Tina Reynolds or simply Tina as she was known professionally , represented Ireland in the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest . Her song " Cross Your Heart " came seventh but was a number 1 hit in the Irish charts . Prior to this Tina had hits in Ireland with " I Do n't Know How to Love Him " , number 1 , 1971 ; " Tell Me Whats the Matter " , number 15 , 1972 and " When Morning Has Come " , number 20 , 1973 . Tina almost represented Ireland at the Eurovision in 1973 as she was flown out to Luxembourg to replace singer Maxi who had refused to perform . Ultimately , Maxi was persuaded to perform on the night
1974 Eurovision Song Contest
Eurovision Song Contest 1974
Tina Reynolds