Yugoslavia in the Eurovision Song Contest
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Yugoslavia participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 27 times, debuting in 1961 and competing every year until its last appearance in 1992, with the exceptions of 1977–1980 and 1985. Yugoslavia won the 1989 contest and hosted the 1990 contest.
For the last participation, see Yugoslavia in the Eurovision Song Contest 1992.
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Yugoslavia in the Eurovision Song Contest | |
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(1961–1991)
(1992)
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Former participating broadcaster | Jugoslavenska radiotelevizija (JRT) |
Participation summary | |
Appearances | 27 |
First appearance | 1961 |
Last appearance | 1992 |
Highest placement | 1st: 1989 |
Host | 1990 |
Related articles | |
Jugovizija | |
External links | |
Yugoslavia's page at Eurovision.tv |
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Ljiljana Petrović was Yugoslavia's first entrant in the contest in 1961 and placed eighth. In 1962, Lola Novaković gave the country its first top five result, finishing fourth. This would remain Yugoslavia's only top five result until 1983, when Danijel finished fourth with the song "Džuli". Novi Fosili also finished fourth in 1987 with "Ja sam za ples". In 1989, the country achieved its only victory in the contest, when Riva won with the song "Rock Me".