Brotherhood Of Man

Brotherhood of Man were a British pop group who achieved success in the 1970s with three number one hits in the UK. They won the Eurovision Song Contest 1976 with "Save Your Kisses for Me".

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 including Tony BURROWS (EDISON LIGHTHOUSE, WHITE PLAINS, The PIPKINS, FIRST CLASS) and singer-songwriter Roger GREENAWAY (BLUE MINK, The PIPKINS). 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 (not related).

1979 saw the group going into decline as the hits dried up. Towards the end of 1980, the group were offered a deal with Warwick Records to make an album of cover versions. Released in November, Sing 20 Number One Hits was the group's take on 20 number one UK hits from recent years. The album was a Top 20 hit and Warwick offered them a double album deal the following year. Released as a buy one get one free package, 20 Disco Greats / 20 Love Songs – again, a collection of recent chart hits- but did not match the success of the first and missed the UK Charts.

Sheriden would leave in 1982 to be replaced by Barry Upton but the group had split by 1984. However, Sheriden would return for a one-off TV appearance and they discussed reforming. The group would go back on the live circuit but decided against attempting a chart comeback.