Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest 1991

Israel was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1991 with the song "Kan" (כאן), written by Uzi Hitman, and performed by Duo Datz. The Israeli participating broadcaster, the Israel Broadcasting Authority (IBA), selected its entry for the contest through Kdam Eurovision 1991.

Eurovision Song Contest 1991
Participating broadcasterIsrael Broadcasting Authority (IBA)
Country Israel
National selection
Selection processKdam Eurovision 1991
Selection date(s)27 March 1991
Selected artist(s)Duo Datz
Selected song"Kan"
Selected songwriter(s)Uzi Hitman
Finals performance
Final result3rd, 139 points
Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest
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Before Eurovision

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Kdam Eurovision 1991

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The Israel Broadcasting Authority (IBA) held the national final on 27 March 1991, hosted by Danny Roup and Shira Gera. 12 songs competed in the final held of 27 March 1991, where 7 regional juries chose the winner. There was an orchestra however, it was still performed in playback. After the 12 songs were performed, Daniel Pe'er hosted an awarding show of all Israeli Shows. Voting was done after the awarding.

The winner was Duo Datz with the song "Kan".

Final – 27 March 1991
Draw Artist Song Conductor Points Place
1 Adam "Yachad na'amod" (יחד נעמוד) Eldad Shrem 53 2
2 Elinor Aharon and Tzeirey Tel-Aviv "Tze'ira" (צעירה) Ilan Gilboa 49 4
3 Ilana Avital "Ahavati ha'achrona" (אהבתי האחרונה) Nansi Brandes 14 9
4 Shir "Kol shana" (כל שנה) David Krivoshei 51 3
5 Shimi Tavori "Mitga'age'ah la'romantica" (מתגעגע לרומנטיקה) Eldad Shrem 5 11
6 Yoel Lerner and Moti Dichne "Primadonna" (פרימדונה) Kobi Oshrat 11 10
7 Tal Amir "Mikol hashtikot" (מכל השתיקות) Kobi Oshrat 2 12
8 Shlomi Shabat "Mikan" (מכאן) Yoram Zadok 41 5
9 Ofira Yossefi "Olam" (עולם) Yoram Zadok 35 7
10 Uri Fineman "Hava nagila, gila" (הבה נגילה, גילה) Nansi Brandes 41 5
11 Puncher "Bella" (בלה) Kobi Oshrat 34 8
12 Duo Datz "Kan" (כאן) Kobi Oshrat 70 1
Detailed Regional Jury Votes
Draw Song
Jerusalem
Dimona
Ariel
Kibbutz Palmach Tzova
Haifa
Petah Tikva
Tel Aviv
Total
1 "Yachad na'amod" 8 10 8 3 8 6 10 53
2 "Tze'ira" 7 7 3 10 10 8 4 49
3 "Ahavati ha'achrona" 2 6 4 1 1 14
4 "Kol shana" 12 3 7 7 7 10 5 51
5 "Mitga'age'ah la'romantica" 2 1 2 5
6 "Primadonna" 1 1 1 5 3 11
7 "Mikol hashtikot" 2 2
8 "Mikan" 6 5 5 8 2 7 8 41
9 "Olam" 3 4 6 6 5 5 6 35
10 "Hava nagila, gila" 5 12 10 2 1 4 7 41
11 "Bella" 4 2 4 12 6 3 3 34
12 "Kan" 10 8 12 4 12 12 12 70

At Eurovision

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Duo Datz performed 15th on the night of the contest, following Norway and preceding Finland. At the close of the voting it had received 139 points, placing 3rd in a field of 22.[1]

Voting

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References

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  1. ^ "Final of Rome 1991". European Broadcasting Union. Archived from the original on 18 April 2021. Retrieved 18 April 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Results of the Final of Rome 1991". European Broadcasting Union. Archived from the original on 18 April 2021. Retrieved 18 April 2021.