United We Stand (song)
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| Single by The Brotherhood of Man | ||||
| from the album United We Stand | ||||
| B-side | "A Little Bit of Heaven" | |||
| Released | 23 January 1970 | |||
| Genre | Pop/Soul | |||
| Length | 2.52 | |||
| Label | Deram Records | |||
| Writer(s) | Tony Hiller / Peter Simmons | |||
| Producer | Tony Hiller | |||
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"United We Stand" is a popular song by Tony Hiller and Peter Simmons. It was first recorded in 1970 by The Brotherhood of Man (in their original, pre-Eurovision line-up), becoming the band's first hit, peaking at #13 in the U.S., #9 in Canada, and #10 in the U.K. [1][2]
It has been recorded by over 100 different artists.[citation needed] In 1977, it was used as the closing theme song of the short-lived Brady Bunch Hour.
Thirty years after the original 1970 hit it was popularised again by becoming a patriotic and spiritual anthem for many during the post 9/11 recovery. It has also been used as a football chant and by gay rights groups.[3]
Taken literally, the song's lyrics convey two lovers who tell each other that no matter what hardships come their way, they will always be together. In general terms, it relates a message of strength in unity.[4]
The song was later included on an album of the same name and was followed by another hit "Where are You Going to My Love".[5] (#40 in Canada)
A sound-alike cover appeared on the 1970 album Top of the Pops, Volume 10.[6]. Irish Popstars winners Six also recorded a version which appears on their album.
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