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: MaianAnna 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 twentythird 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 folkinspired 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 MaianAnna Kärmas, the latter also a lyricist