We will look at it, in the first or second degree, by tradition. The Eurovision Song Contest is a strange annual meeting at first sight, kitsch at the top, too much glitter, too many lights, too many colors, too many costumes, too much. Artists parade, under the flag of their nation: for the most part, we have never seen them before, we will never see them again afterwards. Who are they actually? Some already have a career behind them, others will develop it afterwards. Anyway, we imagine that this meeting will have definitely marked their life, not ours. Though…
Eurovision is also family sleepovers during childhood, laugh bars later, under the sign of friendship, all in league to criticize the show in its excesses, but all of a sudden all patriots, exceptionally, like before a World Cup final. Go France ! So, really, of Eurovision there would be nothing left? Must see.
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Performances of the past, there are some memories. Strong moments, and weird moments.
Remember, as if we could forget, that Marie Myriam is still the last Frenchwoman to have won in 1977, with “The Bird and the Child”. Recall that Barbara Pravi, two years ago, made a hit with “Voilà”, climbing to second position, “that” from the triumph which was ultimately Italian. Last year, the victory was Ukrainian (with the Kalush Orchestra), because Eurovision also plays a political role.
So, this year, for the 67e edition of the competition, which will be held not in Ukraine, but in Liverpool, La Zarra will have the heavy responsibility of not disappointing. She will try to rise to the top of the world with her song “Evidemment”, an ultra-rhythmic rise in power, carried by a voice which, obviously, has its place. She will sing “Great France”she implores: ” Give me a chance “.
La Zarra will therefore have the responsibility of making us proud, like others in the past, if we go back in history. Proud, but of whom?
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Isabelle Aubret takes the victory for France with this song, even if this first place was slightly eclipsed in the memories by Marie Myriam.
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Two years before the success of “I am sick”, the French singer finishes 10e of this edition.
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The Zouk Machine singer finished second in the competition with a song written by Serge Gainsbourg.
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The singer, crowned the same year with the Victoire de la Musique for the revelation of female varieties, finished seventh.
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1996 – Dan Ar Braz and the Heritage of the Celts, “Diwanit bugale”
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A first in French history at Eurovision: a song written not in French, but in Breton. A novelty which will however not allow to shine. She finishes 19e in the ranking.
2008 – Sebastien Tellier, “Divine”
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A title in English by the artist in the Chabal style who does not manage to do better than the 19e place.
2019 – Bilal Hassani, “Roi”
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A song about self-acceptance that introduced Bilal Hassani to the general public. The title ranks 16e place in the contest but is certified gold single in France.
2021 – Barbara Pravi, “There you go”
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A hair’s breadth from victory. Barbara Pravi delivers a magnificent performance which allows her to take second place.
The prize for France’s worst performance at Eurovision goes to Gérard Lenorman, a “Charming singer” who, in 1988, performed his song in front of millions of viewers with his hands in his pockets. With – at least he gave the impression – the desire to go to the end and to return home. 10e in the standings, however.
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