Belgium in the Eurovision Song Contest 1974
Belgium was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1974 with the song "Fleur de liberté", composed by Jacques Hustin, with lyrics by Franck F. Gérald, and performed by Hustin himself.Jacques Hustin was the name of the national final developed by Walloon broadcaster Radio-Télévision Belge (RTB) to select the Belgian entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 1974.Six songs, all performed by Jacques Hustin, competed in the final which was hosted by Paule Herreman, and the winner was chosen by postcard voting.[1] On the night of the final Hustin performed 11th in the running order, following Monaco and preceding the Netherlands.At the close of the voting "Fleur de liberté" had received 10 points, placing Belgium 9th of the 17 competing entries.