Spain took part in the Eurovision Song Contest 1962. This is the second time that Spain participated in the Eurovision Song Contest.
The country was represented by
Víctor Balaguer with the song "Llámame". "Llámame" was written by Miguel Portoles and composed by Mario Selles.
The song was chosen through a national final.
Before Eurovision
National final
The national final took place at
RNE's studios in
Barcelona
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and was aired through radio, hosted by Federico Gallo. Sixteen songs were presented in a semi-final on February 5, and ten of these songs went forward to the national final that took place on February 6. Víctor Balaguer was proclaimed winner with "Llámame" by the votes of 10 regional radio stations.
At Eurovision
Víctor Balaguer was the third to perform in the running order, following
Belgium
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and preceding
Austria
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. He received nul point for his performance, sharing the last place with Belgium, Austria and the
Netherlands
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Voting
Spain did not receive any points at the 1962 Eurovision Song Contest.
References
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Countries in the Eurovision Song Contest 1962
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