The 8th Radio Song Festival was held in 1969, under the artistic direction of Nikolla Zoraqi. 21 songs competed in this Festival.
Director: Albert Minga; Conductor: Ferdinand Deda and Ermir Krantja; Radio Tirana Orchestra; Presenters: Elisabeta Vasili and Kiço Fotiadhi.

The VIII Radio Song Festival was held on December 24, 25, 26, 1969,  at the Opera and Ballet Theater in Tirana. This year brought changes in creativity but also in the organization of this Festival. It featured 21 new songs by 12 young and old singers, in two performances and on three nights. The first prize was awarded to the song “Birthday Gift”, sung by David Tukiçi, which remains in the history of festivals among the youngest competitors in age. The song composed by Nikolla Zoraqi and lyrics by Fatos Arapi, still remains one of the most popular songs in the history of Albanian light music.

/Klara Ruci/