Greece in the Eurovision Song Contest 2005 first round of the contest in slot 14, following 1976 winners Brotherhood of Man with "Save Your Kisses for Me." Paparizou appeared on stage during the performance, lip-syncing along with a section of the song. At the end of the first round, "My Number One" was announced as one of the five songs proceeding to the second and final round. It was later revealed that it placed fourth in the first round, with 167 points (in both rounds, Greece were allowed to award themselves the maximum twelve points, a privilege usually not given at Eurovision). "My Number One" finished fourth
Save Your Kisses for Me as he leaves for work. The song's final line provided the twist: that he was leaving a three-year-old behind, ending with ""Won't you save them for me...even though you're only three?"". It was awarded the maximum twelve points by seven countries, totalling 164 points compared to the second-placed French entry with 147 points, and was the second consecutive Eurovision winner that was performed first in the order of presentation. According to John Kennedy O'Connor's "The Eurovision Song Contest - The Official History", the song is the biggest selling single for a winning entry in the history of the contest. It