Nicole A Little Bit Of Peace 1982 Eurovision Winner

Eurovision Winner Nicole in 1982
This song reflects my hopes for the world.
The spirit of the song has been taken up by Emma Kok, see • Andre Rieu und Emma Ko... .

[@um773]

She went from singing German to singing English to then singing French to singing Dutch to then singing English again to finally finishing the song singing in German again. INCREDIBLE! A truly iconic moment in Eurovision history.

[@selina5598]

And confused her musicians. 17 years old and ad-libbed in 4 languages. Legend

[@glynnevans1851]

@@selina5598 Hi , Nicole was Momentous and I knew she would win because she sang it so well and with credibility although I was rooting for Bardo who soon slipped down the voting. A legend as you say .Also liked the 1972 winning entry. Kind regards Glynn n greetings from Stourbridge West Midlands UK 🕊🕊🕊

[@niallok]

love eu

[@mildredsparks6684]

Not really, it’s not hard to learn a few lines of a language. If she’s fluent in all of them that would be impressive.

[@mariuslemoine196]

Le néerlandais est ma deuxième langue et j'en suis fier surtout quand j'entends cette merveilleuse gamine nous dire éen beetje vrede éen beetje liefde

[@DarrenBrackley]

That she switches seamlessly from one language to another is quite remarkable. The best Eurovision song ever.

[@chrisrichards3509]

Surely one of the greatest Eurovision songs/performances ever.

[@JohnWSElek58]

Totally agree!

[@elseMa5194]

For true🔷️

[@lfewell2161]

40 years ahead of it's time, it's now 2022 with the events that are occurring in this world this song needs to be rereleased NOW.

[@hannahg8439]

Peace has always and will always be relevant, not just in the 80s and not just in 2022.

[@lucaswallo8127]

@@hannahg8439 Yeah

[@NPA1001]

To anyone who doesn’t realise.. sings in German,. Then English.. then French.... back to German.. .. then back to English.. then Dutch.... and all in perfect tune. Quite remarkable

[@marbe166]

Actually, it's German, English, French, Dutch, French, English, German. But your point is very valid.

[@glynnevans1851]

@@marbe166 Hi thanks for the info, Momentous singing and I knew she would win because she sang it so well. I was rooting for Bardo that year but the votes fell off big time towards the end. Also 1972 good song sung by Vicki Leandros ' Apres Toi ' I may have the spelling incorrect thou. Fabulous times then and luvly memories of my parents too. Kind regards Glynn n greetings from Stourbridge West Midlands UK 🕊🕊🕊

[@mariocregheur9118]

I want to buy "A little peace" by Nicole eurovision 1982 for several weeks to listen to it whenever I want on cd or other medium. I tried to find it on iTunes but without results. Can anyone help me buy this song?

[@bighenry6633]

She only decided to do it while she was singing the first verse! Her band didn't even know she was going to do it. Probably the most iconic moment in Eurovision history.

[@janethothersall8345]

17 and she didn’t flinch when her microphone wasn’t working in the first few seconds....fabulous song, and singer, she deserved her win! And she’s still singing the same song today...well done Nicole!

[@paulflecknell1974]

8 yrs old when I sat and watched this. Love it just as much 41 years later as I did then. Was probably the first and only time the eurovision was any good!

[@Fatima502]

Ralf Seigel confirmed in an interview in 2017 that she'd told no-one she was going to try all the different languages. All the team were in tears at the end.

[@smophie6260]

Danny62 if that isn’t deserving

[@henningandersen9027]

So am I now.

[@Eva-qg7fw]

Das Lied ist aktuelle, wie noch nie!!! 🤗😍😘

[@JohnWSElek58]

She was just seventeen when she did this. In the early round she sang just in German, so when she switched languages in the reprise shown here she won lots of extra supporters all over Europe.

[@goreedwards8766]

John WS said m

[@ricp7116]

John WS what languages does she sing on? specially the fourth one

[@JohnWSElek58]

German, English, French and Dutch.

[@billknight9430]

Remember that well, such a great song and beautifully sung.

[@IrishLad1964]

Thanks for this. From 1977 to 1999 the Eurovision rules were that entries had to be in one of the official languages of that country. The reprise is wonderful, I remember it well. I live in Kiev since 2006 as a result of visiting the 2005 final. Ireland still tops with 7 wins but they're so long ago. Riverdance still going though.

[@GouganeBarra-u4t]

A beautiful melody with meaningful lyrics. Simple and effective. A song against war. Never more needed than now in 2024 !

[@Marikioable]

This is my favourite Eurovision song ever. I watched Eurovision religiously when I was a young boy. Every year my family would make bets (Do the dishes for a week, etc) When I watched her...I knew she'd win. My sisters and brothers had to clean my room for a month. Thanks, Nicole.

[@norham68]

I was 14 years old, living in Germany and fell madly in love with Nicole. Still amazing tune to this day.

[@JohnWSElek58]

Likewise, one of the best Eurovision songs and singers ever. Thanks for commenting.

[@deanneaplin4729]

She learned five languages without anyone knowing !! So at the end when she won she could sing in them Much to the surprise of her team and many tears of amazement x

[@kirstybristow2323]

5 languages wow and only 17

[@phamapollo3175]

@@kirstybristow2323 She's European, it's normal for them to speak multiple languages (that said, at her age back then, it's quite a success). I'm from a South-Eastern Asian country and 3 out of 4 languages I speak are European, so I'd say, it's entirely possible

[@G6JPG]

@@kirstybristow2323 Not to belittle her achievement, but she learnt _the words to the song_ in those languages, which is not the same as learning the languages. Though her stresses etc. are correct, so maybe she _did_ learn the languages! Certainly Germans learn languages better than we do (though that applies to almost any other nation!).

[@leisen9679]

@@phamapollo3175 sorry, but unfortunately this is not common in Europe. Not at this level.

[@phamapollo3175]

The language level to this song lyrics is like A2-B1 (pre-intermediate) so it's not that challenging to achieve. I'm quite certain many Europeans find it comfortable to have a simple, articulate convo in multiple languages

[@christinerostron9391]

Loved this when she won ,still beautiful and so current now. Wish we could have peace in the world .❤

[@richardhoffmann179]

It'll never happen

[@michaelmuldowney8]

Back in those days the audiences were usually polite and stuffy. The regular applause during the various language changes and the cheers at the end were unheard of at the time and she was a hugely popular winner on the night.

[@monicaager7490]

My favourite, all time Eurovision winner, beautiful melody and timeless lyrics. She's as beautiful today as she was then.

[@mark68z]

There are no words for this but I'll try. Simply outstanding. A 3 minutes song about peace with those amazing changes of language says everything about how mankind could live together. And she learned all the languages and was ready to do this without even knowing if she would win. And then, live in front of millions she absolutely nails it. That can only come from the heart. For me, one of the most powerful moments on TV. Right up there with the coverage of Nelson Mandela walking from jail to freedom. Bravo.

[@JohnWSElek58]

Can only agree, thank you for your comment!

[@chocolatediva9607]

This will always be the best Eurovision song of all time. Meaningful lyrics and sung in various European languages.

[@DoctorHver]

How Abba and Waterloo usually top the greatst EU winners of all time I will never know.

[@annapostma3732]

Epic song sung by Nicole. She nails it, even after decades.

[@sallysemple6048]

the most beautiful song I have ever heard and that voice! Incredible! Nicole you are a legend! You have the voice of an angel.

[@mariocregheur9118]

I want to buy "A little peace" by Nicole eurovision 1982 for several weeks to listen to it whenever I want on cd or other medium. I tried to find it on iTunes but without results. Can anyone help me buy this song?

[@sunstorm1991]

I totally agree with you.

[@henningandersen9027]

@@mariocregheur9118 I bought a whole lot of singles in different languages - vinyl - on sale. Lost them all like most all of my cherished possessions.

[@briansaiditsoitmustbetrue4206]

NEVER BEFORE HAS THE WORLD NEEDED A LITTLE PEACE..

[@paulwilliams1916]

Almost 50 yrs ago I watched this on the floor in front of our new 26 inch coloured tv(wow),a Saturday night it was,I didn't understand the words but I cried as it touched something inside,that's what beautiful music can do,I still play it now and then,thanks Nicole from a 5 yr old boy some 50 yrs ago x

[@JohnWSElek58]

Yes, its a beautiful song full of optimism and hope for the future. But nearly 40 years Paul, dont wish time away!

[@suziejane1008]

@@JohnWSElek58 lol!!

[@naidandorjdorjgotov3960]

Yes Iconic song Univision.

[@wendylethorn8160]

1982... Not 50yrs ago. Its 2021 so maybe 39 yrs ago

[@christinerostron9391]

Loved this in 1982 love it still

[@JohnWSElek58]

As do I Christine, TY for commenting, John

[@riotagus]

Every time I hear this, song it brings a lump to my throat.

[@simongibson9485]

Yet another iconic Eurovision moment

[@Mrpublicimagelimited]

Whoever found it in themselves to 'dislike' this is dead inside. Seriously.

[@tolower486]

+Mrpublicimagelimited Might have been accidental.

[@questpublishing4388]

absolutely!!!

[@SMSJSC]

Come now, Raveonette. I love this song too, but we must cater for all strands of opinion! Seriously...

[@petehowe65]

Come now Newc70, they are definitely dead inside! 🤣

[@Keithbarber]

I've just pressed "dislike" - can you SPECIFICALLY explain what you are going to do about it? Why did I openly admit to pressing dislike? - to wind you up? You may be just about right there

[@SMSJSC]

One of my favourite Eurovision winners ever. I recall watching the competition that night and was hopeful for the British entry. But this song beat it hands down. And it won the competition by a mile.

[@ravenheck3850]

Me too! This exact moment, feelings and sentiment.

[@FBAV]

Wonderful. My late grandpa often used to play this on his piano... I was 5 years old when I took a tape recorder to my grandparents house, and a part of this song he played. I digitalised it and still have it. Probably the only existing sound record of my late granddad playing piano (and he was a great pianist/church organist...) But he played this song. He Loved Nicole and this song. He'd seen it on TV, listened and played it perfectly by ear.

[@vesnapopovska1213]

This is actually Eurovision. I love this song❤️ Lots of Love and Greetings from Macedonia🌹❤️

[@keithmartland6463]

This brought tears to my eyes when i first watched this back in 82, and still does today, well done Nicole beautiful song

[@stefflmrk]

BEST Winner ever till then in 1982. That winning Song touched Millions with the multi Language Version after winning. at age 17 back then, Great choice for NICOLE.

[@martinspreiter8240]

This was not from this earth, it came direktly from heaven. I am a hard chainsaw working man, but this always make me tears in my eyes.

[@GusMcGuire]

I was really disappointed that the UK entry (by Bardo) didn't win but remember watching this moment and my mum suddenly exclaiming "She's singing in English!" and then watching open mouthed as she performed in French, Dutch and German. She created a genuine moment of history in Eurovision and I had to admit that our entry would not have given such a show-stopper and that the best song had won the evening.

[@nigeljones8960]

Always like hearing this after so many years

[@paultreadaway102]

So it went to 2 in the UK good enough sung in English gave her a chance and a hit in that language she would got that and others in German,French and Dutch on their Charts being all in Europe for that shot to her and respect not many Artists in history have that skill

[@geet9165]

It actually went to No.1 in our charts ..in fact it was the UKs 500 number I

[@johnobrien3179]

A very beautiful song and person

[@ilovemydog6847]

This deserved to win. I was 7 at the time and our teacher had us learn it in school. Brilliant 🤩

[@intreoo]

A song about love, peace, and unity, that came out during the midst of the Cold War from a West Germany split from its other half by the war; sung in four different languages that topped the charts of every European country it was released in. This has to be a symbol of something.

[@shireboundscribbles]

13 years old watching this on the night, and she stole my heart.

[@harrypattison443]

I remember the goosebumps when I first heard this easy winner hard to believe it was almost 40 years ago💖

[@katewild2194]

What a beautiful talented girl. She is beautiful inside as well. Thank you Nicole

[@gwynballinger4694]

A very appropriate song for the times we in at present!

[@bangbang998]

She is beautiful girl and beautiful voice

[@robertshand1944]

An eternal song beautifully sung and a true guide for nations across this planet of ours.............. Nicole you are a true treasure too all of us......

[@handeyecoordinationskills]

Nicole was fantastic well done and congratulations from Ireland🇮🇪

[@jamesobrien9842]

What a way to finish it all off ! Only 17. Brilliant

[@myepiphone]

When this song was the winner, I thought perhaps the World really was ready for a "Little Bit Of Peace"

[@philomenapeterson1790]

One of my favourite songs. Well deserved win. The music and words are just beautiful. This is what our world needs . PEACE

[@jakobvonmuhlebach]

ONe of the all-time best winners in my opinion. It makes me cry when I'm tired!

[@Ghost-vi8qm]

When she started singing in Dutch i had a tear 😢

[@anneliespindler4140]

Finde es toll , dass sie dieses Lied in verschiedenen Sprachen singt .Es müssten sich nur alle auch anhören .Einfach toll Niicole , hast dir deinen Sieg damals ehrlich verdient .🎶🎶🌹🌹👍👍❤️❤️🕊🕊

[@annaschilling8866]

Finde ich auch toll,hab mir damals gleich die Maxi-Single gekauft.😁 Kein Vergleich zu der musikalischen Grütze,die in den letzten Jahren für Deutschland angetreten ist.😬🙄

[@anthonyobrien4078]

I could listen to this every day

[@trishneal7231]

Me too!! Eurovision history 🎉😮😮❤wow

[@ysgol3]

Here in Wales, on the 40th anniversary of John Lennon's death (UK time), I'm crying as I listen to this wonderful song which I love so much. I'm certain that poor John would have loved it too.

[@just2coolkk]

lets hope u will be good after brexit bro

[@ysgol3]

@@just2coolkk Thank you - I doubt it !!

[@googhumjeong2006]

Fantastic good song

[@racheldemain1940]

This was amazing and in my home town of Harrogate in North Yorkshire.

[@niallok]

Two lovely peace songs from Germany in 2 years. This and 99 red balloons in 83

[@thebigloc1]

My mom used to use the English version as one of the songs to get me to sleep as a child.

[@dunhillan8360]

Wie eine Blume am Winter beginnt so wie ein Feuer im eisigen Wind, wie eine Puppe, die keiner mehr mag, fühl ich mich am manchem Tag. Dann seh ich die Wolken, die über uns sind, und höre die Schreie der Vögel im Wind. Ich singe als Antwort im Dunkel mein Lied und hoffe, dass nichts geschieht. Ein bisschen Frieden, ein bisschen Sonne für diese Erde, auf der wir wohnen. Ein bisschen Frieden, ein bisschen Freude, ein bisschen Wärme, das wünsch' ich mir. Ein bisschen Frieden, ein bisschen Träumen und dass die Menschen nicht so oft weinen. Ein bisschen Frieden, ein bisschen Liebe, dass ich die Hoffnung nie mehr verlier . Ich weiss, meine Lieder, die ändern nich viel. Ich bin nur ein Mädchen, das sagt, was es fühlt. Allein bin ich hilflos, ein Vogel im Wind, der spürt, dass der Storm beginnt. Ein bisschen Frieden, ein bisschen Sonne für diese Erde, auf der wir wohnen. Ein bisschen Frieden, ein bisschen Freude, ein bisschen Wärme, das wünsch ich mir. Ein bisschen Frieden, ein bisschen Träumen und dass die Menchen nicht so oft weinen. Ein bisschen Frieden, ein bisschen Liebe, dass ich die Hoffnung nie mehr verlier . Sing mit mir ein kleines Lied, dass die Welt im Frieden lebt.

[@andrewjsmith4585]

Gearing up for the Eurovision Song Contest marathon across the BBC tonight. It can't be the same, but I can live with a night of repeats of glory days, enjoying the vibe. I’m with Graham Norton; “It’s almost impossible, I think, to explain Eurovision to someone who doesn’t know what it is or hasn’t seen it before because you’ve got to know how it got to where it is today.....”. I'm a firm BREXIT supporter and I stand by my beliefs that we're stronger as an independent UK, but I am kinda sad that the rest of Europe will never let us win the competition again because of way our vote unfolded. But I will always love Eurovision regardless. This will always remain one of the finest Eurovision moments ever.

[@sidoniaheck8265]

Wahrscheinlich das schönste und treffende Lied für Menschen die einfach nur niemandem was schlimmes wünschen. Auch ich würde mir einfach nur das einfachste und schönste für uns alle wünschen, "Frieden "

[@clareomalley5644]

wonderful song .. simple but sublime sentiment ......

[@ZoiPana]

Beautiful!!!

[@Jehovahsway]

A beautiful song with a beautiful touch i have her album ❤️

[@TV-mw3fe]

Forever♥

[@msdpbm]

Absolutely love this song!!

[@응암동주부]

Agreeeee

[@정정윤-z5k]

Your singing and guitar performance is the best.

[@dangypsie9496]

Language does not matter! The message and the messenger matter !!! It counts the positive vote given to them.

[@rjay1340]

My song of peace how wonderful , thank you nicole ♥️

[@raywoodman5084]

Superb winner with such great lyrics and how true it is today that all we need is a little peace or as someone else once sang Give Peace a chance.

[@markowen5123]

A lovely song sung by a real talent.

[@DavidMaximilianCathmoirNicoll]

Remains the greatest Eurovision song ever. Fell in love with Eurovision as a 12 year old with this song.

[@JohnWSElek58]

One of the best things to come out of Eurovision. And yes I have attended many meetings where I was was the shortest in the room too. John

[@martinhavlin6662]

We could use a little bit of Nicole now. Greatest ever Eurovision song. Talk about raising the bar.

[@stevo1970]

This song would be quite fitting in the eurovision tonight !

[@JohnWSElek58]

I can but agree

[@gameofthrows9357]

40 years on and Europe has learned nothing.

[@alexionescu5242]

I wish The whole Europe, only peace and harmony, and especially for the german and england people, that God down above them amazing grace

[@javierreyes3136]

Fromy childhood. I loved this.

[@gabrielag2863]

Superba melodia ! Este mai actuala ca niciodata! Sa se lumineze mințile si inimile celor care nu iubesc pacea si armonia intre oameni!

[@patrickfarrell5092]

Loved her singing it, this song and Eres Tu will always be my favorites

[@StellaKagioglou]

Amazing song! One of the best Eurovision songs ! Greetings from Greece❤

[@williambailey344]

The most deserved winner in eurovision by far.

[@jimstrachan2773]

Outstanding 👍

[@louisegoodyear2515]

Simply beautiful and innocent ❤

[@danielezuccon4285]

Wow..fantastica canzone ❤❤

[@TheFrostDuo]

Never heard this before, but I love this!

[@dnhy7951]

Peace is always a good policy.Well sung and a nice young lady.

[@damonsgirl83]

Amazing how she sings in both German and English

[@vitekpiglet]

and French, and Dutch. Later she recorded the song in other languages too.

[@stefanscharf693]

Danke Nicole, das war oder besser ist Musik. Gestern war wieder so ein Ausscheid, kannste alles vergessen.

[@VladKlock]

Beautifull girl, beautifull voice, a wonderful song

[@danielezuccon4285]

Wow..Fantastica canzone ❤❤

[@bangbang998]

This song is legends

[@DIANA-rv7zn]

Das wünschen wir auch Heute;FRIEDEN!🙏🕊☮

[@TonySousa]

So beautiful to this day👍👌🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@johnjurkewicz9925]

Best time I have is listening to you you sing like an Angel big hugs and kisses from my heart to your heart.

[@bangbang998]

If i have a time machine I I back when she was young

[@oraclenottingham91]

I am so glad she won. Otherwise we would have missed this brilliant moment in Eurovision history.

[@micha-singersongwriter8834]

Ach, ist das lange her! Ich war damals begeistert ;)

[@neilladd5799]

Fresh voice with a timely message.

[@Herfortz]

This is a very lovely song.

[@conceicaopereira2258]

A minha favorita!

[@matthewheale5836]

Remember parts of the song from when a kid .. such a great voice superb song so uplifting kinda places me in a zone from the past .. a happy place thankyou Nicole..