Belgium was represented at the

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with the song "", composed by Jacques Hustin, with lyrics by Franck F. Gérald, and performed by Hustin himself. The Belgian participating broadcaster, Walloon (RTB), selected its entry through a national final, after having previously selected the performer internally.

Before Eurovision

''Jacques Hustin''

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, and the winner was chosen by postcard voting.

At Eurovision

On the night of the final Hustin performed 11th in the running order, following and preceding the . The voting system tried between 1971 and 1973 was abandoned, and for 1974 returned to the previous system of ten jury members in each country awarding one vote each. At the close of the voting "" had received 10 points, placing Belgium 9th of the 17 competing entries.

Voting

References

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Countries in the Eurovision Song Contest 1974

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