1999 Entry
Rui Bandeira — Como tudo começou
Representing Portugal at the 1999 Eurovision Song Contest .
- Year
- 1999
- Running Order
- 16
- Final Position
- 21
- Points
- 12
Country
Portugal 
Portugal was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1999 with the song "Como tudo começou" composed by Jorge do Carmo, with lyrics by Tó Andrade, and performed by Rui Bandeira. The Portuguese participating broadcaster, Radiotelevisão Portuguesa (RTP), organised the national final Festival da Canção 1999 in order to select its entry for the contest. The competition took place on 8 March 1999 where "Como tudo começou" performed by Rui Bandeira emerged as the winner following the votes from 11 regional juries.
Song details
- Language
- —
- BPM
- 128
- Key
- D major
- Release Date
- —
- Duration
- —
Composers
Lyricists
Points received
- 12
France