In 1980, Morocco competed in the Eurovision Song Contest for the first - and so far, only - time. It was the first time that the contest featured a song in Arabic, while the music also showed clear Arabic influences.Samira Bensaïd, who was born on January 10, 1958 in Rabat, performed the song 'Bitakat hob' ('Message of love') as the fifth of 19 performers in the Contest, finished 18th. This low placing may have contributed to the withdrawal by Morocco from further Contests.
I bought this single for its rarity value - and was very happily surprised when it also contained an original press sheet inside!
My collection: 7" single no. 3674
Found: Record fair, Utrecht, April 18, 2009
Cost: 3 euro
Tracks: 'Bitakat hob' / 'Les enfants de l'amitié'
