The votes were open to the public by post, with the results announced on 14 March, just a week before the Eurovision final itself.

[1] The BBC had chosen Welsh singer Mary Hopkin as its representative back in August 1969, having made her name with songs such as "Those Were the Days" and "Goodbye".

"You've Everything You Need" caused a minor scandal on the day of the British final when the Daily Mirror reported that the publishers of that song had told all their staff to send in multiple votes.

Whether votes had to be then adjusted by the BBC to avoid a scandal is unknown, but the song ended up being placed second-last.

was released as a single and became a hit across Europe, peaking at No.2 in the UK, with the runner up "I'm Gonna Fall in Love Again" on the B-Side.