Eurovision Song Contest (1967)

The 1967 Eurovision Song Contest was the 12th contest of its kind and was held in Vienna, Austria on 08 April 1967.

Out of the seventeen participating countries, the United Kingdom won the competition with the song Puppet On A String (Martin/Coulter) sung by Sandie Shaw which gained 47 points. It was the UK's first victory in the contest and also the first winning song to be performed in English. the republic of Ireland came second and France third.

The contest was broadcast live on BBC One from 10.00 pm. The commentator was Rolf Harris.

Winner
The song had first been performed as part of the Song For Europe specials on 11 February 1967 and announced as winner on 04 March. It became a no.1 hit in the UK on 27 April 1967, staying at the top for a total of three weeks.
 * Sandie Shaw - Puppet on a String (UK)