"Fine Line" is a 1984 single by

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. The song was written by Gibb and keyboardist George Bitzer. It is the second and final single from his debut solo album '' Now Voyager''. It was released in October 1984 in North America by

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and in most countries by

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. The song failed to chart in the United States, but it did manage to reach #50 on the

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. The 12" version of this song was remixed by Larry Patterson. This single was less successful than his previous single, " Shine, Shine".

Recording

"Fine Line" was recorded as a demo in November or December 1983 in

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with " Face to Face", "The Hunter", "One Night (For Lovers)" and "The Hunter". The song features

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's lead singer

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singing backing vocals along with

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and Harry Wayne Casey of KC and the Sunshine Band. The song also contains a rap section by Gibb himself:

Music video

The music video of "Fine Line" was made as a part of Gibb's movie ''Now Voyager'' on which all songs on his album of the same name was featured. For "Fine Line", it was filmed in a black and white. Gibb had his trademark beard shaven off in this video. He also shaved his beard on the

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' music video " Night Fever" and the alternative music videos of " How Deep Is Your Love" and " Stayin' Alive".

Track listing

Charts

References

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