Denmark In The Eurovision Song Contest 1957
Denmark took part in the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time at the Eurovision Song Contest 1957, held in Frankfurt, Germany. The Danish entry was chosen during a national final called Dansk Melodi Grand Prix.
Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 1957 was held on February 17, 1957 at the Radiohouse in Copenhagen. The host was Volmer Sørensen
The country was represented by Birthe Wilke and Gustav Winckler with the song "Skibet skal sejle i nat", written by Erik Fiehn and Poul Sørensen. Denmark had wanted to take part in the first Eurovision Song Contest in 1956 but was disqualified because no entry was submitted right in time.
Read more about Denmark In The Eurovision Song Contest 1957: Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 1957, At Eurovision, Sources
Famous quotes containing the words song and/or contest:
“My beloved is like a roe or a young hart:”
—Bible: Hebrew The Song of Solomon (l. II, 9)
“The contest ends at midnight tonight
But you can submit again, and again.”
—John Ashbery (b. 1927)