Salomé (singer) facts for kids
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Salomé
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Maria Rosa Marco Poquet |
| Also known as | "La Morla" |
| Born | 21 June 1939 Barcelona, Spain |
| Genres | Bolero, Pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 1960–2005 |
| Labels | Zafiro, Belter, Iberofon |
Maria Rosa Marco Poquet, known as Salomé, is a famous Spanish singer. She was born on June 21, 1939, in Barcelona, Spain. Salomé is well-known for winning the Eurovision Song Contest 1969. She won with her song "Vivo cantando" and shared the first prize with three other singers.
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Salomé's Early Career
Salomé started her singing journey at Radio Barcelona. From there, she built a successful music career. She also appeared on television as a host. A big moment in her early career was performing as an opening act for the legendary singer Frank Sinatra. By 1963, she had already recorded over forty songs!
Music Festivals and Popular Songs
Salomé was very successful in music contests. In 1963, she won the 5th Festival de la Canción Mediterránea de Barcelona. Her winning song was "Se'n va anar", sung in Catalan.
Four years later, in 1967, she won second prize at the 9th Festival de la Canción Mediterránea de Barcelona. Her song was "Com el vent", also in Catalan. She also won the "best singer" award at the Festival de Valencia and the Festival del Duero. In 1969, she married Sebastián García. Salomé recorded many popular songs in both Catalan and Spanish. Some of her most famous songs include "Quinientas millas", "L'arbre", "Bésame mucho", "Com el vent", "L'emigrant", "Puedo morir mañana", "Isla del amor", and "Esperaré".
Eurovision Song Contest Victory
In 1969, Salomé represented Spain at the Eurovision Song Contest 1969. The contest was held in Madrid that year. Her song was "Vivo cantando", written by María José Cerato and Aniano Alcalde.
A Unique Win
Salomé made history at Eurovision 1969. She shared the first prize with three other singers! This was the only time in the contest's history that four countries won at once. The other winners were Lulu from the United Kingdom, Frida Boccara from France, and Lenny Kuhr from the Netherlands.
Salomé received her award from the previous Eurovision winner, Spanish singer Massiel. Her dress for the performance was very special. It was designed by Manuel Pertegaz. The dress weighed about 14 kilograms (31 pounds) and was made of small chalk blue porcelain cylinders. She also wore three necklaces, each weighing about 1 kilogram (2.2 pounds)!
Salomé recorded her winning song, "Vivo cantando", in eight different languages. These included Spanish, Catalan, Basque, French, German, Italian, English, and Serbo-Croatian.
External links
- Lyrics: "Vivo Cantando" (as performed in the contest)
See also
In Spanish: Salomé (cantante) para niños
