Denmark in the Eurovision Song Contest 1958

The Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 1958 was held on 16 February 1958 at the Radiohouse in Copenhagen, the winning song was chosen by a jury of 10 people and only the winning song was announced.

Eurovision Song Contest 1958
Country Denmark
National selection
Selection processDansk Melodi Grand Prix 1958
Selection date(s)16 February 1958
Selected entrantRaquel Rastenni
Selected song"Jeg rev et blad ud af min dagbog"
Selected songwriter(s)
  • Sven Ulrik
  • Harry Jensen
Finals performance
Final result8th, 3 Points
Denmark in the Eurovision Song Contest
◄1957 • 1958 • 1959►

Before Eurovision

Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 1958
DrawArtistSongPlace
1 Raquel Rastenni Jeg rev et blad ud af min dagbog 1
2 Raquel Rastenni Refræn –
3 Birthe Wilke & Gustav Winckler For altid –
4 Preben Uglebjerg Evas lille sang –
5 Bent Weidich Nanina –
6 Preben Neergaard Mit gamle hakkebræt –

At Eurovision

On the night of the final Rastenni performed sixth in the running order, following Sweden and preceding Belgium. At the close of voting "Jeg Rev Et Blad Ud Af Min Dagbog" had received only 3 points, placing Denmark eighth of the 10 entries.[1]

The Danish entry was conducted at the contest by the musical director Kai Mortensen.

Voting

Every country had a jury of ten people. Every jury member could give one point to his or her favourite song.

References
  1. ESC History - Denmark 1958
  2. "Results of the Final of Hilversum 1958". Eurovision Song Contest. Archived from the original on 27 March 2021. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
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