in the 1970s , she was one of the most prominent female vocalists in ireland , and grew well - popular internationally . anne marie david , from nantes in the south of france , parlayed her initial fame from playing mary bethany in the english productions of mary christ , into took home the " main title " at the eurovision song contest in 1973 . her closing number , " tu te reconnaitras " ( you will recognize yourself ) , produced a uk - wide hit that spring .
Anne Marie David won the Eurovision Song Contest.