Malta at the Eurovision Song Contest 1971
This was Malta's first time at the Eurovision Song Contest. Joe Grech sang Maria l-Maltija, which remained a popular Maltese song for many years after the Eurovision appearance.
Facts
Venue : Dublin, Ireland
Date : Saturday, 3 April 1971
Number of Contestants: 18
Singer : Joe Grech
Song : Maria l-Maltija
Composer : Joe Grech
Lyricist : Charles Mifsud
Final Place: 18th
Points: 52
ESC winner for this year
Monaco : Un Banc, Un Arbre, Une Rue performed by Severine
Composer : Jean-Pierre Bourtayre
Lyricist : Yves Dessca
Points: 128
Trivia
Singer Joe Grech is the brother of Mons Victor Grech, a broadcaster and priest who pioneered social awareness talk shows on radio in Malta.
Massimo Ranieri represented Italy at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1971. He placed 5th with 91 points.
External links
- Eurovision Song Contest 1971 - Wikipedia