The Story of Eurovision

A CONDUCTOR BOWS his bicorn hat … Agnetha and Frida bounce on, sequins sparkling, smiles beaming! The music kicks in, Björn and Benny play with precision … the crowd erupts! Every note, every step, feels like history in the making. The nerves are unbearable, then … the final chord, ABBA have won Eurovision 1974 with “Waterloo”!

Follow the story of Eurovision through a book of authentic newspaper articles, curated from original reports published at the time. This edition celebrates the contest’s history — exactly as it was reported.

Featuring:

– The early years of Eurovision, starting in 1959 with Teddy Scholten’s “Een beetje” bringing victory to the Netherlands
– ABBA’s legendary 1974 performance of “Waterloo,” sealing their status as pop royalty
– Lordi’s heavy metal shock in 2006 and Conchita Wurst’s triumphant “Rise Like a Phoenix” in 2014
– Loreen’s record-breaking wins for Sweden and other iconic performances across the decades
– Broader Eurovision history, including the rise of bloc voting and Ukraine’s historic win in 2022

Choose from a range of book covers and personalise your copy with a name and message to transform it into a unique keepsake. Whether for a Eurovision fan, a pop music enthusiast, or someone who remembers it all first-hand — you hold not just a gift, but a piece of Eurovision history ready to be treasured.

Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from scan archives. In some cases, there’ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.

Origin: Printed in the UK

Cover: Hardback

Size: Tabloid (29.8 cm x 36.4 cm)

Pages: 148

Paper source: Our books use responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers.