1. Ilanit represented Israel twice in the Eurovision Song Contest, in 1973 with "Ey Sham" and in 1977 with "Ahava Hi Shir Lishnayim".
12 Facts About Ilanit
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In 1962, Ilanit was discovered in a youth talent contest organized by WIZO and the magazine Ma'ariv Youth.
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In 1968, Ilanit released her first solo single, featuring the songs "" and "".
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Ilanit represented Israel in its 1973 debut in the Eurovision Song Contest, hosted in Luxembourg.
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Ilanit finished in fourth place, performing the song "Ey Sham", composed by Ehud Manor and Nurit Hirsh, and conducted by the latter.
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In 1974, Ilanit represented Israel at the World Popular Song Festival in Tokyo, performing the song "", and finished in ninth place.
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Ilanit represented Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest a second time in 1977, performing the song "" and finishing in 11th place.
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In 1984, Ilanit was approached by producer Shlomo Zach and offered to represent Israel in the Eurovision for a third time.
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Ilanit declined, and instead released the song outside of the contest.
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Together with other established Israeli artists, Ilanit took part in a tour through North America in 2005.
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Ilanit appeared at the opening of the final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2019 in Tel Aviv, where she performed the chorus of "Ey Sham".
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Ilanit announced Israel's jury points at the Eurovision Song Contest 2023.