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3 Jun 2017

UK Shines Like A Diamond: 60 Years at Eurovision

JOYEurovision: The Show, Music, Society & Culture

UK Shines Like A Diamond: 60 Years at Eurovision

This year marks the UK’s 60th entry in Eurovision and we wanted to celebrate!

Join Michael, Mark and Brett as they take a very quick trip down memory lane with some of the UK’s most memorable (and some ‘Oh that one’) songs since their very first in 1957.

What’s been your favourite UK entry? Let us know on social media!

The Playlist

Patricia Bredin – All [1957]        Watch on YouTube

Pearl Carr & Teddy Johnson – Sing, Little Birdie [1959]        Watch on YouTube

Sandie Shaw – Puppet on a String [1967]        Watch on YouTube

The New Seekers – Beg, Steal or Borrow [1972: AU]        Watch on YouTube

Lynsey de Paul & Mike Moran – Rock Bottom [1977]        Watch on YouTube

Bardo – One Step Further [1982]        Watch on YouTube

Ryder – Runner in the Night [1986]        Watch on YouTube

Gina G – Ooh Aah… Just a Little Bit [1996: AU]        Watch on YouTube

Jemini – Cry Baby [2003]        Watch on YouTube

Scooch – Flying the Flag (for You) [2007: LGBTI]        Watch on YouTube

Andy Abraham – Even If [2008]        Watch on YouTube

Blue – I Can [2011: LGBTI]        Watch on YouTube

Lucie Jones – Never Give Up On You (7th Heaven Radio Edit) [2017]        Watch on YouTube (Eurovision version)

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