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"United We Stand" is a song written by Tony Hiller and Peter Simmons. It was first released in 1970 by The Brotherhood of Man (in their original, pre-Eurovision line-up), becoming the band's first hit, peaking at #13 in the U.S., #9 in Canada, and #10 in the U.K.〔(Billboard.com - US Chart details )〕〔(Chartstats.com - UK chart details )〕 ''Billboard Magazine'' gave the song a favourable review on 14 March 1970 calling it a "strong production" and (correctly) predicting it would become a top 20 hit on the Billboard Hot 100.〔(''Billboard'' Magazine, 14 March 1970 )〕 It has been recorded by over 100 different artists.〔(Songfacts - Tony Hiller interview )〕 In 1977, it was used as the closing theme song of the short-lived ''Brady Bunch Hour''. Thirty years after the original 1970 hit it was popularised again by becoming a patriotic and spiritual anthem for many during the post 9/11 recovery. It has also been used as a football chant and by gay rights groups.〔〔(Metro - Lee Sheriden interview )〕 Taken literally, the song's lyrics convey two lovers who tell each other that no matter what hardships come their way, they will always be together. In general terms, it relates a message of strength in unity. The song was later included on an album of the same name and was followed by another hit "Where are You Going to My Love".〔(RPM Records : Brotherhood of Man )〕 A sound-alike cover appeared on the 1970 album Top of the Pops, Volume 10.〔(Allmusic.com - ''Top of the Pops Volume 10'' )〕 Irish Popstars winners Six also recorded a version which appears on their album. Phish closed out their 3 night stand at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, CO on September 6, 2015 to end a 7 song encore with the song, playing to 26,000 people in attendance and a live stream on the internet. == References == 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「United We Stand (song)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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