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).
Where Are You Going To My Love
Brotherhood of Man Lyrics
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Gently touch your hair
Then we'll walk
Together hand in hand
The way it used to be
The way you smile
And kiss me tenderly
Now you're gone from me
Where are you going to, my love
Will you come back
When the sun shines
Anytime you want to
Come home, it`s all right
Where are you going to, my love
Will our love return tomorrow
Anytime you want to call me
It's all right
I hear your voice
It`s always haunting me
Everywhere I turn
I see your face
But you`re never there
You`re all I have
(You`re all I ever had)
You`re all I`m living for
I can`t bear the pain and misery
Please come back to me
The lyrics to Brotherhood of Man's song "Where Are You Going To My Love" are a reflection of the feelings of loss and emptiness experienced by a person whose loved one has left them. The song describes the longing for the return of the person who has left, and the hope that they will come back. The first verse speaks of the tender moments shared by the two lovers, walking hand in hand, and enjoying each other's company. As the chorus comes in, the singer wonders where their love is going, and questions whether they will ever return. The person who has left is encouraged to come back at any time, and that everything will be alright.
The second verse explains how the absence of the loved one has taken over the singer's life. Everywhere they turn, they see reminders of the person who has left. Their voice is haunting and their face is ever-present, but they are never actually there. The chorus is then repeated again, with an added plea for the loved one to come back to the singer, who is feeling the pain and misery of their absence.
The lyrics of this song evoke a sense of sadness and melancholy, and the chorus with its repetitive questioning provides a sense of hope that the loved one will eventually return. The song is a beautiful reflection of the emotions experienced when someone we love leaves us.
Line by Line Meaning
I hold your hand and
I'm holding your hand and
Gently touch your hair
I'm gently touching your hair
Then we'll walk
Then we'll walk together
Together hand in hand
We'll be holding hands as we walk
The way it used to be
Just like we used to do
The way you smile
Your smile always captivates me
And kiss me tenderly
When you kiss me softly
Tears begin to fill my misty eyes
My eyes fill with tears
Now you're gone from me
But now you're not here with me
Where are you going to, my love
I wonder where you're going, my love
Will you come back
Will you return to me
When the sun shines
When the good times come
Anytime you want to
You can come back whenever you want
Come home, it's all right
I'll welcome you home with open arms
Will our love return tomorrow
I wonder if our love will rekindle tomorrow
Anytime you want to call me
You can call me whenever you need me
It's all right
Everything is okay
I hear your voice
I hear your voice in my head
It's always haunting me
It keeps haunting me
Everywhere I turn
Everywhere I look
I see your face
I see your face in my mind
But you're never there
But you're never actually there
You're all I have
You're all I have in this world
(You're all I ever had)
(You're everything to me)
You're all I'm living for
You're the reason I'm alive
I can't bear the pain and misery
It's hard to live without you
Please come back to me
Please come back to me, my love
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Goodison, Michael Philip Lesli Davies, Tony Hiller, William Frederick Davidson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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