Y sólo tú

"Y sólo tú" (Spanish pronunciation: [i ˈsolo ˈtu], "And Only You") is a song recorded by Spanish singer Bacchelli. The song was written by Amado Jaén. It is best known as the Spanish entry at the Eurovision Song Contest 1981, held in Dublin.[1]

"Y sólo tú"
Single by Bacchelli
from the album Y sólo tú
Released1981
LabelBelter
Eurovision Song Contest 1981 entry
Country
Artist(s)
José María Bacchelli Ortega
As
Language
Composer(s)
Amado Jaén
Lyricist(s)
Amado Jaén
Conductor
Juan Barcons
Finals performance
Final result
14th
Final points
38
Entry chronology
◄ "Quédate esta noche" (1980)   
"Él" (1982) ►

Background

The song is a moderately up-tempo number in which Baccelli sings about his loved one, saying that he is happy only when both are together; "Nada es igual si tú no estás" (translated: "Nothing is the same if you're not here").[2]

Eurovision

The song was performed tenth on the night, following France's Jean Gabilou with "Humanahum" and preceding the Netherlands' Linda Williams with "Het is een wonder". At the close of voting, it had received 38 points, placing 14th in a field of 20.[3]

It was succeeded as Spanish entry at the 1982 Contest by Lucía with "Él".[4]

References
  1. ""Y sólo tú" at the official Eurovision Song Contest site". eurovision.tv. Retrieved 14 July 2019.
  2. ""Y sólo tú" lyrics and detailed info". The Diggiloo Thrush. Retrieved 14 July 2019.
  3. "Official Eurovision Song Contest 1981 scoreboard". eurovision.tv. Retrieved 14 July 2019.
  4. ""Él" at the official Eurovision Song Contest site". eurovision.tv. Retrieved 14 July 2019.


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