Eurovision Song Contest
In 1976 Hurley represented Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest. Though one of the early favorites to win the contest, his song was beaten on the night by the strong UK entry "Brotherhood of Man" with their song, "Save Your Kisses for Me". Red's song "When" became a huge chart hit in Ireland and is still popular today with Eurovision fans and regularly included in Red's live shows. 'When' was written by Brendan Graham, who subsequently composed two Eurovision winning songs for Ireland, 'Rock and Roll Kids' in 1994 and 'The Voice' for mezzo soprano Eimear Quinn in 1997. Graham also later co-wrote the classic 'You Raise Me Up', which became a worldwide hit for "Josh Groban" and also charted in the UK for Irish vocal supremo Brian Kennedy and boy band "Westlife", though Kennedy's version is considered definitive.
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