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United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 1960

Eurovision Song Contest 1960
Country  United Kingdom
National selection
Selection process A Song For Europe
Selection date(s) Semi-finals
2 February 1960
4 February 1960
Final
6 February 1960
Selected entrant Bryan Johnson
Selected song "Looking High, High, High"
Selected songwriter(s)
  • John Watson
Finals performance
Final result 2nd, 25 points
United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest
◄1959 1960 1961►

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 4 February 1960 and the final was held on 6 February 1960. All were presented by David Jacobs.

"Looking High, High, High", a pop ballad, won the national final and went on to come 2nd in the Contest. This was the second time the UK came in 2nd place, it would take another few years until they finally won in 1967.

"Looking High, High, High" won the national final and went on to come 2nd in the Contest.


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