Eurovision Song Contest 1969 - Madrid
Entry for Sweden
Performer: Tommy Körberg
Song title: Judy, Min Vän
Song writer(s): Britt Lindeborg
Song composer(s): Roger Wallis
Sang in Position: 9
Final Position: 9
Total Points: 8
For the first time in the history of the Eurovision Song Contest, the outcome of the voting resulted in a tie for the first place. Four countries gained 18 points each: France, the Netherlands, Spain and the United Kingdom. Since there was no solution for this situation, all four countries were declared winners. Luckily, there were four medals available to the four winning singers - the four medals were intended for the winning singer and three winning songwriters.
The four winners differed a lot from one another: France had a haunting ballad performed by Frida Boccara, the Netherlands sent in Lenny Kuhr with a guitar, Spain and Salomé performed the energetic Vivo Cantando whereas the star from the British islands, Lulu, had a happy, clap-along song. However, having four winners caused lots of criticism from the media and several TV-stations re-considered participating in the following Eurovision Song Contest. Had the 1969 Eurovision Song Contest still attracted 16 countries, the number went down to only 12 in the 1970 edition of the contest.
Eurovision Song Contest 1988 - Dublin
Entry for Sweden
Performer: Tommy Körberg
Song title: Stad I Ljus
Song writer(s):
Song composer(s): Py Bäckman
Sang in Position: 2
Final Position: 12
Total Points: 52
The 1988 Eurovision Song Contest was hosted in Dublin for the third time, and featured one of the most exciting votings in the long history of the contest. Switzerland's entry Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi performed by Céline Dion beat the runner-up, the United Kingdom's Scott Fitzgerald by just a single point. Before the last vote, the UK entry was leading with 136 points to Switzerland's 131 but then Yugoslavia, the last country to vote, gave six points to Switzerland while ignoring the British song Go completely.
For Céline Dion, winning the 1988 Eurovision Song Contest was the starting point of her globe-wide career. Had she only been known in Canada and France before 1988, the Eurovision Song Contest gave her the opportunity to record songs which would sell millions of copies all around the world. But not only Céline Dion made a huge profit from the 1988 Eurovision Song Contest, also her colleague Lara Fabian who was singing for Luxembourg started a successful career after the contest with a mainly French-sung repertoire.
In 1988, 21 countries participated in the Eurovision Song Contest. Cyprus decided to withdraw because their entry did not match the rules of the contest: it had already been published previously. The venue of the 1988 contest was the same as in 1981, but this time, RTÉ managed to create a very special stage that created the illusion of a spage age-style grid which suggested that it was a huge arena with lots of lighting and special effects. Even nowadays, this set is still praised by experts.
Anthem
Tommy Körberg Lyrics
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Though their sad power may prevail
Can possess, conquer, my country's heart
They rise to fail
She is eternal
Long before nations' lines were drawn
When no flags flew, when no armies stood
My land was born
And you ask me why I love her
Through wars, death and despair
She is the constant, we who don't care
And you wonder will I leave her -- but how?
I cross over borders but I'm still there now
How can I leave her?
Where would I start?
Let man's petty nations tear themselves apart
My land's only borders lie around my heart
The lyrics of Tommy Körberg's song Anthem represent the eternal love of a person towards their country despite all the wars, struggles, and madness happening in the world. The lyrics speak of the immense power that a country holds in the heart of a person, which cannot be conquered or possessed by any man or madness. Even in times of wars, death, and despair, the love for one's country remains constant and unwavering.
The song's lyrics highlight the fact that the love for one's country is not limited to its physical boundaries or the flags that fly over it. The love for one's country exists in the heart and soul of its people, and it is something that cannot be taken away. The lines "Let man's petty nations tear themselves apart, my land's only borders lie around my heart" emphasize the fact that a person's land is not limited to geographical borders, but it is a feeling of belongingness that exists within their heart, which cannot be divided or destroyed.
Overall, the lyrics of the song Anthem depict the unwavering love and loyalty that a person has for their country, which cannot be affected or swayed by the struggles of the world.
Line by Line Meaning
No man, no madness
Nothing in this world
Though their sad power may prevail
Even if sadness prevails
Can possess, conquer, my country's heart
No one can own or conquer my country's heart
They rise to fail
They are bound to fail
She is eternal
My country is timeless
Long before nations' lines were drawn
Before borders existed
When no flags flew, when no armies stood
Before wars were fought
My land was born
My country was created
And you ask me why I love her
You question my love for my country
Through wars, death and despair
Despite wars, death and hopelessness
She is the constant, we who don't care
My country is the only constant in a world that doesn't care
And you wonder will I leave her -- but how?
You question if I will abandon my country, but how could I?
I cross over borders but I'm still there now
I may travel outside my country, but it still lives within me
How can I leave her?
I cannot abandon my country
Where would I start?
There's no point in contemplating leaving
Let man's petty nations tear themselves apart
Other countries can fight amongst themselves
My land's only borders lie around my heart
The only boundaries my country has are within me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Benny Goran Bror Andersson, Tim Rice, Bjoern K. Ulvaeus
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@alexcarlsen4996
Masterpiece for eternity!!
No man, no madness
Though their sad power may prevail
Can possess, conquer, my country's heart
They rise to fail
She is eternal
Long before nations' lines were drawn
When no flags flew, when no armies stood
My land was born
And you ask me why I love her
Through wars, death, and despair
She is the constant, we, who don't care
And you wonder will I leave her
But how?
I cross over borders but I'm still there now
How can I leave her?
Where would I start?
Let man's petty nations tear themselves apart
My land's only borders lie around my heart
@CeRz
No man, no madness
Though their sad power may prevail
Can posses, conquer my country's heart
They rise to fail
She is eternal
Long before nation's lines were drawn
When no flags flew, when no armies stood
My land was born
And you ask me why I love her
Through war, death and despair
She is the constant
We who don't care
And you wonder, will I leave her - but how?
I cross the borders but I'm still there now
How can I leave her?
Where would I start?
Let man's petty nations tear themselves apart
My land's only borders lie around my heart
@user-kf4qj5ob8b
No man, no madness
Though their sad power may prevail,
Can posses, conquer my country's heart
They rise to fail.
She is eternal
Long before nation's lines were drawn.
When no flags flew, when no armies stood,
My land was born.
And you ask me why I love her
Through wars, death and despair.
She is the constant,
We who don't care.
And you wonder, will I leave her - but how?
I cross over borders but I'm still there now
How can I leave her?
Where would I start?
Let man's petty nations tear themselves apart.
My land's only borders lie around my heart.
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@George-fr6oe
Anyone here in 2023?!?
Now from 2024?!? 😅
@janajindrova8090
Me.
@eizeoosting843
Yep
@jman4538
Haha yep
@hubert2038
Yes.
👋👋
@vesla266
Yes. No-one over or beside this version of The Anthem ❤️☺️ I love listening to Tommy Körberg 2024++
@trufflehunter7149
To see the smile on Benny's face when Tommy hits the end is fucking amazing. Thats a happy musician folk.
@eddiewinehosen6665
And to see a legend in his own right smile like that means you fucking nailed it!
@jensbladt5498
The final note is 4 bars...