JOY Eurovision

11 Apr 2015

Europe’s Living a 60th Anniversary Celebration!

Music, Society & Culture

This year is the 60th anniversary of the Eurovision Song Contest.

Michael and Mark take a trip down memory lane and try to squeeze 60 years of Eurovision history into under 60 minutes of radio magic.

From Australians in Eurovision and the fun of the interval act to GLBTIQ performers and what happens when you name products in your songs, the boys dig up the archives to present an hour of Eurovision history.

Plus, news about Guy Sebastian’s lack of Eurovision airplay in Australia.

The Playlist

Lys Assia – Refrain (1956 – Switzerland: 1st place)       

Olivia Newton-John – Long Live Love (AU: 1974 – UK: 4th place)       

Ofra Haza – Hi (1983 – Israel: 2nd place)       

Lotta Engberg – Fyra Bugg & en Coca-Cola [Boogaloo] (1987 – Sweden: 12th place)       

MeKaDo – Wir geben ‘ne Party (1994 – Germany: 3rd place)       

Dana International – Diva (GLBTIQ: 1998 – Israel: 1st place)       

Sestre – Samo Ljubezen (GLBTIQ: 2002 – Slovenia: 13th place)       

Kate Ryan – Je T’Adore (2006 – Belgium: 26th place [12th in Semi Final])       

Jedward – Lipstick (2011 – Ireland: 8th place)       

Conchita Wurst – Rise Like A Phoenix (2014 – Austria: 1st place)       

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Next week:

It’s all about the songs that didn’t make it. Hear some of the best songs that couldn’t get past their respective National Finals. Plus a whole heap of Eurovision news.

What songs would you like to hear? Let us know on Facebook or Twitter.

Tune in Saturday, 7pm AEST (11am CEST).

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