Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest 1997

Norway in the
Eurovision Song Contest 1997
Eurovision Song Contest 1997
Participating broadcasterNorsk rikskringkasting (NRK)
Country Norway
Selection processMelodi Grand Prix 1997
Selection date8 February 1997
Competing entry
Song"San Francisco"
ArtistTor Endresen
Songwriters
  • Tor Endresen
  • Arne Myksvoll
Placement
Final result24th, 0 points
Participation chronology
◄1996 1997 1998►

Norway was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1997 with the song "San Francisco", written by Tor Endresen and Arne Myksvoll, and performed by Endresen himself. The Norwegian participating broadcaster, Norsk rikskringkasting (NRK), organised the national final Melodi Grand Prix 1997 in order to select its entry for the contest. Eight entries competed in a show that took place on 8 February 1997 and the winner, "San Francisco" performed by Tor Endresen, was determined by the votes from a six-member jury panel and a public televote. Endresen won Melodi Grand Prix on his eighth attempt.

Norway competed in the Eurovision Song Contest which took place on 3 May 1997. Performing during the show in position 3, Norway placed twenty-fourth (joint last) out of the 25 participating countries and failed to score any points.