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).
Figaro
Brotherhood of Man Lyrics
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You'll see him down on the beach
Look out girl, beware
Better take good care
Keep yourself out of reach
He's out to make a killing girl
He's out to make a score
And maybe if you're willing girl
Oh oh Figaro, He's got magic oh oh
Oh oh Figaro, He's a Romeo oh
See him down on the beach
He'll be looking for someone new
Searching down on the beach
Figaro, Figaro
When he plays guitar
At the disco bar
He's the star of the show
As the girls go by
He just winks an eye
See those pretty girls glow
He's out to make a killing girl
When dancing on the floor
And maybe if you're willing girl
He's gonna ask for more
Oh oh Figaro, He's got magic oh oh
Oh oh Figaro, He's a Romeo oh
See him down on the beach
He'll be looking for someone new
Searching down on the beach
Figaro, Figaro
Oh oh Figaro, He's got magic oh oh
Oh oh Figaro, He's a Romeo oh
Oh oh Figaro, He's got magic oh oh
Oh oh Figaro, He's a Romeo oh
The Brotherhood of Man's song "Figaro" is a playful and upbeat tune about a charming and flirtatious man named Figaro who frequents the beach and the disco. The song warns women to beware of him, as he is out to make a killing and has a reputation for asking for more from those who are willing. The chorus repeats the lines "Oh oh Figaro, he's got magic, oh oh Figaro, he's a Romeo," emphasizing his irresistible charm and allure.
The song's lyrics portray Figaro as a confident and charismatic figure who is always on the prowl for a new conquest. He is a skilled guitarist and enjoys performing at the disco, where he is the center of attention and attracts the attention of many women. The repetition of the lines "See him down on the beach, he'll be looking for someone new, searching down on the beach, Figaro, Figaro" suggests that he is always on the hunt for his next romantic interest.
Line by Line Meaning
Every morning when sun is dawning
Every morning, as the sun rises
You'll see him down on the beach
He can be found on the beach
Look out girl, beware
Be careful, girl
Better take good care
You need to be cautious
Keep yourself out of reach
Stay away from him
He's out to make a killing girl
He's looking to make a lot of money, girl
He's out to make a score
He's trying to achieve a goal
And maybe if you're willing girl
And if you're interested, girl
He's gonna ask for more
He's going to ask for more from you
Oh oh Figaro, He's got magic oh oh
Figaro has charisma and charm
Oh oh Figaro, He's a Romeo oh
Figaro is like Romeo from Romeo and Juliet
See him down on the beach
Look at him on the beach
He'll be looking for someone new
He's going to search for a new person
Searching down on the beach
He's looking for someone on the beach
Figaro, Figaro
That's Figaro
When he plays guitar
When he plays the guitar
At the disco bar
While at the disco
He's the star of the show
He's the main attraction
As the girls go by
As the girls pass by
He just winks an eye
He flirts with them
See those pretty girls glow
The girls look beautiful
When dancing on the floor
When he's dancing
Oh oh Figaro, He's got magic oh oh
Figaro has charisma and charm
Oh oh Figaro, He's a Romeo oh
Figaro is like Romeo from Romeo and Juliet
Oh oh Figaro, He's got magic oh oh
Figaro has charisma and charm
Oh oh Figaro, He's a Romeo oh
Figaro is like Romeo from Romeo and Juliet
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ROGER EDENS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@patrickstocks3576
Ev’ry morning when sun is dawning
You’ll see him down on the beach 🏖
Look out girl better beware
Better take care keep yourself out of reach
He’s out to make a killing girl 👧
He’s out to make a score and maybe
If you’re willing girl 👧
He’s gonna ask for more
Oh, oh figaro he’s got magico, oh
Oh, oh figaro he’s a Romeo, oh
See him down on the beach 🏝
He’ll be looking for someone new
Searching down on the beach 🏖
Figaro, Figaro
When he plays guitar at the disco 💃 bar
He’s the star of the show
As the girls go by he just winks an eye 👁
See the pretty girls glow
He’s out to make a killing girls 👧
When dancing on the floor and maybe 🤔
If you’re willing girl 👧
He’s gonna ask for more
Oh, oh figaro he’s got magico, oh
Oh, oh figaro he’s a Romeo, oh
See him down on the beach 🏝
He’ll be looking for someone new
Searching down on the beach 🏖
Figaro, figaro
@rexgildo8726
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AUDREY LANDERS & AGNETHA FALTSKOG MOST BEAUTIFUL ULTRA TALENTED 70s 80s
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@doginthecity9635
OMG... I am reliving Brotherhood of Man... These songs are bloody cool...
@terencemeikle534
There's more nostalgia in those dance moves and lyrics than almost anything else I know. 😊
@admiralbenbow5083
My heart goes out to you.
@sunshineofrays6977
Nice one Terence 👍
@Hondadctrider
Britain's answer to ABBA, brilliant, takes me back to my childhood and the party's my parents had.
@BeasleyStreet
B O M where around long before ABBA !
@ricky3180
@Asbury Park But not half as talented
@BeasleyStreet
@rick frenay never mind the comparison, there are few and far between anyone who can claim to be half as good , history shows that...
@reginafranks4371
I’d never heard of this group before coming to their Eurovision web site. They do remind me of Abba. I’m in America so maybe that’s why I never heard of them .
@reginafranks4371
@Asbury Park red