Eurovision: The greatest winning groups of all-time

ABBA

Given what ABBA subsequently achieved in the music business, you would be hard-pushed to argue they aren’t Sweden’s best ever Eurovision entrant.

However, the country’s top performing song in the event was Heroes by Mans Zelmerlow, which racked up 365 points – a whopping 77% of the maximum available.

Despite this, there is absolutely no question that ABBA are the most successful Swedish act in the history of Eurovision.

They romped to victory with Waterloo in 1974 and subsequently established themselves as one of the best-selling groups of all-time.

Katrina and the Waves

Katrina and the Waves enjoyed plenty of success during the 1980s, most notably with the fabulous Walking on Sunshine.

They dropped off the radar throughout the following decade, but returned with a bang to romp to victory at Eurovision 1997.

Katrina’s vocal performance of Love Shine a Light was a spine-tingling moment and deservedly sealed victory for the UK by a 70-point margin.

The song became Katrina and the Waves’ biggest-ever UK hit, peaking at number three in the UK Singles Chart.

Brotherhood of Man

Brotherhood of Man were often compared unfavourably with ABBA, but they still enjoyed their day in the sun at Eurovision 1976.

Save Your Kisses for Me received 164 points – 80.4% of the maximum number available.

The song went on to sell more than six million copies worldwide – making it the biggest-selling Eurovision hit of all-time.

The group enjoyed plenty of mainstream success after Eurovision, but the hits dried up in 1979 and they failed to keep pace with ABBA thereafter.

Bucks Fizz

Bucks Fizz produced one of the most memorable moments in Eurovision history on their way to winning the contest in 1981.

Their skirt-ripping dance routine wowed the judges, helping the group claim top spot by a four-point margin ahead of Germany.

The group went on to have a successful career around the world, although they were unable to crack the lucrative United States market.

Three original members of the group – Cheryl Baker, Mike Nolan and Jay Aston – are still performing under the name The Fizz and will release a new album in July 2022.