Give a Little Love Back to the World
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"Give a Little Love Back to the World", written and composed by Paul Curtis, was the United Kingdom's entry at the Eurovision Song Contest 1990, performed by Emma. At the age of 15, Emma was the youngest-ever entrant on behalf of the United Kingdom at Eurovision.
Selection process
Emma won the right to perform at the contest, held in
At Eurovision
In Zagreb, the song was performed seventh on the night, after
One large theme of Eurovision 1990 in Zagreb was unity and peace, as the contest came mere months after the fall of communism in most of Eastern Europe. Emma's song strayed from this larger theme somewhat in that her song was a plea for environmentalism. Emma, dressed in red, was flanked by five backup singers: three women (in blue dresses) and two men (in alternating white and blue trousers, vests and shirts).
Charts
After Eurovision, the song placed at No. 33 on the
| Chart (1990) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Europe ( Eurochart Hot 100)[1]
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83 |
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[2]
|
33 |
References
- ^ "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. 1990-05-26. Retrieved 2021-06-19.
- ^ "The UK's highest charting Eurovision stars revealed!". Official Charts. Retrieved 2015-05-10.
