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1987 · Johnny Logan: “Hold Me Now” (Ireland)

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At the Eurovision Song Contest 1987, Ireland triumphed: Johnny Logan beat the assembled competition of Europe with the song “Hold Me Now” and lifted the coveted trophy. His second win: “Mr. Eurovision”. 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 1987 entry and dive into a piece of European music history. Good to know: Johnny Logan won in 1987 for Ireland.

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Which country did Johnny Logan's winning ESC entry come from (1987)?

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Ireland

Johnny Logan won in 1987 for Ireland.

💡 Did you know? His second win: “Mr. Eurovision”.

Who won the Eurovision Song Contest 1987 with “Hold Me Now”?

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Johnny Logan

The winning song was “Hold Me Now”.

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

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