The Eurovision Contests That Changed Everything... | (1956-1981)

For a competition that has around 70 editions, what separates the best from the rest? What makes a Eurovision a true classic? Is it an iconic winner? A legendary voting sequence? A groundbreaking stage? Or is it the lasting impact a contest has on Eurovision history? Inspired by the idea of ESPN Classics, this video looks back at the first 26 (yes, 26) years of the Eurovision Song Contest to identify the contests that truly shaped the competition. From revolutionary productions, to historic results, to the debut of a new superstars, , these are the contests that helped make Eurovision what it is today. Do you agree with my picks? Which Eurovision contest would you consider the first true Eurovision Classic? #Eurovision #EurovisionSongContest #ESC #EurovisionHistory #ABBA #BucksFizz #CliffRichard