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United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 1966

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Eurovision Song Contest 1966
Country United Kingdom
National selection
Selection processA Song For Europe
Selection date(s)27 January 1966
Selected artist(s)Kenneth McKellar
Selected song"A Man Without Love"
Finals performance
Final result9th, 8 points
United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest
◄1965 1966 1967►

The United Kingdom held a national preselection to choose the song that would go to the Eurovision Song Contest 1966. It was held on January 27, 1966 and presented by David Jacobs. The decision on the singer, Kenneth McKellar, had already been made, without any open competition.

Results

Artist Song Place
Kenneth McKellar As Long as the Sun Shines 3
Kenneth McKellar Country Girl 2
Kenneth McKellar A Touch of the Tartan 5
Kenneth McKellar A Man Without Love 1
Kenneth McKellar Comes the Time 4
The table is ordered by appearance.

"A Man Without Love" won the national and went on to come 9th in the contest.