Tony Hiller facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Tony Hiller
Hiller at the 1976 Eurovision Song Contest
Background information
Birth name	Anthony Toby Hiller
Born	(1927-07-30)30 July 1927 Bethnal Green, East London, England
Died	26 August 2018(2018-08-26) (aged 91)
Occupation(s)	Songwriter, record producer, music publisher
Years active	1950s–2018

Anthony Toby Hiller (born July 30, 1927 – died August 26, 2018) was a talented English songwriter and music producer. He was famous for creating many hit songs, especially for the band Brotherhood of Man. Some of his most well-known songs include "United We Stand" (from 1970) and "Save Your Kisses for Me" (from 1976).

Tony Hiller's Life and Music

Tony Hiller was born in Bethnal Green, East London, England. He was the oldest of eight children. When he was young, during 1939, he moved from London to Ely, Cambridgeshire, with his school.

Tony started his music career with his brother Irving. They formed a song and dance duo called The Hiller Brothers. They performed with many famous artists of their time.

Tony Hiller became best known for writing and producing many hit songs for the group Brotherhood of Man. These hits included "United We Stand" (1970), "Save Your Kisses for Me" (1976), "Angelo" (1977), and "Figaro" (1978).

The song "United We Stand" became a worldwide favorite. More than 100 different artists have recorded it! Years later, it became popular again as a song of hope and strength. It was used often during news broadcasts after the events of 9/11.

Tony also wrote "Caroline," a song recorded by The Fortunes in 1964. This song became the theme tune for the pirate radio station Radio Caroline, which broadcast from the North Sea. It is still used as their theme song today.

Over 500 other artists have recorded songs written by Tony Hiller. Some of these famous musicians include Elton John, Olivia Newton-John, Andy Williams, and Sonny and Cher. Tony won three Ivor Novello Awards, which are special awards for British songwriters. He also received a Gold Badge Award for his important work in the British music industry.

Songs That Topped the Charts

Here are some of the popular songs Tony Hiller wrote or produced that became chart hits:

Tony Hiller's Awards and Achievements

Tony Hiller received many honors for his work in music:

• Three Ivor Novello Awards (UK) – These are major awards for songwriters and composers in the 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 ASCAP Awards (US) – ASCAP gives awards to music creators in the US.
• Two ASCAP Chart Buster Awards (US)
• Eurovision Song Contest winner – He won this famous international music competition.
• Top selling single of 1976 (UK) – His song was the best-selling single in the UK in 1976.
• Yamaha Song Contest, Outstanding Composition
• Performing Right Society (now PRS for Music), Director
• Recipient of over 40 Silver, Gold and Platinum Discs – These awards mean his songs sold a lot of copies!
• Society of Distinguished Songwriters

See also

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