Tales From the Brothers Gibb: A History in Song 1967–1990

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Tracklist

1▼12" Vinyl: I
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A1New York Mining Disaster 1941
co-producer:
Ossie Byrne
producer:
Robert Stigwood
bass:
Maurice Gibb (on 1967-03-21)
drums (drum set):
Colin Petersen (on 1967-03-21)
guitar and background vocals:
Barry Gibb (on 1967-03-21) and Maurice Gibb (on 1967-03-21)
lead vocals:
Robin Gibb (on 1967-03-21)
arranger and orchestrator:
Phil Dennys
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Barry Gibb (in 1967), Maurice Gibb (in 1967) and Robin Gibb (in 1967)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
PolyGram International Ltd. (in 1967), PolyGram International Music B.V. (not for release label use!) (in 1967) and RSO Records, Inc. (US company that owned the RSO label, not the label itself.) (in 1967)
recorded at:
IBC Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1967-03-21)
recording of:
New York Mining Disaster 1941 (on 1967-03-21)
writer:
Robin Gibb (in 1967) and Barry Gibb (in 1967-03)
publisher:
Abigail Music, BMG Music, BMG Publishing Ltd., Careers Music, Inc., Careers–BMG Music Publishing, Inc., Crompton Songs and Gibb Brothers Music
32:08
A2I Can’t See Nobody
co-producer:
Ossie Byrne
producer:
Robert Stigwood
conductor:
Bill Shepherd (British orchestra leader, arranger and music director, most known for his arrangements for the Bee Gees)
arranger:
Bill Shepherd (British orchestra leader, arranger and music director, most known for his arrangements for the Bee Gees)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Barry Gibb (in 1967), Maurice Gibb (in 1967) and Robin Gibb (in 1967)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
PolyGram International Ltd. (in 1967) and Robert Stigwood Organisation Ltd. (in 1967)
recorded at:
IBC Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1967-03-07, on 1967-03-08, on 1967-03-13)
recording of:
I Can’t See Nobody (from 1967-03-07 until 1967-03-13)
written in:
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
writer:
Barry Gibb and Robin Gibb
publisher:
Abigail Music, BMG Music, Careers Music, Inc., Careers–BMG Music Publishing, Inc. and Gibb Brothers Music
23:43
A3To Love Somebody
co-producer:
Ossie Byrne
producer:
Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb, Robin Gibb and Robert Stigwood
conductor:
Bill Shepherd (British orchestra leader, arranger and music director, most known for his arrangements for the Bee Gees)
arranger:
Bill Shepherd (British orchestra leader, arranger and music director, most known for his arrangements for the Bee Gees)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Barry Gibb (in 1967), Maurice Gibb (in 1967) and Robin Gibb (in 1967)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
PolyGram International Ltd. (in 1967), PolyGram International Music B.V. (not for release label use!) (in 1967), Robert Stigwood Organisation Ltd. (in 1967), RSO Records, Inc. (US company that owned the RSO label, not the label itself.) (in 1967) and RSO Records, Ltd. (in 1969)
recorded at:
IBC Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1967-04)
recording of:
To Love Somebody (in 1967-04)
written in:
New York, New York, United States (in 1967)
writer:
Barry Gibb (in 1967) and Robin Gibb (in 1967)
publisher:
Abigail Music, BMG Music, BMG Music Publishing (NYC‐based headquarters, with national subsidiaries under it), BMG Music Publishing Ltd., BMG Publishing Ltd., Careers Music, Inc., Careers–BMG Music Publishing, Inc., Crompton Songs, Gibb Brothers Music, Nemperor, Songs of Universal, Inc. (BMI) and Universal Music Careers
part of:
50/50
3.92:59
A4Holiday
co-producer:
Ossie Byrne
producer:
Robert Stigwood
bass, harpsichord, mellotron and piano:
Maurice Gibb (in 1967-04)
drums (drum set):
Colin Petersen (in 1967-04)
organ:
Maurice Gibb (in 1967-04) and Robin Gibb (in 1967-04)
background vocals and lead vocals:
Barry Gibb (in 1967-04) and Robin Gibb (in 1967-04)
conductor:
Bill Shepherd (British orchestra leader, arranger and music director, most known for his arrangements for the Bee Gees)
arranger and orchestrator:
Bill Shepherd (British orchestra leader, arranger and music director, most known for his arrangements for the Bee Gees)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Barry Gibb (in 1967), Maurice Gibb (in 1967) and Robin Gibb (in 1967)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
PolyGram International Ltd. (in 1967) and RSO Records, Inc. (US company that owned the RSO label, not the label itself.) (in 1967)
recorded at:
IBC Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1967-04)
recording of:
Holiday (in 1967-04)
written in:
Hendon, Barnet (London Borough of Barnet), London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
writer:
Barry Gibb and Robin Gibb
publisher:
Abigail Music, BMG Music, Careers Music, Inc., Crompton Songs, Gibb Brothers Music, Universal Music Publishing International MGB Ltd., シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント (Shinko Music Entertainment Co., Ltd.) and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division)
2.652:52
A5Massachusetts
executive producer:
Robert Stigwood
producer:
Bee Gees, Ossie Byrne and Robert Stigwood
bass, mellotron and piano:
Maurice Gibb (on 1967-08-09)
drums (drum set):
Colin Petersen (on 1967-08-09)
guitar:
Barry Gibb (on 1967-08-09) and Vince Melouney (on 1967-08-09)
background vocals [chorus]:
Barry Gibb (on 1967-08-09)
vocals:
Robin Gibb (on 1967-08-09)
orchestra and conductor:
Bill Shepherd (British orchestra leader, arranger and music director, most known for his arrangements for the Bee Gees)
arranger:
Bill Shepherd (British orchestra leader, arranger and music director, most known for his arrangements for the Bee Gees)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Barry Gibb (in 1967), Maurice Gibb (in 1967) and Robin Gibb (in 1967)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
PolyGram International Ltd. (in 1967), PolyGram International Music B.V. (not for release label use!) (in 1967) and RSO Records, Inc. (US company that owned the RSO label, not the label itself.) (in 1969)
recorded at:
IBC Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1967-08-09)
recording of:
Massachusetts (on 1967-08-09)
written in:
New York, New York, United States
writer:
Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb and Robin Gibb
publisher:
Abigail Music, BMG Music, BMG Music Publishing Ltd., BMG Publishing Ltd., Careers Music, Inc., Careers–BMG Music Publishing, Inc., Crompton Songs and Gibb Brothers Music
3.52:22
A6Barker of the UFO
producer:
Bee Gees, Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb, Robin Gibb and Robert Stigwood
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Barry Gibb (in 1967), Maurice Gibb (in 1967) and Robin Gibb (in 1967)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
PolyGram International Ltd. (in 1967)
recorded at:
Chappell Recording Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1967-07-30, on 1967-08-01)
recording of:
Barker of the UFO (from 1967-07-30 until 1967)
lyricist and composer:
Barry Gibb
publisher:
Abigail Music, BMG Music, Careers Music, Inc. and Gibb Brothers Music
21:51
A7World
engineer:
Mike Clayton (classical engineer)
producer:
Bee Gees and Robert Stigwood
organ:
Robin Gibb (on 1967-10-03)
piano:
Maurice Gibb (on 1967-10-03)
conductor:
Bill Shepherd (British orchestra leader, arranger and music director, most known for his arrangements for the Bee Gees)
arranger:
Bill Shepherd (British orchestra leader, arranger and music director, most known for his arrangements for the Bee Gees)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Barry Gibb (in 1967), Maurice Gibb (in 1967) and Robin Gibb (in 1967)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
PolyGram International Ltd. (in 1967), PolyGram International Music B.V. (not for release label use!) (in 1967), Robert Stigwood Organisation Ltd. (in 1968) and RSO Records, Inc. (US company that owned the RSO label, not the label itself.) (in 1968)
recorded at:
IBC Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1967-10-03)
recording of:
World (on 1967-10-03)
writer:
Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb and Robin Gibb
publisher:
BMG Music, BMG Publishing Ltd., Careers Music, Inc., Gibb Brothers Music and Abigail Music (in 1967)
33:13
A8Sir Geoffrey Saved the World
producer:
Bee Gees and Robert Stigwood
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Barry Gibb (in 1967), Maurice Gibb (in 1967) and Robin Gibb (in 1967)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
PolyGram International Ltd. (in 1967)
recorded at:
IBC Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1967-08-09)
recording of:
Sir Geoffrey Saved the World (on 1967-08-09)
writer:
Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb and Robin Gibb
publisher:
BMG Music, Careers Music, Inc., Gibb Brothers Music and Abigail Music (in 1967)
2:15
B1And the Sun Will Shine
recorded in:
London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1967-07 until 1967-08)
producer:
Bee Gees and Robert Stigwood
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
PolyGram International Ltd. (in 1968)
recording of:
And the Sun Will Shine (from 1967-07 until 1967-08)
written in:
London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
writer:
Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb and Robin Gibb
publisher:
Abigail Music (London) Ltd. (publisher), BMG Music, Careers Music, Inc., Careers–BMG Music Publishing, Inc. and Gibb Brothers Music
3:29
B2Words
producer:
Bee Gees and Robert Stigwood
conductor:
Bill Shepherd (British orchestra leader, arranger and music director, most known for his arrangements for the Bee Gees)
arranger:
Bill Shepherd (British orchestra leader, arranger and music director, most known for his arrangements for the Bee Gees)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Barry Gibb (in 1968), Maurice Gibb (in 1968) and Robin Gibb (in 1968)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
PolyGram International Ltd. (in 1968), PolyGram International Music B.V. (not for release label use!) (in 1968) and Robert Stigwood Organisation Ltd. (in 1968)
recorded at:
IBC Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1967-10-03)
recording of:
Words (on 1967-10-03)
written in:
London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
writer:
Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb and Robin Gibb
publisher:
Abigail Music, BMG Publishing, Careers–BMG Music Publishing, Inc., Casserole Music, Inc., Chappell Music Ltd., Crompton Songs, Gibb Brothers Music, Nemperor, Songs of Universal, Inc. (BMI) and Universal Music Careers
live recording of:
Words
written in:
London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
writer:
Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb and Robin Gibb
publisher:
Abigail Music, BMG Publishing, Careers–BMG Music Publishing, Inc., Casserole Music, Inc., Chappell Music Ltd., Crompton Songs, Gibb Brothers Music, Nemperor, Songs of Universal, Inc. (BMI) and Universal Music Careers
3.23:14
B3Sinking Ships
producer:
Bee Gees and Robert Stigwood
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
PolyGram International Ltd. (in 1968)
recording of:
Sinking Ships (in 1967-11)
writer:
Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb and Robin Gibb
publisher:
BMG Music, Careers Music, Inc., Gibb Brothers Music and Nemperor
2:21
B4Jumbo
producer:
Bee Gees and Robert Stigwood
mellotron:
Maurice Gibb (in 1967-11)
lead vocals:
Barry Gibb (in 1968-01)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
PolyGram International Ltd. (in 1968)
recorded at:
IBC Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1968-01)
recording of:
Jumbo (in 1968-01)
writer:
Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb and Robin Gibb
publisher:
Abigail Music, BMG Music, Careers Music, Inc. and Gibb Brothers Music
live recording of:
Jumbo
writer:
Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb and Robin Gibb
publisher:
Abigail Music, BMG Music, Careers Music, Inc. and Gibb Brothers Music
2:08
B5The Singer Sang His Song
producer:
Bee Gees and Robert Stigwood
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
PolyGram International Ltd. (in 1968)
recording of:
The Singer Sang His Song (in 1968-03)
writer:
Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb and Robin Gibb
publisher:
BMG Music, Careers Music, Inc. and Gibb Brothers Music
3:19
B6I’ve Gotta Get a Message to You
producer:
Bee Gees and Robert Stigwood
conductor:
Bill Shepherd (British orchestra leader, arranger and music director, most known for his arrangements for the Bee Gees)
arranger:
Bill Shepherd (British orchestra leader, arranger and music director, most known for his arrangements for the Bee Gees)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Barry Gibb (in 1968), Maurice Gibb (in 1968) and Robin Gibb (in 1968)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
PolyGram International Ltd. (in 1968), PolyGram International Music B.V. (not for release label use!) (in 1968) and Robert Stigwood Organisation Ltd. (in 1968)
recording of:
I’ve Gotta Get a Message to You (in 1968-07)
writer:
Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb and Robin Gibb
publisher:
Abigail Music, BMG Music, BMG Publishing Ltd., Careers Music, Inc., Careers–BMG Music Publishing, Inc., Crompton Songs, Gibb Brothers Music, Songs of Universal, Inc. (BMI), Universal Music Careers and Universal Music Publishing International MGB Ltd.
sub-publisher:
シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント (Shinko Music Entertainment Co., Ltd.) and ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division)
2.753:06
B7I Started a Joke
engineer:
John Pantry
producer:
Bee Gees and Robert Stigwood
bass guitar, mellotron, organ and piano:
Maurice Gibb (in 1968-06)
drums (drum set):
Colin Petersen (in 1968-06)
guitar:
Barry Gibb (in 1968-06) and Vince Melouney (in 1968-06)
lead vocals:
Robin Gibb (in 1968-06)
conductor:
Bill Shepherd (British orchestra leader, arranger and music director, most known for his arrangements for the Bee Gees)
arranger:
Bill Shepherd (British orchestra leader, arranger and music director, most known for his arrangements for the Bee Gees)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Barry Gibb (in 1968), Maurice Gibb (in 1968) and Robin Gibb (in 1968)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
PolyGram International Ltd. (in 1968) and RSO Records, Inc. (US company that owned the RSO label, not the label itself.) (in 1968)
recorded at:
IBC Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1968-06)
recording of:
I Started a Joke (in 1968-06)
writer:
Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb and Robin Gibb
publisher:
BMG Music, Careers Music, Inc., Careers–BMG Music Publishing, Inc. and Gibb Brothers Music
2.753:06
B8First of May
producer:
Bee Gees and Robert Stigwood
conductor:
Bill Shepherd (British orchestra leader, arranger and music director, most known for his arrangements for the Bee Gees)
arranger:
Bill Shepherd (British orchestra leader, arranger and music director, most known for his arrangements for the Bee Gees)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Barry Gibb (in 1969), Maurice Gibb (in 1969) and Robin Gibb (in 1969)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
PolyGram International Ltd. (in 1969), PolyGram International Music B.V. (not for release label use!) (in 1969), Robert Stigwood Organisation Ltd. (in 1969) and RSO Records, Inc. (US company that owned the RSO label, not the label itself.) (in 1969)
recorded at:
IBC Studios in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1968-08)
recording of:
First of May (in 1968-08)
writer:
Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb and Robin Gibb
publisher:
BMG Music, BMG Publishing Ltd., Careers Music, Inc., Casserole Music, Inc., Crompton Songs, Gibb Brothers Music, Unichappell Music, Inc. and Universal Music Publishing International MGB Ltd.
is based on:
迷惘
2.352:47
2▶12" Vinyl: II
3▶12" Vinyl: III
4▶12" Vinyl: IV
5▶12" Vinyl: V
6▶12" Vinyl: VI

Credits

Release

art direction:Martyn Atkins (design/photography/cinemetography)
photography:Lynn Goldsmith
liner notes:David Wild (US rock writer & critic (Rolling Stone magazine))
executive producer:Gary Borman
producer:Bill Levenson (Producer, primarily for compilations and reissues)
mastering:Dennis Drake (US PolyGram engineer)
compiler:Dennis Drake (US PolyGram engineer)
design:Christine Cano
copyrighted (©) by and phonographic copyright (℗) by:PolyGram International Music B.V. (not for release label use!) (in 1990)
mastered at:PolyGram Studios (Tape master storage facility and mastering studio in Edison, NJ) in Edison, New Jersey, United States
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/release/1508461 [info]