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Kitty Can (album)
''Kitty Can'' is a compilation album by the Bee Gees, released only in South America on RSO Records. This was the first LP appearance of Bee Gees' "Jumbo", Maurice Gibb's " I've Come Back", Barry Gibb's "This Time" and the Bee Gees' "Country Woman". The version of " Wouldn't I Be Someone" on this album was an early-fade single. Track listing * All tracks written by Barry, Robin & Maurice Gibb, except where noted. ;Side two #" Kitty Can" — 2:31 #"Railroad" (Maurice Gibb) — 3:37 #"Barker of the UFO" (Barry Gibb) — 1:48 #"I'll Kiss Your Memory" (Barry Gibb) — 4:26 #"Country Woman" (Maurice Gibb) — 2:48 #" One Million Years" (Robin Gibb) — 4:05 #"On Time" (Maurice Gibb) — 3:00 ;Side two #"The Singer Sang His Song" — 3:07 #"Jumbo" — 2:07 #"Sinking Ships" — 2:21 #" I've Come Back" (Maurice Gibb) — 2:40 #"August October "August October" is a song written and performed by English singer-songwriter Robin Gibb, the second and the last song released from the album ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bee Gees
The Bee Gees were a musical group formed in 1958 by brothers Barry Gibb, Barry, Robin Gibb, Robin, and Maurice Gibb. The trio was especially successful in popular music in the late 1960s and early 1970s, and later as prominent performers in the disco music era in the mid-to-late 1970s. The group sang recognisable three-part Close and open harmony, tight harmonies: Robin's clear vibrato lead vocals were a hallmark of their earlier hits, while Barry's Rhythm and blues, R&B falsetto became their signature sound during the mid-to-late 1970s and 1980s. The group wrote all their own original material, as well as writing and producing several major hits for other artists, and are regarded as one of the most important and influential acts in pop-music history. They have been referred to in the media as Honorific nicknames in popular music, The Disco Kings, Britain's First Family of Harmony, and The Kings of Dance Music. Born on the Isle of Man to English parents, the Gibb brothers li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wouldn't I Be Someone
"Wouldn't I Be Someone" is a song by the Bee Gees. It was released on 22 June 1973 in the United Kingdom and in July 1973 in the United States. The photo on the cover of the single was also used on ''Best of Bee Gees, Volume 2''. Background "Wouldn't I Be Someone" was recorded around October 1972 in The Record Plant Studios in Los Angeles. The long chorus, extended by an instrumental section of the song is their new idea and was reminiscent to their 1969 song "Odessa (City on the Black Sea)", but the difference between the two is when electric guitar was added to this song. According to ''Billboard'', the lyrics regard the "dreams of a loser hoping to find himself through love." Reception ''Cash Box'' said that the song "continues in the same warm and sincere Bee-Gee style that has produced hit after hit for this super talented family of stars." ''Record World'' predicted that "This gorgeous item is destined for top ten and add to their gold stock." Although the single failed t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bee Gees Compilation Albums
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August October
"August October" is a song written and performed by English singer-songwriter Robin Gibb, the second and the last song released from the album ''Robin's Reign''. It reached No. 45 in the UK in three weeks.Robin Gibb Singles Chart History It was also charted in other countries like Germany (#12), New Zealand (#11) and in (#3). It was backed by "Give Me a Smile", a song also appeared on his debut album. It was released as a single in February 1970, same month on which the album was released. It was later covered by . Recording and release "August ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sinking Ships (song)
"Sinking Ships" is a song by the Bee Gees, released as the B-side of "Words" in January 1968. It was written by Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb and produced by Robert Stigwood and the Bee Gees. The song was unusual for the group in that it featured solo vocal lines from all three Gibb brothers. It was reissued in Germany in 1987. Both tracks were released as a double A in Germany, Netherlands, Japan and France. The song's structure is a similar to that of "Horizontal", with three verses and a false fade at the end of the verse two. Track listing All songs written and composed by Barry, Robin & Maurice Gibb. Personnel * Barry Gibb — lead vocals, guitar * Robin Gibb — lead vocals, organ * Maurice Gibb — lead vocals, bass, piano, Mellotron * Colin Petersen — drums * Vince Melouney Vincent Melouney (born 18 August 1945) is an Australian musician. He is best known as an official member of the Bee Gees from 1967 to 1969 during the group's initial period of worldwide succe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Singer Sang His Song
"The Singer Sang His Song" is a song by the Bee Gees, written by Barry and Robin and released in early 1968 as a single along with Jumbo. In some countries the song was the B-side of Jumbo but in others they were promoted as a double A-side. Recording and mixing This track was only issued as a single and not included on a studio album at the time, so by standard practice at the time, it was not mixed to stereo. The song was recorded on 8 January 1968, the same day the song "Down to Earth" was recorded, which was included on their third international album '' Idea'' and " Chocolate Symphony", now included on the expanded version of ''Idea'' released in 2007. The song was unavailable until 1990 when it was mixed in stereo for the first time and extended to 3:19 for inclusion on the '' Tales from the Brothers Gibb'' boxset. A remastered version featured on the deluxe edition of ''Idea'' released in 2006. Its promotional video was filmed in black and white, which featured a man a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
On Time (song)
"On Time" is a song written by Maurice Gibb and recorded by the Bee Gees; it was released on 14 January 1972 as the B-side of the single "My World (Bee Gees song), My World". Background It was recorded on 21 October 1971 in London, the day that they finished the song "Alive (Bee Gees song), Alive", which was included on their 1972 album ''To Whom It May Concern (Bee Gees album), To Whom It May Concern''. The swamp rocker "On Time" was one of Maurice's favourites, this being the first of three recordings he made of it. Maurice and guitarist Alan Kendall share a few tracks of acoustic and electric guitars, accompanied by Geoff Bridgford on drums and string arrangement by Bill Shepherd that should not fit in, but does. Maurice later described this number as his "Swamp pop, Swamp period". "On Time" was only available on vinyl until it was included in the 1990 box set ''Tales from the Brothers Gibb''. The single was released as a double A in the UK, Mexico, Spain and in Yugoslavia. I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robin Gibb
Robin Hugh Gibb (22 December 1949 – 20 May 2012) was a British singer and songwriter. He gained global fame as a member of the Bee Gees with elder brother Barry and fraternal twin brother Maurice. Robin Gibb also had his own successful solo career. Gibb was born at the Jane Crookall Maternity Home, Douglas on the Isle of Man, to English parents, Hugh and Barbara Gibb; the family later moved to Manchester for three years (where Andy was born) before settling in Redcliffe, just north of Brisbane, Australia. Gibb began his career as part of the family trio (Barry-Maurice-Robin). When the group found their first success, they returned to England, where they achieved worldwide fame. In 2002, the Bee Gees were appointed as CBEs for their "contribution to music". However, investiture at Buckingham Palace was delayed until 2004. With record sales estimated in excess of 200 million, the Bee Gees became one of the most successful pop groups of all time. Music historian Paul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
One Million Years
"One Million Years" is a single released by Robin Gibb in 1969 with the B-side "Weekend". The single did not chart in Britain. Recorded during sessions for ''Robin's Reign'' it was only included on the German LP and CD version as the last track. Produced by Gibb with his new manager Vic Lewis. Kenny Clayton conducts the orchestra for this song. It reached #5 in Germany and #8 in Austria. The song only features a guitar and orchestra. Gibb sings an Italian language of "One Million Years", the name was changed to "Un Million de Ani", but that version was not released. The song's mixed version was released on ''I've Gotta Get a Message to You'' (1974). A promotional video was shown on French television in 1969. Background It was recorded around September 1969 with "The Worst Girl in This Town", "Most of My Life", "Down Came The Sun" and "Hudson's Fallen Wind" (later renamed as "Farmer Ferdinand Hudson"). The song's structure has a slow acoustic guitar rhythm playing to a mellow drum ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I'll Kiss Your Memory
"I'll Kiss Your Memory" is the first solo single written, performed and produced by Barry Gibb, released in May 1970. It peaked at number 16 in the Netherlands. The song was intended for Gibb's unreleased debut album ''The Kid's No Good''. Background Recording The song features an echo vocal with an arrangement of orchestra by Bill Shepherd. This song was recorded in IBC Studios on 15 February and finished on 20 February with "The Victim", "Moonlight (Barry Gibb song), Moonlight" and "Summer Ends". "It's not the same orchestra as we used with the Bee Gees", Gibb explained, "But Bill Shepherd is the only arranger I'll ever work with. On the single ['I'll Kiss Your Memory'] I double-tracked my voice seven times, because I knew exactly how I wanted everything done." Release The single was released in the U.K. and the U.S., but did not chart. The Compact disc, CD version of the song was available in the compilation ''Tales from the Brothers Gibb''. This track's stereo mix was release ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Railroad (song)
"Railroad" is the first solo single released by Maurice Gibb, best known as a member of the Bee Gees. It was released in April 1970. Like the Bee Gees' songs from 1967 to 1972, the single was released by Polydor in most parts of the world while in the US and Canada it was released by Atco. In Canada it was also released by Atlantic and Cotillion. Gibb did not release a follow-up single until 1984 when he released "Hold Her in Your Hand". Background "Railroad" was written by Maurice Gibb and Billy Lawrie. Note: To search for other titles chose 'Search again' and enter the track name. Lawrie was the brother of Lulu, who Maurice married in 1969. The song was originally intended for a Bee Gees album. The single features guitar work by Leslie Harvey of Stone the Crows. As Gibb explains: "People have said that my single sounds like the Bee Gees, I sang the higher parts usually, and the other vocal parts I've added to 'Railroad' could be the others." Gibb once said that his wife at t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kitty Can
"Kitty Can" is a song by the Bee Gees, composed by Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb. It was released as the B-side of "I've Gotta Get a Message to You" in July 1968, and as the second track on the album ''Idea'' in September 1968. In 1973, RSO Records released a compilation called ''Kitty Can'' only in Argentina and Uruguay, and this song appeared as the first track on that album. Background Barry Gibb told Andrew Sandoval: "'Kitty Can' was written by Maurice and I, during a night with Maurice and Lulu at their place in London, the early apartment they shared before they moved to Hampstead". The Bee Gees began work on "Kitty Can" at IBC Studios on 12 June 1968, along with three other songs – "I.O.I.O.", " Let There Be Love" and the unreleased track "No Name". This was their first session using the studio's newly installed eight-track recording equipment. Joseph Brennan writes: "The eight-track equipment was built in the USA for standard American voltage, so IBC had to supply powe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
