Klips ve Onlar facts for kids

Klips ve Onlar was a cool Turkish music group from the 1980s. They became famous for representing their country in a big international music competition.

What is Klips ve Onlar?

Klips ve Onlar was a pop band from Turkey that was active in the 1980s. They were known for their catchy songs and energetic performances. The group played an important role in Turkish music during that time.

Their Big Moment: Eurovision 1986

The band got their biggest chance to shine when they were chosen to represent Turkey in the Eurovision Song Contest 1986. This is a huge music competition where different countries from Europe (and some others) send a singer or group to perform an original song. It's watched by millions of people around the world!

The Song: Halley

Klips ve Onlar performed a song called Halley at the Eurovision contest. The song was named after Halley's Comet, a famous comet that was visible in the sky around that time. Their performance was memorable, and they did very well for Turkey.

How They Did

At the Eurovision Song Contest in 1986, Klips ve Onlar's song Halley reached the 9th position. This was a really big deal because it was the highest place Turkey had ever achieved in the competition up to that point! It made many people in Turkey very proud.

Who Was in the Band?

The members of Klips ve Onlar who won the Turkish national final to go to Eurovision were Sevingül Bahadır, Gür Akad, Emre Tukur, Derya Bozkurt, and Seden Kutlubay.

A Change Before Eurovision

Just before the big Eurovision contest, Seden Kutlubay was replaced by another singer, Candan Erçetin. Seden Kutlubay had important exams during the week of the finals, so Candan Erçetin stepped in to join the group for their performance in Norway.