Tony Hiller

Tony Hiller (born Anthony Toby Hiller, 30 July 1927) is a British songwriter.^[1] 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 known artists of the time including Alma Cogan, Tommy Cooper, Val Doonican, Matt Monro, The Shadows, Bernard Manning, Kathy Kirby, Roger Whittaker, Rip Taylor, Gene Vincent, Lance Percival, Tessie O'Shea, Frank Ifield, Deep River Boys, Dallas Boys, Clark Brothers, Paul Melba and Ray Burns, and many more.

Over 300 artists have recorded Tony Hiller's songs including Brotherhood of Man, Elton John, Olivia Newton-John, Andy Williams, Ray Stevens, The Miracles, The Hollies, Sonny and Cher, The Osmonds, Glen Campbell, Crystal Gayle, Anne Murray, Ed Bruce, and The Fortunes.

Born in London, England, he is best known for writing and/or producing numerous hits for Brotherhood of Man, including "United We Stand" (1970),^[2] "Save Your Kisses for Me" (1976),^[2] "Angelo" (1977), and "Figaro" (1978). The song "United We Stand"^[2] 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 and used numerous times in the production of various network news broadcasts during coverage of the 9/11 events and the post 9/11 recovery.

Most recently, Tony Hiller has taken on several new talents. Most outstandingly is the beautiful magical mermaid Alexandra Parker who is an electrical violinist and is set to be the next rising star of 2011.

Chart Hits

Awards and achievements

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

References

External links

• Official website