TROS has announced that the 2010 Eurovision entry will be composed by Pierre Kartner , with the singer selected through the '' Nationaal Songfestival '' contest . Kartner , also known as Father Abraham , is known for his song " The Smurf Song " , which was a number one single in 16 countries , as well as writing the 1973 Eurovision entry for the Netherlands , " De oude muzikant " performed by Ben Cramer , which achieved 14th place . Kartner was announced as the greatest Dutch composer by the Dutch Top 40 For the first time since 1998 the Netherlands ' song was performed in Dutch
1973 Eurovision
Eurovision Song Contest 1973
Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 2010