Greek-born Leandros recorded the song both in French and English , and had a modest hit in Europe with it , but in Japan and Canada she had a big hit with this song . She also recorded it in German ( as " Blau wie das Meer " ) , Italian ( " L'amore è blu " ) and Dutch ( " Liefde is zacht " ) . The song has since become a favourite of Contest fans , most notably appearing as part of a medley introducing the semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2006 in Athens , one of only three non-winning songs to be involved ( the others being " Dschinghis Khan " and " Nel blu dipinto di blu " )
Eurovision Song Contest 2006
Eurovision Song Contest 2006
L'amour est bleu