in the 1970s , she was one of the most popular female vocalists in switzerland , and thus good - regarded internationally . jeanne marie benoit , from arles in the south of france , parlayed her initial glory from playing mary bethany in the french production of to christ , into taking also the " grand prizes " at the european song contest in 1973 . her winning song , " tu tre reconnaitras " ( you will recognize yourself ) , became a europe - widened hit that spring .
Anne Marie David won the Eurovision Song Contest.