Bad Old Days was the United Kingdom's entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1978 in Paris performed by the band Co-Co. In the final, it was performed performed eighth following Spain and preceding Switzerland. At the close of voting, it finished in 11th place with 61 points. At the time, this was the worst showing yet for the UK in Eurovision, surpassing the 9th place from 1966 which until 1978 had held the dubious distinction. "The Bad Old Days" held the ignominious title until 1987, when the UK finished 13th.