eurovision 1958

Raquel Rastenni

Raquel Rastenni represented Denmark at Eurovision 1958 in Hilversum with “Jeg rev et blad ud af min dagbog”, finishing 8th of 10.

who
Danish singer
born
21 August 1915, Copenhagen, Denmark
died
17 August 1998 (aged 82), Skodsborg, Denmark
contest
1958
best result
8th, 1958
music
swing, chanson
active
from 1938
sang for
Denmark

Biography

Raquel Rastenni, who died in 1998, was a Danish singer, born in Copenhagen. “Jeg rev et blad ud af min dagbog” finished eighth in Hilversum in 1958.

Written by ESC Predictions, 8 October 2026. Sources: Wikipedia, “Raquel Rastenni”.

At Eurovision

One song, and what became of it.

  1. 1958 Hilversum

    Denmark

    “Jeg rev et blad ud af min dagbog”

    8th of 10 Finished 8th of 10, with 3 points.

    Sung in
    Danish
    Written by
    Harry Jensen
    Conductor
    Kai Mortensen
    Running order
    6th of 10
    Age on the night
    42
    Won that year
    France: André Claveau, “Dors mon amour”

    The story of Eurovision 1958: Italy sang twice, France won, and the world bought “Volare”

Away from Eurovision

Awards

  • Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 1958

As recorded on Wikidata, which is rarely the whole list.

Results as published by the European Broadcasting Union. Biographical details from Wikidata. The photo is from Wikimedia Commons and is credited beside it. Spotted a mistake? Tell us and we'll fix it.