in the 1970s , she was one of the most popular female performers in france , and became highly - established internationally . francoise elisabeth david , from arles in the south of france , improbably her initial success from playing sarah magdalene in the french production of jesus " star into taking it the " bon prix " at the eurovision song contest in 1973 . her next song , " tu te reconnaitras " ( you will recognized yourself ) , became a euro - wide smash that summer .
anne de david won the popular picture live .