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VIDEO · CONTEST PERFORMANCE
IrelandIreland/1979/GRAND FINAL

Happy Man

Cathal Dunne

5thFINAL RESULT
80TOTAL POINTS
—FAN SCORE / 12
LANGUAGEenglish
RUNNING ORDER4
SONGWRITERSCathal Dunne
TEMPO / KEY104 BPM · D major
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LYRICS & TRANSLATION

It seemed life had no answers for me
No special meaning or plan
How could I be a happy man?
Then just like in a love song
You're here, making each day seem so clear
Now I can smile – I'm a happy man
I'm in love and I'm alive – happy man
Got the sun inside – happy man
I've got a girl on my mind
Love in my heart – happy man
I'm in love and I'm alive – happy man
Got the sun inside – happy man
So now the whole world can see
I've got all I need – I'm a happy man
And now you say it's happened to you
This love I'm feeling inside
Girl, you've made me a happy man
And I will share a lifetime with you
Making our dreams all come true
Now I can smile – I'm a happy man
I'm in love and I'm alive – happy man
Got the sun inside – happy man
I've got a girl on my mind
Love in my heart – happy man
I'm in love and I'm alive – happy man
Got the sun inside – happy man
So now the whole world can see
I've got all I need – I'm a happy man
I'm in love and I'm alive – happy man
Got the sun inѕide – happy man
I've got a girl on my mind
Love in my heart – happy man
I'm in love аnd I'm…

FAN SCORE

0 fans rated this song

—/12

Vocals7.8
Staging6.6
Catchiness7.2
Energy8.2

🏆 Contest Performance

GRAND FINAL 5th Place 80 Points Running order 4
SEMI-FINAL N/A (Direct Finalist)
final5th80 pts

Who Voted for This Song

Grand final points received from every voting country · jury and televote side by side

0SETS OF 12 POINTS
13 / 19COUNTRIES GAVE POINTS
0 / 0TELEVOTE / JURY POINTS
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♚ Credits & Delegation

ARTIST Cathal Dunne Happy Man No past participations found
COMPOSER Cathal Dunne No past participations found
SPOKESPERSON David Heffernan No past participations found
COMMENTATORS Mike Murphy
Past participations
ARTIST PEOPLE Cathal Dunne No past participations found
CONDUCTOR Proinsias O'Duinn No past participations found
SONGWRITERS Cathal Dunne No past participations found

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Artist Info

Cathal Dunne

Cathal Dunne is an Irish singer known for representing Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 1979. He performed the song "Happy Man" in English, achieving a commendable 5th place with 80 points. His Eurovision entry remains a significant highlight of his career, showcasing his talent on an international stage. Cathal Dunne continues to be remembered for his contribution to Ireland's musical history in the contest.