Eurovision 1989 Greece

The Greek entry at the 1989 Eurovision Song Contest
Mariana - "To dhiko sou asteri"
For my 60th video, one of my personal favourites from 1989 and from Greece. Encouraging the listener to look for your star, Mariana Efstratiou returned to the Eurovision stage with this hopeful and inspiring song. A beautiful and impeccably arranged melody with very wise lyrics; when the going gets rough, look for your star. Smile and life smiles with you.

[@peterandschakosyoutubechannel]

It was much better when all countries song on their own language. Greece sounds beautiful

[@1-256]

So beautiful, optimistic and cute!This should be called"The spring comes".It's so spring-ish.And she's just perfect❤️

[@jonathanbrett-warren2031]

Still one of my all-time favourites

[@76Rubes]

31 years have passed,still so beautiful. Greetings from Portugal.

[@dimitrioskontopoulos8255]

Best Greek song ever sent to Eurovision. Wonderful melody and lyrics.

[@martinmorillo8478]

Such a beautiful melody! Old gem indeed!

[@zosesaylezosesayle5604]

Beautiful Song.

[@pauluk72]

Wow I loved that. A hidden gem! Beautiful!!

[@ponyclub3198]

Such a delicate song and performance. Well done Greece. One of the best of 89.

[@sogroigsilegga2266]

από τα καλυτερα που εχουμε στειλει

[@johnman2419]

What a beautiful song

[@lokvienesjoropo]

Maybe, the best entry Greece ever sent to ESC. Love the song, love the voice of Mariana. Don't understand anything of greek language, but no need about it... One of the best moments in ESC.

[@rena748]

Yparchoun stigmes pou se nika o fovos ki i amfivolia Moiazei o kosmos echthrikos adiavati i nychta kai krya Ma sto vradino ton ourano to diko sou asteri psaxe vres Giati oi skies sto proto fos moiazoune fovies paidikes Ma sto vradino ton ourano to diko sou asteri psaxe vres Giati oi skies sto proto fos moiazoune fovies paidikes Yparchoun stigmes pou niotheis pos pote de tha ta katafereis Asimantos noiotheis kai mikros pou pas kai poios eisai den xereis Ma sto vradino ton ourano to diko sou asteri psaxe vres Giati oi skies sto proto fos moiazoune fovies paidikes Ma sto vradino ton ourano to diko sou asteri psaxe vres Giati oi skies sto proto fos moiazoune fovies paidikes Ftiaxe ena kipo mystiko vres kouragio ki enthousiasmo Chamogela i zoi s’ opoion echei pisti ki antochi Ftiaxe ena kipo mystiko vres kouragio ki enthousiasmo Chamogela i zoi s’ opoion echei pisti ki antochi Ma sto vradino ton ourano to diko sou asteri psaxe vres. Translation: There are moments that fear and doubt win you The world seems hostile and the night impassable and cold But in the evening sky, search and find your own star Because the shadows in the first light seem to be childish phobias But in the evening sky, search and find your own star Because the shadows in the first light seem to be childish phobias There are moments that you feel you’ll never manage it You feel unimportant and small, you don’t know where you go and who you are But in the evening sky, search and find your own star Because the shadows in the first light seem to be childish phobias But in the evening sky, search and find your own star Because the shadows in the first light seem to be childish phobias Make a secret garden, find courage and enthusiasm Life smiles to anyone who has faith and stamina Make a secret garden, find courage and enthusiasm Life smiles to anyone who has faith and stamina But in the evening sky, search and find your own star.

[@panotak881]

I agree.Has quality this song

[@philipposathina]

"...but in the dusk sky, search for your own star... cause the shadows in the first light look like a child's fears..... life's smiling when you have faith and power to fight..." VIVA GRECIA!!!

[@lorofcb3]

That year my country Switzerland gave Greece 12 points :) and she deserved it.

[@viewerlife]

The following year, Greece returned the 12 points back to Switzerland.

[@alexcarlsen4996]

The best ESC entry from Greece! No fireworks, no dancers, just a wonderful song, voice and live orchestra! Greece should have won in 1989!

[@LastDreamer7]

My 2nd place behind Cyprus. Perfect song !!!

[@alexcarlsen4996]

@Truth prevails Wonderful song! Wonderful Mariana! I love her! Thanks for sharing!

[@savvaschristodoulou3242]

Μαγική Μαριάνα Ευστρατίου,άριστη στην ερμηνεία ,εντυπωσιακή στην παρουσία σε ένα πολύ όμορφο και ρυθμικό τραγούδι.12 με τόνο!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ndjoneill]

One of my faves too. Lovely, feelgood song :-)

[@ΘεόδωροςΦιλιππόπουλος-σ9χ]

A great entry from Greece! Lovely melody! 🇬🇷

[@BUKOVSCAN016]

J realy like this lovely song

[@DG-1979]

Το καλύτερο τραγούδι που χουμε στείλει ποτε...

[@panathinaikaras]

+dim ger συμπαθητικο αλλα οχι και το καλυτερο.υπερβολη τεραστια

[@AVFAN35]

θεωρω οτι το καλυτερο ειναι η ανοιξη...αυτο το αμεσως επομενο...

[@DG-1979]

@@AVFAN35 την Ανοιξη την εφαγε ο σαξοφωνιστας... ο μπουχεσας...

[@AVFAN35]

@@DG-1979 γεγονός...

[@DG-1979]

@@AVFAN35 και τοτε ειχε γινει πολυς ντορος για το συγκεκριμενο τραγουδι... και δεν ηταν στα ντουζενια της η eurovision τοτε...

[@MARI-LENAKYPROS]

Απίθανη Μουσική. Νόημα καταπληκτικό.

[@mysweetcase]

Υπέροχη μελωδία,στίχοι με νόημα, ακούγεται ευχάριστα ακόμη και σήμερα!

[@fehhh2972]

Love this music! 🇧🇷🇬🇷

[@georgiakollia5761]

Yπέροχο κομμάτι .Υποκλίνομαι στην ερμηνεία της.

[@KYRIGR]

!!! GReat GReece !!!

[@izharlevy3101]

Greek is the most beautiful language in the world. Period

[@agustinpulidoramirez5127]

After máster piece NACIDA PARA AMAR BY THE STUNNING NINA SPAIN

[@lokvienesjoropo]

I'm speechless!!! Thanks a lot...Sorry for my English, because it isn't my native language. I'm from Spain (Canary Islands specifically).About the lyrics of the song, I must say that they are on the same wave to the music...It is very funny for me to pronounce greek lyrics during the song, ja ja ja... Thank you so much for sending...Very powerful song!!! Like it very much...

[@76Rubes]

Still enjoying this classic in 2021.

[@kalurank]

I like the double key change at 2:16 and 2:31

[@giorgosgiorgos6588]

Νοσταλγησα πολλα πραγματα οταν το ακουσα

[@mirabeldonna894]

je ne coprends rien des paroles mais ca me rappelle mon enfance.......

[@maribelgonzalez7248]

Bellísima canción! Mi favorita de aquel Festival de Eurovisión de 1989☺

[@maykeru2001]

Viendo el Eurovision en 2017, grabado en cinta PAL Secam. Bellisima canción y artista... bella Mariana. Saludos desde Chile!

[@nikolaosfilippogollinimiha6349]

Mayckel Soto wow

[@istorikos1975]

muchas gracias amigo :)

[@agustinpulidoramirez5127]

Simple hermosa melodía....Mariana tan simple la hace maravillosamente sofisticada....🎉❤

[@Emilia3012]

Mereció ganar, todo fue causa de la política, como siempre en eurovisión..... ¡¡Saludos desde España¡¡

[@juliasmith5267]

Nice. Thanks a lot for sharing. :)

[@agikoum1979]

Υπέροχα τραγούδια κάποτε στέλναμε

[@TheGoaBase]

The Favourite To Win That Year And Ended 9th, Even Switzerland That Organize The Contest Gave Her 12 points That was A Sign Who's Gonna Win In Those Years. Where the Country That Organize The Contest Will Give The 12 points! Anyway, a Timeless Song And Super Elegant Performance by Marianna With Flaouto Instrument, Beautiful Lyrics And Finally The Look Of Marianna It's Modern Even Now. Her Dress? Her Hair? Her Greek Ancient Jewelries? Amazing!

[@Angelos-Philip.M]

35 Years after and I am still listening to it...this is what it matters in the ESC ...Songs which cant be forgotten!

[@hervedely5520]

J'aime toujours cette chanson bravo la Grèce ❤

[@synthtracks2]

A song that brings memories from your childhood where you were in front the tv with parents cousins relatives and you all watched the Eurovision having a tasty pizza Those were the True Eurovision Golden years Mariana was one of the best Greek singers A top Eurovision Entry Greece 12 points 😊

[@Conjujo1]

Τότε που ακόμα οι στιχουργοί γράφανε τραγούδια με νόημα!! Τι απίθανη ερμηνεία από τη Μαριάννα!

[@robertybobertyboo]

Thank you for sharing

[@StellaPh24]

Enati thesi apo tis 22 simmetohes....Mi dierotase pos kai sou apantise kapios meta apo 2 xronia...Iparhoun akomi atoma pou akoune 80's:P

[@qbert8695]

One of few, really few songs that I like and want to sing again in this awful 1989 year.

[@eurovisionalex2558]

A good year imo, miles better than 1988

[@juanjuanillojuan3802]

💓💓💜💜💖💖💖maravillosa.

[@ioanniskoletis8300]

That song and the greek entry of ESC 1989 with only 9th!! place shows how corrupt and fixed was the contest in the 1980 decade. Maybe is a good thing after all that so many changed over the years.

[@ponyclub3198]

It's not a song that stands out, so a 9th place is a good result. Also it's kinda funny that the word corrupt is being used. Isn't the most corrupt thing is being given 12 points from Cyprus no matter what song Greece sends?

[@painpapadopoulos8120]

It doesn't stand out, like the dated abba rip offs that scandinevian countries sent for 20 years and won the competition.

[@qbert8695]

This entry was so... cozy. Also, the end of this entry feels like a sound of impending doom approach. You know exactly what I am talking about...

[@ponyclub3198]

You mean the Yugoslav win? 😀

[@qbert8695]

@@ponyclub3198 I mean Icelandic entry. Even mentioning this one makes me shudder.

[@ponyclub3198]

@@qbert8695 Lol, I got to admit that to me most Icelandic entries are forgettable to horrid.

[@ΒαγγεληςΜαστορας-λ9τ]

με τα βραδινα και με τα πρωινα μπραβο σου

[@arvingarna4939]

Poor her, nobody said to her that she had to look at the camera with the red light and she was searching it the whole song.

[@thesselbom]

These days the contestants usually didn't look into the camera att all. They sang for the live audience, and the habbit of looking in to the camera bacame common much later. Specially after the public votes where introduced.

[@rainbowveil]

Poor you for not knowing the facts right,nobody looked to the camera back in the day.

[@Sa.Di.]

Εκεινα τα χρονια το αγαπουσα κ τωρα το αγαπω, κ μου αρεσε η συμμετοχη μας. Τοτε μου αρεσε. Γιατι τωρα, το βλεπω κ δε με ενθουσιαζει η παρουσιαση. Τελεια φωνη, υπεροχη μουσικη, αλλα μηδενικη σκηνικη παρουσια κ με εκνευριζει απιστευτα αυτο το κρατημα στο μικροφωνο με το δευτερο χερι. Ουτε μια ματια στην καμερα. Πιστευω πως με καλη σκηνικη παρουσια κ μια δεουσα κινησιολογια, γιατι τοτε δεν εκαναν χορογραφιες φυσικα, αυτο θα εμπαινε πενταδα. Αλλα δεν το υποστηριξε καθολου η κατα τα αλλα γλυκια κα Ευστρατιου. Δε φταιει η ιδια, ολη η ομαδα που δουλεψε φταιει.

[@AdityaDuri]

The question I have is why does it seem that the commenters is speaking Swedish at the end of the video when it seems that this was the ÖRF (Austria) broadcast?

[@Euroviking86]

He is speaking Swedish. It's because I ripped this footage from a DVD of this contest, which had several audio streams. I chose the Swedish one because it's the clearest and the commentator didn't blabber into the beginning of songs. Curiously, the only German audio stream was from the German broadcast, not the Austrian one, lol. I really don't know why the Austrian stream wasn't included in that case.

[@georgegatos8465]

I would prefer to see Anna vissi there with her song "Klaio"

[@MissAnnetteC]

I prefer her 1996 entry

[@georgegatos8465]

Εγω πιστευω πως επρεπε να παει το κλαιω της βισση Σαν τραγουδι ειναι πολυ ωραιο! Απλα ισως δεν εκανε για γιουροβιζιον εναν κατεξοχην ποπ διαγωνισμο Κατα τα αλλα ειναι πολυ ωραιο

[@ΌλγαΜπαλανίκα-ψ5η]

Παρέα με τα αστέρια, πια!

[@istorikos1975]

ζει η γυναίκα, αν δεν κάνω λάθος

[@rainbowveil]

Η βλακεία σου έχει φτάσει στα αστέρια μου φαίνεται,ζει η γυναίκα ότι ηλιθιότητα σας έρθει στο κεφάλι λέτε

[@paradisoperdutosv]

Αυτό είναι για κάτι παιδικά καρτούν.. να τρέχει η Κάντυ Κάντυ σε ατέρμονο πλάνο του Αγγελόπουλου

[@rozaRoza-nk2xl]

ΚΑΛΟ ΤΡΑΓΟΥΔΙ ΤΟ ΑΚΟΥΣ ΕΥΧΑΡΙΣΤΑ ΔΕΝ ΜΠΟΡΩ ΟΜΩΣ ΟΧΙ ΚΑΙ ΤΟ ΚΑΛΥΤΕΡΟ ΜΗΝ ΞΕΧΝΑΤΕ ΤΟ ΤΡΑΓΟΥΔΙ ΤΗΣ ΠΑΠΑΡΙΖΟΥ ΤΟ 2005

[@basicelement]

@George Mitropoulos σιγουρα είσαι ανω των 60