eurovision 1982
Bill van Dijk
Bill van Dijk represented the Netherlands at Eurovision 1982 in Harrogate with “Jij en ik”, finishing 16th of 18.
- who
- Dutch actor
- born
- 22 December 1947, Rotterdam, Netherlands
- contest
- 1982
- best result
- 16th, 1982
- active
- since 1971
- sang for
- Netherlands
Biography
Bill van Dijk is a Dutch singer and musical performer, best known for singing the Wilhelmus in football stadiums many times over. “Jij en ik” finished 16th of 18 in Harrogate in 1982.
Written by ESC Predictions, 8 October 2026. Sources: Wikipedia, “Bill van Dijk”.
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At Eurovision
One song, and what became of it.
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1982 Harrogate
“Jij en ik”
16th of 18 Finished 16th of 18, with 8 points.
- Sung in
- Dutch
- Written by
- Dick Bakker, Liselore Gerritsen
- Conductor
- Rogier van Otterloo
- Running order
- 16th of 18
- Age on the night
- 34
- Won that year
- Germany: Nicole, “Ein bißchen Frieden”
The story of Eurovision 1982: A little peace, and "Where is Harrogate?"
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