Switzerland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1988 Switzerland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1988 Switzerland competed at the Eurovision Song Contest 1988, held in Dublin, Ireland. The Swiss entry was Céline Dion with the French language song "Ne partez pas sans moi" (Don't leave without me), composed by Atilla Şereftuğ and Nella Martinetti. The Swiss entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 1988 was selected through a national final. Nine songs in total competed, with the winner selected by three regional juries, a press jury and another jury of experts. The contest was held on 6 February at the Théâtre de Beausobre in Morges, hosted by Serge Moisson.
Le ballet (Celine Dion song) Le ballet (Celine Dion song) "Le ballet" (meaning "The Ballet") is a French-language song by Canadian singer Celine Dion, recorded for her French album, "D'eux" (1995). It was released as a promotional single in France in January 1996 and was immediately a huge radio hit, ranking as the sixth most economically profitable song of 1996 in France. "Le ballet" is a bluesy groove song, with percussive finger snaps, harmonica and electric guitar that shows Dion singing blues for first time. The song is an example of "D'eux" style that was influenced by continental pop, folk music, jazz and 1970s soul.