Created in 1969 by songwriter and record producer Tony Hiller, Brotherhood of Man was initially an umbrella title for a frequently-changing line-up of session singers. Early on, they scored a worldwide hit with the song "United We Stand". By 1973 the concept had run its course and Hiller formed a definite four-member line-up consisting of Martin Lee, Lee Sheriden, Nicky Stevens and Sandra Stevens. This version of the group went on to score many hits around the world in the mid to late 1970s including "Kiss Me Kiss Your Baby", "Angelo", "Oh Boy (The Mood I'm In)" and "Figaro". They achieved perhaps their biggest success in their native UK with three number one singles and four top twenty albums. The group under this line-up still continues, performing shows throughout Europe. Altogether, they have released 16 studio albums, with worldwide sales topping 15 million records.
After winning Eurovision, they had a string of hits in the UK, but long-term, continued success, proved to be elusive. Nevertheless, the triple chart topping UK vocal group, formed by record producer / composer, Tony Hiller, and which originally featured the well-travelled vocalist, Tony Burrows, broke the voting record for Eurovision, and sold well over 1 million copies of "Save Your Kisses For Me". Speaking with Songfacts about their #1 hit "Angelo" in a 2011 interview, Tony Hillier said: "Angelo, very simply, was based on perhaps the greatest love stories of all time, Romeo and Juliet. The beautiful young daughter of the richest man in the country and the handsome labourer working on the estate - they died for love."
"Save Your Kisses For Me" was nominated as one of final five finalists in the 50th anniversary Eurovision concert held in Copenhagen, Denmark, in October 2005.
Members
Nicky Stevens (born on 3 December 1951, in Carmarthen, Wales).
Sandra Stevens (23 November 1949, in Leeds, Yorkshire).
Martin Lee (26 November 1949, in Surrey).
Lee Sheriden (11 April 1949, in Bristol).
Blame It on the Boogie
Brotherhood of Man Lyrics
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It wouldn't be a bad thing
But I don't get no loving
And that's no lie
We spent the night in Frisco
At every kind of disco
From that night I kissed my girl goodbye
Don't blame it on the sunshine
Don't blame it on the moonlight
Don't blame it on the good times
Blame it on the boogie
Don't blame it on the sunshine
Don't blame it on the moonlight
Don't blame it on the good times
Blame it on the boogie
That nasty boogie bugs me
Some idea has drugged me
I feel that rhythm gets me on my feet
I changed my life completely
I seen the lightning lead me
My baby just can't take her eyes off me
Don't blame it on the sunshine
Don't blame it on the moonlight
Don't blame it on the good times
Blame it on the boogie
Don't you blame it on the sunshine
Don't blame it on the moonlight
Don't blame it on the good times
Blame it on the boogie
I just can't, I just can't
I just can't control my feet
I just can't, I just can't
I just can't control my feet
I just can't, I just can't
I just can't control my feet
Sunshine
Don't blame it on the moonlight
Don't blame it on the good times
Blame it on the boogie
Don't blame it on the sunshine
Don't blame it on the moonlight
Don't blame it on the good times
Blame it on the boogie
This magic music thrills me
That dirty rhythm fools me
The Devil's gotten to me with this dance
I'm fond of funky people
A fire burns inside me
Boogie's got me in a super trance
Don't blame it on the sunshine
Don't blame it on the moonlight
Don't blame it on the good times
Blame it on the boogie
Don't you blame it on the sunshine
Don't blame it on the moonlight
Don't blame it on the good times
Blame it on the boogie
Sunshine
Moonlight
Good times
Boogie
You just got to sunshine
Moonlight
Good times
Boogie
Don't you blame it sunshine
You just got to moonlight
You just want good times
Yeah
Blame it on yourself
Sunshine
Ain't nobody's fault
Moonlight
But yours and the boogie's
Good times
All night long
Boogie
Repeat the last verse and fade.
"Blame It on the Boogie" is a song about the singer's baby who loves to dance but doesn't give them any love in return. The lyrics suggest that they spent a night in Frisco at every kind of disco, hence why the singer kissed their partner goodbye. The song contains a catchy rhythm and the singer cannot control their feet when they hear the boogie. They blame the boogie for their actions and emotions, hence the refrain "Don't blame it on the sunshine, Don't blame it on the moonlight, Don't blame it on the good times, blame it on the boogie".
The song also has references to the devil, with the lyrics stating that the rhythm fools them and the devil has gotten to them with the dance. They also mention being fond of funky people and feeling a fire burn inside them when they hear the music. The song concludes with the repetition of the refrain and the suggestion that if someone wants good times, they just have to blame it on themselves and the boogie.
Line by Line Meaning
My baby's always dancing
My significant other loves to dance
It wouldn't be a bad thing
It's not necessarily a negative trait
But I don't get no loving
But I don't receive affection or attention
And that's no lie
And I'm not making this up
We spent the night in Frisco
We spent a night in San Francisco
At every kind of disco
We went to various nightclubs or dance halls
From that night I kissed my girl goodbye
That evening, my girlfriend and I parted ways
Don't blame it on the sunshine
Don't attribute it to the sun's rays
Don't blame it on the moonlight
Don't attribute it to the moon's light
Don't blame it on the good times
Don't attribute it to the amazing moments we shared
Blame it on the boogie
Blame it on the infectious beat of the music we danced to
That nasty boogie bugs me
That infectious beat is troublesome to me
Some idea has drugged me
It's as if I'm under the influence of something
I feel that rhythm gets me on my feet
The beat makes me want to dance
I changed my life completely
My life changed entirely
I seen the lightning lead me
I've witnessed something that guided me
My baby just can't take her eyes off me
My former partner couldn't stop gazing at me
I just can't, I just can't
I'm unable to
I just can't control my feet
I'm physically unable to stop dancing
Don't you blame it on the sunshine
Don't attribute it to the sun's rays
This magic music thrills me
This excellent music excites me
That dirty rhythm fools me
That catchy beat deceives me
The Devil's gotten to me with this dance
I'm so wrapped up in the dance that it's almost as if I'm possessed
I'm fond of funky people
I like people who enjoy funky music
A fire burns inside me
I feel an immense passion
Boogie's got me in a super trance
I'm so entranced by the beat that it's as if I'm in a trance
Don't blame it on yourself
Don't blame yourself
Ain't nobody's fault
It's not any single person's responsibility
But yours and the boogie's
That responsibility falls solely on you and the music
All night long
All through the night
You just got to sunshine
You only have to attribute it to the sun
Moonlight
The moon's light
Good times
Exciting or enjoyable moments
Don't you blame it sunshine
Do not attribute it to the sun's rays
You just got to moonlight
You only have to attribute it to the moon's light
You just want good times
You just desire enjoyable experiences
Blame it on yourself
You are entirely to blame
Sunshine
The sun's rays
Moonlight
The moon's light
Good times
Exciting or enjoyable moments
Boogie
The infectious beat of the music we danced to
Writer(s): Thomas Meyer, Hans Kampschroer, Elmar Krohn, Michael George Jackson Clark, David John Jackson Rich
Contributed by Dylan V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.