Best of Bee Gees

by Bee Gees

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  • Type: Compilation
  • Released: February 1969
  • Label: Polydor
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 37:34
  • Community rating: 4.02/5 from 3 ratings

Artists on this release: Robert Stigwood, Bill Shepherd, Ossie Byrne

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Consolidating the massive, rapid success of their late-60s international breakthrough, this compilation highlights the trio's incredibly sophisticated approach to orchestral pop. Characterized by lush, sweeping string arrangements and their signature, impeccably dramatic vocal harmonies, the collection gathers early, melancholic masterpieces like 'Words' and 'I've Gotta Get a Message to You.' It serves as a vital reminder of their profound, melancholy brilliance long before their defining disco reinvention.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, vocal-group, british, harmonies, vintage

Tracklist

  1. Holiday (2:56)
  2. I've Gotta Get A Message To You (2:59)
  3. I Can't See Nobody (3:47)
  4. Words (3:18)
  5. I Started A Joke (3:10)
  6. Tomorrow Tomorrow (3:58)
  7. First Of May (2:51)
  8. World (3:13)
  9. Massachusetts (2:26)
  10. To Love Somebody (3:03)
  11. Every Christian Lion Hearted Man Will Show You (3:40)
  12. New York Mining Disaster 1941 (2:09)

Credits

  • Bill Shepherd - arranged by, conductor
  • Barry Gibb - written-by
  • Robin Gibb - written-by
  • Phil Dennys - arranged by
  • Bee Gees - Primary Artist

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