Save Your Kisses for Me is a pop song performed by the British group Brotherhood of Man. It was written by Tony Hiller, Lee Sheriden, and Martin Lee. The song was selected to represent the United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 1976, where it won the competition with 164 points, performed on 3 April 1976 in The Hague, Netherlands.
Following its Eurovision victory, the single entered the UK Singles Chart, reaching the number‑one position on 30 May 1976 and remaining there for four weeks. The song also achieved chart success in several other European countries, including a number‑one ranking in Ireland and top‑ten placements in Norway, Sweden, and the Netherlands. In the United States, it peaked at number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Musically, the composition is characterized by a melodic pop structure with a chorus repeating the title phrase. The lyrical content expresses a sentiment of romantic exclusivity, urging a loved one to reserve affection for the singer.
The song has been included on multiple compilation albums, such as the official Eurovision Song Contest compilation series and various “Greatest Hits” collections of Brotherhood of Man. It has been covered by several artists, including a 1976 rendition by Dutch singer Marjolein de Vries and a 1995 version performed on the television program Stars on Ice.
In popular culture, Save Your Kisses for Me is frequently referenced as an example of a successful Eurovision entry and has been featured in documentaries and retrospectives concerning the contest’s history. The track has also appeared in historical playlists that illustrate 1970s pop music trends in the United Kingdom.
References
- Official Eurovision Song Contest archives, 1976 winning entries.
- UK Official Charts Company, “Save Your Kisses for Me” chart history.
- Billboard Magazine, “Hot 100 – 1976” chart data.
- Brotherhood of Man, The Official Biography (published 1990).
