United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 entries in the contest to date. Since that time, the United Kingdom has won the contest a total of five times: in 1967 with "Puppet on a String" by Sandie Shaw; one of four winners of the 1969 contest with "Boom Bang-a-Bang" by Lulu; in 1976 with the Brotherhood of Man song "Save Your Kisses for Me"; in 1981 with "Making Your Mind Up" by Bucks Fizz; and most recently in 1997 with "Love Shine a Light" by Katrina and the Waves". The United Kingdom also holds the record for the most second-place finishes, a total of 15. Since the
United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 1960 High" won the national final and went on to come 2nd in the Contest. On the night of the final Bryan Johnson performed first in the running order, preceding Sweden. At the close of the voting "Looking High, High, High" had received 25 points, placing United Kingdom 2nd of the 13 entries. The English jury awarded its highest mark (5) to contest winners France. United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 1960 The United Kingdom held a national preselection to choose the song that would go to the Eurovision Song Contest 1960. The semi-finals were held on 2 February and