I love this song ❤ I was only 7 in 1988 and didn’t know that much about Israel … I remember that I somehow connected this song with Spain back then, even though the music isn’t Spanish at all. Perhaps it was something with the outfits? Later I learned that there is a country called Israel, and that they make great music. 😊

let's not forget she had already participated (1976) and also hosted (1979) Eurovision

One of my favorite Eurovision stories of all time; Yardena Arazi was determined to win in 1988, and she didn't just rely on songwriting and her talents, but she also turned to the stars for aid. She asked her clairvoyant, and she told her that song number 9 would win the contest. Israel was drawn number 9 in the running order, so Yardena was naturally confident. However, Cyprus suddenly withdrew when it turned out that their song had been released earlier than allowed for entries. They had been drawn number 2, so every song bar Iceland's (who were drawn first) got shuffled back a slot. This made Israel fall back to slot number 8, while the song that came after, Switzerland, were number 9. And the clairvoyant was right; song number 9 did indeed win the contest.

One of the best songs of 1988 and one of the best Israeli entries.

She is so pretty, amazing song

בן אדם אורח בעולם... מילים יפות.

Queen Yardena!

СУПЕР ! БРАВО !!!

So beautiful Yardena Arazi

Yardena Arazi has a long history with the Eurovision song contest: 1976: represented Israel as part of the "Chocolate, Mint, Bubblegum" trio and finished 6th 1979: hosted the Eurovision in Jerusalem 1982: finished 2nd in the Kdam (Israeli pre-selection) 1983: finished 2nd in the Kdam again 1984: Was supposed to represent Israel, but the country withdrew its participation that year 1985: finished 3rd in the Kdam 1987: hosted the Kdam 1988: represented Israel and finished 8th (this is the video you're watching right now) She was also named "Female singer of the year" in Israel 5 times, first time in the 1980's and last time in the 2010's!

In case you don't recognise them, the two guitar players were part of Milk & Honey in 1979...

A great song by a very competent performer and singer.

Good entry from Israel as they very much were in the 80's.

One of my favourite Eurovision songs. It reminds me of the TV show shtshel and of my dad and the years we lived near Golders Green.

Fun fact: Before the contest took place Yardena had gone to a future teller and she told her that song number 9 would win - this was the original position that was drawn for Israel. A few weeks later Cyprus - who was drawn 3 - withdrew from the contest and Israel has moved down to song number 8… Céline got the magic 9 and the rest is history.

The best singer in Israel

Fantastic old-school Israeli entry - you immediately know what country it's from, and that is what I miss about Eurovision these days. Also nice to see Jeremy Lloyd taking time off from writing 'Are You Being Served?' to do a bit of moonlighting on the guitar ;-)

Preciosa canción, para un precioso Pais.

בן אדם, הוא רק בשר ודם אבק פורח במדבר בן אדם כדרך העולם כצל עובר כחרס הנשבר אדם הוא רק אדם ורוב ימיו לילות ואין אדם מושלם בכל המעלות אז תן לו לחלום ותן לו נשימה תן לשם , תן לחם, תן ליפת, נחמה אל תכביד ידך עליו ותן תקווה ואל תדון אותו תמיד לכף חובה כי אדם הוא אדם הוא אדם הוא רק אדם בן אדם נעור וכבר נרדם ימיו קצרים סופם עצוב בן אדם אורח בעולם בא מעפר ולעפר ישוב אדם הוא רק אדם... הוא לא ילמד לנצח הוא שוכח לאהוב הוא לא יודע שיומו קרוב כי... אדם הוא רק אדם..

I totally love it.

amazing entry!one of my favourites!

Amazing entry by Israel and Yardena Arazi!!

שיר מדהים ממכר

The biggest words with a message that can be written in a song

fabulous song. i remember it so well

ההולנדי אמר בסוף: שוב שיר חזק מישראל, שיגיע ללא ספק למקום גבוה.

No one could beat Celine Dion in 1988, but this song should have gotten at least 2nd place. Nice melody, great performance.

готов слушать и смотреть бесконечно.....

שיר ממש יפה, זמרת מציונת!

A masterpiece ❤❤

beautiful

SHOULD HAVE WON FIRST PLACE

Perfect!

Very good song. Classic and memorable. 😊🇬🇷

Yardena Arazi reminds me physically of Mexican actress and singer Verónica Castro, famous due to her soap opera Los ricos también lloran, produced by Televisa.

Defo shuld win ,also gd to see Reuven and Jehuda,again on stage,

me encanta como al final se vuelve mas rapido

ירדנה ארזי במלוא יופייה ובאוריינטציה צוענית נציגתנו באירוויזיון❤כבוד!❤

Песня очень напоминает молитву "Адон олам"...

Best singer in Israel

Ben 'adam hu rak basar va-dam 'Avak poreakh ba-midbar Ben 'adam, be-derekh ha-'olam Ke-tzel 'over, ka-kheres ha-nishbar 'Adam hu rak 'adam ve-rov yamav leylot Ve-'ein 'adam mushlam be-khol ha-ma'alot 'Az ten lo lakhalom ve-ten lo neshima Ten le-Shem, ten le-Kham, ten le-Yefet nekhama 'Al takhbid yadkha 'alav ve-ten tikva Ve-'al tadun 'oto tamid le-khaf khova Ki 'adam hu 'adam hu 'adam Hu rak 'adam Ben 'adam ne'or u-khvar nirdam Yamav ktzarim, sofam 'atzuv Ben 'adam 'oreakh ba-'olam Ba me-'afar u-le-'afar yashuv 'Adam hu rak 'adam ve-rov yamav leylot Ve-'ein 'adam mushlam be-khol ha-ma'alot 'Az ten lo lakhalom ve-ten lo neshima Ten le-Shem, ten le-Kham, ten le-Yefet nekhama 'Al takhbid yadkha 'alav ve-ten tikva Ve-'al tadun 'oto tamid le-khaf khova Ki 'adam hu 'adam hu 'adam Hu rak 'adam Hu lo yilmad la-netzakh, hu shokheakh le'ehov Hu lo yode'a she-yomo karov Ki 'adam hu rak 'adam ve-rov yamav leylot Ve-'ein 'adam mushlam be-khol ha-ma'alot 'Az ten lo lakhalom ve-ten lo neshima Ten le-Shem, ten le-Kham, ten le-Yefet nekhama 'Al takhbid yadkha 'alav ve-ten tikva Ve-'al tadun 'oto tamid le-khaf khova Ki 'adam hu 'adam hu 'adam Hu rak 'adam 'Adam hu rak 'adam ve-rov yamav leylot Ve-'ein 'adam mushlam be-khol ha-ma'alot 'Az ten lo lakhalom ve-ten lo neshima Ten le-Shem, ten le-Kham, ten le-Yefet nekhama 'Al takhbid yadkha 'alav ve-ten tikva Ve-'al tadun 'oto tamid le-khaf khova Ki 'adam hu 'adam hu 'adam Hu rak 'adam

מילים ולחן יפים.

L'essere umano è solo carne e sangue. Polvere che vola nel deserto. L'essere umano, nella via del mondo. È come un'ombra che passa. Come un fragile vascello. L'uomo è solo un uomo e quasi tutti i suoi giorni sono notti. E nessuno è perfetto o pieno di tutte le virtù. Dagli solo incoraggiamento e lascialo sognare. Come Caino, come Abele o Seth, confortalo. Non sovraccaricarlo e riempirlo di speranza. E non giudicarlo sempre nel modo peggiore. Perché l'essere umano è solo: un essere umano. È solo un essere umano.

BRILLIANT!!!

Composed: Boris Demishstein Lyrics: Ehud Manor R.i.p Conductor (arr.): Eldad Shrim

Underrated

i love israel from kabylia free kabylia kabylia is not algeria

שיר מצוין

"רוב ימיו לילות"? איזו כפירה , איזה דיכאון של מילים

I think this entry performed better than the UK, which got second place.

❤️💞💞

a música reflete uma festa,como aconteceu no brasil, em 1988 nasceu uma nação democrática, com presidencialismo, a coroa é representativa do modelo antagonico visto em reis como 'herodes', modelo para tirar a atenção do profeta, em lugar totalmente diferente do inicio em uma belém fora de rota, mas cheia de democracia e que ama a paz social.......1988 é muto importante, pois leva acesso aos anos a sua frente

I find he text is really meaningful, and that's most important, but the music is also very good. I would have voted this to be in first place - the winner ot that year.

מילים : אהוד מנור לחן : בּוֹריס דימינשטיין עיבוד ניצוח : אלדַד שרִים

Israel, United Kingdom, Norway or Denmark would have been much more deserving winners than Switzerland

💙💙

Greetings

This song sounds like a lot of songs these days from moldova or something

Aunque la melodía es en sí bastante machacona,me gusta; ya que transmite la música judía en toda su esencia.

אהוד מנור הוא היה מסורר מצוין

Lyrics plz

ילדות נוסטלגיה דיווה נצחית

The king of israel

Sounds kinda a fast version of Tootsie Guevara's Kaba

Den som har litt fantasi, kan skrive om teksten på denne til en sang om artisten Ben Adams. Men det er kanskje for få som husker denne sangen til å ta poenget.

Hava Nagila sounding song

The blonde Gail King?...

לא יודע. לא מת על אהוד מנור ז''ל

This could be a finnish entry if it wasn’t for the hebrew..

ISRAIL R OULINOU

The studio version is much much better

כשירדנה ארזי איבדה את זה וחשבה שהיא צועניה.

Why on earth does Israel participate in the EUROvision contest?!?! What does Israel have to do with Europe? Has the eastern border of Europe stretched to the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea while I was sleeping??

The song sounds boring.

The best singer in Israel