Already before the national final, SR decided that Brita Borg would represent Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest 1959.

Eight semi finals were held during Thore Erling's radio program Säg det med musik.

The winning title "Augustin" was written by Åke Gerhard and composed by Harry Sandin.

[2] On the night, "Augustin" was conducted by the host country musical director Franck Pourcel, and was interpreted by Swedish singer Brita Borg which was chosen as the representative by SR in advance, while the interpreter in the national final was Siw Malmkvist.

[3] The song was succeeded as the Swedish representative at the 1960 contest by "Alla andra får varann", performed by Siw Malmkvist, "Augustin" original interpreter.