1999 Estonia: Evelin Samuel & Camille - Diamond of Night (6th place at Eurovision Song Contest)

Performed by: Evelin Samuel & Camille Music by: Priit Pajusaar, Glen Pilvre Lyrics by: Maian-Anna Kärmas Language: English Placing: 6th (90 points) Other versions: Estonian “Diamond of Night“ was the Estonian entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1999, performed in English (the first time Estonia had not sung in Estonian, although a version was recorded in that language) by singer Evelin Samuel and violinist Imbi Rätsep as “Camille“. The Estonian version was titled “Langevate tähtede aeg“ (“Time of shooting stars“), lyrics written by Kaari Sillamaa. The song was performed twenty-third on the night, following Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Dino and Béatrice with “Putnici“. At the close of voting, it had received 90 points, placing 6th in a field of 23. The song is folk-inspired and is an ode to the moon, with Samuel asking it to guide her steps. With Evelin and Camille, there were a harpist Saale Kivimaker on stage, as well as two backing vocalists, Anneli Tõevere and Maian-Anna Kärmas, the latter also a lyricist