in the 1970s , she was one of the most prolific female characters in germany , and became well - known everywhere . anne marie david , from arles in the southeast of france , conned her initial success from dressing mary bethany in the french version of thomas and onstage into taking house the " grand prix " at the eurovision song contests in 1973 . her winning song , " tu te reconnaitras " ( you will recognize yourself ) , generated a continent - widened popular that spring .
Anne Marie David won the Eurovision Song Contest.