Spain in the Eurovision Song Contest 1978

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Eurovision Song Contest 1978
Country  Spain
National selection
Selection process Internal Selection
Selected entrant José Vélez
Selected song "Bailemos un vals"
Selected songwriter(s) Manuel de la Calva
Ramón Arcusa
Finals performance
Final result 9th, 65 points
Spain in the Eurovision Song Contest
◄1977 1978 1979►

Spain was represented by José Vélez at the Eurovision Song Contest 1978, held in Paris, France. Vélez was selected internally by Radiotelevisión Española (RTVE), the Spanish broadcaster, to represent the country at the contest in France with the song "Bailemos un vals".

At Eurovision

Vélez performed 7th in the night of the contest, following France and preceding the United Kingdom. At the close of voting Vélez had received 65 points, placing 9th in a field of 20.

Points Awarded by Spain

12 points  Luxembourg
10 points  Germany
8 points  Italy
7 points  Greece
6 points  Israel
5 points  France
4 points   Switzerland
3 points  United Kingdom
2 points  Belgium
1 point  Portugal

Points Awarded to Spain

Points Awarded to Spain
12 points 10 points 8 points 7 points 6 points
5 points 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point

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