José Henrique Duarte Mendes (born 7 August 1947,

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) is a former

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and singer. He participated in

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in 1970, 1971, 1972, and 1973 but he did not win until 1975 when he performed " Madrugada" (lyrics and song from José Luís Tinoco), about

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and 1974's

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. He represented Portugal in

Eurovision Song Contest 1975 The Eurovision Song Contest 1975 was the 20th edition of the annual Eurovision Song Contest. It took place in Stockholm, Sweden, following the country's victory at the with the song " Waterloo" by ABBA. Organised by the European Broadcasting Un ...

with that song. He finished in 16th place with 16 points (a surprising 12 points from Turkey).

Discography

*Então Dizia-te (Single, 1970) *Adolescente/Dar e Cantar (Single, Philips, 1971) *Cidade Alheia/Town Without Sun (Single, Orfeu, 1972) *Gente (EP, Orfeu, 1973) Gente / O Retrato / Maria Vida Fria *Madrugada (Single, Orfeu, 1975) *Madrugada (LP, Orfeu, 1975?)

External links

Lyrics of the song Madrugada, in Portuguese and its translation in English
{{DEFAULTSORT:Mendes, Duarte 20th-century Portuguese male singers Eurovision Song Contest entrants for Portugal Eurovision Song Contest entrants of 1975 Portuguese soldiers Living people 1947 births