Marie-Blanche
"Marie-Blanche" was the French entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1970, performed in French by Guy Bonnet. Bonnet had made his debut in the Contest in 1968, when he co-wrote the lyrics to Isabelle Aubret's "La source".
The song was performed sixth on the night. At the close of voting, it had received 8 points, placing 4th in a field of 12.
The song is a ballad, with Bonnet singing about the wonder of the world when the titular character is with him. Bonnet also recorded the song in Italian under the same title, "Marie-Blanche".
It was succeeded as French representative at the 1971 Contest by Serge Lama with "Un jardin sur la terre". Guy Bonnet returned to the Contest in 1983, singing "Vivre".
