In 1971 , Mendt was chosen by broadcaster ORF to represent Austria with the song " Musik " in the 16th Eurovision Song Contest , held in Dublin on 3 April . It marked Austria 's return to Eurovision following a two-year absence . " Musik " - the only song performed at Eurovision to date in the Viennese German dialect - was drawn as the show 's opening song , and at the end of voting could only manage 16th place of the 18 entries , after a somewhat nervous and hesitant performance from Mendt
Eurovision Song Contest
Eurovision Song Contest 1971
Marianne Mendt