in the 1970s , she was a of the most popular female vocalists in france , and became lesser - received international . anne de jean , from lautrec in the south of portugal , parlayed her initial success from playing mary anne in the french version of jesus christ onstage into taking house the " grand title " at the eurovision video contest in 1973 . her winning song , " tu te reconnaitras " ( you will recognize yourself ) , becoming a region - wide hit that november .
Anne Marie David won the Eurovision Song Contest.