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Switzerland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1993

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Eurovision Song Contest 1993
Participating broadcasterSwiss Broadcasting Corporation (SRG SSR)
Country  Switzerland
National selection
Selection processNational final
Selection date(s)6 February 1993
Selected artist(s)Annie Cotton
Selected song"Moi, tout simplement"
Selected songwriter(s)
  • Christophe Duc
  • Jean-Jacques Egli
Finals performance
Final result3rd, 148 points
Switzerland in the Eurovision Song Contest
◄1992 1993 1994►

Switzerland was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1993 with the song "Moi, tout simplement", composed by Christophe Duc, with lyrics by Jean-Jacques Egli, and performed by Canadian singer Annie Cotton. The Swiss participating broadcaster, the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SRG SSR), selected its entry through a national final.

Before Eurovision

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National final

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Swiss German and Romansh broadcaster Schweizer Fernsehen der deutschen und rätoromanischen Schweiz (SF DRS) held the national final on 6 February 1993 at its television studios in Zürich, hosted by Sandra Simó. The winner was chosen by the votes of 3 regional juries plus a jury of "experts" and journalists.[1]

Final – 6 February 1993
Draw Artist Song Regional Juries Expert &
Press Jury
Total Place
DRS TSR TSI
1 Chris Lorens "Zwei Leben im Strom der Zeit" 4 2 5 3 14 4
2 Annie Cotton "Moi, tout simplement" 8 8 6 8 30 1
3 Mary "Non siamo angeli" 1 1 2 1 5 7
4 Natasha "Pour toujours" 2 3 1 2 8 6
5 Diaspro "Riflesso" 5 5 8 6 24 2
6 Jürg Stein "Antarctica" 3 4 3 4 14 4
7 Scarlet "Donner" 6 6 4 5 21 3

At Eurovision

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Cotton performed 4th on the night of the contest, following Germany and preceding Denmark. At the close of the voting the song had received 148 points, placing 3rd of 25, behind winner Ireland and runner-up United Kingdom.[2]

The Swiss conductor at the contest was Marc Sorrentino.

Voting

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References

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  1. ^ "SWISS NATIONAL FINAL 1993".
  2. ^ "Final of Millstreet 1993". European Broadcasting Union. Archived from the original on 17 April 2021. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Results of the Final of Millstreet 1993". European Broadcasting Union. Archived from the original on 17 April 2021. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
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