A look behind the scenes at Eurovision 1987 in the lead up to Johnny Logan's second win and Ireland's third.
A behind the scenes look at Johnny Logan's second bid for the Eurovision Song Contest title in Brussels in 1987. Kevin Linehan reports for Evening Extra on the build up to the contest and Johnny's win for Ireland.
Linehan comments on the confusion at the contest over the names of contestants, commentators and production staff.
Wogan, Logan, Gogan, Grogan, and Hogan
Johnny Logan went on to win at the Palais Du Centenaire in Brussels with the song 'Hold Me Now'.
Ahead of the live performance Terry Wogan gives his view on Johnny's chances of taking the title, and chats about his tongue-in-cheek approach to the contest. On the Eurovision, Wogan comments
It's an exercise in foolishness really. I mean it's just a competition.
Ian McGarry, Head of the Irish delegation, comments on his input into the contest. Avril Macrory, Head of RTÉ's Variety Department, comments on the prospects of Johnny winning and the implications it will have for RTÉ.
Tension mounts backstage as the votes are called out and there is euphoria when Johnny wins for a second time.
'Hold Me Now' went on to hit the number 1 spot in Ireland and Belgium, and number 2 in the UK.
Johnny Logan after his Eurovision win (1987)
Title: |
Hold Me Now Win Number 3 for Ireland |
Clip Duration: |
00:05:24 |
Material Type: |
Video |
Clip Title: |
Johnny Logan Wins with Hold Me Now |
Series Title: |
Evening Extra |
Information: |
This episode of Evening Extra was broadcast on 13 May 1987. |
Local Keywords: |
eurovision song contest, 1987, johnny logan, evening extra |
Coverage: |
Ireland |
Topic: |
Arts and Culture |
Contributor(s): |
Kevin Linehan (Reporter) |
Publisher: |
RTÉ |
First Broadcast Channel: |
RTÉ One |
Broadcast Date: |
13/05/1987 |
Production Year: |
1987 |
Country of Production: |
Ireland |
Original Identifier: |
02D00334 |
IPR Restrictions: |
Rights Reserved - Free Access |
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Item Type: |
part/extract |
Colour: |
Colour |
Sound: |
Mono |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3 |
Language: |
English (eng) |
Original Language: |
English (eng) |
