Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest 1991
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Israel
was present at the Eurovision Song Contest 1991
, held in Rome
, Italy
.
The Israeli broadcaster IBA
continued to use a national final to select their entry. 12 songs competed in the final held of 27 March 1991, where 7 regional juries chose the winner.
The winner was Duo Datz
with the song "Kan
" (כאן, English
: "Here").
and preceding Finland
. At the close of the voting it had received 139 points, placing 3rd in a field of 22.
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
was present at the Eurovision Song Contest 1991
Eurovision Song Contest 1991
The Eurovision Song Contest 1991 was the 36th Eurovision Song Contest and was held on 4 May 1991 in Rome. Due to the Gulf War and mounting tensions in Yugoslavia, RAI decided to move the contest from Sanremo to Rome, which was perceived to be more secure....
, held in Rome
Rome
Rome is the capital of Italy and the country's largest and most populated city and comune, with over 2.7 million residents in . The city is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, on the Tiber River within the Lazio region of Italy.Rome's history spans two and a half...
, Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
.
The Israeli broadcaster IBA
Israel Broadcasting Authority
Israel Broadcasting Authority is Israel's state broadcasting network.It grew out of the radio station Kol Yisrael, which made its first broadcast as an independent station on . The name of the organisation operating Kol Yisrael was changed to Israel Broadcasting Service in 1951...
continued to use a national final to select their entry. 12 songs competed in the final held of 27 March 1991, where 7 regional juries chose the winner.
The winner was Duo Datz
Duo Datz
Duo Datz is the common English name for the duo made up of Orna and Moshe Datz....
with the song "Kan
Kan (song)
"Kan" , was the Israeli entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1991, performed in Hebrew by Duo Datz. Its lyrics and melody were written by Israeli songwriter Uzi Hitman....
" (כאן, English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
: "Here").
Kdam Eurovision 1991
The Israeli national final was held of 27 March 1991, and was hosted by Dani Roup and Shira Gera.Result of the national final
| Draw | Artist | Song | Points | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adam | "Yachad na'amod" | 53 | 2 |
| 2 | Elinor Aharon and Tzeirey Tel-Aviv | "Tze'ira" | 49 | 4 |
| 3 | Ilana Avital | "Ahavati ha'achrona" | 14 | 9 |
| 4 | Shir | "Kol shana" | 51 | 3 |
| 5 | Shimi Tavori Shimi Tavori Shimi Tavori is an acclaimed Israeli singer. He performs in Hebrew and French.-Biography:Shimi Tavori was born to a Yemenite Jewish family in Ness Ziona, Israel.... |
"Mitga'age'ah la'romantica" | 5 | 11 |
| 6 | Yoel Lerner and Moti Dichne | "Primadonna" | 11 | 10 |
| 7 | Tal Amir | "Mikol hashtikot" | 2 | 12 |
| 8 | Shlomi Shabat Shlomi Shabat Shlomi Shabat is a popular Israeli singer, musician, and artist who sings in the oriental Mizrahi style. He comes from a sephardic family that immigrated from Turkey, and sings in Hebrew, Turkish, and Spanish.-Musical career:... |
"Mikan" | 41 | 5 |
| 9 | Ofira Yossefi | "Olam" | 35 | 7 |
| 10 | Uri Feinman | "Hava nagila, gila" | 41 | 5 |
| 11 | Puncher | "Bella" | 34 | 8 |
| 12 | Duo Datz Duo Datz Duo Datz is the common English name for the duo made up of Orna and Moshe Datz.... |
"Kan Kan (song) "Kan" , was the Israeli entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1991, performed in Hebrew by Duo Datz. Its lyrics and melody were written by Israeli songwriter Uzi Hitman.... " |
70 | 1 |
At Eurovision
Duo Datz performed 15th on the night of the contest, following NorwayNorway
Norway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million...
and preceding Finland
Finland
Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
. At the close of the voting it had received 139 points, placing 3rd in a field of 22.