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1983 saw the contest go to Munich and Israel saw sense to send Ofra Haza with the song Hi to the contest. Her pitch perfect performance saw her reach second place despite the canary yellow colour scheme adopted by her backing singers. This inspirational song translated as Alive sung in Munich had great significance for the Isreali people and remains a contest classic ensuring the late great late Ofra Haza’s legacy in Eurovision history.


Alex lives and works in the United Kingdom and has been an avid fan of the Eurovision Song Contest since Carola's victory in 1991 for Sweden. He is studying English Literature and wants to focus on becoming an established writer. He joins the esctoday.com team as an Editor.