Save Your Kisses for Me
Brotherhood of Man
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Though it hurts to go away It's impossible to stay But there's one thing I must say before I go I love you you know I'll be thinking of You in most everything I do Now the time is moving on And I really should be gone But You keep me hanging on for one more smile I love you all the while With your cute little way Will You promise that you'll save your Kisses for me Save all your kisses for me Bye bye baby bye bye Don't cry honey don't cry Gonna walk out the door But I'll soon be back for more Kisses for me Save all your kisses for me So long honey so long Hang on baby hang on Don't You dare me to stay Cause You know I'll have to say That I've got to work each day And that's why I go away But I count the seconds till I'm home with You I love you it's true You're so cute honey, gee Won't you save them up for me, your Kisses for me Save all your kisses for me Bye bye baby bye bye Don't cry honey don't cry Gonna walk out the door But I'll soon be back for more Kisses for me Save all your kisses for me So long honey so long Hang on baby hang on Don't you dare me to stay 'Cause you know You've got to save your Kisses for me Save all your kisses for me Bye bye baby bye bye Don't cry honey don't cry Won't You save them for me Even though you're only three...
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Written by: TONY HILLER, MARTIN LEE, LEE SHERIDEN
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15 facts about this song
Chart Success"Save Your Kisses for Me" was a massive hit, reaching the top of the UK Singles Chart where it stayed for six weeks in 1976.
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Eurovision ContestThis song was the United Kingdom’s winning entry at the Eurovision song contest in 1976, held in The Hague, Netherlands.
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Global HitNot only was it a hit in the UK, it topped the charts in 33 other countries around the world.
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Record Sales"Save Your Kisses for Me" is one of the biggest selling Eurovision winning songs of all time, with over 6 million copies sold worldwide.
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Song InspirationDespite the song's catchy melody, the lyrics reveal a surprising twist – it's about a man who is missing his young child, not a romantic interest as it's usually assumed.
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Unusual StructureUnlike most pop songs, which start with a verse, "Save Your Kisses for Me" begins with its catchy chorus.
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Tree Publishing ControversyInitially, Tree Publishing refused to print the song, stating it was too catchy and that it didn't need any promotion.
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Guinness World Records"Save Your Kisses for Me" remains the highest selling song that has won the Eurovision song contest, according to Guinness World Records.
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LegacyThe song has been covered multiple times by artists all around the world, proving its enduring popularity.
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Songwriters"Save Your Kisses for Me" was written by Tony Hiller, Lee Sheriden, and Martin Lee, members of "Brotherhood of Man."
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AwardsIn addition to winning Eurovision, "Save Your Kisses for Me" also won 'Best British Single' at the 1976 Brit Awards.
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PerformanceDuring the Eurovision performance, Brotherhood of Man garnered attention for their coordinated dance routine, which included an iconic arm gesture during the chorus.
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Brotherhood of ManThe group itself consists of two married couples, Nicky and Sandra Stevens, and Martin Lee and Susan Sheridan. They were all members during their 1976 success.
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American Chart SuccessIn the United States, "Save Your Kisses for Me" reached No. 27 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Last UK Eurovision WinnerAs of 2021, "Save Your Kisses for Me" marks the last time the United Kingdom won the Eurovision Song Contest.
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