United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 2019 times: in 1967 with the song "Puppet on a String" performed by Sandie Shaw, in 1969 with the song "Boom Bang-a-Bang" performed by Lulu, in 1976 with the song "Save Your Kisses for Me" performed by Brotherhood of Man, in 1981 with the song "Making Your Mind Up" performed by Bucks Fizz and in 1997 with the song "Love Shine a Light" performed by Katrina and the Waves. To this point, the nation is noted for having finished as the runner-up in a record fifteen contests. Up to and including 1998, the UK had only twice finished outside the top
Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 1976 manage fourth place. On the night of the final Reemer performed 8th in the running order, following Ireland and preceding Norway. At the close of voting "The Party's Over" had received 56 points from 14 countries (the highest being 8 from Israel), placing the Netherlands 9th of the 18 entries The Dutch jury awarded its 12 points to France. The Dutch conductor at the contest was Harry van Hoof. Netherlands in the Eurovision Song Contest 1976 The Netherlands was represented by Sandra Reemer, with the song '"The Party's Over", at the 1976 Eurovision Song Contest, which took place on 3