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
Belgium in the Eurovision Song Contest 1976 ranking was given, or just the winner announced. On the night of the final Rapsat performed 6th in the running order, following Luxembourg and preceding Ireland. At the close of the voting "Judy et Cie" had received 68 points from 11 countries (including a maximum 12 from Finland), placing Belgium 8th of the 18 competing entries. The Belgian jury awarded its 12 points to contest winners the United Kingdom. Belgium in the Eurovision Song Contest 1976 Belgium was represented by Pierre Rapsat, with the song '"Judy et Cie", at the 1976 Eurovision Song Contest, which took place on 3 April