1997 Eurovision Song Contest
Katrina and The Waves win the 1997 Eurovision Song Contest with 'Love Shine a Light', the most successful Eurovision song entry ever. Love Shine a Light" performed by Katrina and the Waves for the United Kingdom, was composed by Kimberley Rew. It is the group's biggest success since "Walking on Sunshine" 12 years earlier.
Rew composed the song following a request from the brother of Alex Cooper (the band's drummer) for an anthem for The Samaritans. The song was selected as the UK's Eurovision entry by public vote on 15 March 1997. It received 69,834 votes, 11,138 more than the second place song.