If She Knew What She Wants If She Knew What She Wants "If She Knew What She Wants" is a song by Jules Shear released on his 1985 album "The Eternal Return". The song was recorded a year later by The Bangles for their 1986 album "Different Light". Shear's song originally was written in the first person as a love song; the Bangles rewrote the lyrics in the third person rather than change the subject's gender. The Bangles charted at number 29 on the "Billboard" Hot 100, number 31 on the UK Singles Chart, and number 31 on the Australian Kent Music Report chart. Two different
UK national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest at #47 – all reached the UK top 100. In 1996, a semi-final was introduced. All eight songs were performed on "Top of the Pops" on 1 March, and the public voted to decide the four finalists. The results were announced the following day, but there was no information given on who finished where. On 8 March the final was held, with Gina G winning very easily with her dance number "Ooh Aah... Just A Little Bit". The song became an instant hit in the charts, reaching Number 1 on the UK Singles Chart. It was the first UK non-winner