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Anthony Toby Hiller (30 July 1927 – 26 August 2018) was an English songwriter and record producer. He was best known for writing and/or producing hits for Brotherhood of Man, including "United We Stand" (1970) and "Save Your Kisses for Me" (1976).

Biography
The eldest of eight children, he was born in , , England. Along with other staff and students from his Jews’ Free School, he was evacuated to Ely, Cambridgeshire, in 1939. He began his musical career as a member of the song and dance duo The Hiller Brothers, sharing the stage with his brother Irving. The Hiller Brothers appeared with many performers of the time including , , , , , , , , , , , Tessie O'Shea, , Deep River Boys, The Dallas Boys, Clark Brothers, Paul Melba, and Ray Burns.

Hiller was best known for writing and/or producing numerous hits for Brotherhood of Man, including "United We Stand" (1970), "Save Your Kisses for Me" (1976), "Angelo" (1977), and "Figaro" (1978). The song "United We Stand" is considered a worldwide standard and has been recorded by over 100 different artists. Thirty years after the original hit, the song was popularized again by becoming a patriotic and spiritual anthem, and was recorded by several more artists. It was used numerous times in the production of various network news broadcasts during coverage of the 9/11 events.

Hiller also wrote "Caroline" recorded by on in 1964 which became famous as the theme tune for the North Sea pirate station and is still used as the station theme today.

Over 500 other artists have recorded Hiller's songs including , Olivia Newton-John, , , , , Sonny and Cher, , , , , and . He won three Ivor Novello Awards and a Gold Badge Award for his services to the British music industry.

Chart hits
"He Don't Want Your Love Anymore"(Hiller/Dawson/Ford)LuluUK1965
"United We Stand"(Hiller/Simons)Brotherhood of ManUK/US/Europe1970
"Where are You Going to My Love"(Hiller/Goodison/Day/Leslie)Brotherhood of ManUK/US1970
"Reach Out Your Hand"(Hiller)Brotherhood of ManUS1971
"Sunny Honey Girl"(Hiller//Cook/Goodison)UK/Europe1971
"United We Stand"(Hiller/Simons)Wess & Dhori GhezziItaly1973
"Lady"(Hiller/Lee/)Brotherhood of ManEurope1974
"Daddy Loves You Honey"(Hiller/)US1974
"Kiss Me Kiss Your Baby"(credited as producer only)Brotherhood of ManEurope1975
"Save Your Kisses for Me"(Hiller/Lee/Sheriden)Brotherhood of ManUK/US/Europe1976
"My Sweet Rosalie"(Hiller/Lee/Sheriden)Brotherhood of ManUK/Europe1976
"Save Your Kisses for Me"(Hiller/Lee/Sheriden)US1976
"Save Your Kisses for Me"(Hiller/Lee/Sheriden)US1976
"Save Your Kisses for Me"(Hiller/Lee/Sheriden)Germany1976
"Manchester United"(Hiller/Hiller)Manchester United Football ClubUK1976
"Oh Boy (The Mood I'm In)"(credited as producer only)Brotherhood of ManUK/Europe1977
"Angelo"(Hiller/Lee/Sheriden)Brotherhood of ManUK/Europe1977
"Highwayman"(Hiller/Lee/Sheriden)Brotherhood of ManEurope1977
"Angelo"(Hiller/Lee/Sheriden)The Barron KnightsUK1977
"Figaro"(Edens/Hiller/Lee/Sheriden)Brotherhood of ManUK/Europe1978
"Beautiful Lover"(Hiller/Lee/Sheriden)Brotherhood of ManUK/Europe1978
"Middle of the Night"(Hiller/Lee/Sheriden)Brotherhood of ManUK/Europe1978
"You're the Greatest Lover"(credited as producer only)Gina and the ChampionsIreland1979
"Who Do You Wanna Be"(credited as producer only)Gina and the ChampionsIreland1979
"Put a Light in Your Window"(Hiller/Curtis)Germany1981
"Lightning Flash"(Hiller/Lee/)Brotherhood of ManUK1982
"Here We Go"(Hiller/Spiro)Everton Football ClubUK1985
"Nights"(Hiller/)US1986
"We’ve Got the Whole World at Our Feet"(Hiller/James/James)England World Cup SquadUK1986
"Sitting on Top of the World"(Hiller/James/James)Liverpool Football ClubUK1986
"Glad all Over" / "Where Eagles Fly"(Hiller/Upton)Crystal Palace Football ClubUK1990
"Only Fools (Never Fall in Love)"(Hiller/Upton)SoniaUK1991
"No One Can Stop Us Now"(Hiller/Upton)Chelsea Football ClubUK1994
"Spilled Perfume"(Hiller/)Canada1998
"Over You"(Hiller/)Canada1998
"United We Stand"(Hiller/Simons)US2002
"United We Stand"(Hiller/Simons)SixIreland2003

Awards and achievements
  • Three Ivor Novello Awards (UK)
  • Ivor Novello Nomination, International Hit of the Year (UK)
  • British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors, Councillor (UK)
  • British Academy of Composers and Songwriters, Gold Badge of Merit (UK)
  • Six Awards (US)
  • Two Chart Buster Awards (US)
  • Eurovision Song Contest winner
  • Top selling single of 1976 (UK)
  • Yamaha Song Contest, Outstanding Composition
  • Performing Right Society (now PRS for Music), Director
  • Recipient of over 40 Silver, Gold and Platinum Discs
  • Society of Distinguished Songwriters

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