Yugoslavia in the Eurovision Song Contest
| Yugoslavia in the Eurovision Song Contest | |
|---|---|
| Eurovision Song Contest | |
| (1961–1991) (1992) | |
| Former participating broadcaster | Yugoslav Radio Television (JRT) | 
| Participation summary | |
| Appearances | 27 | 
| First appearance | 1961 | 
| Last appearance | 1992 | 
| Highest placement | 1st: 1989 | 
| Host | 1990 | 
| External links | |
| Yugoslavia's page at Eurovision.tv | |
Yugoslavia was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 27 times, debuting in 1961 and competing every year until its last appearance in 1992, with the exceptions of 1977–1980, and 1985. The Yugoslavian participating broadcaster in the contest was Yugoslav Radio Television (JRT) which usually selected its entrant with a national final. Yugoslavia won the 1989 contest and hosted the 1990 contest.
"Neke davne zvezde" performed by Ljiljana Petrović was Yugoslavia's first entrant in the contest in 1961 and placed eighth. In the 1962 contest, "Ne pali svetla u sumrak" by Lola Novaković gave the country its first top five result, finishing fourth. This would remain Yugoslavia's only top five result until the 1983 contest, when "Džuli" by Danijel finished fourth. "Ja sam za ples" by Novi Fosili also finished fourth in the 1987 contest. In 1989, the country achieved its only victory in the contest, when "Rock Me" by Riva won.