Finland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1985
Eurovision Song Contest 1985 | ||||
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Country | Finland | |||
National selection | ||||
Selection process | National Final | |||
Selection date(s) | 16 February 1985 | |||
Selected entrant | Sonja Lumme | |||
Selected song | "Eläköön elämä" | |||
Finals performance | ||||
Final result | 9th, 58 points | |||
Finland in the Eurovision Song Contest | ||||
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Finland was present at the Eurovision Song Contest 1985, held in Gothenburg, Sweden. The Finnish national final to select their entry was held on 16 February, hosted by Seppo Hovi. The votes of 6 regional juries decided the winner.
The Finnish entry was "Eläköön elämä", performed by Sonja Lumme and composed by Petri Laaksonen and Veli-Pekka Lehto.
National final
The Finnish national final was held at the YLE TV studios in Helsinki.
Draw | Artist | Song | Points | Place |
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1 | Tapani Kansa | Siksi lauluni soi | 184 | 3rd |
2 | Bianca Morales | Ei aina svengaa | 105 | 12th |
3 | Ami Aspelund and Riki Sorsa | Lapset maailman | 180 | 4th |
4 | Sonja Lumme | Mulle rakkauden kevät toi | 123 | 11th |
5 | Jokke Seppälä | Jossain | 158 | 6th |
6 | Ami Aspelund | Sången om vårt hus | 131 | 9th |
7 | Riki Sorsa | Haaveissa vainko oot mun? | 221 | 2nd |
8 | Bianca Morales | Mennään vaan | 155 | 7th |
9 | Tapani Kansa | Onnellisuus | 128 | 10th |
10 | Ami Aspelund | Mandy | 144 | 8th |
11 | Bianca Morales and Jokke Seppälä | Huomenna | 179 | 5th |
12 | Sonja Lumme | Eläköön elämä | 255 | 1st |
At Eurovision
Lumme performed 2nd on the night of the contest, following Ireland and preceding Cyprus. At the close of the voting it had received 56 points, placing 9th of 19.
Points Awarded by Finland
Final
12 points | Sweden |
10 points | Germany |
8 points | Spain |
7 points | United Kingdom |
6 points | Italy |
5 points | France |
4 points | Norway |
3 points | Switzerland |
2 points | Turkey |
1 point | Ireland |
Points Awarded to Finland
12 points | 10 points | 8 points | 7 points | 6 points |
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5 points | 4 points | 3 points | 2 points | 1 point |
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