Denmark in the Eurovision Song Contest 1958

Eurovision Song Contest 1958
Participating broadcasterStatsradiofonien
Country Denmark
National selection
Selection processDansk Melodi Grand Prix 1958
Selection date(s)16 February 1958
Selected artist(s)Raquel Rastenni
Selected song"Jeg rev et blad ud af min dagbog"
Selected songwriter(s)
  • Harry Jensen
Finals performance
Final result8th, 3 Points
Denmark in the Eurovision Song Contest
◄1957 • 1958 • 1959►

Denmark was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1958 with the song "Jeg rev et blad ud af min dagbog", written by Harry Jensen, and performed by Raquel Rastenni. The Danish participating broadcaster, Statsradiofonien, organised the Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 1958 in order to select its entry for the contest.

Before Eurovision

Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 1958

Statsradiofonien held the Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 1958 on 16 February at Radiohuset in Copenhagen, hosted by Sejr Volmer-Sørensen. The winning song was chosen by a jury of 10 people and only the winning song was announced.[1]

Draw Artist Song Place
1 Raquel Rastenni Jeg rev et blad ud af min dagbog 1
2 Raquel Rastenni Refræn –
3 Birthe Wilke & Gustav Winckler For altid –
4 Preben Uglebjerg Evas lille sang –
5 Bent Weidich Nanina –
6 Preben Neergaard Mit gamle hakkebræt –

At Eurovision

Raquel Rastenni performing at Eurovision 1958

On the contest, "Jeg rev et blad ud af min dagbog" was conducted by Kai Mortensen and performed sixth in the running order, following Sweden and preceding Belgium. At the close of voting "Jeg rev et blad ud af min dagbog" had received 3 points, placing Denmark eighth of the 10 entries.[2][3] It was succeeded as Danish entry at the 1959 contest with "Uh, jeg ville ønske jeg var dig" performed by Birthe Wilke.

Voting

Every participating broadcaster assembled a jury panel of ten people. Every jury member could give one point to his or her favourite song.

References

  1. ^ "Eurovision Artists: Nationale finale Eurovisie Songfestival".
  2. ^ "Raquel Rastenni - Jeg Rev Et Blad Ud Af Min Dagbog (Denmark 1958) - Participant Profile". eurovision.tv. Retrieved 7 January 2016.
  3. ^ "ESC History - Eurovision - Denmark 1958". Archived from the original on 28 July 2018. Retrieved 27 July 2018.
  4. ^ a b "Results of the Final of Hilversum 1958". Eurovision Song Contest. Archived from the original on 27 March 2021. Retrieved 27 March 2021.