Eurovision Song Contest 1958

The Eurovision Song Contest 1958 was the third Eurovision Song Contest and was held on March 12, 1958 in Hilversum, Netherlands. With Hannie Lips as the presenter, the contest was won by André Claveau who represented France with his song "Dors, Mon Amour".

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Eurovision Song Contest - March 12 - 1958 - Hilversum - Netherlands - Hannie Lips - André Claveau

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This was the first time in Eurovision history that the winning country from a year hosted the following year's contest.

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The Italian entry was not picked up properly in some of the other countries, which meant that after all the other songs had been presented, Domenico Modugno had to sing it again partly because the juries were not in the studio like in the previous years. This year they stayed in their own countries, listening to the event. Once the songs had all been sung, juries sent their results via telephone.

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Domenico Modugno - Telephone

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The Italian entry became very successful in the United States and got two Grammy Awards.

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United States - Grammy Awards

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