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Finland was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1969 with the song "Kuin silloin ennen", composed by Toivo Kärki, with lyrics by Juha Vainio, and performed by Jarkko and Laura. The Finnish participating broadcaster, Yleisradio (Yle), selected its entry through a national final.
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| Eurovision Song Contest 1969 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Participating broadcaster | Yleisradio (Yle) | |||
| Country |  Finland | |||
| National selection | ||||
| Selection process | National final | |||
| Selection date(s) | 22 February 1969 | |||
| Selected artist(s) | Jarkko and Laura | |||
| Selected song | "Kuin silloin ennen" | |||
| Selected songwriter(s) | ||||
| Finals performance | ||||
| Final result | 12th, 6 points | |||
| Finland in the Eurovision Song Contest | ||||
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National final
Yleisradio (Yle) held the Finnish national final on 22 February at its television studios in Helsinki. It was hosted by Tauno Vainio. The winner was chosen by postcard voting and the results were announced on 4 March.[citation needed]
| Draw | Artist | Song | Songwriter(s) | Votes | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marion Rung | "Tuntematon sydämeni" | Pentti Lehtonen (m.), Sauvo Puhtila (l.) | 1,760 | 6 |
| 2 | Viktor Klimenko | "Vaari sirkuksessa" | Risto Laitinen (m. & l.) | 36,880 | 3 |
| 3 | Laila Kinnunen | "Potkis" | Johannes Porvali (m.), Reino Palmroth (l.) | 17,100 | 4 |
| 4 | Markku Aro | "Sanoin" | Åke Granholm (m.), Sauvo Puhtila (l.) | 5,260 | 5 |
| 5 | Katri Helena | "Maailman pihamaat" | Åke Granholm (m. & l.) | 42,160 | 2 |
| 6 | Jarkko and Laura | "Kuin silloin ennen" | Toivo Kärki (m.), Juha Vainio (l.) | 85,040 | 1 |
On the night of the final Jarkko and Laura performed last in the running order, following Portugal. The entry was conducted by Ossi Runne. At the close of voting, Finland picked up 6 points and placed 12th of the 16 entries.
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