Anthony Toby "Tony" Hiller (30 July 1927 – 26 August 2018) was a British songwriter, record producer and manager. Born in London, he became best known for his work with the pop group Brotherhood of Man and for a series of commercially successful songs during the late 1960s and 1970s.

Overview and career

Hiller combined songwriting with record production and artist development. He worked across roles that included composing, arranging, producing recording sessions and guiding the artistic direction of singers and groups. His skill was creating concise, melodic pop songs with memorable choruses and simple, often upbeat themes.

Major works and achievements

His most widely recognised successes came through his association with Brotherhood of Man. Two of the songs most frequently linked to Hiller are "United We Stand" (early 1970s) and "Save Your Kisses for Me" (1976). The latter won the Eurovision Song Contest for the United Kingdom and went on to become a major international hit. Hiller's role ranged from co-writing to producing recordings and helping to select material suited to the group's sound.

Musical style and influence

Hiller's songs typically emphasised direct melodies, singable hooks and clear, relatable lyrics — qualities that lent themselves well to radio play and group performance. His work helped define a strand of mainstream British pop of the era, aimed at broad public appeal rather than niche experimentation.

Notable songs

  • United We Stand — an early Brotherhood of Man hit that became widely covered and recognised for its theme of solidarity.
  • Save Your Kisses for Me — Eurovision 1976 winner and international chart success.

Across a long career Hiller continued to write, produce and work with performers. He died in London on 26 August 2018 at the age of 91. He is remembered for his contribution to popular songcraft and for helping bring several enduring pop records to wide audiences.

Legacy: Hiller is often cited as an example of a mid-20th-century pop professional who merged songwriting and production, shaping both songs and the artists who performed them and leaving a catalog that remains familiar to listeners of 1970s pop.