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1972 · Vicky Leandros: “Après toi” (Luxembourg)

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At the Eurovision Song Contest 1972, Luxembourg triumphed: Vicky Leandros beat the assembled competition of Europe with the song “Après toi” and lifted the coveted trophy. The ESC is the biggest music competition in the world and one of the longest-running television shows of all time; it has been held every single year since 1956. Each participating country sends one entry into the race, and at the end of the night juries and viewers cast their votes: the famous “points” (from one up to the legendary “twelve points”) decide victory or defeat. The contest is far more than just music: it is a colourful festival of nations, full of flamboyant costumes, big emotions and fans cheering in front of their screens. By tradition the winning country hosts the contest the following year before an audience of millions. Learn the year, country, performer and winning song of this 1972 entry and dive into a piece of European music history. Good to know: Vicky Leandros won in 1972 for Luxembourg. The winning song was “Après toi”.

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Which country did Vicky Leandros's winning ESC entry come from (1972)?

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Luxembourg

Vicky Leandros won in 1972 for Luxembourg.

💡 Did you know? The Eurovision Song Contest is the biggest music competition in the world.

Who won the Eurovision Song Contest 1972 with “Après toi”?

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Vicky Leandros

The winning song was “Après toi”.

💡 Did you know? Luxembourg provided the winner that year.

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