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Song Number 1 in Song for Europe 1985 was written by Vikki Watson (from Hampshire), and James Kalleth(American born, raised in Liverpool and now living in London) Vikki sang the song "Love is" with two on stage backing singers, the legendary Sunny and Sue, who had previously provided backing for Lulu in 1969 and Joy Fleming in 1975. Vikki would go on to win the heat, and would wear the same costume at the Eurovision Song Contest. There were minor differences in the arrangement of the song when compared to the live Eurovision version.
The UK entered Vikki and "Love is" in the 1985 Eurovision Song Contest and it came in fourth place, gaining 100 points overall.
She gained a Top 50 UK hit (peak: 49) with the single on PRT records in 1985. The lowest charting UK entry for many years.
Eurovision Song Contest 1985 - Gothenburg
Entry for United Kingdom
Performer: Vikki
Song title: Love Is...
Song writer(s):
Song composer(s): Vikki Watson, James Kaleth
Sang in Position: 14
Final Position: 4
Total Points: 100
The city of Gothenburg was chosen by the Swedish broadcaster to be host city to the 1985 Eurovision Song Contest.This year, the Netherlands chose to withdraw from the contest because it collided with the country's national Rememberance Day. Yugoslavia also decided to stay home because of a national holiday. Israel and Greece returned to the contest so the number of participants was 19 again, just as in the previous year. The set in Gothenburg's Scandinavium was very modern and bigger than any venue before. Parts of the set would later be re-used for the Swedish national final Melodifestival in 1987.
Norway surprised everyone with their victory this year. The entry La Det Swinge" by the duo Bobbysocks, won after a close race with the German entry, Für Alle by the group Wind. Bobbysocks consisted of the singers Elisabeth Andreasson and Hanne Krogh. Elisabeth had already taken part in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1982 for Sweden where she was one half of the group Chips. Hanne Krogh had represented Norway already in 1971, but only came 17th with her song Lycken Er. She would again return to the Eurovision stage in 1991 as part of the Norwegian group Just 4 Fun.
The contest was hosted by former participant Lill Lindfors who shocked the audience with an act in which it seemed that her skirt was torn off. This was of course well-rehearsed, and remains one of the most-remembered highlighs in the history of the Eurovision Song Contest. She also congratulated the Norwegian team by saying: "I'm so pleased you won. Norway so often loses.".
Love Is
Vikki Lyrics
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Not for a year but ever and a day
The radio and the telephone and the movies that we know
May just be passing fancies and in time may go
But oh, my dear, our love is here to stay
Together we're going a long, long way
In time the Rockies may crumble, Gibraltar may tumble
But our love is here to stay
In time the Rockies may crumble, Gibraltar may tumble
They're only made of clay
But our love is here to stay
The lyrics to Vikki's song "Love Is" are about the certainty and strength of true love that endures over time. The first verse establishes that the love between two people is not just a passing fancy, but is a lasting commitment that will endure forever. The second verse builds on this idea by stating that while other things in life may come and go, like the fads found in entertainment and technology, the love between the couple is consistent and always present.
The chorus then repeats the message of the song, emphasizing the endurance of the love even in the face of great obstacles. The final lines of the chorus use vivid imagery to illustrate this point, comparing the strength of their love to the unyielding power of nature. Even if mountains like the Rockies and Gibraltar were to crumble, their love will remain unchanging, like clay that never fades.
Overall, "Love Is" is a timeless song that celebrates the enduring power of true love and the certainty that it provides for those who experience it.
Line by Line Meaning
It's very clear, our love is here to stay
Our love is something we can count on, it's not going anywhere
Not for a year but ever and a day
Our love is forever, it's not just a temporary thing
The radio and the telephone and the movies that we know
The things that seem important now may not be important in the long run
May just be passing fancies and in time may go
They might be fleeting and not last, unlike our love
But oh, my dear, our love is here to stay
Our love is a constant, unchanging force in our lives
Together we're going a long, long way
We have a bright future ahead of us, together
In time the Rockies may crumble, Gibraltar may tumble
Even huge, unshakable things can be destroyed, but our love can't be
They're only made of clay
These things are not as substantial or as permanent as our love
But our love is here to stay
Our love is the one thing we can really rely on, it's not going anywhere
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@nadirhajjour
One of my favorite UK entries. Really love the Kylie Minogue vibes the song has.
@karlamonsalve4152
SUE AND SUNNY,THE BEAUTIFUL CHORUS!!!!
@ukendtkendt5130
Wonderful Performance by Vikki and exellent Orchestra
@jesperhjellnes5861
I love the happy vibes of it. A great entry from the UK
@cihan_overlord889
So strong voice relly should win!
@noelmcmahon3407
I love this fantastic masterpiece it is so sweet
@JeSuisRene
I think this is the first ever entry to score at least 100 points without a single set of 12 (this scored maximum 10 from 🇨🇭 and 🇹🇷). Other times this would happen prior to 2004:
🇳🇴 Norway 1996 (114 points) — max. 10 from 🇸🇮, 🇳🇱 and 🇸🇪.
🇸🇪 Sweden 2001 (100 points) — max. 10 from 🇩🇰.
🇦🇹 Austria 2003 (101 points) — max. 10 from 🇮🇸 and 🇵🇹.
@sadikigehrmann61
Interesting Observation
@mathijshendrix
I love her hair.
@poglej
Underrated comment!