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Bee gees Singles 68

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  The Singer sang his song: This is one of those rare kind of songs where you have an early Robin Gibb preferred structure-- but more than this, we have an interesting view being expressed in terms of the subject with a positive/negative themes in the verses. It depicts how a singer goes from being valued to be ignored; you know in some way, this could be taken as picture of the bee gees career.  And very interesting thought- the highs and lows.  However, we have an indirect love theme being expressed behind the main theme of a singer rise and fall from the spot light. And this is seen in the line "the song that the singer sung was for her."  This is something which shines through many of songs the brothers wrote at this point; and one that would surface in the third studio album "Idea"  (something we will consider soon). And in fact, it is there in their first studio Album.   One thing that must be noticed at this point is that this song has some inte...

Bee Gees Albums: Horizontal.

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  Horizontal: This is the 2nd international album by these brilliant singers/songwriters-- the brother's Gibb. And the 4th album overall.  What makes this album very unique-- not that every album is unique in its own right. However, it marks two things that make it stand out:  first, of all,  is that there is a slightly; if not, completely darker sound throughout each track-- even the ballads. Now this is something really significant.  second,  and possibly this is something more personal to one member-- than the others, but Robin would take a more sombre-- more introspective take on life for some years to come due to a horrific Train crash that he was involved in. This can be seen in such songs as really and sincerely (this album) and other songs like I got to get a message to you and saved by the bell (future tracks)  Having already considered the hit song and lead single Massachusetts which is there answer to the flower-power folly of the late sixti...