Love and Kisses from Brotherhood of Man
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Love and Kisses from Brotherhood of Man (usually referred to as simply Love and Kisses) is the second album released by the new line-up of British pop group Brotherhood of Man
. It was released in the UK the day before their 1976 Eurovision win with "Save Your Kisses for Me
", which the album contained. In some European countries the album was released in October 1975 with a slightly different tracklisting.
.
During recording sessions for the previous album, member Lee Sheriden
had come up with a song called "Save Your Kisses for Me", which was then reworked into "Ocean of Love". Sheriden was unhappy with the changes and shelved the song. During writing sessions for this album, they discovered they needed one more song and Sheriden presented this song again in its original form. This time it was accepted and Sheriden himself sang lead vocals. The decision was then taken for other male member Martin Lee
to sing it, which Sheriden was satisfied with.
The album was released in the UK the day before their win in the 1976 Eurovision Song Contest, and became the group's first hit album, reaching No.20 in the UK. It also reached No.6 in Norway and No.24 in Sweden. It was certified silver in the UK for sales of over 60,000.
This album was originally released in Europe in 1975, without "Save Your Kisses for Me", but with another song, "Tugging" in its place. In some countries it was released as Save Your Kisses for Me in 1976, with "Tugging", but without "Love Me for What I Am"
The album was released in April 1976 on Pye Records
and featured the singles "Kiss Me Kiss Your Baby" and "Save Your Kisses for Me". Album track "Be My Loving Baby" was released as a single in Belgium and France in 1975. In the US, "Sweet Lady from Georgia" was released as the follow-up to "Save Your Kisses for Me". This was the only country to release a follow-up from this album.
Somewhat curiously, the UK version of this album contained the same cover photo as had been on their first album
, released two years previously.
Love and Kisses from Brotherhood of Man was released on Compact disc for the first time in May 2009. This was in a double-pack with Good Things Happening
.
Side Two
CD Bonus tracks:
Brotherhood of Man
Brotherhood of Man are a British pop group who achieved success in the 1970s, most notably by winning the 1976 Eurovision Song Contest with "Save Your Kisses for Me"....
. It was released in the UK the day before their 1976 Eurovision win with "Save Your Kisses for Me
Save Your Kisses For Me
"Save Your Kisses for Me" was the winning song of the Eurovision Song Contest 1976, performed for the United Kingdom by Brotherhood of Man in The Hague, Netherlands. The lyrics and music were written by Tony Hiller, Lee Sheriden, and Martin Lee, the latter two being members of the band...
", which the album contained. In some European countries the album was released in October 1975 with a slightly different tracklisting.
Background
In line with their previous album, the style of the album's tracks was more soul-based than the pure pop the group would become famous for. Due to this, the single "Save Your Kisses for Me" is somewhat out of place on the album, although pop is also present on the track "Cry Thief". Like the group's other albums, the songs were produced by manager Tony HillerTony Hiller
Tony Hiller is a British songwriter. He began his musical career as a member of the song and dance duo The Hiller Brothers, sharing the stage with his brother Irving...
.
During recording sessions for the previous album, member Lee Sheriden
Lee Sheriden
Lee Sheriden is a British singer/songwriter and musical director, best known as a member of pop group Brotherhood of Man.-Early career:...
had come up with a song called "Save Your Kisses for Me", which was then reworked into "Ocean of Love". Sheriden was unhappy with the changes and shelved the song. During writing sessions for this album, they discovered they needed one more song and Sheriden presented this song again in its original form. This time it was accepted and Sheriden himself sang lead vocals. The decision was then taken for other male member Martin Lee
Martin Lee (singer)
Martin Lee is a singer-songwriter, best known as a member of the British pop group Brotherhood of Man.- Early career :...
to sing it, which Sheriden was satisfied with.
The album was released in the UK the day before their win in the 1976 Eurovision Song Contest, and became the group's first hit album, reaching No.20 in the UK. It also reached No.6 in Norway and No.24 in Sweden. It was certified silver in the UK for sales of over 60,000.
This album was originally released in Europe in 1975, without "Save Your Kisses for Me", but with another song, "Tugging" in its place. In some countries it was released as Save Your Kisses for Me in 1976, with "Tugging", but without "Love Me for What I Am"
The album was released in April 1976 on Pye Records
Pye Records
Pye Records was a British record label. In its first incarnation, perhaps Pye's best known artists were Lonnie Donegan , Petula Clark , The Searchers , The Kinks , Sandie Shaw and Brotherhood of Man...
and featured the singles "Kiss Me Kiss Your Baby" and "Save Your Kisses for Me". Album track "Be My Loving Baby" was released as a single in Belgium and France in 1975. In the US, "Sweet Lady from Georgia" was released as the follow-up to "Save Your Kisses for Me". This was the only country to release a follow-up from this album.
Somewhat curiously, the UK version of this album contained the same cover photo as had been on their first album
Good Things Happening
Good Things Happening is the first album released by the new lineup of pop group Brotherhood of Man. This lineup consisted of Martin Lee, Lee Sheriden, Nicky Stevens and Sandra Stevens and was to be the main lineup of the group's history and would hold for the next ten albums.- Background :This...
, released two years previously.
Love and Kisses from Brotherhood of Man was released on Compact disc for the first time in May 2009. This was in a double-pack with Good Things Happening
Good Things Happening
Good Things Happening is the first album released by the new lineup of pop group Brotherhood of Man. This lineup consisted of Martin Lee, Lee Sheriden, Nicky Stevens and Sandra Stevens and was to be the main lineup of the group's history and would hold for the next ten albums.- Background :This...
.
Track listing
Side One- "Save Your Kisses for MeSave Your Kisses For Me"Save Your Kisses for Me" was the winning song of the Eurovision Song Contest 1976, performed for the United Kingdom by Brotherhood of Man in The Hague, Netherlands. The lyrics and music were written by Tony Hiller, Lee Sheriden, and Martin Lee, the latter two being members of the band...
" (3.06) - "Now" (3.23)
- "Cry Thief" (2.44)
- "Nothing in the World" (2.51)
- "Sweet Lady from Georgia" (2.46)
- "Kiss Me Kiss Your Baby" (3.06)
Side Two
- "Shame on You Baby" (2.51)
- "Be My Loving Baby" (3.18)
- "Dream On" (2.57)
- "Love Me for What I Am" (3.11)
- "I'm so Much in Love" (2.38)
- "You Are Love" (3.00)
CD Bonus tracks:
- "Tugging" (3.35)
- "Put Out the Fire" (2.16)
- "Let's Love Together" (2.54)
- All tracks written by Hiller / Sheriden / Lee, except "Kiss Me Kiss Your Baby" by Barry BlueBarry BlueBarry Blue is a singer / producer / songwriter from the United Kingdom. He is best known for his hit songs, "Dancin' " , which he co-wrote with Lynsey de Paul, and "Do You Wanna Dance" .At 14 he signed to record producer Norrie Paramor whose erstwhile assistant was one Tim Rice - the producer of...
Personnel
- Martin LeeMartin Lee (singer)Martin Lee is a singer-songwriter, best known as a member of the British pop group Brotherhood of Man.- Early career :...
: Lead vocals on "Save Your Kisses for Me", "Nothing in the World", "Be My Loving Baby", "Dream On". Joint lead vocals on "Kiss Me Kiss Your Baby", "Shame on You Baby", "You are Love" - Lee SheridenLee SheridenLee Sheriden is a British singer/songwriter and musical director, best known as a member of pop group Brotherhood of Man.-Early career:...
: Musical Director, lead vocals on "Sweet Lady from Georgia". Joint lead vocals on "You are Love" - Nicky StevensNicky StevensNicky Stevens is a singer, famous as a member of pop group Brotherhood of Man.- Early career :Nicky Stevens began singing at an early age was classically trained. At 15 she toured the Continent as a singer performing in night clubs. Following this she went on to tour South Africa as well as clubs...
: Lead vocals on "Love Me for What I Am", "I'm so Much in Love". Joint lead vocals on "Kiss Me Kiss Your Baby", "Shame on You Baby" - Sandra StevensSandra StevensSandra Stevens is a British singer and member of pop group Brotherhood of Man.- Early career :Sandra Stevens first entered into a singing career at the age of sixteen when she joined the club band, The Track...
: Lead vocals on "Cry Thief"
- Tony HillerTony HillerTony Hiller is a British songwriter. He began his musical career as a member of the song and dance duo The Hiller Brothers, sharing the stage with his brother Irving...
: Producer - Graham Prescott: Musical Director on "Kiss Me Kiss Your Baby"
Chart performance
| Release date | Single title | UK Charts | Netherlands |
Belgium |
Austria |
New Zealand |
Sweden |
Norway |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 1975 | "Kiss Me Kiss Your Baby" | - | 2 | 1 | 10 | 27 | - | - |
| March 1976 | "Save Your Kisses for Me" | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 1 |
| Release date | Album title | UK |
Norway |
Sweden |
||||
| April 1976 | Love and Kisses from Brotherhood of Man | 20 | 6 | 24 |