Eurovision might have become the home of over-the-top outfits and meme-able nonsense, but back in the '60s and '70s there was far less production and a little more longevity to the tracks' appeal. The '60s and '70s were the heyday of pop hits from the likes of Cliff Richard and Sandie Shaw so we're looking back at where the biggest stars are now.
Dust yourself in glitter and grab that hot pink feather boa, where we're going there's no need for subtlety...
© brandstaetter images via Getty Images,WireImage via Getty ImagesSandie Shaw revisited her No. 1 hit to raise money for a midwife in Ukraine
Sandie Shaw, 'Puppet on a String,' 1967
In 1967, Sandie Shaw took Eurovision by storm as the UK's first ever winner. Her song 'Puppet on a String' stole the show in Vienna, Austria, winning 47 votes.
In 2023, she released a reimagined version of her No. 1 hit 'Puppet on a String' to raise money for midwife Wanda Warrington's work in Ukraine.
© Getty Images,AFP via Getty ImagesABBA have built eternal and international fame with hits like 'Mamma Mia', 'Gimme Gimme Gimme' and Eurovision winner 'Waterloo'
ABBA, 'Waterloo,' 1974
The Swedish pop group's hit has probably wormed its way into your head just from the title – that's the kind of international star power these Eurovision winners built following their 1974 win.
ABBA Voyage's holographic live experience continues to be a hit and Agnetha, Björn and Benny continues to be active in music today, while Anni-Frid focuses her energies on charity work.
© Getty Images,Getty Images for DisneyLulu continues to be a musical favourite following her shared win in 1969
Lulu, 'Boom Bang-a-Bang,' 1969
Together with the likes of Cher, Lulu's fame means the singer is simply known by her first name. She shared first place for 'Boom Bang-a-Bang' in 1969 with three other countries.
The singer is still performing today with an upcoming show at the Royal Albert Hall in the works for 2026, featuring stars like Gary Barlow, Boy George and Robbie Williams.
© Getty Images,Redferns via Getty ImagesCliff Richard is something of a British icon and even competed in Eurovision twice
Cliff Richard, 'Congratulations,' 1968
UK representative crooner Cliff Richard lost by just one point in 1968's Eurovision Song Contest in London with his simple and sappy track 'Congratulations'. Five years later in 1973, he placed in third with 'Power to All Our Friends'.
Alongside popping up annually to everyone to get under the mistletoe and have small glass of red, Cliff continues to perform with a 2025 tour across UK, New Zealand and Australia. He is also a vocal campaigner for prostate cancer awareness.
© Getty ImagesMary is still singing today and has worked with her two children who have also pursued a musical career
Mary Hopkin, 'Knock, Knock (Who's There?)', 1970
Mary Hopkin earned silver at Eurovision in 1970 as the UK's representative with her song 'Knock, Knock (Who's There?)'. It was released on Apple Records, with the Welsh singer among the first to sign up to the Beatles-owned record label.
Now, Mary is still recording music and has begun collaborating with her two children Jessica Lee Morgan and Morgan Visconti.
© PA Images via Getty Images,WireImage via Getty ImagesSpanish representative Massiel took top spot with 'La, La, La' in 1968
Massiel, 'La, La, La,' 1968
Massiel's 'La, La, La' earned the top spot with one point more than Cliff's 'Congratulations', winning the contest for Spain in 1968.
Her win was celebrated at this year's contest in Austria, with the singer's musical legacy leading the Mayor of Gijón to propose naming her an adoptive daughter of the city.
