Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 1970
The Dutch participating broadcaster, Nederlandse Omroep Stichting (NOS), selected its entry through a national final.Although "Waterman" was a very contemporary-sounding song in the style of popular American group The 5th Dimension, its victory at the national final was contentious as it was chosen over the clear public favourite, the folk music-influenced "Spinnewiel" by Saskia and Serge.1970 was the last year in which Eurovision rules only allowed for solo performers or duos, so to circumvent this the group was billed as 'Patricia and the Hearts of Soul' and the song was staged with Patricia singing up front and Bianca and Stella standing behind and to the left of her, ostensibly as backing singers.At the close of voting "Waterman" had received 7 points (3 from Italy and Yugoslavia and 1 from the United Kingdom), placing the Netherlands 7th of the 12 entries.[3] The Dutch entry was conducted at the contest by the musical director Dolf van der Linden.