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When the Swallows Fly
The Bee Gees
Discográfica: Polydor Atco (United States/Canada) · · Productor: Robert Stigwood , Bee Gees
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When the Swallows Fly
The Bee Gees •
Bee Gees •
w: Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb •
v: Barry •
1968 /09
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2:37 |
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Give Your Best
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Bee Gees •
w: Barry Gibb/Maurice Gibb/Robin Gibb •
1968 /09
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3:30 |
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Album
Idea
Fecha Lanzamiento: Agosto 1968 · Fecha Grabación: 13 Diciembre 1967 - 25 Junio 1968Discográfica: PolydorAtco (United States) · Estudio de Grabación: IBC (London) · Productor: Robert Stigwood , Bee Gees
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Let There Be Love
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Bee Gees •
w: Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb •
v: Barry and Robin •
1968 /08
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3:37 |
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2
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Kitty Can
The Bee Gees •
Bee Gees •
w: Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb •
v: Barry and Maurice •
1968 /08
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2:44 |
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3
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In the Summer of His Years
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Bee Gees •
w: Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb •
v: Robin •
1968 /08
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3:14 |
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4
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Indian Gin and Whisky Dry
The Bee Gees •
Bee Gees •
w: Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb •
v: Robin •
1968 /08
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2:05 |
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5
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Down to Earth
The Bee Gees •
Bee Gees •
w: Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb •
v: Robin •
1968 /08
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2:37 |
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6
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Such a Shame
The Bee Gees •
Bee Gees •
w: Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb •
v: Vince •
1968 /08
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2:30 |
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7
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I've Gotta Get a Message to You
The Bee Gees •
The Bee Gees •
w: Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb •
v: Robin and Barry •
1968 /08
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3:01 |
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8
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Idea
The Bee Gees •
Bee Gees •
w: Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb •
v: Barry and Robin •
1968 /08
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2:57 |
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When the Swallows Fly
The Bee Gees •
Bee Gees •
w: Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb •
v: Barry •
1968 /08
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2:37 |
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10
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I Have Decided to Join the Airforce
The Bee Gees •
Bee Gees •
w: Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb •
v: Barry and Robin •
1968 /08
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2:17 |
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I Started a Joke
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The Bee Gees •
w: Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb •
v: Robin •
1968 /08
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3:13 |
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Kilburn Towers
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Bee Gees •
w: Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb •
v: Barry •
1968 /08
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2:23 |
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13
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Swan Song
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Bee Gees •
w: Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb •
v: Barry •
1968 /08
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3:04 |
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Album
| "When the Swallows Fly" | |
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| Single by Bee Gees | |
| from the album Idea | |
| B-side | "Give Your Best" |
| Released | September 1968 (album) 1971 (Netherlands) |
| Recorded | 18 June 1968 |
| Genre | Baroque pop, psychedelic pop |
| Length | 2:22 (mono) 2:29 (stereo) |
| Label | Polydor Atco (United States/Canada) |
| Songwriter(s) | Barry, Robin & Maurice Gibb |
| Producer(s) | Robert Stigwood, Bee Gees |
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1968 single by Bee Gees
"When the Swallows Fly" is a song by the Bee Gees released on their fifth album Idea.[1] Its promotional video was filmed in Brussels and included on the TV special Idea and was aired on 11 December 1968.
Background
The song`s opening line echoed William Wordsworth`s poem"I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud". It was recorded on June 18th 1968 at the same session as "No Name".[2] Robin said "It was one of my favorites, I think Barry`s vocal on that is fantastic". Barry recalls: "[`When the Swallows Fly`] that`s something I brought in, but I don`t remember how the song came about. It was probably written in Eaton Square or at the penthouse. A lot of the ballads in those days were written that way, like `Words`.[3]
Chart performance
In 1971, when it was included on the Melody film soundtrack, it was released as a single only in Netherlands with "Give Your Best" as the B-side. It reached #20 in two weeks[4]
Weekly charts
| Chart (1971) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Netherlands Dutch Top 40[5] | 20 |
Personnel
- Barry Gibb — lead vocals, guitar
- Maurice Gibb — bass, piano, organ, mellotron, backing vocals
- Colin Petersen — drums
- Robin Gibb — backing vocals
- Vince Melouney — acoustic guitar
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
1968 single by Bee Gees
"When the Swallows Fly" is a song by the Bee Gees released on their fifth album Idea.[1] Its promotional video was filmed in Brussels and included on the TV special Idea and was aired on 11 December 1968.
Background
The song`s opening line echoed William Wordsworth`s poem"I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud". It was recorded on June 18th 1968 at the same session as "No Name".[2] Robin said "It was one of my favorites, I think Barry`s vocal on that is fantastic". Barry recalls: "[`When the Swallows Fly`] that`s something I brought in, but I don`t remember how the song came about. It was probably written in Eaton Square or at the penthouse. A lot of the ballads in those days were written that way, like `Words`.[3]
Chart performance
In 1971, when it was included on the Melody film soundtrack, it was released as a single only in Netherlands with "Give Your Best" as the B-side. It reached #20 in two weeks[4]
Weekly charts
| Chart (1971) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Netherlands Dutch Top 40[5] | 20 |
Personnel
- Barry Gibb — lead vocals, guitar
- Maurice Gibb — bass, piano, organ, mellotron, backing vocals
- Colin Petersen — drums
- Robin Gibb — backing vocals
- Vince Melouney — acoustic guitar