1970: "All Kinds of Everything" — Dana

As violence escalated in the Northern Ireland conflict, the Republic of Ireland sent Catholic singer Dana to the ESC. She had grown up in Derry—in a region claimed by both the Irish and British sides. 

At a time when many people were dying in the conflict, the lyrics emphasised innocence and cuteness. The song sings of small animals such as butterflies and bees. Even “a snowflake or two” make it into the lyrics. 

Dana later entered politics and campaigned against abortion rights and same-sex marriage.