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.
Oo-de-lally
Tommy Körberg Lyrics
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Går igenom skogen
Har så skojigt med varann
I glada vänners lag
Tänker på den glada tid dom upplevt med varandra
Oo de lally oo de lally
Ingen kunde nånsin tro
Att vattnet som dom dricker
Kunde vara något farligt i sej
Ingen av dom kunde tänka
Att sheriffen tänkte dränka
Båda i ett enda stort tjohej nej
Robin Hood och Lille John
Springer genom skogen
Känner inga bojor
Lever efter egen lag
Tänker bara få sitt fria liv
Och hur man klarar sig
Oo de lally oo de lally
Hoppsan vilken dag
Oo de lally oo de lally
Hoppsan vilken dag
The lyrics to Tommy Körberg's song "Oo-de-lally" tell the playful and adventurous story of Robin Hood and Little John as they journey through the forest and have a great time together. They reminisce about the happy times they have shared and express their joy in the company of good friends. The phrase "Oo-de-lally" is a fun and nonsensical expression that captures the carefree and lighthearted spirit of the song.
The lyrics also touch upon the theme of unexpected dangers and the importance of staying vigilant. Despite the carefree nature of their escapades, Robin Hood and Little John discover that the water they drink could be potentially harmful. They never imagined that the sheriff would plot to drown them, but this revelation serves as a reminder that even in the midst of joy and camaraderie, one must remain aware of possible threats.
Overall, the song celebrates friendship, freedom, and the pursuit of a self-determined life. Robin Hood and Little John are depicted as spirited and free-spirited individuals who refuse to be constrained by society's rules and regulations. They run through the forest without any restraints, living according to their own laws and seeking joy in their pursuit of a liberated existence.
Line by Line Meaning
Robin Hood och Lille John
Robin Hood and Little John, two close friends
Går igenom skogen
Walking through the forest
Har så skojigt med varann
Having so much fun together
I glada vänners lag
In the company of happy friends
Tänker på den glada tid dom upplevt med varandra
Thinking about the joyful times they have experienced together
Oo de lally oo de lally
Expressing excitement and happiness
Hoppsan vilken dag
Wow, what a day!
Ingen kunde nånsin tro
No one could ever believe
Att vattnet som dom dricker
That the water they drink
Kunde vara något farligt i sej
Could be something dangerous in itself
Ingen av dom kunde tänka
Neither of them could imagine
Att sheriffen tänkte dränka
That the sheriff planned to drown
Båda i ett enda stort tjohej nej
Both of them in a big commotion, no
Robin Hood och Lille John
Robin Hood and Little John
Springer genom skogen
Running through the forest
Känner inga bojor
Feeling no restraints
Lever efter egen lag
Living according to their own rules
Tänker bara få sitt fria liv
Just thinking about living their free life
Och hur man klarar sig
And how to get by
Oo de lally oo de lally
Expressing excitement and happiness
Hoppsan vilken dag
Wow, what a day!
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Roger Miller
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