Germany in the Eurovision Song Contest 1999

Eurovision Song Contest 1999
Country  Germany
National selection
Selection process Countdown Grand Prix 1999
Selection date(s) 12 March 1999
Selected entrant Sürpriz
Selected song "Reise nach Jerusalem - Kudüs'e Seyahat"
Finals performance
Final result 3rd, 140 points

For the Eurovision Song Contest 1999, Germany was represented Reise nach Jerusalem - Kudüs'e Seyahat, performed by Sürpriz. The song received 140 points, finishing 3rd.

On March 12, the German final was held at the Stadthall in Bremen, and was hosted by Axel Bulthaupt and Sandra Studer (whom had taken part in 1991, representing Switzerland as Sandra Simo). There were 11 songs in the final, and the winner was decided by televoting - which was also open to Swiss viewers, since song number 9 was performed by a Swiss act. (Due to their bottom placing in 1998, Switzerland were not taking part.) Michael von der Heide would represent Switzerland in 2010.

Singing position Song title Informal translation Act Percentage of votes Final position
1 Das tut unheimlich weh It hurts so much Jeanette Biedermann 12.2% 4
2 Lover boy - Carol Bee Unknown 7
3 Ein bißchen Sonne, ein bißchen Regen A little sun, a little rain Patrick Lindner Unknown 6
4 Ich habe meine Tage I've got my period Megasüß Unknown 8
5 Reise nach Jerusalem - Kudüs'e Seyahat Journey to Jerusalem Sürpriz 16.2% 2
6 Heaven - Elvin Unknown 9
7 Hör den Kindern einfach zu Just listen to the children Corinna May 32.6% 1 (DQ)
8 Itsy Bitsy Spider - Naima Unknown 11
9 Bye bye bar - Michael von der Heide Unknown 5
10 Lost in love - Wind Unknown 10
11 Together we're strong - Cathrin 15.9% 3

On March 16, it was announced that the winning song had been released in 1997 by another act and was disqualifed, since entering a cover song was (and still is) contrary to the rules. She would later represent the country in 2002. Wind had represented Germany on three previous occasions: 1985, 1987 and 1992.

(Note - Entries scored out are when Germany did not compete)