Original sentence: The performance by a traditional orchestra and the dire costumes (described as "their mother's underwear" by UK commentator Terry Wogan) were considered to have played a part in the low final score.Their song Bye Bye Baby was highly thought of in its native Finland but came 4th from last out of 25 entries
Edited sentence: A jazzy pop/rock song performed by a traditional orchestra and the dire costumes (described as "their mother's underwear" by UK commentator Terry Wogan) are considered to have had a part to play in the eventual failure of this generally well regarded entry.The Finns placed much hope in the entry but in the end it was to no avail as the song came 4th from last out of 25 entries.Their song Bye Bye Baby was highly thought of in its native Finland