Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Eurovision Song Contest 1989" in English language version.
For the first time since the 1970s participants were free to choose which language they performed in.
The orchestra also saw their days numbered as, from 1997, full backing tracks were allowed without restriction, meaning that the songs could be accompanied by pre-recorded music instead of the live orchestra.
For the first time since the 1970s participants were free to choose which language they performed in.
The orchestra also saw their days numbered as, from 1997, full backing tracks were allowed without restriction, meaning that the songs could be accompanied by pre-recorded music instead of the live orchestra.