In the Eurovision Song Contest 1963, Sweden was represented by Monica Zetterlund, a popular jazz singer. Her song, written by Bobbie Ericsson and Beppe Wolgers, was called "En gång i Stockholm". Carli Thornehave also sung the winning song at the national final. The contest, which was held in London, did not go very well for Sweden. They scored for the first (and so far only) time the infamous nul points, among with their neighbours Finland and Norway, and also Netherlands.

Before Eurovision

Melodifestivalen 1963

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on 16 February 1963, broadcast on Sveriges Radio TV but was not broadcast on radio. *1: Performer with large orchestra *2: Performer with smaller orchestra

At Eurovision

Monica Zetterlund performed "En gång i Stockholm" at Eurovision, and became the first and only artist to score "nul points" for Sweden.

Voting

Sweden did not receive any points at the 1963 Eurovision Song Contest.

References

External links

ESCSweden.com
(in Swedish)
Information site about MelodifestivalenEurovision Song Contest National Finals
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