"Sound of Love" is a ballad number performed by the Bee Gees, It was written by Barry, Robin & Maurice Gibb, and appeared on their album Odessa in 1969.
| "Sound of Love" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Bee Gees | |
| from the album Odessa | |
| Released | March 1969 |
| Recorded | 20 August 1968 (Atlantic Studios) November 1968 (IBC Studios) |
| Length | 3:27 |
| Label | Polydor Atco (United States/Canada) |
| Songwriter(s) | Barry, Robin & Maurice Gibb |
| Producer(s) | Robert Stigwood, Bee Gees |
Background
editIt was originally recorded at Atlantic Studios, New York City on August 20, 1968, and was finished at IBC Studios, London in November of that year. A mix with the original vocal take appears on the Sketches for Odessa disc released with the remastered edition in 2009.[1] The song starts with a piano introduction from Maurice Gibb, the bass and drums come in at 0:37. The orchestra was conducted by Bill Shepherd, with a powerful lead vocal from Barry Gibb.
Personnel
edit- Barry Gibb — lead vocal, guitar
- Maurice Gibb — piano, bass, guitar
- Vince Melouney — guitar
- Colin Petersen — drums
- Bill Shepherd — orchestral arrangement
Cover versions
edit- Etta James recorded this song and released on her 1970 album Etta James Sings Funk.[2] The version was arranged by Gene Barge and produced by Barge and Ralph Bass, and James' version was released as the B-side of "When I Stop Dreaming" on Cadet Records.[3]
- The Sandpipers recorded this song on their Come Saturday Morning album also in 1970 on A&M Records.[4]
References
edit- ^ Joseph Brennan. "Gibb Songs: 1968".
- ^ Discogs.com (1970). "Etta James - Etta James Sings Funk". Discogs.
- ^ "Etta James – When I Stop Dreaming / Sound Of Love". Discogs. 1970. Retrieved 24 May 2013.
- ^ Discogs.com (1970). "The Sandpipers - Come Saturday Morning". Discogs.