 Complete the following phrase:  Prior to the 2004 Contest, Germany had participated in the Eurovision Song Contest forty-seven times since its debut as one of seven countries to take part in . Germany has won the contest on one occasion: in 1982 with the song Ein bißchen Frieden performed by Nicole. Germany, to this point, has been noted for having competed in the contest more than any other country; they have competed in every contest since the first edition in 1956 except for the 