Love Shine a Light in Eurovision 1997 (although Rew had accompanied Leskanich on the performance of "Love Shine a Light" on the 9 March 1997 broadcast of the "Great British Song Contest" final which had not featured any other members of Katrina and the Waves). Don Airey, who played as a session musician on the single recording of the song, arranged and conducted the live version for Katrina & The Waves. He added strings, brass and a vibrato flute, giving the song a more anthemic feel. In a pre-performance interview on the night of the Eurovision 1997 finale Leskanich had stated that Katrina and
Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1997 Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1997 For the 1997 Eurovision Song Contest held in Dublin, Ireland selected Marc Roberts to represent the country. His song "Mysterious Woman" won the national final selection, which was held in Waterford on 9 March 1997, and was hosted by Pat Kenny. The eight songs presented were then voted on by members of regional juries. Roberts performed 5th in the running order on the night of the contest. "Mysterious Woman" went on to be placed 2nd with 157 points. To date, this was the last time Ireland's Eurovision entry placed in the top five.