The History of Austria at Eurovision, Part 1 (1957 - 1991) - Douze Points

In what has become a Douze Points tradition, Steven kicks off our 2026 season proper, with a look back at the history of the previous winner. In this case, it's Austria's turn under the spotlight, and in part one we look at its first Eurovision in the 50s, through to 1991..Mentioned in this episode:Nicole - ‘Ein bißchen Frieden’ (Germany, 1982): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hp_b-095yPcValentina Monetta and Jimmie Wilson - ‘Spirit of the Night’ (San Marino, 2017): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UC7QzXPnt6kBob Martin - ‘Wohin, kleines Pony?’ (Austria, 1957): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mETWk_nB1Q Liane Augustin - ‘Die ganze Welt braucht liebe’ (Austria, 1958): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AC5E7tl7juU Ferry Graf - ‘Der K und K Kalypso aus Wien’ (Austria, 1959): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PMFkXaW090 Harry Winter - ‘Du hast mich so fasziniert’ (Austria, 1960): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSdNep2GPUEJimmy Makulis - ‘Sensucht’ (Austria, 1961): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYYr9pLQNOQ Eleonore Schwarz - ‘Nur in der Wiener Luft’ (Austria, 1962):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cRmfgPeK40Carmela Corren - ‘Vielleict geschieht ein Wunder’ (Austria, 1963): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biJfeQaHZe0Udo Jürgens - ‘Warum nur, warum?’ (Austria, 1964): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cqvp-gJqGlYUdo Jürgens - ‘Sag ihr, ich lass sie grüßen’ (Austria, 1965): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVr6Qlp1uSMUdo Jürgens - ‘Merci, Chérie’ (Austria, 1966): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcRXKzog_lMPeter Horton - ‘Warum es hundertausend Sterne gibt’ (Austria, 1967): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgnZfdkQ530Karel Gott - ‘Tausend Fenster’ (Austria, 1968): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWrYJLLfo2oMassiel - ‘La, la, la’ (Spain, 1968): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhPAZOwEY0ICliff Richard - ‘Congratulations’ (United Kingdom, 1968): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xJcE9tnY6EMarianna Mendt - ‘Musik’ (Austria, 1971): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKzXt6841FUThe Milestones - ‘Falter im Windt’ (Austria, 1972): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-lGhJOZagAWaterloo and Robinson - ‘My Little World’ (Austria, 1976): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmdQ3cevwPYSchmetterlinge - ‘Boom Boom Boomerang’ (Austria, 1977): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKEYWa3VoHUSpringtime - ‘Mrs Caroline Robinson’ (Austria, 1978): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vo3NxHycwqUChristina Simon - ‘Heute in Jerusalem’ (Austria, 1979): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YapRERiQ3yUBlue Danube - ‘Du bist Musik’ (Austria, 1980): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AqK5IrhPysMarty Brem - ‘Wenn du da bist’ (Austria, 1981): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hv2yrw1v5RgMess - ‘Sonntag’ (Austria, 1982): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8Tf7nlLJ8gWestend - ‘Hurricane’ (Austria, 1983): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmxQNXEv5A0Anita - ‘Einfach weg’ (Austria, 1984): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vP8b9BPdBNMGary Lux - ‘Kinder dieser Welt’ (Austria, 1985): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X36mIdW_CwwTimna Brauer - ‘Die Zeit ist einsam’ (Austria, 1986): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhuFooQhaAAGary Lux - ‘Nur noch Gefühl’ (Austria, 1987): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=voJZ4t-rxX0Wilfried - ‘Lisa Mona Lisa’ (Austria, 1988):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fKcQb3ZEG4Thomas Forstner - ‘Nur ein Lied’ (Austria, 1989): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aiy4NEkCpw8Simone - ‘Keine Mauern mehr’ (Austria, 1990): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pq3ndrZzaf0Thomas Forstner - ‘Vendig im Regen’ (Austria, 1991): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jac9y6-9pPo.If you love Eurovision as much as we do, don't forget to connect with us on social. DM us on Twitter at @Bingewatch_Pod and join our Facebook Page.You can also now support the show with a generous Douze Points of your own!Discover your next favourite restaurant with NeoTaste, the exclusive membership unlocking huge discounts at hundreds of restaurants. Get 2 MONTHS FREE on us! Simply use the code BINGE at checkout. Sign up here: https://douze-points-a-eurovision-podcast.captivate.fm/neotaste If you want more bingeworthy TV coverage, check out our other shows:BingewatchBitesize BingewatchDouze Points is a Podcasts By Liam production, presented by Steven Perkins and produced by Liam Heffernan. Original theme composed by Ian MacEwan. The Bingewatch network was created by Hannah Fernando and Ian MacEwan. For any queries, including advertising & sponsorship, please email [email protected]