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Eurovision Thriller 1988 Posted by: RaynerJM
Video duration: 581 seconds In the 1988 Eurovision Song Contest the UK were on the verge of winning, with just a couple of countries still to vote. What followed were some of the most thrilling moments in Eurovision voting history. In the end an unknown Canadian lady singing for Switzerland beat Britain's Scott Fitzgerald by just one single point. Even Terry Wogan was speechless! ... Related: 1988, celine, dion, esc, eurovision, fitzgerald, scott, voting |
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BBC News: Nelson Mandela released from prison Posted by: RaynerJM
Video duration: 585 seconds 11 February 1990. History in the making. Nelson Mandela was finally released from prison in South Africa. 4 years later he was to become his country's first democratically elected President. Here's how the BBC News reported this momentous event on that unforgettable sunday in February 1990. Related: africa, apartheid, bbc, freedom, mandela, nelson, release, south |
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BBC News: Thatcher resigns as Prime Minister Posted by: RaynerJM
Video duration: 569 seconds As we near the end of the Tony Blair Premiership, here's a reminder of what it was like the day Margaret Thatcher announced her resignation. The day is 22 November 1990. This is a clip from the BBC One O'Clock News. Related: bbc, heseltine, john, major, margaret, michael, news, resignation, thatcher |
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Puppet On A String - Eurovision 1967 Posted by: RaynerJM
Video duration: 597 seconds The 1967 Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, Austria saw the UK finally take first prize, after being runner-up nearly every year up to then. Sandie Shaw did it on barefeet with "Puppet On A String". Relive the final minutes of voting and feel sorry for the poor guy hidden behind the scoreboard who had to keep up with all the voting! This one's for you, Dan! Related: 1967, eurovision, puppet, sandie, shaw |
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Miriam Makeba & Bongi Makeba - Ngoma Nkurila Posted by: RaynerJM
Video duration: 357 seconds Miriam Makeba introduces her daughter Bongi who performs "Ngoma Nkurila" during a live concert in the Dutch TV studios in Hilversum, in september 1979. Bongi sadly passed away in 1985. Related: africa, bongi, makeba, miriam, ngoma, nkurila, south |
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Miriam Makeba - A Luta Continua & Pata Pata '79 Posted by: RaynerJM
Video duration: 492 seconds Miriam Makeba performs live in the VARA TV-studios in Hilversum, The Netherlands in 1979. She sings A LUTA CONTINUA and PATA PATA. Makeba's daughter Bongi (who sadly passed away in 1985) is one of the backing vocalists (in the blue dress). Related: aluta, continua, makeba, miriam, patapata, vara |
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Eurovision 1973 - Top 3 (pt.1of2) Posted by: RaynerJM
Video duration: 418 seconds The Eurovision Song Contest 1973 was held in Luxembourg. Like in 1971 i believe the top 3 was one of the strongest and best ever. Watch the top 3 countries from 1973 in the order they performed and enjoy the original BBC commentary by Terry Wogan. Spain: Mocedades - Eres Tu (2) Luxembourg: Anne-Marie David - Tu Te Reconnaitras (1) UK: Cliff Richard - Power To All Our Friends (3) Related: 1973, anne-marie, cliff, david, eurovision, luxembourg, mocedades, richard, spain, uk |
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Celine Dion wins Swiss Preselection 1988 Posted by: RaynerJM
Video duration: 589 seconds Here's the Swiss Preselection for the Eurovision Song Contest 1988. Watch the final 10 minutes of the show and see how Celine Dion wins over the Swiss voters. Related: 1988, celine, dion, eurovision, preselection, swiss |
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Miriam Makeba - The Click Song 1966 Posted by: RaynerJM
Video duration: 119 seconds In February 1966 Miriam Makeba performed at the Bern's Salonger in Stockholm, Sweden. This concert was shown on Swedish television in 1967. Here she sings The Click Song. Related: 1966, african, click, makeba, miriam, song, south, the |
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Harry Belafonte in Holland 1988 Posted by: RaynerJM
Video duration: 487 seconds Here's Harry Belafonte performing live in Maastricht, The Netherlands, during a UNICEF Gala in 1988. He sings two songs "KWELA" and "GLOBAL CARNIVAL" from his South Africa-themed album PARADISE IN GAZANKULU. Related: 1988, belafonte, carnival, global, harry, kwela, netherlands |
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Eurovision Consternation 1969 Posted by: RaynerJM
Video duration: 550 seconds Here are the final 10 minutes of voting during the 1969 Eurovision Song Contest held in Madrid, Spain. And what a ten minutes it was. Europe ended up with four winners and a charming host who had no clue what to do next... Enjoy! Related: 1969, boccara, esc, eurovision, frida, kuhr, lenny, lulu, massiel, salomé, voting |
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Miriam Makeba - Hapo Zamani Posted by: RaynerJM
Video duration: 225 seconds "Mama Africa" Miriam Makeba - Hapo Zamani (1995) Related: africa, makeba, mama, miriam |
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3T live in Amsterdam Shopping Mall 1996 Posted by: RaynerJM
Video duration: 424 seconds In february 1996 3T performed live in the Magna Plaza Shopping Center, in the heart of Amsterdam. Organized by the Virgin Mega Store 3T sing their big hit "ANYTHING". My brother is the one doing all the filming. Related: 1996, 3t, amsterdam, anything, family, jackson, taj, tarryl, tj |
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Miriam Makeba - Into Yam Posted by: RaynerJM
Video duration: 109 seconds A young Miriam Makeba performs Into Yam in the movie Come Back, Africa (1960) Related: into, makeba, miriam, yam |
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Eurovision 1975 - Netherlands Posted by: RaynerJM
Video duration: 240 seconds Here's Holland's victorious entry to the 1975 Eurovision Song Contest held in Stockholm, Sweden. The group Teach In perform "Ding Dinge-Dong". They were the first country to sing, so in effect they opened and closed the 1975 contest. Enjoy too the original Dutch NOS commentary by Willem Duys. Related: 1975, dinge-dong, duys, eurovision, in, netherlands, teach, willem |
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Eurovision 1961 - ARE YOU SURE Posted by: RaynerJM
Video duration: 156 seconds Here's the UK's 1961 entry "Are You Sure" by The Allisons. They came second that year. This clip is from the original Dutch NTS broadcast. Enjoy this trip down memory lane, from way before i was born... Related: 1961, allisons, are, eurovision, sure, the, you |
