Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 1973
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The Netherlands was represented by Ben Cramer, with the song '"De oude muzikant
", at the 1973 Eurovision Song Contest, which took place on 7 April in Luxembourg City. Cramer was selected internally by broadcaster NOS
to be the Dutch representative and the song was chosen at the national final on 28 February.
The Netherlands was considered one of the most contemporary-minded countries when it came to choosing Eurovision entries, so the choice in 1973 of a stylistically and lyrically very old-fashioned song, which would not have sounded out of place in a 1950s contest, was widely regarded as rather strange.
, hosted by Viola van Emmenes and Simon van Collem. Four songs were performed and voting was by eleven regional juries with 10 points each to divide between the songs. "De oude muzikant" emerged the clear winner.
and preceding Ireland
. At the close of voting "De oude muzikant" had received 69 points, placing the Netherlands 14th of the 17 entries.
"De oude muzikant" has a poor reputation among Eurovision fans and an open poll rated it one of the ten worst songs of the 1970s.
"The Worst Songs?" @nul-points.net
De Oude Muzikant
"De oude muzikant" was the Dutch entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1973, performed in Dutch by Ben Cramer.The song is a ballad, with Cramer describing the titular "old musician", who lives in Paris...
", at the 1973 Eurovision Song Contest, which took place on 7 April in Luxembourg City. Cramer was selected internally by broadcaster NOS
Nederlandse Omroep Stichting
The Nederlandse Omroep Stichting , English: Netherlands Broadcasting Foundation, is one of the broadcasters in the Netherlands Public Broadcasting system...
to be the Dutch representative and the song was chosen at the national final on 28 February.
The Netherlands was considered one of the most contemporary-minded countries when it came to choosing Eurovision entries, so the choice in 1973 of a stylistically and lyrically very old-fashioned song, which would not have sounded out of place in a 1950s contest, was widely regarded as rather strange.
Final
The national final was held at the Theater Carré in AmsterdamAmsterdam
Amsterdam is the largest city and the capital of the Netherlands. The current position of Amsterdam as capital city of the Kingdom of the Netherlands is governed by the constitution of August 24, 1815 and its successors. Amsterdam has a population of 783,364 within city limits, an urban population...
, hosted by Viola van Emmenes and Simon van Collem. Four songs were performed and voting was by eleven regional juries with 10 points each to divide between the songs. "De oude muzikant" emerged the clear winner.
| Draw | Song | Points | Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Kom met me mee" | 15 | 3 |
| 2 | "Melodie" | 14 | 4 |
| 3 | "Kom Sylvia dans met mij" | 19 | 2 |
| 4 | "De oude muzikant" | 62 | 1 |
At Eurovision
On the night of the final Cramer performed 13th in the running order, following SwedenSweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
and preceding Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
. At the close of voting "De oude muzikant" had received 69 points, placing the Netherlands 14th of the 17 entries.
"De oude muzikant" has a poor reputation among Eurovision fans and an open poll rated it one of the ten worst songs of the 1970s.
External links
Dutch Preselection 1973"The Worst Songs?" @nul-points.net