Norsk rikskringkasting (NRK) held the Melodi Grand Prix 1978 at its studios in Oslo, hosted by Egil Teige.

His stage performance appeared inexplicable at the time, involving braces-twanging and a huge split leap into the air which were completely at odds with the nature of the song.

However it was later rumoured that Teigen was unhappy with the new arrangement the song had been given by NRK following the Melodi Grand Prix, and had performed in a deliberately inappropriate manner to vent his displeasure.

Nevertheless the performance soon entered Eurovision legend, and is invariably included in montages put together to illustrate the contest's more absurd moments.

By the end of the night, no national jury had been persuaded to cast any votes in Norway's direction, and the country finished at the bottom of the scoreboard for a fifth time.