United_Kingdom_in_the_Eurovision_Song_Contest_1961

United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 1961

United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 1961

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The United Kingdom was represented by The Allisons in the 1961 Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Are You Sure?".

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The Allisons an English pop duo were chosen as to represent the UK, the song came 2nd in the contest and reached No2 in the UK singles charts. They went on to come 2nd in the contest.

Before Eurovision

A Song For Europe

The United Kingdom held a national pre-selection to choose the song that would go to the 1961 Eurovision Song Contest. It was held on 15 February 1961 and presented by Katie Boyle. The songs were voted on by a total of 120 jurors aged between 19 and 40 who were divided into 12 juries of ten in the following cities: Aberdeen, Glasgow, Belfast, Leeds, Bangor, Manchester, Norwich, Birmingham, Cardiff, London, Bristol and Southampton.

The Eric Robinson Orchestra supplied the music and vocal backing was provided by the Beryl Stott Singers.

More information Final – 15 February 1961, Draw ...

At Eurovision

Voting

Every country had a jury of ten people. Every jury member could give one point to his or her favourite song.

More information Score, Country ...

References

  1. [1]
    "Results of the Final of Cannes 1961". Eurovision Song Contest. Archived from the original on 28 March 2021. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
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