Turkey in the Eurovision Song Contest 1990


Turkey took part in the Eurovision Song Contest 1990. The country was represented by Kayahan with the song “Gözlerinin Hapsindeyim” written and composed by Kayahan.

Before Eurovision

14. Eurovision Şarkı Yarışması Türkiye Finali

The final took place on 24 February 1990 at the Ari TV studios in Ankara, hosted by Korhan Abay. Fifteen songs competed and the winner was determined by the votes of eight regional juries.

At Eurovision

On the night of the contest Kayahan performed 4th in the running order following Belgium and preceding The Netherlands. At the close of the voting the song had received 21 points placing Turkey 17th. 5 participants had voted for Gözlerinin hapsindeyim. The Turkish jury awarded its 12 points to Yugoslavia.

Voting

Votes of the Turkish jury:
To CountryPoints
12
10
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1

Votes received by the Turkish song:
From CountryPoints
7
5
4
3
2