Prior to the 2008 Contest , Greece had participated in the Eurovision Song Contest twenty-eight times since its first entry in 1974 , winning it in 2005 with the song " My Number One " performed by Elena Paparizou , and being placed third twice : in 2001 with the song " Die for You " performed by the duo Antique and in 2004 with " Shake It " performed by Sakis Rouvas . Following the introduction of semi-finals for the 2004 contest , Greece has had a top ten placing each year . Greece 's least successful result was in 1998 when it placed twentieth with the song " Mia Krifi Evesthisia " by Thalassa , receiving only twelve points in total , all from Cyprus
2004 contest
Eurovision Song Contest 2004
Greece in the Eurovision Song Contest 2008