Austria (who had not taken part in 1969), Finland, Norway, Portugal and Sweden boycotted this contest as they were not pleased with the result of 1969 and the voting structure.
Austrija (kuri nedalyvavo 1969 m.), Suomija, Norvegija, Portugalija ir Švedija boikotavo šį konkursą, nes šios šalys nebuvo patenkintos 1969 m. balsavimo struktūros rezultatais.