Eurovision Volume 1 (40 Original Eurovision Hits) [Import]

Various Artists - International - Europe - Continental | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 20, 1999)
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Import
• Label: Br Music Holland
• ASIN: B00000JD1W
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #339,180 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Volare

2. Are You Sure

3. Zwei Kleine Italiener

4. Poupée de Cire, Poupée de Son

5. L' Amour Est Bleu (Love Is Blue)

6. Puppet on a String

7. Boom Bang-A-Bang

8. De Troubadour

9. Un Banc, Un Arbre, Une Rue

10. Après Toi

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Disc: 2

1. Hallelujah

2. What's Another Year

3. Amsterdam

4. Making Your Mind Up

5. Ein Bißchen Frieden

6. Si la Vie Est Cadeau

7. Love Isn't Love

8. Julie

9. Diggi Loo Diggi Lee

10. I Treni de Tozeur

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Editorial Reviews

Founded during the Cold War-era to espouse unity among European nations, the Eurovision Song Contest has now become a grand event that has helped to propel artists such as Lulu, Abba, Celine Dion & Tuto Cutogno to superstardom. This two disc set features some of the more memorable songs from past editions.

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An American's Primer to Eurovision, February 24, 2000

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Jay L. Rudko (Pembroke Pines, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Eurovision Volume 1 (40 Original Eurovision Hits) (Audio CD)

On this side of the pond, we have little to no exposure to the Eurovision Song Contest. My first time watching was in 1984, while stationed in Germany, and I've been hooked ever since. Many great songs came out of this competition, but few ever made it to our shores. This album gives a brief, but sketchy, look at the contest over the years. Many of the songs included were not winners, but were worthy inclusions anyway. Several of the songs were ones I had heard, but had no idea they had been part of this contest. Nonetheless, for Yanks like me, it was fascinating listening.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Tremendous Compilation Eurovision 2CD, June 2, 2000

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John Francis Eason III (Madison, WI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Eurovision Volume 1 (40 Original Eurovision Hits) (Audio CD)

This was my second Eurovision double CD purchase. This one is particularly special, because it contains so many songs that are rarely featured on other compilations, i.e. "Amsterdam," "Mata Hari" and "Love Isn't Love." I think that this is a great compilation that is a very fair representation of Eurovision as there are many countries included, although many of the songs are sung in English as opposed to the language in which they were originally sung. There are some quirky Dutch songs included which are just about the campiest entries I have ever heard. Listen to the first CD, and you will hear what I'm talking about. All the classics are here too. I strongly recommend this CD-set to any and all Eurovision fans. I've only seen the contest once in my life, but I became hooked, especially because my favorite group of all time is ABBA, and well you know the rest... I encourage everyone who has bought this CD to write in with a review! It's a trip to read about everyone's favorites. Happy listening!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Job!, February 5, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Eurovision Volume 1 (40 Original Eurovision Hits) (Audio CD)

This CD is good enough if somebody is interested in Eurovision song contest and some of the best songs ever in its history....Altough some great songs are missing(Diva-Israel,Dinle-Turkey,Where are you-UK etc.) it's still worth to get it....Especially the winner songs of 60s and 70s are great...You'll like it!