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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