Hello dear readers of Eurovision Ireland!

Today we continue with our exciting series: One Day Love!

Each week we shine a spotlight on one song from Eurovision history, sharing key details such as the year, country, artist, song title, a short lyrics excerpt with translation, the performance video, and how it placed in the semi‑final, final, or national final.

This week we travel back to the 1960s, and to one of Eurovision’s most romantic performers: Udo Jürgens. Before his eventual victory in 1966, he represented Austria three times in a row. In 1965, he brought us the heartfelt ballad “Sag ihr, ich lass sie grüßen” , a song filled with longing and emotional depth.

Year: 1965

Country: Austria

Artist: Udo Jürgens

Title: Sag ihr, ich lass sie grüßen (English: Tell Her I Send My Greetings)

Lyrics (excerpt & translation): (German original) „Sag ihr, ich lass sie grüßen, sag ihr, ich denk’ an sie…“

(English translation) “Tell her I send my greetings, tell her she’s still with me…”

Video: Eurovision 1965 Performance – Udo Jürgens

Points and Placement:

• Final result: 4th place
• Points: 16

Udo’s 1965 entry showed his mastery of emotional storytelling, paving the way for his legendary win the following year with Merci, Chérie.

Who would you like to see next in our One Day Love celebration? Let us know in the comments section below!

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Author: Bogdan Fedeles