Germany in the Eurovision Song Contest 1969
| Germany in the Eurovision Song Contest 1969 | ||||
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| Eurovision Song Contest 1969 | ||||
| Participating broadcaster | ARD – Hessischer Rundfunk (HR) | |||
| Country | Germany | |||
| Selection process | Ein Lied für Madrid | |||
| Selection date | 22 February 1969 | |||
| Competing entry | ||||
| Song | "Primaballerina" | |||
| Artist | Siw Malmkvist | |||
| Songwriter | Hans Blum | |||
| Placement | ||||
| Final result | 9th, 8 points | |||
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Germany was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1969 with the song "Primaballerina", written by Hans Blum, and performed by Siw Malmkvist. The German participating broadcaster on behalf of ARD, Hessischer Rundfunk (HR), selected its entry through the national final Ein Lied für Madrid.
Ein Lied für Madrid (A Song for Madrid) was held on 22 February at the HR studios in Frankfurt, hosted by Marie-Louise Steibauer, and with three artists competing: Peggy March, Rex Gildo, and Siw Malmkvist.