
Lulu Kennedy-Cairns, OBE , best known by her stage name Lulu, is a Scottish singer, actress, and television personality who has been successful in the entertainment business from the 1960s through to the present day...
, Diane Warren
Diane Warren
Diane Eve Warren , is a US songwriter. Her songs have received six Academy Award nominations, five Golden Globe nominations, including one win and seven Grammy Award nominations, including one win. She was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2001...
, Duncan James
Duncan James
Duncan Matthew James Inglis is an English singer, actor and television presenter. He is best known as a member of the boyband Blue.-Early life:...
, Arlene Phillips
Arlene Phillips
Arlene Phillips OBE is an English choreographer, theatre director, talent scout, TV presenter, TV judge and former dancer, who has worked in many fields of entertainment...
, Emma Bunton
Emma Bunton
Emma Lee Bunton is an English pop singer/songwriter and TV and radio presenter. She was a member of the 1990s girl group, the Spice Girls, in which she was known as Baby Spice as she was the youngest member. In 2010, she joined the judging panel on ITV's Dancing on Ice...
& Alesha Dixon
Alesha Dixon
Alesha Anjanette Dixon is an English singer-songwriter, dancer, model and television personality. She first found fame in the all-female R&B trio Mis-Teeq, however, the trio separated in 2005 and Dixon continued pursuing her music career as a solo artist, signing to Polydor Records...
Voting: Viewers voted by telephone for their favourite act each week. The bottom 2 acts were then judged by Andrew Lloyd-Webber who chose to 'save' one of the 2. On the final show, viewers voted by telephone for their favourite of the three remaining acts. No details of the scoring was given.
| Song title | Performer | Place |
|---|---|---|
| "My Time" | Mark Evans | 3rd |
| "My Time" | The Twins | 2nd |
| "My Time My Time (song) "It's My Time", is a song sung by Jade Ewen and was the British entry for the 2009 Eurovision Song Contest, held in Moscow, Russia, in May 2009. The song was composed and written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Diane Warren and became the UK's most successful Eurovision entry since 2002 by coming fifth,... " |
Jade Ewen Jade Ewen Jade Almarie Louise Ewen is an English singer, songwriter, actress and member of the Sugababes. Ewen began her singing career in a girl group named Trinity Stone signed to Sony BMG in 2005, but they disbanded in 2007 with no album released... |
1st |
| Stage: | Finals | ||||||||||||||
| Heat | Heat 1 | Heat 2 | Heat 3 | Finale | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place | Contestants | Results | |||||||||||||
| 1 | Jade Ewen Jade Ewen Jade Almarie Louise Ewen is an English singer, songwriter, actress and member of the Sugababes. Ewen began her singing career in a girl group named Trinity Stone signed to Sony BMG in 2005, but they disbanded in 2007 with no album released... |
Bottom 2 | Winner | ||||||||||||
| 2 | The Twins | Runner Up | |||||||||||||
| 3 | Mark Evans | Eliminated | |||||||||||||
| 4 | Bottom 2 | Eliminated | |||||||||||||
| 5 | Charlotte Finlay | Bottom 2 | Eliminated | ||||||||||||
| 6 | Damien Flood | Eliminated | |||||||||||||
2010
Friday, March 12. BBC Television Centre
BBC Television Centre
BBC Television Centre at White City in West London is the headquarters of BBC Television. Officially opened on 29 June 1960, it remains one of the largest to this day; having featured over the years as backdrop to many BBC programmes, it is one of the most readily recognisable such facilities...
, London.
Host: Graham Norton
Graham Norton
Graham William Walker, known by his stage name Graham Norton , is an Irish actor, comedian, television presenter and columnist...
With Judge: Pete Waterman
Pete Waterman
Peter Alan Waterman OBE is an English record producer, occasional songwriter, radio and club DJ, television presenter, president of Coventry Bears rugby league club and a keen railway enthusiast. As a member of the Stock Aitken Waterman songwriting team he wrote and produced many hit singles...
and Panellists: Bruno Tonioli
Bruno Tonioli
Bruno Tonioli is an Italian choreographer and TV personality who appears as a judge on the television dance competition Strictly Come Dancing for BBC TV in the UK, and its American adaptation Dancing with the Stars on ABC TV in the US, Tonioli co-created and appeared on the BBC talent show DanceX...
, Jade Ewen
Jade Ewen
Jade Almarie Louise Ewen is an English singer, songwriter, actress and member of the Sugababes. Ewen began her singing career in a girl group named Trinity Stone signed to Sony BMG in 2005, but they disbanded in 2007 with no album released...
& Mike Stock
Voting: Three singing acts - Miss Fitz, Uni5 and Karen Harding - were eliminated by judge Pete Waterman. Viewers voted by telephone for their favourite of the three remaining acts. No details of the scoring was given.
| Song title | Performer | Place |
|---|---|---|
| "That Sounds Good To Me" | Alexis Gerred | 2nd |
| "That Sounds Good To Me" | Esma Akkilic | 3rd |
| "That Sounds Good To Me That Sounds Good to Me "That Sounds Good to Me" is a song written and composed by Pete Waterman, Mike Stock and Steve Crosby that finished last when it represented the United Kingdom at the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 held in Oslo, Norway... " |
Josh Dubovie Josh Dubovie Josh James Dubovie is a British singer. He represented the UK at the 2010 Eurovision Song Contest, held in Oslo, Norway in May 2010, finishing last with his performance of "That Sounds Good to Me", written by writers and producers Mike Stock and Pete Waterman of Stock Aitken Waterman and Steve... |
1st |
Eurovision 2011
2011There was no televised selection procedure for the 2011 UK Eurovision entrant. Blue were selected to represent Britain in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011
Eurovision Song Contest 2011
The Eurovision Song Contest 2011 was the 56th annual Eurovision Song Contest and was won by Eldar & Nigar performing "Running Scared" for Azerbaijan. The event took place in the Esprit Arena in Düsseldorf, Germany, following Germany's win in the previous year...
internally by the BBC
BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
, with the song "I Can
I Can (Blue song)
"I Can" is a song by British pop group Blue. It was the United Kingdom's entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 which was held in Düsseldorf, Germany. The song came 11th scoring 100 points. It is the first time in Eurovision Song Contest history that the British entry has been decided...
", written by Duncan James, Lee Ryan, Ciaron Bell, Ben Collier, Ian Hope, Liam Keenan and 'StarSign'. In place of a national final, a one hour documentary following the groups preparations for Germany, entitled Eurovision: Your Country Needs Blue was broadcast by BBC One
BBC One
BBC One is the flagship television channel of the British Broadcasting Corporation in the United Kingdom. It was launched on 2 November 1936 as the BBC Television Service, and was the world's first regular television service with a high level of image resolution...
on April 16, 2011.
UK singles chart successes
| Year | Chart | Song/Performer |
|---|---|---|
| 1959 | #12 | "Sing Little Birdie" - Pearl Carr & Teddy Johnson Pearl Carr & Teddy Johnson Pearl Carr and Teddy Johnson were a popular English husband-and-wife team of entertainers, during the 1950s and early 1960s.-Early days:They were both successful solo singers before their marriage in 1955... |
| 1960 | #20 | "Looking High, High, High" - Bryan Johnson Bryan Johnson (singer) Bryan Johnson was an English singer and actor.Having been eliminated in the semi finals of the 1957 UK heats for Eurovision, he later emulated his brother and sister-in-law, Pearl Carr and Teddy Johnson, by coming second in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1960, with "Looking High, High, High"... |
| 1961 | #27 | "Dream Girl" - Mark Wynter Mark Wynter Mark Wynter is an English actor and former singer, who had four Top 20 singles in the 1960s, including "Venus in Blue Jeans" and "Go Away Little Girl"... |
| 1961 | # 2 | "Are You Sure?" - The Allisons |
| 1962 | #46 | "Ring-A-Ding Girl" - Ronnie Carroll Ronnie Carroll Ronnie Carroll is a Northern Irish singer and entertainer.-Career:... |
| 1962 | # 9 | "Never Goodbye" - Karl Denver Karl Denver Karl Denver was a Scottish singer, who, with his trio had a series of UK hit singles in the early 1960s. Most famous of these was a 1961 version of "Wimoweh", which showed off Denver's falsetto yodelling register... |
| 1963 | # 6 | "Say Wonderful Things" - Ronnie Carroll Ronnie Carroll Ronnie Carroll is a Northern Irish singer and entertainer.-Career:... |
| 1965 | #36 | "I Belong" - 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... |
| 1966 | #30 | "A Man Without Love" - Kenneth McKellar Kenneth McKellar (singer) Kenneth McKellar was a Scottish tenor.-Career:McKellar studied forestry at the University of Aberdeen, after graduation working for the Scottish Forestry Commission. He later trained at the Royal College of Music as an opera singer... |
| 1967 | # 1 | "Puppet On A String Puppet on a String "Puppet on a String" is the name of the Eurovision Song Contest-winning song in 1967 by British singer Sandie Shaw. It was her thirteenth UK single release.... " - Sandie Shaw Sandie Shaw Sandie Shaw is an English pop singer, who was one of the most successful British female singers of the 1960s. In 1967 she was the first UK act to win the Eurovision Song Contest... |
| 1968 | # 1 | "Congratulations Congratulations (song) "Congratulations" is a song written by Bill Martin and Phil Coulter as the UK entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1968 on 6 April with Cliff Richard performing.... " - Cliff Richard Cliff Richard Sir Cliff Richard, OBE is a British pop singer, musician, performer, actor, and philanthropist who has sold over an estimated 250 million records worldwide.... |
| 1969 | # 2 | "Boom Bang-A-Bang" - Lulu Lulu (singer) Lulu Kennedy-Cairns, OBE , best known by her stage name Lulu, is a Scottish singer, actress, and television personality who has been successful in the entertainment business from the 1960s through to the present day... |
| 1970 | # 2 | "Knock, Knock (Who's There)?" - Mary Hopkin Mary Hopkin Mary Hopkin , credited on some recordings as Mary Visconti, is a Welsh folk singer best known for her 1968 UK number one single "Those Were The Days". She was one of the first musicians to sign to The Beatles' Apple label.... |
| 1971 | # 4 | "Jack In The Box" - Clodagh Rodgers Clodagh Rodgers Clodagh Rodgers is a singer and actress from Northern Ireland, best known for her hit single, "Jack in the Box".-Career:... |
| 1971 | #13 | "Another Time, Another Place" - Engelbert Humperdinck Engelbert Humperdinck (singer) Engelbert Humperdinck is a British pop singer, best known for his hits including "Release Me " and "After the Lovin'" as well as "The Last Waltz" .-Early life:... (Cover Version) |
| 1972 | # 2 | "Beg, Steal Or Borrow" - The New Seekers The New Seekers The New Seekers are a British-based pop group, formed in 1969 by Keith Potger after the break-up of his group, The Seekers. The idea was that the New Seekers would appeal to the same market as the original Seekers, but their music had rock as well as folk influences... |
| 1973 | # 4 | "Power To All Our Friends" - Cliff Richard Cliff Richard Sir Cliff Richard, OBE is a British pop singer, musician, performer, actor, and philanthropist who has sold over an estimated 250 million records worldwide.... |
| 1973 | #29 | "Help It Along"/"Tomorrow Rising" - Cliff Richard Cliff Richard Sir Cliff Richard, OBE is a British pop singer, musician, performer, actor, and philanthropist who has sold over an estimated 250 million records worldwide.... |
| 1974 | #11 | "Long Live Love" - Olivia Newton-John Olivia Newton-John Olivia Newton-John AO, OBE is a singer and actress. She is a four-time Grammy award winner who has amassed five No. 1 and ten other Top Ten Billboard Hot 100 singles and two No. 1 Billboard 200 solo albums. Eleven of her singles and 14 of her albums have been certified gold by the RIAA... |
| 1975 | #12 | "Let Me Be The One" - The Shadows The Shadows The Shadows are a British pop group with a total of 69 UK hit-charted singles: 35 as 'The Shadows' and 34 as 'Cliff Richard and the Shadows', from the 1950s to the 2000s. Cliff Richard in casual conversation with the British rock press frequently refers to the Shadows by their nickname: 'The Shads'... |
| 1975 | #20 | "Don't Throw It All Away" - Gary Benson Gary Benson (musician) Gary Benson is an English singer-songwriter.-Career:Benson spent eight weeks in the UK Singles Chart in 1975 with his own composition, "Don't Throw It All Away". The single, released on the State Records label , reached No. 20 in the chart, leading to an appearance on BBC Television's Top Of The... (Cover Version by Composer) |
| 1976 | # 1 | "Save Your Kisses For Me Save Your Kisses For Me "Save Your Kisses for Me" was the winning song of the Eurovision Song Contest 1976, performed for the United Kingdom by Brotherhood of Man in The Hague, Netherlands. The lyrics and music were written by Tony Hiller, Lee Sheriden, and Martin Lee, the latter two being members of the band... " - Brotherhood Of Man Brotherhood of Man Brotherhood of Man are a British pop group who achieved success in the 1970s, most notably by winning the 1976 Eurovision Song Contest with "Save Your Kisses for Me".... |
| 1977 | #19 | "Rock Bottom" - Lynsey de Paul Lynsey De Paul Lynsey de Paul is an English singer-songwriter. Allmusic journalist, Craig Harris stated, "one of the first successful female singer-songwriters in England, de Paul has had an illustrious career".-Early life:De Paul was born to Meta and Herbert Rubin, a property developer... & Mike Moran |
| 1978 | #13 | "The Bad Old Days" - Co-Co Co-Co (band) Co-Co were a five piece British band who represented the UK for the Eurovision Song Contest 1978, staged at the Palais de Congrès in Paris, France, on 22 April 1978, with the song, "The Bad Old Days". The song was written by the husband and wife team of Stephanie de Sykes and Stuart Slater... |
| 1979 | #42 | "Mary Ann" - Black Lace Black Lace (band) Black Lace is a British Euro pop band, best known for novelty party records, including their biggest hit, "Agadoo". The band first came to the public eye after being selected to represent the UK in the 1979 Eurovision Song Contest, in which they finished seventh with the song "Mary Ann"... |
| 1980 | #48 | "Love Enough For Two" - Prima Donna Prima Donna (band) Prima Donna were the United Kingdom representatives in the Eurovision Song Contest 1980. The group comprised sisters Kate Robbins and Jane Robbins, Sally Ann Triplett, Danny Finn, Alan Coates and Lance Aston... |
| 1981 | # 1 | "Making Your Mind Up Making Your Mind Up "Making Your Mind Up" is a song by British pop group Bucks Fizz. It was the winner of the 1981 Eurovision Song Contest and a UK Number-one single... " - Bucks Fizz Bucks Fizz (band) Bucks Fizz are an English pop group who achieved success in the 1980s, most notably for winning the 1981 Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Making Your Mind Up". The group was formed in January 1981 specifically for the contest and comprised four vocalists: Bobby G, Cheryl Baker, Mike Nolan and... |
| 1981 | #42 | "Don't Panic" - Liquid Gold Adrian Baker Adrian Baker is an English singer, songwriter, and record producer.-Career:Baker made his debut as a singer on Magnet Records/Epic Records in the United Kingdom. In 1975, he released his first solo album, Into a Dream... |
| 1981 | #10 | "Have You Ever Been In Love?" - Leo Sayer Leo Sayer Leo Sayer is a British singer-songwriter, musician, and entertainer whose singing career has spanned four decades. Sayer became a naturalised Australian citizen in 2009. Sayer was a top singles and album act on both sides of the Atlantic in the 1970s... (Cover Version) |
| 1982 | # 2 | "One Step Further" - Bardo |
| 1983 | #21 | "I'm Never Giving Up" - Sweet Dreams Sweet Dreams (band) Sweet Dreams were a British vocal trio comprising teenagers Carrie Gray, Helen Kray and Bobby McVay who represented the UK in Eurovision 1983 with the song "I'm Never Giving Up".... |
| 1984 | #11 | "Love Games" - Belle & The Devotions Belle & the Devotions Belle and the Devotions was a British pop music group, ostensibly a group name for the singer Kit Rolfe. Under this name she released the singles "Where Did Love Go Wrong?" and "Got To Let You Know" in 1983.... |
| 1985 | #49 | "Love Is..." - Vikki (Watson) Aeone Aeone Victoria Watson , best known as her mononym Aeone is a British artiste and composer, who now lives in Los Angeles, California. Her music has been classified as new age, folk or world music. She has released four albums, one of which was an internet only release. She now works extensively in... |
| 1985 | #85* | "The Clock On The Wall" - Alvin Stardust Alvin Stardust Alvin Stardust is an English pop singer and stage actor.-Career:... (On "So Near To Christmas" EP) |
| 1986 | #98* | "Runner In The Night" - Ryder Ryder (band) Ryder was a purpose-made pop group led by Maynard Williams whose primary purpose was to represent the United Kingdom at the 1986 Eurovision Song Contest in Bergen, Norway. Ryder performed the song "Runner in the Night" which was placed 7th. They were criticised in the media for being a particularly... |
| 1987 | #96* | "Only The Light" - Rikki (Peebles) Richard Peebles Richard Peebles , working under the stage name Rikki, is a Glaswegian singer who won the BBC's A Song for Europe contest in 1987 with his own composition, "Only the light". Although he'd been writing and performing with the group Marmalade, at the time he was picked to represent the UK, he was a... |
| 1988 | #52 | "Go" - Scott Fitzgerald Scott Fitzgerald (singer) Scott Fitzgerald is a Scottish singer, who had his biggest success in the 1970s and later represented the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest.-Career:... |
| 1989 | #73 | "Why Do I Always Get It Wrong?" - Live Report Live Report Live Report, originally called Midnight Blue, composed of Ray Caruana, John Beeby, Brian Hodgson, Maggie Jay and Peter May. They were finalists in the BBC Television's A Song for Europe contest in 1989 with the song, "Why Do I Always Get It Wrong". It scored 111,996 votes, compared to runner-up... |
| 1990 | #33 | "Give A Little Love Back To The World" - Emma Emma (singer) Emma is a Welsh singer who sang the UK entry, "Give a Little Love Back to the World", in the Eurovision Song Contest 1990.... |
| 1991 | #30 | "A Message To Your Heart" - Samantha Janus Samantha Janus Samantha Zoe Womack is an English actress, singer and director, both on television and stage. In recent years she has been best known for playing the role of Ronnie Branning in EastEnders, but made her name in the early 1990s as Mandy Wilkins in Game On, and also represented the United Kingdom in... |
| 1992 | #20 | "One Step Out Of Time" - Michael Ball Michael Ball (singer) Michael Ashley Ball, born 27 June 1962) is a British actor, singer, and radio and TV presenter who is best known for the song "Love Changes Everything" and musical theatre roles such as Marius in Les Misérables, Alex in Aspects of Love, Caractacus Potts in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Edna Turnblad... |
| 1993 | #15 | "Better The Devil You Know" - Sonia |
| 1994 | #25 | "Lonely Symphony (We Will Be Free)" - Frances Ruffelle Frances Ruffelle Frances Ruffelle is an English musical theatre actress and recording artist. Her mother is Sylvia Young, the founder of the famous theatre school at which Frances trained, and her daughter is recording artist Eliza Doolittle. Her younger sister is actress Alison Ruffelle... |
| 1995 | # 7 | "Love City Groove Love City Groove Love City Groove represented the United Kingdom in the 1995 Eurovision Song Contest, with a self-titled song after being the runaway winner in a public vote. The pop/rap song finished tenth with 76 points; and peaked at #7 on the UK Singles Chart. Love City Groove were formed by a collective... " - Love City Groove Love City Groove Love City Groove represented the United Kingdom in the 1995 Eurovision Song Contest, with a self-titled song after being the runaway winner in a public vote. The pop/rap song finished tenth with 76 points; and peaked at #7 on the UK Singles Chart. Love City Groove were formed by a collective... |
| 1995 | #10 | "I Need You" - Deuce Deuce (band) Deuce were a British pop group that found success in the mid 1990s. A two male, two female quartet, they released four Top 30 singles in the UK charts during 1995 and 1996, before splitting up in 1997.-Career:... |
| 1995 | #55 | "I'm Just Your Puppet (On A String)" - Londonbeat Londonbeat Londonbeat was originally a UK and American R&B and Dance band who scored a number of pop and dance hits in the early 1990s.-History:Londonbeat's career started in the Netherlands where "There's a Beat Going On" reached the Top 10, and then "9 A.M " which subsequently became a modest success in the... |
| 1995 | #47 | "Go For The Heart" - Sox Samantha Fox Samantha Karen "Sam" Fox is an English dance-pop singer, actress, and former glamour model. In 1983, at the age of 16, she began her topless modeling career on Page Three of The Sun, and went on to become a popular pin-up girl... |
| 1995 | #68 | "One Gift Of Love" - Dear Jon |
| 1996 | # 1 | "Ooh Aah... Just A Little Bit Ooh Aah... Just a Little Bit "Ooh Aah... Just a Little Bit" is a song written by British songwriters Simon Tauber and Steve Rodway, and performed by Australian singer Gina G. Released as a single on 25 March 1996, it reached number one in the United Kingdom on 19 May 1996.... " - Gina G Gina G -Albums:*1997 Fresh! — #12 UK #40 Norway.*1998 Gina G Remix Album *2005 Get Up & Dance -Singles:... |
| 1996 | #50 | "I Gave You Everything" - Code Red |
| 1997 | # 3 | "Love Shine A Light" - Katrina & The Waves |
| 1998 | #15 | "Where Are You?" - Imaani Imaani Imaani Saleem is an English singer.-Career:In 1998 she entered the A Song For Europe competition to find the UK's song for the Eurovision Song Contest. Her track "Where Are You" was a runaway winner with the British public and was selected to represent the UK... |
| 1999 | # 6 | "Say It Again" - Precious Precious (band) Precious were a British girl group, comprising Louise Rose, Anya Lahiri, Sophie McDonnell, Kalli Clark-Sternberg and Jenny Frost. They first achieved fame as the UK's entry for the Eurovision Song Contest and went on to become a moderately popular act until they decided it was time to go their own... |
| 2000 | #34 | "Don't Play That Song Again Don't Play That Song Again "Don't Play That Song Again" was the UK entry for the 2000 Eurovision Song Contest. The song was performed by Nicki French, already a well-known name, having had a worldwide hit in 1995 with a cover of Bonnie Tyler's "Total Eclipse of the Heart"... " - Nicki French Nicki French Nicola S. French is a female English singer and dancer. She is best known for her 1995 dance cover version of "Total Eclipse of the Heart", and for representing the United Kingdom in 2000 at Eurovision in Stockholm.-Career:French provided backing vocals on Rose-Marie's 1992 album, Emotional Exposure... |
| 2000 | #72 | "Only The Women Know" - Six Chix |
| 2001 | #32 | "No Dream Impossible" - Lindsay Dracass Lindsay Dracass Lindsay Dracass is an English pop music singer.-Career:Dracass was discovered at 13 years old by Alan Wood... |
| 2001 | #42 | "To Die For To Die For (song) "To Die For" is a song released by Luke Galliana, who entered it into Disney in 2007. The song made the final eight, but failed to gain the votes of a BBC Radio 2 audience on a Friday morning. The single was released on April 30, 2001, and entered the UK chart at number 42. The song became a huge... " - Luke Galliana |
| 2002 | #13 | "Come Back" - Jessica Garlick Jessica Garlick Jessica Julie Anne Garlick is a Welsh pop singer.Garlick made her first steps into showbusiness when she was 16. At that age she won the Welsh final of the TV talent show Star For A Night. The same year she also featured in Michael Barrymore's My Kind of Music... |
| 2003 | #15 | "Cry Baby" - Jemini Jemini Jemini were a British pop group from Liverpool, best known for scoring "nul points" and finishing in last place with their song "Cry Baby" at the 2003 Eurovision Song Contest in Latvia.-Early career:... |
| 2004 | #13 | "Hold On To Our Love" - James Fox James Fox (singer) James Fox, real name . is a pop music singer, songwriter, pianist and guitarist. He represented the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 2004 in Istanbul... |
| 2005 | #18 | "Touch My Fire" - Javine (Hylton) Javine Hylton Javine Dionne Hylton , often known simply as Javine, is an English singer. She is most notable for representing the UK at Eurovision Song Contest 2005; beating competition favourite, model Katie Price, for the ticket to Kiev... |
| 2006 | # 8 | "Teenage Life" - Daz Sampson Daz Sampson Darren "Daz" Sampson is a British dance music producer, musician and singer-songwriter.Up until 2006, when he represented the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest, Sampson was best known for his commercial dance music, often reworkings of older songs as a solo act and as a member of various... |
| 2007 | # 5 | "Flying The Flag (For You)" - Scooch Scooch Scooch are a British bubblegum dance group, comprising performers Natalie Powers, Caroline Barnes, David Ducasse and Russ Spencer.Scooch represented the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 2007 in Helsinki with their song "Flying the Flag ", finishing 23rd out of 24 entries after... |
| 2008 | #67 | "Even If" - Andy Abraham Andy Abraham Andrew Abraham is an English singer. He was the runner-up in the second UK series of TV talent show The X Factor in 2005 to Shayne Ward, and also represented the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 2008.Before applying for The X Factor, Abraham was a refuse collector... |
| 2009 | #27 | "It's My Time" - Jade Ewen Jade Ewen Jade Almarie Louise Ewen is an English singer, songwriter, actress and member of the Sugababes. Ewen began her singing career in a girl group named Trinity Stone signed to Sony BMG in 2005, but they disbanded in 2007 with no album released... |
| 2011 | #16 | "I Can I Can (Blue song) "I Can" is a song by British pop group Blue. It was the United Kingdom's entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 which was held in Düsseldorf, Germany. The song came 11th scoring 100 points. It is the first time in Eurovision Song Contest history that the British entry has been decided... " - Blue |
* Technically not a hit as the UK chart has only ever officially recorded a Top 75 for singles. The positions 76 - 100 at this time were only for releases that had not yet appeared in the Top 75, but were 'bubbling under' the Top 75.
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
Roy Wood
Roy Adrian Wood is an English singer-songwriter and musician. He was particularly successful in the 1960s and 1970s as member and co-founder of the bands The Move, Electric Light Orchestra, and Wizzard. As a songwriter, he contributed a number of hits to the repertoire of these bands.-Career:Wood...
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(Top Ten hits in bold. No.1s in bold italics)
UK extended play chart successes
| Year | Chart | Song/Performer |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | #16 | "Song For Europe" (inc. all 6 entries) - 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... |
| 1965 | # 9 | "BBC TV's Song For Europe" (inc. all 6 entries) - 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... |
| 1967 | # 4 | "Tell The Boys" (inc. the 4 'losing' songs) - Sandie Shaw Sandie Shaw Sandie Shaw is an English pop singer, who was one of the most successful British female singers of the 1960s. In 1967 she was the first UK act to win the Eurovision Song Contest... |
EP Chart Discontinued After 1967
Top Ten Hits in Bold.
Trivia
- From 1964 - 1975 The Song For Europe programme was pre-recorded, often several weeks in advance. In 1966 the show was pre-recorded on November 26, 1965! The result was typically broadcast one week after each Song For Europe programme, with the exception of 1965, where there was a two week delay.
- From 1988 - 1991, 1995, and from 2004 - 2008 the result was broadcast in a separate programme, shown later the same night as the performances.
- From 1992 - 1994 the programme was again pre-recorded, but the result show was live and broadcast the same night.
- From 1997 - 1998 the results were announced the next Saturday after the final and on the following Friday in 1999.
- Postcard voting was used to choose the winner from 1965 - 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 1957–1964 and from 1976 - 1987. From 1988 onwards, televoting has been organized ostensibly to choose the winner, although this result wasn't always followed.
- Lita RozaLita RozaLita Roza was a British singer. Her 1953 number one hit record " That Doggie in the Window?" afforded Roza the privilege of being the first British female singer to top the UK Singles Chart, and the first Liverpudlian to do so.-Biography:Born Lilian Patricia Lita Roza in Liverpool, Lancashire,...
, Anne Shelton, Ronnie HiltonRonnie HiltonRonnie Hilton was an English singer and radio presenter. According to his obituary in The Guardian newspaper, "Hilton was one of those 1950s vocalists whose career coincided with rock and roll's 1956 onslaught on the ballad dominated hit parade...
, Craig DouglasCraig DouglasCraig Douglas is an English pop singer, who was popular in the late 1950s and early 1960s...
, Ricky ValanceRicky ValanceRicky Valance is a Welsh singer. He is best known for the number one single, "Tell Laura I Love Her", which sold over a million copies in 1960.-Life and career:...
, Sandie ShawSandie ShawSandie Shaw is an English pop singer, who was one of the most successful British female singers of the 1960s. In 1967 she was the first UK act to win the Eurovision Song Contest...
, Cliff RichardCliff RichardSir Cliff Richard, OBE is a British pop singer, musician, performer, actor, and philanthropist who has sold over an estimated 250 million records worldwide....
, Mary HopkinMary HopkinMary Hopkin , credited on some recordings as Mary Visconti, is a Welsh folk singer best known for her 1968 UK number one single "Those Were The Days". She was one of the first musicians to sign to The Beatles' Apple label....
, The New SeekersThe New SeekersThe New Seekers are a British-based pop group, formed in 1969 by Keith Potger after the break-up of his group, The Seekers. The idea was that the New Seekers would appeal to the same market as the original Seekers, but their music had rock as well as folk influences...
/Lyn PaulLyn PaulLyn Paul is an English pop singer and actress. She came to fame as a member of the international chart-topping pop group The New Seekers in the early 1970s...
, The ShadowsThe ShadowsThe Shadows are a British pop group with a total of 69 UK hit-charted singles: 35 as 'The Shadows' and 34 as 'Cliff Richard and the Shadows', from the 1950s to the 2000s. Cliff Richard in casual conversation with the British rock press frequently refers to the Shadows by their nickname: 'The Shads'...
, Frank IfieldFrank IfieldFrancis Edward Ifield is an early Australian-English easy listening and country music singer. He achieved considerable success in the early 1960s, especially in the UK Singles Chart, where he had four Number 1 hits between 1962 and 1963....
, The FoundationsThe FoundationsThe Foundations were a British soul band, active from 1967 to 1970. The group, made up of West Indians, White British, and a Sri Lankan, are best known for their two biggest hits, "Baby Now That I've Found You" , written by Tony Macaulay and John MacLeod; and "Build Me Up Buttercup" The Foundations...
, Sweet SensationSweet Sensation (band)Sweet Sensation was an eight piece British soul group who had some success between 1974 and 1977. Cast very much in the then-popular mould of the Philly sound, they broke through in 1974 following an appearance on a UK television talent show, New Faces...
, Carl WayneCarl WayneCarl Wayne was a British singer and actor. He is best remembered as the lead vocalist of Birmingham rock group The Move during the 1960s.-Early days:...
(of The MoveThe MoveThe Move, from Birmingham, England, were one of the leading British rock bands of the 1960s. They scored nine Top 20 UK singles in five years, but were among the most popular British bands not to find any success in the United States....
), Alvin StardustAlvin StardustAlvin Stardust is an English pop singer and stage actor.-Career:...
, Sonia, Anthony Costa (of Blue), Brian HarveyBrian HarveyBrian Harvey is an English musician and formerly lead singer of pop band East 17.Harvey was born in Walthamstow, London, and attended Sir George Monoux School from 1988-90.-Career:...
(of East 17East 17East 17 are a pop boy band comprising Tony Mortimer, John Hendy and Terry Coldwell. Tony Mortimer is the group's frontman and primary songwriter. Formed in Walthamstow, London in 1991, the group have achieved eighteen Top 20 singles and four Top 10 albums, and were one of the UK's most popular boy...
), Liz McClarnonLiz McClarnonElizabeth Margaret "Liz" McClarnon is an English pop singer, dancer and television presenter. She was a member of the group Atomic Kitten and originated the role of Paulette in the first UK tour of Legally Blonde the musical....
(of Atomic KittenAtomic KittenAtomic Kitten were an English girl group from Liverpool, first established in 1997. Created by Andy McCluskey, the final line-up, and most commercially successful, consisted of Natasha Hamilton, Liz McClarnon, and Jenny Frost...
) and Blue had all enjoyed a number one UK single prior to entering the UK heat. - Sandie ShawSandie ShawSandie Shaw is an English pop singer, who was one of the most successful British female singers of the 1960s. In 1967 she was the first UK act to win the Eurovision Song Contest...
, Cliff RichardCliff RichardSir Cliff Richard, OBE is a British pop singer, musician, performer, actor, and philanthropist who has sold over an estimated 250 million records worldwide....
, Brotherhood Of ManBrotherhood of ManBrotherhood of Man are a British pop group who achieved success in the 1970s, most notably by winning the 1976 Eurovision Song Contest with "Save Your Kisses for Me"....
, Bucks FizzBucks Fizz (band)Bucks Fizz are an English pop group who achieved success in the 1980s, most notably for winning the 1981 Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Making Your Mind Up". The group was formed in January 1981 specifically for the contest and comprised four vocalists: Bobby G, Cheryl Baker, Mike Nolan and...
and Gina GGina G-Albums:*1997 Fresh! — #12 UK #40 Norway.*1998 Gina G Remix Album *2005 Get Up & Dance -Singles:...
are the only acts to take their song from the UK final to number one in the UK singles chart. - Only Frank IfieldFrank IfieldFrancis Edward Ifield is an early Australian-English easy listening and country music singer. He achieved considerable success in the early 1960s, especially in the UK Singles Chart, where he had four Number 1 hits between 1962 and 1963....
, Cliff RichardCliff RichardSir Cliff Richard, OBE is a British pop singer, musician, performer, actor, and philanthropist who has sold over an estimated 250 million records worldwide....
, LuluLulu (singer)Lulu Kennedy-Cairns, OBE , best known by her stage name Lulu, is a Scottish singer, actress, and television personality who has been successful in the entertainment business from the 1960s through to the present day...
, The New SeekersThe New SeekersThe New Seekers are a British-based pop group, formed in 1969 by Keith Potger after the break-up of his group, The Seekers. The idea was that the New Seekers would appeal to the same market as the original Seekers, but their music had rock as well as folk influences...
, Olivia Newton-JohnOlivia Newton-JohnOlivia Newton-John AO, OBE is a singer and actress. She is a four-time Grammy award winner who has amassed five No. 1 and ten other Top Ten Billboard Hot 100 singles and two No. 1 Billboard 200 solo albums. Eleven of her singles and 14 of her albums have been certified gold by the RIAA...
, Brotherhood Of ManBrotherhood of ManBrotherhood of Man are a British pop group who achieved success in the 1970s, most notably by winning the 1976 Eurovision Song Contest with "Save Your Kisses for Me"....
, Tony ChristieTony ChristieTony Christie is an English musician, singer and actor. He is best known for his track, "Is This The Way To Amarillo", a double UK chart success.-Career:Tony Christie has sold over 10 million albums Worldwide...
and Bucks FizzBucks Fizz (band)Bucks Fizz are an English pop group who achieved success in the 1980s, most notably for winning the 1981 Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Making Your Mind Up". The group was formed in January 1981 specifically for the contest and comprised four vocalists: Bobby G, Cheryl Baker, Mike Nolan and...
have been able to reach the pinnacle of the top of the UK singles chart after appearing in the contest. - Polly BrownPolly BrownPolly Brown is an English singer. A member of Pickettywitch and Sweet Dreams - and with each group lead singer on a Top Ten hit, respectively "That Same Old Feeling" and "Honey Honey" - Brown had an international solo hit in 1975 with "Up in a Puff of Smoke".-Biography:Brown recorded with...
is the only artist in a multi-artist final to perform two songs. She appeared as a soloist and as one half of Sweet DreamsSweet Dreams (1970s band)Sweet Dreams were an English studio group who in 1974 scored the English hit version of the ABBA song "Honey Honey".-Career:A cover of an ABBA album track, "Honey Honey" was recorded by a session group backing vocalist Polly Brown, who the track's producers Ron Roker and Gerry Shury had admired...
in the 1976 competition, finishing 10th and 4th respectively. Catherine PorterCatherine PorterCatherine Porter is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. She is a former member of The Brian May Band and has appeared in several musicals and films...
had two songs in the 2000 competition, but only one reached the televised final. - The Sweet DreamsSweet Dreams (1970s band)Sweet Dreams were an English studio group who in 1974 scored the English hit version of the ABBA song "Honey Honey".-Career:A cover of an ABBA album track, "Honey Honey" was recorded by a session group backing vocalist Polly Brown, who the track's producers Ron Roker and Gerry Shury had admired...
who placed 4th in 1976 are no relation to the Sweet DreamsSweet Dreams (band)Sweet Dreams were a British vocal trio comprising teenagers Carrie Gray, Helen Kray and Bobby McVay who represented the UK in Eurovision 1983 with the song "I'm Never Giving Up"....
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 GrantCarrie GrantCarrie Grant is a British vocal coach and session singer. She is best known for her work on the television talent contests Fame Academy, Comic Relief does Fame Academy and Pop Idol, together with her husband and colleague David Grant. She is also personal voice coach to many successful pop stars...
who works extensively on British TV as a voice coach was a member of the Sweet DreamsSweet Dreams (band)Sweet Dreams were a British vocal trio comprising teenagers Carrie Gray, Helen Kray and Bobby McVay who represented the UK in Eurovision 1983 with the song "I'm Never Giving Up"....
trio. - The Pearls, a female quartet formed specifically for the 1989 contest are no relation to The PearlsThe PearlsThe Pearls were a 1970s girl vocal duo from Liverpool, England, featuring Lyn Cornell and Ann Simmons. They released a number of singles, the most successful being "Guilty", which reached #10 in the UK Singles Chart in June 1974.-Career:...
, a female duo who had some minor chart hits in the early 1970s. Similarly, Joanne Castle, a female solosit who performed under the name 'Christie' in the 1991 contest, is no relation to the male group ChristieChristie (band)Christie were an English rock band formed at the end of the 1960s. They are best remembered for their UK chart-topping hit single, "Yellow River" released in 1970.-Career:...
that topped the UK charts with the song Yellow RiverYellow River (song)"Yellow River" is a popular song recorded by the British band Christie. Written by band leader Jeff Christie, the song was offered to The Tremeloes, who recorded it with the intention of releasing it as a single early in 1970...
. - Ronnie CarrollRonnie CarrollRonnie Carroll is a Northern Irish singer and entertainer.-Career:...
, Cliff RichardCliff RichardSir Cliff Richard, OBE is a British pop singer, musician, performer, actor, and philanthropist who has sold over an estimated 250 million records worldwide....
, Cheryl BakerCheryl BakerCheryl Baker is an English television presenter and singer. She is most famous for being a member of 1980s pop group Bucks Fizz, and has performed for the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest twice, winning it the second time.-Early career:After leaving school and a series of secretarial jobs, Cheryl...
and Sally-Ann Triplett are the only singers to win the A Song For EuropeA Song for EuropeA Song for Europe may refer to:*A Song for Europe, former name of British pre-selection competition for the Eurovision Song Contest, now known as Eurovision: Your Country Needs You...
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-CoCo-Co (band)Co-Co were a five piece British band who represented the UK for the Eurovision Song Contest 1978, staged at the Palais de Congrès in Paris, France, on 22 April 1978, with the song, "The Bad Old Days". The song was written by the husband and wife team of Stephanie de Sykes and Stuart Slater...
in 1978 and Bucks FizzBucks Fizz (band)Bucks Fizz are an English pop group who achieved success in the 1980s, most notably for winning the 1981 Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Making Your Mind Up". The group was formed in January 1981 specifically for the contest and comprised four vocalists: Bobby G, Cheryl Baker, Mike Nolan and...
in 1981. In addition, Baker was part of Co-Co in 1976 and The Main Event in 1980. Triplett was part of Prima DonnaPrima Donna (band)Prima Donna were the United Kingdom representatives in the Eurovision Song Contest 1980. The group comprised sisters Kate Robbins and Jane Robbins, Sally Ann Triplett, Danny Finn, Alan Coates and Lance Aston...
in 1980 and Bardo in 1982. - Sally-Ann Triplett is the only singer to win the contest at all attempts.
- Other singers who have won the A Song For EuropeA Song for EuropeA Song for Europe may refer to:*A Song for Europe, former name of British pre-selection competition for the Eurovision Song Contest, now known as Eurovision: Your Country Needs You...
contest and yet came back another time were Pearl Carr & Teddy JohnsonPearl Carr & Teddy JohnsonPearl Carr and Teddy Johnson were a popular English husband-and-wife team of entertainers, during the 1950s and early 1960s.-Early days:They were both successful solo singers before their marriage in 1955...
, Bryan JohnsonBryan Johnson (singer)Bryan Johnson was an English singer and actor.Having been eliminated in the semi finals of the 1957 UK heats for Eurovision, he later emulated his brother and sister-in-law, Pearl Carr and Teddy Johnson, by coming second in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1960, with "Looking High, High, High"...
, Lyn PaulLyn PaulLyn Paul is an English pop singer and actress. She came to fame as a member of the international chart-topping pop group The New Seekers in the early 1970s...
of The New SeekersThe New SeekersThe New Seekers are a British-based pop group, formed in 1969 by Keith Potger after the break-up of his group, The Seekers. The idea was that the New Seekers would appeal to the same market as the original Seekers, but their music had rock as well as folk influences...
and Gina GGina G-Albums:*1997 Fresh! — #12 UK #40 Norway.*1998 Gina G Remix Album *2005 Get Up & Dance -Singles:...
. Bobby McVayBobby McVayRobert McVay is a British broadcaster and musician, currently the presenter of the breakfast show on Real Radio in South Wales....
, the lead singer of 1983 winning group Sweet DreamsSweet Dreams (band)Sweet Dreams were a British vocal trio comprising teenagers Carrie Gray, Helen Kray and Bobby McVay who represented the UK in Eurovision 1983 with the song "I'm Never Giving Up"....
had entered the contest in 1982 as the lead singer of Lovin' Feeling. - Terry WoganTerry WoganSir Michael Terence Wogan, KBE, DL , or also known as Terry Wogan, is a veteran Irish radio and television broadcaster who holds dual Irish and British citizenship. Wogan has worked for the BBC in the United Kingdom for most of his career...
has hosted the contest more times than any other presenter. Together with Katie BoyleKatie BoyleKatie Boyle is an Italian-born British actress, television personality, and game show panelist, well known for appearing on TV panel games such as What's My Line? and for presenting the Eurovision Song Contest in the 1960s and 1970s....
and Ulrika JonssonUlrika JonssonEva Ulrika Jonsson is a Swedish television presenter in the UK, who became famous as a TV-am weather presenter and moved on to present Gladiators and became a team captain of the show Shooting Stars.-Early life:...
, he also hosted the Eurovision Song ContestEurovision Song ContestThe Eurovision Song Contest is an annual competition held among active member countries of the European Broadcasting Union .Each member country submits a song to be performed on live television and then casts votes for the other countries' songs to determine the most popular song in the competition...
itself. - Cilla BlackCilla BlackCilla Black OBE is an English singer, actress, entertainer and media personality, who has been consistently popular as a light entertainment figure since 1963. She is most famous for her singles Anyone Who Had A Heart, You're My World, and Alfie...
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 1970s include SladeSladeSlade are an English rock band from Wolverhampton, who rose to prominence during the glam rock era of the early 1970s. With 17 consecutive Top 20 hits and six number ones, the British Hit Singles & Albums names them as the most successful British group of the 1970s based on sales of singles...
, Peters and LeePeters and LeePeters and Lee were a successful British folk/pop duo of the 1970s, comprising Lennie Peters and Dianne Lee .-Background:...
and, in the 1990s, Bonnie TylerBonnie TylerBonnie Tyler is a Welsh singer, most notable for her hits in the 1970s and 1980s including "It's a Heartache", "Holding Out for a Hero" and "Total Eclipse of the Heart".-Early life:...
and Elaine PaigeElaine PaigeElaine Paige OBE is an English singer and actress best known for her work in musical theatre. Raised in Barnet, North London, Paige attended the Aida Foster stage school, making her first professional appearance on stage in 1964, at the age of 16...
. - According to John Kennedy O'ConnorJohn Kennedy O'ConnorJohn Kennedy O'Connor is an author, entertainment and political commentator, based in the United States. Born in North London, United Kingdom, he has written, reported and broadcast for numerous media organizations, as well as writing, creating and producing media events for a number of...
's The Eurovision Song Contest - The Official History, the selection of Clodagh RodgersClodagh RodgersClodagh Rodgers is a singer and actress from Northern Ireland, best known for her hit single, "Jack in the Box".-Career:...
in 1971 was due in part at nervousness within the BBCBBCThe British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
as to what reception the UK entrant would receive on stage in Dublin at the Eurovision final due to the unrest in Northern IrelandNorthern IrelandNorthern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
at the time. Rodgers, an Ulster born artist popular in both countries seemed the obvious solution. - When Belle & The DevotionsBelle & the DevotionsBelle and the Devotions was a British pop music group, ostensibly a group name for the singer Kit Rolfe. Under this name she released the singles "Where Did Love Go Wrong?" and "Got To Let You Know" in 1983....
were booed from the stage at Eurovision 1984, the BBCBBCThe British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
wanted to revert to inviting one singer to perform all the songs in the A Song For EuropeA Song for EuropeA Song for Europe may refer to:*A Song for Europe, former name of British pre-selection competition for the Eurovision Song Contest, now known as Eurovision: Your Country Needs You...
contest for 1985. Lena ZavaroniLena ZavaroniLena Hilda Zavaroni was a Scottish child singer and a television show host. With her album Ma! He's Making Eyes At Me at ten years of age, she is the youngest person in history to have an album in the UK album chart top ten. Later in life she hosted TV shows and appeared on stage...
was approached by the BBCBBCThe British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
. This move was blocked by the Music Publishers Association, who preferred to let the writers choose their own performers. In the end, for 1985, only soloists or duets were permitted to take part - no "made for Eurovision" acts - with songwriters limited to two entries each. This rule was only in place for one year. - Malcolm RobertsMalcolm RobertsMalcolm Roberts was an English traditional pop music singer, who enjoyed three hit singles from 1967 to 1969 in the UK Singles Chart.-Career:...
tried to represent the UK in 1991, having previously represented LuxembourgLuxembourgLuxembourg , officially the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg , is a landlocked country in western Europe, bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany. It has two principal regions: the Oesling in the North as part of the Ardennes massif, and the Gutland in the south...
at Eurovision in 1985. Katrina LeskanichKatrina LeskanichKatrina Leskanich is an American singer and musician, long time resident of the United Kingdom. She is best known for being the lead singer and namesake of the pop band Katrina and the Waves.-Early life:...
won Eurovision in 1997 for the UK and later attempted to represent Sweden. Nanne GronvallNanne GrönvallMarianne Elisabeth Nordqvist more popularly known as Nanne Grönvall is a Swedish singer-songwriter.-Biography:Grönvall's musical career started in the 1980s group Sound of Music...
represented Sweden in 1996 with the group One More TimeOne More Time (band)One More Time is a Swedish pop group. Members are Peter Grönvall, his wife Nanne Grönvall and Maria Rådsten. A forth member, Thérèse Löf, left the group shortly after the first album was released. In 1992 they began their international career with the release of the single and album Highland...
before attempting to represent the UK in 2001. Simon Foster (aka Dan Duskey) represented Ireland in the 1982 Eurovision final as part of The DuskeysHere Today Gone Tomorrow"Here Today Gone Tomorrow" was the Irish entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1982, performed in English by the Welsh family quartet The Duskeys...
, before leading the group Palace (as Michael Palace) in the 1986 A Song For EuropeA Song for EuropeA Song for Europe may refer to:*A Song for Europe, former name of British pre-selection competition for the Eurovision Song Contest, now known as Eurovision: Your Country Needs You...
contest. Ray Caruana, the lead singer of Live Report who represented the UK at Eurovision in 1989, later tried to represent Malta in the 1994 contest, but failed to win the Maltese heat. - From 1957 - 1960, there were various televised semi-finals ahead of the UK final for A Song For EuropeA Song for EuropeA Song for Europe may refer to:*A Song for Europe, former name of British pre-selection competition for the Eurovision Song Contest, now known as Eurovision: Your Country Needs You...
. 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 KingJonathan KingJonathan King is an English singer, songwriter, impresario and record producer. He is also the author of three novels, Bible Two and The Booker Prize Winner , and Beware the Monkey Man , and an autobiography, 65 My Life So Far .King first came to prominence as an...
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 BallMichael Ball (singer)Michael Ashley Ball, born 27 June 1962) is a British actor, singer, and radio and TV presenter who is best known for the song "Love Changes Everything" and musical theatre roles such as Marius in Les Misérables, Alex in Aspects of Love, Caractacus Potts in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Edna Turnblad...
, Sonia and Frances RuffelleFrances RuffelleFrances Ruffelle is an English musical theatre actress and recording artist. Her mother is Sylvia Young, the founder of the famous theatre school at which Frances trained, and her daughter is recording artist Eliza Doolittle. Her younger sister is actress Alison Ruffelle...
all chose the winning song in the years they took part, although only in the case of Michael BallMichael Ball (singer)Michael Ashley Ball, born 27 June 1962) is a British actor, singer, and radio and TV presenter who is best known for the song "Love Changes Everything" and musical theatre roles such as Marius in Les Misérables, Alex in Aspects of Love, Caractacus Potts in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Edna Turnblad...
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 ShawSandie ShawSandie Shaw is an English pop singer, who was one of the most successful British female singers of the 1960s. In 1967 she was the first UK act to win the Eurovision Song Contest...
in 1967 but went on to reach #4 for The TremeloesThe TremeloesThe Tremeloes are an English beat group founded in 1958 in Dagenham, Essex, and still active today.-Career:They formed as Brian Poole and the Tremoloes influenced by Buddy Holly and The Crickets...
, as did 1968 reject Hello World, which reached #14. Turn On The Sun was turned down for Mary HopkinMary HopkinMary Hopkin , credited on some recordings as Mary Visconti, is a Welsh folk singer best known for her 1968 UK number one single "Those Were The Days". She was one of the first musicians to sign to The Beatles' Apple label....
in 1970 but later became identified with Nana MouskouriNana MouskouriNana Mouskouri , born Ioánna Moúschouri on October 13, 1934, in Chania, Crete, Greece, is a Greek singer who has sold about 300 million records worldwide in a career spanning over five decades, making her one of the best-selling music artists of all time. She was known as Nána to her friends and...
. Likewise in 1971, Something Old, Something New failed to make Clodagh RodgersClodagh RodgersClodagh Rodgers is a singer and actress from Northern Ireland, best known for her hit single, "Jack in the Box".-Career:...
' 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 DiamondJim Diamond (Scottish musician)James "Jim" Diamond is a Scottish singer-songwriter. Diamond is best known for his three Top 5 hits. The first was "I Won't Let You Down" , as the lead singer in the trio Ph.D., with Tony Hymas and Simon Phillips. His solo performance, "I Should Have Known Better", was a United Kingdom number one...
had failed to be short-listed for A Song for EuropeA Song for EuropeA Song for Europe may refer to:*A Song for Europe, former name of British pre-selection competition for the Eurovision Song Contest, now known as Eurovision: Your Country Needs You...
as had 1986 hit Touch Me (I Want Your Body) by Samantha FoxSamantha FoxSamantha Karen "Sam" Fox is an English dance-pop singer, actress, and former glamour model. In 1983, at the age of 16, she began her topless modeling career on Page Three of The Sun, and went on to become a popular pin-up girl...
. Lord Andrew Lloyd WebberAndrew Lloyd WebberAndrew Lloyd Webber, Baron Lloyd-Webber is an English composer of musical theatre.Lloyd Webber has achieved great popular success in musical theatre. Several of his musicals have run for more than a decade both in the West End and on Broadway. He has composed 13 musicals, a song cycle, a set of...
and Sir Tim RiceTim RiceSir Timothy Miles Bindon "Tim" Rice is an British lyricist and author.An Academy Award, Golden Globe Award, Tony Award and Grammy Award-winning lyricist, Rice is best known for his collaborations with Andrew Lloyd Webber, with whom he wrote Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Jesus...
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 SuperstarJesus Christ SuperstarJesus Christ Superstar is a rock opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber, with lyrics by Tim Rice. The musical started off as a rock opera concept recording before its first staging on Broadway in 1971...
. Lloyd Webber returned to compose the 2009 UK entry in collaboration with Diane WarrenDiane WarrenDiane Eve Warren , is a US songwriter. Her songs have received six Academy Award nominations, five Golden Globe nominations, including one win and seven Grammy Award nominations, including one win. She was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2001...
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