"Only the Light" is a song sung and written by Rikki (Richard Peebles) who performed the song at the Eurovision Song Contest 1987, representing the United Kingdom.[1] It featured backing performance vocals from Catherine "Katie" Budd who had won Opportunity Knocks in 1977.[2][3] The song placed at No. 96 on the UK Singles Chart.[4]
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Eurovision Song Contest 1987 entry | |
Country | United Kingdom |
Artist(s) | Richard Peebles |
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Language | English |
Composer(s) | Richard Peebles |
Lyricist(s) | Richard Peebles |
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Final result | 13th |
Final points | 47 |
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◄ "Runner in the Night" (1986) | |
"Go" (1988) ► |
Chart (1987) | Peak position |
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UK Singles Official Charts Company[5] | 96 |
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United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 1987 |
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