Finland was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1969 with the song "", composed by Toivo Kärki, with lyrics by Juha Vainio, and performed by Jarkko and Laura. The Finnish participating broadcaster, (Yle), selected its entry through a national final.
Before Eurovision
National final Six entries were selected for the competition from 266 received submissions. (Yle) held the Finnish national final on 22 February 1969 at its television studios in Helsinki, hosted by Tauno Vainio. The winner was chosen by postcard voting and the results were announced on 4 March 1969.
+ Final – 22 February 1969 Artist Song Songwriter(s) Votes Place 1 Marion Rung "Tuntematon sydämeni" 1,760 6 2 Viktor Klimenko "Vaari sirkuksessa" Risto Laitinen 36,880 3 3 Laila Kinnunen "Potkis" 17,100 4 4 Markku Aro "Sanoin" 5,260 5 5 Katri Helena "Maailman pihamaat" Åke Granholm 42,160 2 6 Jarkko and Laura "Kuin silloin ennen" 85,040 1
At Eurovision On the night of the final Jarkko and Laura performed last in the running order, following Portugal. The entry was conducted by Ossi Runne. At the close of voting, Finland picked up 6 points and placed 12th of the 16 entries.
Voting
+ Points awarded to Finland Score Country 1 point
+ Points awarded by Finland Score Country 3 points 2 points 1 point
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