Bye Bye I Love You
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"Bye Bye I Love You" was the Luxembourg
ish entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1974
, performed (despite the English
of the title, although the title phrase is in that language) in French
by German-British singer Ireen Sheer
. The song is notable in the history of the Contest; it was the very first entry composed by Eurovision veteran Ralph Siegel
, who would go on write 19 ESC entries throughout the 70s, 80s, 90s and 2000s - 14 for Germany
including 1982 winner "Ein bißchen Frieden
", 3 for Luxembourg, 1 for Switzerland
and most recently Montenegro
's 2009 entry "Just Get Out of My Life
".
"Bye, Bye, I Love You" is a mid-tempo ballad in which Sheer sings about ending a relationship with a man she appears to have met on a holiday. She sings that "I didn't really speak French" and that "you can't say a word in English", but despite the language barrier, the two were able to enjoy a happy relationship for some time. Her lover, however, was not entirely faithful - thus, regardless of her feelings, she ends the relationship. Sheer recorded the song in three languages, French, English and German - all with the title "Bye Bye I Love You".
The song was performed ninth on the night (following Sweden
's ABBA
with "Waterloo" and preceding Monaco
's Romuald
with "Celui qui reste et celui qui s'en va
"). At the close of voting, it had received 14 points, placing 4th in a field of 17.
It was succeeded as Luxembourgish representative
at the 1975 Contest
by Géraldine
with "Toi
". Ireen Sheer returned to the Contest in 1978
with "Feuer
", then representing Germany, and again in 1985
competing for Luxembourg with "Children, Kinder, Enfants
", both songs Ralph Siegel/Bernd Meinunger
compositions.
Luxembourg
Luxembourg , officially the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg , is a landlocked country in western Europe, bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany. It has two principal regions: the Oesling in the North as part of the Ardennes massif, and the Gutland in the south...
ish entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1974
Eurovision Song Contest 1974
The Eurovision Song Contest 1974 was the 19th Eurovision Song Contest. It was held in the seaside resort of Brighton on the south coast of the United Kingdom...
, performed (despite the English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
of the title, although the title phrase is in that language) in French
French language
French is a Romance language spoken as a first language in France, the Romandy region in Switzerland, Wallonia and Brussels in Belgium, Monaco, the regions of Quebec and Acadia in Canada, and by various communities elsewhere. Second-language speakers of French are distributed throughout many parts...
by German-British singer Ireen Sheer
Ireen Sheer
Ireen Sheer is a German-British pop singer, who has competed in several Eurovision Song Contests over the past four decades...
. The song is notable in the history of the Contest; it was the very first entry composed by Eurovision veteran Ralph Siegel
Ralph Siegel
Ralph Siegel is a German record producer and songwriter. He is married to the opera singer Kriemhild Jahn. He has three daughters, one of them Giulia Siegel divorced from German entrepreneur Hans Wehrmann....
, who would go on write 19 ESC entries throughout the 70s, 80s, 90s and 2000s - 14 for Germany
Germany in the Eurovision Song Contest
Germany has participated in every Eurovision Song Contest since its beginning in 1956, although its entry in 1996 did not qualify past the pre‐selection round, and therefore was not seen in the broadcast final. No other country has been represented as often. France and the United Kingdom come in a...
including 1982 winner "Ein bißchen Frieden
Ein Bißchen Frieden
"Ein bißchen Frieden" is a song in German, written by prolific German Eurovision-writing duo Ralph Siegel and Bernd Meinunger for the Eurovision Song Contest 1982 in Harrogate, Yorkshire, England....
", 3 for Luxembourg, 1 for Switzerland
Switzerland in the Eurovision Song Contest
Switzerland has participated in the Eurovision Song Contest every year since it began, except 1995, 1999, 2001, and 2003. Switzerland hosted the first contest in 1956, and won it themselves. Switzerland has won the contest twice, in 1956 and 1988. A third victory in 1963 could have been possibly...
and most recently Montenegro
Montenegro in the Eurovision Song Contest
Montenegro debuted at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2007. Previously it participated as part of Yugoslavia and Serbia and Montenegro .The 2005 entrants from Serbia and Montenegro, No Name, were from Montenegro, as were the 1983 and 1984 entrants...
's 2009 entry "Just Get Out of My Life
Just Get Out of My Life
"Just Get Out of My Life" is a song by Andrea Demirović and was the Montenegrin entry to the Eurovision Song Contest 2009, held in Moscow, Russia. This was the first English language Montenegrin entry at Eurovision, as well as the first time the country was represented by a female soloist...
".
"Bye, Bye, I Love You" is a mid-tempo ballad in which Sheer sings about ending a relationship with a man she appears to have met on a holiday. She sings that "I didn't really speak French" and that "you can't say a word in English", but despite the language barrier, the two were able to enjoy a happy relationship for some time. Her lover, however, was not entirely faithful - thus, regardless of her feelings, she ends the relationship. Sheer recorded the song in three languages, French, English and German - all with the title "Bye Bye I Love You".
The song was performed ninth on the night (following Sweden
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
's ABBA
ABBA
ABBA was a Swedish pop group formed in Stockholm in 1970 which consisted of Anni-Frid Lyngstad, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson and Agnetha Fältskog...
with "Waterloo" and preceding Monaco
Monaco
Monaco , officially the Principality of Monaco , is a sovereign city state on the French Riviera. It is bordered on three sides by its neighbour, France, and its centre is about from Italy. Its area is with a population of 35,986 as of 2011 and is the most densely populated country in the...
's Romuald
Romuald Figuier
Romuald Figuier is a French singer aka Romuald.He represented Monaco in the 1964 Eurovision Song Contest with "Où sont-elles passées" and finished 3rd....
with "Celui qui reste et celui qui s'en va
Celui Qui Reste Et Celui Qui S'En Va
"Celui qui reste et celui qui s'en va" was the Monegasque entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1974, performed in French by French singer Romuald....
"). At the close of voting, it had received 14 points, placing 4th in a field of 17.
It was succeeded as Luxembourgish representative
Luxembourg in the Eurovision Song Contest
Luxembourg was one of the countries to participate in the first Eurovision Song Contest in 1956.From their debut to 1993 Luxembourg competed frequently in the Contest, being absent from the contest once during this period...
at the 1975 Contest
Eurovision Song Contest 1975
The Eurovision Song Contest 1975 was the 20th edition of the contest hosted by SR and held in Stockholm, Sweden. The arena for the event was the newly built Stockholm International Fairs in Älvsjö in southern Stockholm. ABBA's victory in Brighton the previous year gave Sweden the right to host the...
by Géraldine
Geraldine
The feminine form of the first name Gerald. Famous women named Geraldine include:*Geraldine Ferraro, United States congresswoman and 1984 Vice Presidential candidate*Geraldine Chaplin, actress*Geraldine Fitzgerald, actress*Geraldine Page, actress...
with "Toi
Toi (song)
"Toi" was the Luxembourgish entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1975, performed in French by Irish singer Geraldine. The entry had a high pedigree, being penned by three authors/composers who had all written/composed previous Eurovision winners...
". Ireen Sheer returned to the Contest in 1978
Eurovision Song Contest 1978
The Eurovision Song Contest 1978 was the 23rd of its kind, and was held on 22 April 1978 in Paris. With Denise Fabre and Léon Zitrone as the presenters - the first time more than one presenter hosted the contest - the contest was won by Izhar Cohen & the Alphabeta who represented Israel, with their...
with "Feuer
Feuer
Feuer is the German language word for fire. From its origins, the word "feuer" has made its way into contemporary use as a family name.According to Israel's Diaspora Museum, the surname, Feuer, indicates that the ancestors of those bearing this name were the "shedders of light and wisdom" on their...
", then representing Germany, and again in 1985
Eurovision Song Contest 1985
The Eurovision Song Contest 1985 was the 30th Eurovision Song Contest and was held on 4 May 1985 in Gothenburg, Sweden. The presenter was Lill Lindfors, and Norwegian duo Bobbysocks! was the winner of this Eurovision with the song "La det swinge"....
competing for Luxembourg with "Children, Kinder, Enfants
Children, Kinder, Enfants
"Children, Kinder, Enfants" was the Luxembourgish entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1985, performed in French by Margo, Franck Olivier, Diane Solomon, Ireen Sheer, Malcolm and Chris Roberts.This group is for obvious reasons sometimes referred to as "The Internationals"; Margo is Dutch,...
", both songs Ralph Siegel/Bernd Meinunger
Bernd Meinunger
Bernd Meinunger is a German lyricist and record producer who frequently works with Ralph Siegel and David Brandes...
compositions.