It's Nice to Be in Love Again was the Irish entry at the Eurovision Song Contest 1977 in London performed by The Swarbriggs Plus Two.
The song is a moderately up-tempo number, with the band singing about the joy felt by someone in love again. The lyrics imply that none of the singers have been in this position very recently, as they sing about "That old familiar feeling".
Following on from The Swarbriggs' first appearance at the Contest, another strong colour was chosen for this performance. On this occasion, each of the four performers wore a dark blue outfit, with the two men wearing their blazers of that colour over white suits.
The song was performed first on the night preceding Monaco. At the close of voting, it finished in 3rd place with 119 points.
Lyrics[]
The sweetest thrill is knowing you’re wanted
Never thought I’d feel it again
So long ago, I almost forgot it
It’s coming back like an old refrain
It’s nice to be in love again
That old familiar feeling when
You say hello and you know it’s love
It’s nice to be in love again
That old familiar feeling when
You meet your girl and the world stands still
Your heart is filled with sweet melody
It’s nice to be in love again
The sweetest thrill, I couldn’t believe it
I hadn’t even a friend
This heart of mine was thinking of leaving
Until you came walking round that bend
It’s nice to be in love again
That old familiar feeling when you say hello
And you know it’s love
It’s nice to be in love again
That old familiar feeling when
You meet your girl and the world stands still
Your heart is filled with sweet melody
It’s nice to be in love again
It’s nice to be in love again
That old familiar feeling when
You meet your girl and the world stands still
Your heart is filled with sweet melody
It’s nice to be in love again
| Eurovision Song Contest 1977 | |||
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| Participants | |||
 The Swarbriggs Plus Two •  Michèle Torr •  Heddy Lester •  Schmetterlinge •  Anita Skorgan •  Silver Convention •  Anne-Marie Besse •  Os Amigos •  Lynsey de Paul & Mike Moran •  Paschalis, Marianna, Robert & Bessy •  Ilanit •  Pepe Linehard Band •  Forbes •  Micky •  Mia Martini •  Monica Aspelund •  Dream Express •  Marie Myriam
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| Songs | |||
| It's Nice to Be in Love Again • Une petite française • De mallemolen • Boom Boom Boomerang • Casanova • Telegram • Frère Jacques • Portugal no coração • Rock Bottom • Mathima Solfege • Ahava Hi Shir Lishnayim • Swiss Lady • Beatles • Enséñame a cantar • Libera • Lapponia • A Million in One, Two, Three • L'oiseau et l'enfant
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Videos[]
The Swarbriggs Plus Two - It's Nice to Be in Love Again - Eurovision 1977 Ireland