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Eurovision Thriller 1988 Posted by: RaynerJM
Video duration: 581 seconds In the 1988 Eurovision Song Contest the UK were on the verge of winning, with just a couple of countries still to vote. What followed were some of the most thrilling moments in Eurovision voting history. In the end an unknown Canadian lady singing for Switzerland beat Britain's Scott Fitzgerald by just one single point. Even Terry Wogan was speechless! ... Related: 1988, celine, dion, esc, eurovision, fitzgerald, scott, voting |
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BBC News: Nelson Mandela released from prison Posted by: RaynerJM
Video duration: 585 seconds 11 February 1990. History in the making. Nelson Mandela was finally released from prison in South Africa. 4 years later he was to become his country's first democratically elected President. Here's how the BBC News reported this momentous event on that unforgettable sunday in February 1990. Related: africa, apartheid, bbc, freedom, mandela, nelson, release, south |
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BBC News: Thatcher resigns as Prime Minister Posted by: RaynerJM
Video duration: 569 seconds As we near the end of the Tony Blair Premiership, here's a reminder of what it was like the day Margaret Thatcher announced her resignation. The day is 22 November 1990. This is a clip from the BBC One O'Clock News. Related: bbc, heseltine, john, major, margaret, michael, news, resignation, thatcher |
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Miriam Makeba - Pata Pata Posted by: RaynerJM
Video duration: 183 seconds Miriam Makeba sings her most famous song Pata Pata during a performance in the VARA TV-studios in Holland, 1979. Joining her on stage towards the end of the song is her granddaughter Zenzi. Zenzi's mother (the late Bongi Makeba) is one of the backing vocalists (in the blue dress). Related: makeba, miriam, patapata |
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Puppet On A String - Eurovision 1967 Posted by: RaynerJM
Video duration: 597 seconds The 1967 Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, Austria saw the UK finally take first prize, after being runner-up nearly every year up to then. Sandie Shaw did it on barefeet with "Puppet On A String". Relive the final minutes of voting and feel sorry for the poor guy hidden behind the scoreboard who had to keep up with all the voting! This one's for you, Dan! Related: 1967, eurovision, puppet, sandie, shaw |
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Making Your Mind Up - Eurovision 1981 Posted by: RaynerJM
Video duration: 586 seconds As the voting nears the end Switzerland, the UK and Germany all have 120 points. Who will become the winner of the 1981 Eurovision Song Contest, held in Dublin, Ireland. Watch the final 10 minutes of voting and listen how even Terry Wogan goes wild... Related: 1981, bucks, eurovision, fizz, making, mind, terry, up, voting, wogan, your |
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Eurovision 1973 - Top 3 (pt.1of2) Posted by: RaynerJM
Video duration: 418 seconds The Eurovision Song Contest 1973 was held in Luxembourg. Like in 1971 i believe the top 3 was one of the strongest and best ever. Watch the top 3 countries from 1973 in the order they performed and enjoy the original BBC commentary by Terry Wogan. Spain: Mocedades - Eres Tu (2) Luxembourg: Anne-Marie David - Tu Te Reconnaitras (1) UK: Cliff Richard - Power To All Our Friends (3) Related: 1973, anne-marie, cliff, david, eurovision, luxembourg, mocedades, richard, spain, uk |
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Celine Dion wins Swiss Preselection 1988 Posted by: RaynerJM
Video duration: 589 seconds Here's the Swiss Preselection for the Eurovision Song Contest 1988. Watch the final 10 minutes of the show and see how Celine Dion wins over the Swiss voters. Related: 1988, celine, dion, eurovision, preselection, swiss |
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Jermaine Jackson Live Posted by: RaynerJM
Video duration: 587 seconds Here's Jermaine Jackson singing two of his big hits from the 80's "Dynamite" & "Do What You Do". I have no idea when, where or why. But i guess it must be around 1985, as both songs come from his 1984 hit album DYNAMITE, yet all through 1984 Jermaine spent his time touring with his brothers on the Jacksons Victory Tour. Related: dowhatyoudo, dynamite, jackson, jermaine |
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Eurovision 1973 - Luxembourg wins again Posted by: RaynerJM
Video duration: 595 seconds Here are the final minutes of the 1973 Eurovision Song Contest held in Luxembourg. See how Anne-Marie David beats Mocedades and Cliff Richard to make it two in a row for the host nation. This was the last year that peculiar voting system was used (each country sent two jurors - one over 25, one under 25 - who had to award 1 to 5 points to each song). Related: 1973, anne-marie, david, eurovision, luxembourg |
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Miriam Makeba - The Click Song Posted by: RaynerJM
Video duration: 194 seconds "...it isn't a noise, it's my language!" South African singer Miriam Makeba performs The Click Song in the Dutch VARA TV studios, september 1979. Related: african, click, makeba, miriam, song, south, the |
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Miriam Makeba & Bongi Makeba - Ngoma Nkurila Posted by: RaynerJM
Video duration: 357 seconds Miriam Makeba introduces her daughter Bongi who performs "Ngoma Nkurila" during a live concert in the Dutch TV studios in Hilversum, in september 1979. Bongi sadly passed away in 1985. Related: africa, bongi, makeba, miriam, ngoma, nkurila, south |
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Miriam Makeba - A Luta Continua Posted by: RaynerJM
Video duration: 492 seconds Miriam Makeba performs live in the VARA TV-studios in Hilversum, The Netherlands in 1979. She sings A LUTA CONTINUA and PATA PATA. Makeba's daughter Bongi (who sadly passed away in 1985) is one of the backing vocalists (in the blue dress). Related: aluta, continua, makeba, miriam, patapata, vara |
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Miriam Makeba - Khawuleza 1966 Posted by: RaynerJM
Video duration: 146 seconds South African singer and political activist Miriam Makeba sings Khawuleza on a Swedish TV show from 1966/67. This song features on the album AN EVENING WITH BELAFONTE/MAKEBA, which won them both a Grammy Award in 1965. Related: 1966, african, khawuleza, makeba, miriam, south |
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Miriam Makeba - The Click Song 1966 Posted by: RaynerJM
Video duration: 119 seconds In February 1966 Miriam Makeba performed at the Bern's Salonger in Stockholm, Sweden. This concert was shown on Swedish television in 1967. Here she sings The Click Song. Related: 1966, african, click, makeba, miriam, song, south, the |
