United We Stand - Brotherhood of Man

Brotherhood of Man and The New Seekers are among a handful of 70s pop-folk artists who were very effective in utilizing full choral harmonies in their sound to evoke the sense of togetherness and oneness characteristic of the era. This is United We Stand by Euro-pop group Brotherhood of Man, who ran the top of the British pop charts several times from 1970 to 1976, but only achieved American radio play with this LP. Frankly, this song just melts me. It's corny, it's idealistic, it's lyrics are simple but it's melodies are gorgeous, and the original members here (Tony Hillard, Tony Burrows, Sunny Leslie and Sue Glover) are earnest and true in their presentation. Like most choral pop groups, the band would endure an endless shuffle of members, and by 1976 none of the original four remained, but the innocence, optimism and sweetness of this track always will.

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[John Asher]

This is why I love America. United we stand, divided we fall. If someone threatened America, I have no doubt that all Americans would stand up and defend our glorious country based on Freedom. I know this song is about two lovers, yet it works for America too in my opinion. Other countries are great too, dont get me wrong, but im mighty proud to be an American.

[Rob Saunders]

It is sad that we can't live in a world of love and peace without hate, greed and war. It could happen if we really wanted it to happen. After all, most of us only have a short time on this earth and we should make the world a beautiful place.

[philipmariejohnston]

Agreed oh so much and I'm not even American. I know people in America have done bad stuff in the past but you can't demonize all of it because of the actions of some.

[John G. Lewis]

Nice write-up for the song, Julie.

[martin murphy]

Yes. But I fear America (and all the democracies) will have to stand together again sometime this century, as the forces of totalatarianism have another go at sweeping freedom and democracy from the earth for good, so dont forget this song.

[John G. Lewis]

As long... as we defend freedom... (!) Nice comment.

[Lanajean Vecchione]

This entire album is excellent. Would you load Too Many Heartaches?

[xpostcardwriter]

If I were to fall I could never take you down with me. Your life is my world. There could never be anyone else more beautiful than you, girl. You're my love, the lite that shines my way, you're my yesterday, you'll be my tomorrow, and right now you're my today. Meeting you has drained me of all my emotions. My feelings are sincere, and true. They could fill oceans. Don't Ever Forget How Much I Love You.

[cynthia6637]

Until we stand. divide we fall. We will ride this ride together, Together you and I...

Where's no-where else in this world that I would rather be..

Than with you my love..

[D Heine]

United We Stand...

[tinynicktune]

TY for sharing.

[D Heine]

Dedicated to the Boston Police who caught the surviving suspect in the Boston Marathon tragic events on April 19, 2013 shortly before 9 PM EDT.