France won the 1960 Eurovision Song Contest with 'Tom Pillibi', marking the country's second victory in the competition's fifth edition.
Key Facts
- Edition
- 5th Eurovision Song Contest
- Date
- 29 March 1960
- Venue
- Royal Festival Hall, London
- Winning song
- 'Tom Pillibi' by Jacqueline Boyer (France)
- Participating countries
- 13
- Host broadcaster
- BBC (UK)
By the Numbers
Location
Cause → Event → Consequence
The Netherlands, represented by NTS, had won the 1959 contest but declined to host the 1960 edition, having already staged the competition in 1958. This led the EBU to assign hosting duties to the BBC in the United Kingdom, the runner-up broadcaster from 1959.
The Eurovision Song Contest 1960 was held on 29 March 1960 at the Royal Festival Hall in London, presented by Catherine Boyle. Thirteen countries participated, including Norway making its debut and Luxembourg returning after a one-year absence. France's Jacqueline Boyer performed 'Tom Pillibi', composed by André Popp and written by Pierre Cour.
France claimed its second Eurovision victory with 'Tom Pillibi', while the United Kingdom finished runner-up for the second consecutive year and Monaco achieved its first top-three placement. Norway's debut expanded the contest's reach, and the event continued to grow as a major European broadcasting fixture.
Work
Eurovision Song Contest 1960 — 'Tom Pillibi'
France's second Eurovision win with 'Tom Pillibi' reinforced the contest's role as a showcase for European pop music, while Norway's debut and Luxembourg's return broadened the competition's international character.