Switzerland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1970
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Switzerland was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1970 with the song "Retour", written and performed by Henri Dès. The Swiss participating broadcaster, the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SRG SSR), internally selected its entry for the contest. The song, performed in position 2, placed fourth –tying with the songs from France and Spain– out of twelve competing entries with 8 votes.
Switzerland| Switzerland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1970 | ||||
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| Eurovision Song Contest 1970 | ||||
| Participating broadcaster | Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SRG SSR) | |||
| Country | Switzerland | |||
| Selection process | Internal selection | |||
| Announcement date | 24 February 1970 | |||
| Competing entry | ||||
| Song | "Retour" | |||
| Artist | Henri Dès | |||
| Songwriter | Henri Dès | |||
| Placement | ||||
| Final result | 4th, 8 votes | |||
| Participation chronology | ||||
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Before Eurovision
Internal selection
The Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SRG SSR) continued to internally select its entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 1970 after doing so in 1969. Not much information has been reported regarding the internal selection, but it is known that at least two rounds took place.
The first round took place in Lugano sometime around 12 January 1970, where jurors shortlisted four songs to compete in the final round out of an unknown total of submissions.[1][2] The final round took place in February in Bern. Along with Henri Dès, Francine was also reported to be a shortlisted artist.[3][2] The other two artists remain unknown. The jury consisted of Swiss television directors and entertainment professionals.[2]
On 24 February, it was first reported the internal jury had selected "Retour" written and performed by Henri Dès.[2] From 3-8 March, Francine competed in the Golden Stag Festival 1970 with her song "La Vie du bon côté".[3]
At Eurovision
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At the Eurovision Song Contest 1970 in Amsterdam, the Swiss entry was the second song of the evening following the Netherlands and preceding Italy. It was conducted by Bernard Gérard. At the close of voting, Switzerland had received 8 votes and finished fourth among the twelve participants, tying with France and Spain.[5]
Voting
Each participating broadcaster assembled a ten-member jury panel. Every jury member could give one vote to their favourite song.
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