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January 28, 2011   Israeli Music   No comments

Israel’s Top Songs in the Eurovision Contest

The Eurovision is an annual song contest, featuring almost all European states and a few non-European, as Israel. The Eurovision is a display of Europe’s worst pop music and most tasteless fashion. When you watch it, you have a serious de javu to the 80′s…
However, Israel has had a few good moments in this competition. Here are the best Eurovision songs which have proudly represented Israel through the years. Naturally, it includes our three wins and several unforgettable songs that should have won.
All have become an integral part of our local music vocabulary. Enjoy!
1. Diva – Dana International (winner 1998)
A real diva takes the prize! Dana International is a very well known transsexual pop singer in Israel. Watch Dana’s unforgettable performance.

Diva – Dana International (winner 1998)

A real diva takes the prize! Dana International is a very well known transsexual pop singer in Israel. Watch Dana’s unforgettable performance.

2. Aba Ni Bi – Izhar Cohen (winner 1978)
Israel’s first win. This song tells of an encrypted language so that children could share love secrets.

3. Hallelujah -Gali Atari and Milk and Honey (winner 1979)
The 1979 Eurovision contest took place in Jerusalem after Israel’s 1978 win . This fantastic song gave Israel its second win in a row in the Eurovision contest. The song has soon become an Israeli anthem.

4. Chai – Ofra Haza (1983, should have won!)

5. Shiri Maimon – HaSheket Shenishar (2005, should have won!)

6. Harel Skaat – Milim Words (2010)

Harel Skaat, one of the most talented Israeli singers represents Israel with the song Milim, saying you have left me nothing but words.

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