His choice was met with a negative response by the UK media, the song writing community and the general public.

The choice of The Shadows led to calls from the Music Publishers Association for the songwriters and composers to be allowed to select the artist of their choice to perform the songs in future UK selections for Eurovision and the low postal vote persuaded the BBC that a new format was indeed needed.

Members of the group were responsible for two of the six shortlisted songs, causing a further outcry from the music publishers associations.

Gary Benson released his own recording of "Don't Throw It All Away", which had placed 4th in the final, reaching No.

Subsequently, all six songs by The Shadows were made available on CD compilations and re-issues, including an instrumental demo version of "No No Nina" which had placed last in the UK selection.