Belgium was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1974 with the song "", composed by Jacques Hustin, with lyrics by Franck F. Gérald, and performed by Hustin himself. The Belgian participating broadcaster, Walloon (RTB), selected its entry through a national final, after having previously selected the performer internally.
Before Eurovision
Jacques Hustin Jacques Hustin was the name of the national final developed by Walloon broadcaster (RTB) to select the Belgian entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 1974. Six songs, all performed by Jacques Hustin, competed in the final which was hosted by Paule Herreman, and the winner was chosen by postcard voting.
+ Final – 14 January 1974 Song Songwriter(s) Place Composer(s) Lyricist(s) 1 "Chanson pour un grain de riz" Jacques Hustin Bourdet 5 2 "Sur les chemins du monde" Jacques Hustin 4 3 "Étranger, baladin, voyageur" Jacques Hustin Michelle Senlis 3 4"Fleur de liberté" Jacques Hustin 1 5 "Le foulard gris" Michelle Senlis 6 6"On dit de toi, on dit de moi" 2
At Eurovision On the night of the final Hustin performed 11th in the running order, following and preceding the . The voting system tried between 1971 and 1973 was abandoned, and for 1974 returned to the previous system of ten jury members in each country awarding one vote each. At the close of the voting "" had received 10 points, placing Belgium 9th of the 17 competing entries.
Voting
+ Points awarded to Belgium Score Country 5 points 3 points 2 points
+ Points awarded by Belgium Score Country 2 points 1 point
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