Silêncio e tanta gente was the song representing Portugal at the 1984 Contest. It was written, composed and performed by Maria Guinot. It was performed last following Italy's I treni di Tozeur. At the close of voting, the song placed 11th with 38 points. The song was also released in English (Silence (and such a crowd)), French (La silence et la foule) and German (Augenblick der Illusion).