Chance of a lifetime - Pat McGeegan

'Chance of a lifetime' was the Irish entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1968, performed by Pat McGeegan. It was written by John Kennedy. The song is a ballad, with McGeegan reminiscing about the first time he saw his lover. He tells her that he thought her appearance in his life was "the chance of a lifetime", and goes on to explain that he doesn't want to lose such a chance.

The song was performed fourteenth on the night. At the close of voting, it had received 18 points, placing 4th in a field of 17. Subsequently, the song went to the top of the Irish singles chart.

My collection: 7" single 5596
Found: Marktplaats.nl, received August 2, 2014
Cost: 2 euro
Tracks: 'Chance of a lifetime' / 'Don't laugh at me (if I cry)'