Italy in EuroMusic Song Contest 4

Italy participated in the fourth edition of the EuroMusic Song Contest. The Italian broadcaster, RAI, was responsible for this edition.

Selection process
For their fourth participation in the contest, the RAI decided to select their submission internally. They announced quite fast to perform in the Italian and English language. It would be the first entry what was performed with a part in the English language.

Later on, in a press-conference in Milan. It was clear that the song for Liverpool was: "Tu primo grande amore".

At EuroMusic Song Contest
Italy was drawn to perform seventeenth, and last, following Greece.

Italy became 11th with 36 points. It was the first time in the history of the contest that Italy did not finish in the top ten.

Voting
The voting during the final consisted of 50 percent public televoting and 50 percent from a jury deliberation. The jury consisted of five music industry professionals who were citizens of the country they represent. This jury was asked to judge each contestant based on: vocal capacity; the stage performance; the song's composition and originality; and the overall impression by the act. In addition, no member of a national jury could be related in any way to any of the competing acts in such a way that they cannot vote impartially and independently.

Below is a breakdown of points awarded to Italy and awarded by Italy in the final.