The History of Austria at Eurovision, Part 1 (1957 - 1991)

In what has become a Douze Points tradition, Steven kicks off our 2026 season proper, with a look back at the history of the previous winner. In this case, it's Austria's turn under the spotlight, and in part one we look at its first Eurovision in the 50s, through to 1991. . Mentioned in this episode: Nicole - ‘Ein bißchen Frieden’ (Germany, 1982): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hp_b-095yPc Valentina Monetta and Jimmie Wilson - ‘Spirit of the Night’ (San Marino, 2017): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UC7QzXPnt6k Bob Martin - ‘Wohin, kleines Pony?’ (Austria, 1957): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mETWk_nB1Q  Liane Augustin - ‘Die ganze Welt braucht liebe’ (Austria, 1958): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AC5E7tl7juU  Ferry Graf - ‘Der K und K Kalypso aus Wien’ (Austria, 1959): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PMFkXaW090  Harry Winter - ‘Du hast mich so fasziniert’ (Austria, 1960): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSdNep2GPUE Jimmy Makulis - ‘Sensucht’ (Austria, 1961): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYYr9pLQNOQ  Eleonore Schwarz - ‘Nur in der Wiener Luft’ (Austria, 1962):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cRmfgPeK40 Carmela Corren - ‘Vielleict geschieht ein Wunder’ (Austria, 1963): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biJfeQaHZe0 Udo Jürgens - ‘Warum nur, warum?’ (Austria, 1964): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cqvp-gJqGlY Udo Jürgens - ‘Sag ihr, ich lass sie grüßen’ (Austria, 1965): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVr6Qlp1uSM Udo Jürgens - ‘Merci, Chérie’ (Austria, 1966): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcRXKzog_lM Peter Horton - ‘Warum es hundertausend Sterne gibt’ (Austria, 1967): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgnZfdkQ530 Karel Gott - ‘Tausend Fenster’ (Austria, 1968): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWrYJLLfo2o Massiel - ‘La, la, la’ (Spain, 1968): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhPAZOwEY0I Cliff Richard - ‘Congratulations’ (United Kingdom, 1968): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xJcE9tnY6E Marianna Mendt - ‘Musik’ (Austria, 1971): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKzXt6841FU The Milestones - ‘Falter im Windt’ (Austria, 1972): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-lGhJOZagA Waterloo and Robinson - ‘My Little World’ (Austria, 1976): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmdQ3cevwPY Schmetterlinge - ‘Boom Boom Boomerang’ (Austria, 1977): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKEYWa3VoHU Springtime - ‘Mrs Caroline Robinson’ (Austria, 1978): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vo3NxHycwqU Christina Simon - ‘Heute in Jerusalem’ (Austria, 1979): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YapRERiQ3yU Blue Danube - ‘Du bist Musik’ (Austria, 1980): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AqK5IrhPys Marty Brem - ‘Wenn du da bist’ (Austria, 1981): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hv2yrw1v5Rg Mess - ‘Sonntag’ (Austria, 1982): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8Tf7nlLJ8g Westend - ‘Hurricane’ (Austria, 1983): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmxQNXEv5A0 Anita - ‘Einfach weg’ (Austria, 1984): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vP8b9BPdBNM Gary Lux - ‘Kinder dieser Welt’ (Austria, 1985): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X36mIdW_Cww Timna Brauer - ‘Die Zeit ist einsam’ (Austria, 1986): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhuFooQhaAA Gary Lux - ‘Nur noch Gefühl’ (Austria, 1987): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=voJZ4t-rxX0 Wilfried - ‘Lisa Mona Lisa’ (Austria, 1988):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fKcQb3ZEG4 Thomas Forstner - ‘Nur ein Lied’ (Austria, 1989): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aiy4NEkCpw8 Simone - ‘Keine Mauern mehr’ (Austria, 1990): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pq3ndrZzaf0 Thomas Forstner - ‘Vendig im Regen’ (Austria, 1991): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jac9y6-9pPo . If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on social. DM us on Twitter at @Bingewatch_Pod and join our Facebook Page. You can also now support the show with a generous Douze Points of your own! Discover your next favourite restaurant with NeoTaste, the exclusive membership unlocking huge discounts at hundreds of restaurants. Get 2 MONTHS FREE on us! Simply use the code BINGE at checkout. Sign up here: https://douze-points-a-eurovision-podcast.captivate.fm/neotaste If you want more bingeworthy TV coverage, check out our other shows: Bingewatch Bitesize Bingewatch Douze Points is a Podcasts By Liam production, presented by Steven Perkins and produced by Liam Heffernan. Original theme composed by Ian MacEwan. The Bingewatch network was created by Hannah Fernando and Ian MacEwan. For any queries, including advertising & sponsorship, please email hello@podcastsbyliam.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices