The Danish participating broadcaster, Danmarks Radio (DR), organised the Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 1961 in order to select its entry for the contest.

Seven songs took part, with the winner chosen by a 10-member jury who each had 3 points to award.

The Dansk Melodi Grand Prix 1961 is noted for the fact that all of Danish previous Eurovision representatives – Birthe Wilke, Gustav Winckler, Raquel Rastenni, and Katy Bødtger – returned for another try.

[1] On the evening of the final Campeotto performed 13th in the running order, following Norway and preceding eventual contest winners Luxembourg.

At the close of voting "Angelique" had received 12 points (8 of which came from Norway), placing Denmark joint 5th (with Italy) of the 16 entries.