Eurovision 1972 final top 10
This table preserves the official final placings and points under the voting system used for this edition, including tied positions exactly as published.
EDINBURGH · 25 MARCH 1972
Eurovision 1972 results
Vicky Leandros won Eurovision 1972 for Luxembourg with “Après Toi”, scoring 128 points.
| Place | Country | Artist | Song | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇱🇺 Luxembourg | Vicky Leandros | Après Toi | 128 |
| 2 | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | The New Seekers | Beg, Steal Or Borrow | 114 |
| 3 | 🇩🇪 Germany | Mary Roos | Nur Die Liebe Läßt Uns Leben | 107 |
| 4 | 🇳🇱 Netherlands | Sandra and Andres | Als Het Om De Liefde Gaat | 106 |
| 5 | 🇦🇹 Austria | Milestones | Falter Im Wind | 100 |
| 6 | 🇮🇹 Italy | Nicola di Bari | I Giorni Dell' Arcobaleno | 92 |
| 7 | 🇵🇹 Portugal | Carlos Mendes | A Festa Da Vida | 90 |
| 8 | 🇨🇭 Switzerland | Véronique Müller | C'est La Chanson De Mon Amour | 88 |
| 9 | 🇾🇺 Yugoslavia | Téréza | Muzika I Ti | 87 |
| 10 | 🇪🇸 Spain | Jaime Morey | Amanece | 83 |
Luxembourg wins in Edinburgh
Vicky Leandros won Eurovision 1972 for Luxembourg with “Après Toi”, scoring 128 points. The BBC staged the Contest in Edinburgh after 1971 winner Monaco declined hosting responsibilities.
A songwriter wins for two countries in a row
Yves Dessca co-wrote “Après Toi” after also writing Monaco's 1971 winner “Un Banc, Un Arbre, Une Rue”, becoming the first songwriter to win Eurovision in consecutive years for two different countries.
Official scoreboard source
Results are transcribed from the official Eurovision 1972 final scoreboard ↗.