United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 1997 own band in America called California Screaming. The UK was awarded 12 points (the highest possible) a total of 10 times. United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 1997 The United Kingdom's entry into the Eurovision Song Contest 1997 was "Love Shine a Light" by Katrina & the Waves. The entry was chosen during the UK selection show, "The Great British Song Contest", hosted by Dale Winton on 9 March, with the results announced six days later. The UK went on to win the song contest which was being held in Dublin, Ireland, with an unprecedented 227 points. The UK
Luxembourg in the Eurovision Song Contest 1987 placing 21st of 22 countries, second to last place Turkey. Luxembourg in the Eurovision Song Contest 1987 After coming third in the 1986 contest with "L'amour de ma vie" sung by Sherisse Stevens, Luxembourg entered the Eurovision Song Contest 1987, held in Brussels, Belgium. Plastic Bertrand had given the rights of his song "Amour Amour" (Love, Love) to the Luxembourgish broadcaster RTL Télévision in the hope of entering the Eurovision Song Contest for Luxembourg. RTL selected him to represent Luxembourg at the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest in Brussels. Plastic Bertrand sang 13th on the night of the contest, following the