United We Stand
Brotherhood of Man, Tony Burrows
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There's no where in the world that I would rather be Then with you my love And there's nothing in the world that I would rather see Than you smile my love For united we stand. Divided we fall And if our backs should ever be against the wall We'll be together, Together, you and I For united we stand. Divided we fall And if our backs should ever be against the wall We'll be together, Together, you and I And if the world around you falls apart my love Then I'll still be here And if the going gets too hard along the way Just you call I'll hear For united we stand. Divided we fall And if our backs should ever be against the wall We'll be together, Together, you and I For united we stand. Divided we fall And if our backs should ever be against the wall We'll be together, Together, you and I
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Written by: JOHN GOODISON, TONY HILLER
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24 facts about this song
Song Background"United We Stand" is a song by the British pop group Brotherhood of Man.
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Release DateIt was released as a single in 1970 and was a big hit in both the US and the UK.
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Chart SuccessThe song reached number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and number 9 on the UK singles chart.
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Song ThemeWith its iconic refrain, "And if our backs should ever be against the wall, We'll be together, together, you and I," the song promotes unity and mutual support.
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Popular CoverThe song has been widely covered by other artists, including rock band Def Leppard and punk band The Blasters.
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In Pop Culture"United We Stand" has been featured in several films and TV shows as a symbol of unity and camaraderie.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Tony Hiller and Peter Simons, who were known for their catchy pop tunes.
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Group DiversityThe Brotherhood of Man consisted of both male and female members, which was unique for pop groups at the time.
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Global EffectDespite being a British band, Brotherhood of Man enjoyed success in many different regions with this song, including North America, Europe, and Australia.
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High InfluenceBrotherhood of Man heavily influenced the genre of pop music and paved the way for future pop bands with their anthem-like songs encouraging togetherness and unity.
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Album"United We Stand" is also the title track of Brotherhood of Man's 1970 debut album.
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SequelsAlthough "United We Stand" was one of their biggest hits, Brotherhood of Man continued to release successful music throughout the '70s, including their Eurovision Song Contest-winning song "Save Your Kisses For Me."
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LegacyThe song is still played today on radio stations worldwide, and remains a firm favourite among fans of 70s pop music.
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Popular UsageThe song's powerful message of unity has made it a popular choice at public rallies and events.
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Genre Classification"United We Stand" by Brotherhood of Man belongs to the genre of Pop music.
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Release FactsThe song "United We Stand" was originally released on 26th of December, 1970 in the United Kingdom.
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Songwriters InformationIt was written by Tony Hiller and Peter Simons, two renowned songwriters of that era.
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Billboard Performance"United We Stand" managed to reach the number 13 spot on the UK Singles Chart and number 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Album InclusionThe song was also included in the Brotherhood of Man's album "United We Stand" which was released in 1970.
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Cover VersionsThis song has been covered by numerous artists over the years, including The Farm, Elton John, and Olivia Newton-John.
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Theme and Impact"United We Stand" with its lyrics promoting unity and brotherhood, has often been used in times of hardship and communal bonding.
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Music Video FactsUnlike many songs today, "United We Stand" did not have an accompanying music video upon its release in 1970. This was quite common during this era of music.
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Notable AwardsWhile "United We Stand" itself did not win any notable awards, the Brotherhood of Man won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1976, making them one of the most successful bands of the 1970s.
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Current AvailabilityCurrently, "United We Stand" is available on various online music platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, and Amazon Music.
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