History of the Eurovision Song Contest instruments during the short break between the songs. On the other hand, a backing tape may have no voices on it, singing still must be done live. Before 1997 backing tracks were allowed, but only if all instruments on tape were featured on stage. This explains the odd situation in 1996, when Gina G, entrant for the United Kingdom, had two computer screens on stage. Other than the earliest contests, each and every entry has been fixed at a maximum three minutes in length. Previous performers at the Eurovision Song Contest include: History of the Eurovision Song Contest The history
Italy in the Eurovision Song Contest 1997 "Fiumi di parole" received 114 points, placing 4th in a field of 25. Italy withdrew from the contest after this entry, and did not return until 2011. Italy in the Eurovision Song Contest 1997 Italy returned to the Eurovision Song Contest at the Eurovision Song Contest 1997, after withdrawing in 1994. The Italian entry was "Fiumi di parole", performed by Jalisse. The Italian entry to the Eurovision Song Contest 1997, held in Dublin, Ireland, was the winner of the Sanremo Music Festival in Italy. The winner was Jalisse with the song "Fiumi di parole" (River of words), composed by Fabio