Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest 1972
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Norway was represented by Grethe Kausland
and Benny Borg
, with the song '"Småting
", at the 1972 Eurovision Song Contest, which took place on 25 March in Edinburgh
. "Småting" was chosen as the Norwegian entry at the Melodi Grand Prix
on 19 February.
, hosted by Vidar Lønn-Arnesen. Five songs were presented in the final with each song sung twice by different singers, once with a small combo and once with a full orchestra. The winning song was chosen by voting from a 14-member public jury who each awarded between 1 and 5 points per song.
and preceding Portugal
. "Småting" was a rather old-fashioned song, lyrically very similar in theme to the previous year's "Lykken er
", and at the close of voting had picked up 73 points, placing Norway 14th of the 18 entries.
Grethe Kausland
Grethe Kausland was a Norwegian singer, performer and actress. As a child star she was one of Norway's most popular singers , and she participated in several films as a child. She represented Norway in the European Song Contest 1972 singing Småting with Benny Borg...
and Benny Borg
Benny Borg
Benny Borg is a Swedish singer and composer.He was born in Gothenburg, but moved to Norway in 1968, and was married to Kirsti Sparboe from 1972 to 1978. He is known for his cooperation with the Dizzie Tunes, and with Grethe Kausland...
, with the song '"Småting
Småting
"Småting" was the Norwegian entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1972, performed in Norwegian by Grethe & Benny.The song is a ballad, with the duo comparing the great successes of human life with the "little things", such as watching a sunset, which they sing are superior experiences.The song was...
", at the 1972 Eurovision Song Contest, which took place on 25 March in Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland, the second largest city in Scotland, and the eighth most populous in the United Kingdom. The City of Edinburgh Council governs one of Scotland's 32 local government council areas. The council area includes urban Edinburgh and a rural area...
. "Småting" was chosen as the Norwegian entry at the Melodi Grand Prix
Melodi Grand Prix
Melodi Grand Prix is an annual music competition organised by Norwegian public broadcaster Norsk Rikskringkasting . It determines the country's representative for the Eurovision Song Contest, and has been staged almost every year since 1960.The festival has produced three Eurovision winners and...
on 19 February.
Final
The MGP was held at the studios of broadcaster NRK in OsloOslo
Oslo is a municipality, as well as the capital and most populous city in Norway. As a municipality , it was established on 1 January 1838. Founded around 1048 by King Harald III of Norway, the city was largely destroyed by fire in 1624. The city was moved under the reign of Denmark–Norway's King...
, hosted by Vidar Lønn-Arnesen. Five songs were presented in the final with each song sung twice by different singers, once with a small combo and once with a full orchestra. The winning song was chosen by voting from a 14-member public jury who each awarded between 1 and 5 points per song.
| Draw | Combo | Orchestra | Song | Points | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anita Hegerland | Gro Anita Schønn | "Happy hippie" | 38 | 3 |
| 2 | Inger Lise Rypdal Inger Lise Rypdal Inger Lise Rypdal is a Norwegian singer and actress in many different genres: pop, rock, theater, film, and musical.-History:Inger Lise Rypdal has been an artist since 1968... |
Kirsti Sparboe Kirsti Sparboe Kirsti Sparboe was born on 7 December 1946 in Tromsø, Norway. She Is a musical performer, and an actress. Most of her musical career is based around the widely popular Eurovision Song Contest.... |
"Lillebror" | 40 | 2 |
| 3 | Hanne Krogh Hanne Krogh Hanne Krogh is a Norwegian singer and one half of the duo that won the Eurovision Song Contest 1985.... |
Grethe Kausland & Benny Borg | "Småting" | 43 | 1 |
| 4 | Ellen Nikolaysen Ellen Nikolaysen Ellen Helen Nikolaysen is a Norwegian singer/actress. She participated in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1973 as part of the Bendik Singers group with the song It's Just A Game and again as backing vocalist for fellow Bendik Singer Anne-Karine Strøm in 1974 before competing in her third... |
Anne-Karine Strøm Anne-Karine Strøm Anne-Karine Strøm is a Norwegian singer, best known for having taken part in the Norwegian Eurovision Song Contest selection, Melodi Grand Prix, in six consecutive years between 1971 and 1976, winning on three occasions and representing Norway in the Eurovision Song Contests of 1973, 1974 and... |
"Håp" | 33 | 4 |
| 5 | Eli Tanja | Jan Erik Berntsen | "Et hus på landet" | 30 | 5 |
At Eurovision
On the night of the final Kausland and Borg performed 6th in the running order, following the United KingdomUnited Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
and preceding Portugal
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
. "Småting" was a rather old-fashioned song, lyrically very similar in theme to the previous year's "Lykken er
Lykken Er
"Lykken er" was the Norwegian entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1971, performed in Norwegian by Hanne Krogh....
", and at the close of voting had picked up 73 points, placing Norway 14th of the 18 entries.