Switzerland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1957
After their win in 1956, Switzerland continued with their format of a national final to select their entry for the 1957 contest.
Three artists competed to represent Switzerland: last year's winner Lys Assia; Jo Roland, who participated at the national final of 1956; and Gianni Ferraresi.
National final
Draw |
Artist |
Song |
1 |
Jo Roland |
"La vie" |
2 |
Lys Assia |
"L'enfant que j'étais" |
3 |
Gianni Ferraresi |
"Lasciami Tranquillo" |
4 |
Lys Assia |
"Derrière la cathedrale" |
5 |
Gianni Ferraresi |
"Nel mio carnet" |
6 |
Gianni Ferraresi |
"Bellissima" |
7 |
Jo Roland |
"Avec vingt sous" |
8 |
Lys Assia |
"Musst Du Schon Geh'n" |
9 |
Jo Roland |
"Quand je rêve" |
10 |
Lys Assia |
"Ein Trautes Lied Vom Turm Herab" |
11 |
Lys Assia |
"Ça n'epechera pas" |
The winner was Lys Assia for the second year, with the song "L'enfant que j'étais". However, Assia could not repeat her victory in 1956, and came 8th with 5 points.
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(Note - Entries scored out are when Switzerland did not compete)
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