eurovision 1963

Heidi Brühl

Heidi Brühl represented Germany at Eurovision 1963 in London with “Marcel”, finishing 9th of 16.

who
German singer and actor
born
30 January 1942, Munich, Germany
died
8 June 1991 (aged 49), Starnberg, Germany
contest
1963
best result
9th, 1963
music
pop
active
from 1954
record labels
Philips Records
sang for
Germany

Biography

Heidi Brühl, who died in 1991, was a German singer and actor who became known in the early teens and went on to a busy career in film and television. “Marcel” finished ninth in London in 1963.

Written by ESC Predictions, 8 October 2026. Sources: Wikipedia, “Heidi Brühl”.

At Eurovision

One song, and what became of it.

  1. 1963 London

    Germany

    “Marcel”

    9th of 16 Finished 9th of 16, with 5 points.

    Sung in
    German
    Written by
    Charly Niessen
    Conductor
    Willy Berking
    Running order
    3rd of 16
    Age on the night
    21
    Won that year
    Denmark: Grethe and Jørgen Ingmann, “Dansevise”

    The story of Eurovision 1963: Two studios, and a vote that was read out twice

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