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A History of The Netherlands at Eurovision
Episode 5423rd September 2024 • Douze Points • Bingewatch
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It's been a difficult year for the Netherlands. Following the disqualification of Joost Klein ahead of 2024's Grand Final, in which they were expected to do very well, the country is currently weighing up if it will compete next year at the Song Contest.

So in this episode, Stephen takes a closer look at The Netherlands' history at Eurovision. Though one of the most loyal, and generous, participants, their success has been volatile, which makes them historically one of the most entertaining countries to watch...

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Useful Links:

Marina Satti - ‘Zari’ (Greece, 2024): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENb4LCeq9Lc

Helena Paparizou - ‘My Number One’ (Greece, 2005): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcOwvZ26KFQ

Corry Brocken - ‘Net als toen’ (Netherlands, 1957): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDA5MAfGG-M

Corry Brocken - ‘Heel de wereld’ (Netherlands, 1958): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoiVXVA8fs8

Teddy Scholten - ‘Een beetje’ (Netherlands, 1959): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaEskI58tAM

De Spelbrekers - ‘Katinka’ (Netherlands, 1962): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPzoydLh5YY

Annie Palman - ‘Een speeldoos’ (Netherlands, 1963): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWINVYSsrTU

Lenny Kuhr - ‘De troubadour’ (Netherlands, 1969): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ctod7qBMeY

Ben Cramer - ‘De oude muzikant’ (Netherlands, 1973): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6JqeLK3DQU

Teach-In - ‘Ding-a-Dong’ (Netherlands, 1975): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=447LKTYDv4Y 

Mouth and MacNeil - ‘I See A Star’ (Netherlands, 1974): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hqj_UNeWA9w

Maggie MacNeil - ‘Amsterdam’ (Netherlands, 1980): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqhRioBlRNk

Willeke Alberti - ‘Waar is de zon’ (Netherlands, 1993): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHPYpEtUcoI

Maxine and Franklin Brown - ‘De eerste keer’ (Netherlands, 1996): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pw_WxnIzK4Q

Mrs Einstein - ‘Niemend heeft nog tijd’ (Netherlands, 1997): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbzuS_KHmAw

Edsilia - ‘Hemel en aarde’ (Netherlands, 1998): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s08iSJALk7E

Re-union - ‘Without You’ (Netherlands, 2004): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phHQrLvEBUU

Anouk - ‘Birds’ (Netherlands, 2013): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5iazXvMw5o

The Common Linnets - ‘Calm After The Storm’ (Netherlands, 2014): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWe8PRsW4T0

Trijntje Oosterhuis - ‘Walk Along’ (Netherlands, 2015): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_fs4SPGyF0

Douwe Bob - ‘Slow Down’ (Netherlands, 2016): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_fs4SPGyF0

Waylon - ‘Outlaw In ’Em’ (Netherlands, 2018): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7jHz5asMs8

Duncan Laurence - ‘Arcade’ (Netherlands, 2019): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3D-r4ogr7s

Jeangu Macrooy - ‘Birth Of A New Age’ (Netherlands, 2021): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3Da5cr2fTs

S10 - ‘De diepte’ (Netherlands, 2022): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgOnu7ux2-k

Mia Nicolai & Dion Cooper - ‘Burning Daylight’ (Netherlands, 2023): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XAsam043OY

Joost Klein - ‘Europapa’ (Netherlands, 2024): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IiHFnmI8pxg

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