Switzerland in the Eurovision Song Contest Switzerland in the Eurovision Song Contest Switzerland has participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 59 times since making its debut at the first contest in , missing only four contests, in 1995, 1999, 2001 and 2003. Switzerland hosted the first contest in 1956 in Lugano, and won it. Switzerland won the contest again in 1988, with the contest being held in Lausanne. Lys Assia won the first contest in 1956 with the song "Refrain". She returned to place second in . Switzerland would go on to finish second with Esther Ofarim () and Daniela Simmons () and third with Franca
The Reason (Celine Dion song) offered up during the recording of “The Reason” to be struck deaf." French CD single UK CD single and Europe CD single UK CD maxi single #1, European CD maxi, South Africa CD maxi and French Vinyl 12" UK CD maxi single #2 Carole King recorded also her own version of this song for her 2001 album "Love Makes the World", this time with Dion on backing vocals. Rachel Tucker recorded a cover for her debut album also titled "The Reason" released in 2013. The Reason (Celine Dion song) "The Reason" is a song by Canadian singer Celine Dion, recorded