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| “My World” | |
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| Single by Bee Gees | |
| from the album Best of Bee Gees, Volume 2 | |
| B-side | “On Time“ |
| Released | 14 January 1972 |
| Recorded | 13 October 1971 IBC Studios, London |
| Genre | Soft rock |
| Length | 4:20 |
| Label | Polydor, Philips (UK) Atco (US/CA) |
| Songwriter(s) | Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb |
| Producer(s) | Robert Stigwood, Bee Gees |
| Bee Gees singles chronology | |
| “Don’t Wanna Live Inside Myself“ (1971)”My World“ (1972)”Run to Me“ (1972) | |
“My World” is a 1972 single released by the Bee Gees. It was originally released as a non-album single on 14 January 1972 worldwide. but was later included on the compilation Best of Bee Gees, Volume 2 in 1973. The flip side of the single was “On Time“, a country rock number composed by Maurice Gibb. “My World” reached the Top 20 in both US and UK.
Writing and recording
“My World” was written in the backstage of ITV’s The Golden Shot with some of the same musical ideas as “How Can You Mend a Broken Heart“.
Maurice said “Whether something is a soft ballad or an up tempo thing, we would record it if we thought it was going to make a good single”. By October 13, the band recorded had “My World” along with unreleased tracks, “What Could Have Been Done” and “Goodbye Blue Sky”.
The song is played through twice. Barry Gibb explains “My World”: “it’s not from the album, followed along some of the same musical ideas as ‘How Can You Mend a Broken Heart‘”.
As Robin Gibb states in the liner notes of Tales from the Brothers Gibb, “One rollicking little jaunt that me and the lads came up with in downtown Birmingham, England, whilst doing a television show called Golden Shot, the ensuing results being that it went on to be a huge top 20 hit in the UK and the US that left the three of us ‘drooling’ with pleasure.”
It was the last single released by the band with Geoff Bridgford as well as the single cover as he left in March that year.
Release
The music video featured the group in a recording studio. Barry Gibb was shown without his trademark beard, like he does in the group’s later videos for “Night Fever“
and the alternate videos of “How Deep Is Your Love“
and “Stayin’ Alive“
as well as the video for his 1984 solo single “Fine Line“.
“My World” also reached #15 in Cash Box in two weeks.
Personnel
- Barry Gibb – lead vocal, guitar
- Robin Gibb – lead vocal
- Maurice Gibb – backing vocal, bass, piano, guitar
- Geoff Bridgford – drums
- Alan Kendall – guitar
Chart performance
| Chart (1972) Peak position Argentina 6 Australia (Kent Music Report) 3 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders) 15 Brazil 5 Canada (RPM) 11 Denmark (Danish Top 40) 8 Germany (Media Control Charts) 41 Hong Kong 1 Italy (FIMI) 1 Ireland (IRMA) 14 Japan (Oricon) 27 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40) 9 New Zealand (RIANZ Charts) 9 Spain (PROMUSICAE) 4 UK (Official Charts Company) 16 US Billboard Hot 100 16 US Cash Box 15 US Record World 15 | Year-end charts Chart (1972)P osition Australia 29 Belgium (Ultratop 50) 26 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40) 26 |
Best of Bee Gees, Volume 2
| Best of Bee Gees Volume 2 | |
|---|---|
| Compilation album by Bee Gees | |
| Released | August 1973 |
| Recorded | July 25, 1967 – April 12, 1972 in London and New York City |
| Genre | Pop |
| Length | 52:17 |
| Label | Polydor Rhino 2008 reissue |
| Producer | Bee Gees, Robert Stigwood |
| Bee Gees chronology | |
| Life in a Tin Can (1973)Best of Bee Gees Volume 2 (1973)Mr. Natural (1974) | |
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   |
| Christgau’s Record Guide | C+ |
| The Rolling Stone Album Guide | |
Best of Bee Gees Vol. 2 is a compilation album of hits by the Bee Gees released in 1973. The album, briefly revived on CD in the late 1980s, went out of print, but was reissued by Rhino in November 2008.
Whereas the original Best of Bee Gees had focused on songs that had been major hits for the group in America and/or the United Kingdom up to 1969, this follow-up collection featured 1969–72 chart hits and also album tracks from their late-1960s albums Horizontal, Idea and Odessa, plus “Morning of My Life” – which featured on the soundtrack of the 1971 film Melody – and Robin Gibb‘s big 1969 non-US solo hit Saved by the Bell. The album featured nothing from Bee Gees’ 1st, which had already been represented by five tracks on the earlier compilation.
The front cover featured a group photograph from the same photoshoot that had been sourced for the front cover of their Life in a Tin Can album released earlier in 1973, despite the fact that nothing from that album appeared on this compilation.
Track listing
Side 1
| No. | Title | Original album | Length |
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| 1. | “How Can You Mend a Broken Heart” (Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb) | Trafalgar, September 1971 (US), November 1971 (UK) | 3:57 |
| 2. | “I.O.I.O.” (Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb) | Cucumber Castle, April 1970 | 2:57 |
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| 3. | “Don’t Wanna Live Inside Myself” (Barry Gibb) | Trafalgar | 5:25 |
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| 4. | “Melody Fair” (Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb, Maurice Gibb) | Odessa, March 1969 | 3:48 |
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| 5. | “My World” (Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb) | Single, 1972 | 4:18 |
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| 6. | “Let There Be Love” (Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb, Maurice Gibb) | Idea, September 1968 | 3:32 |
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| 7. | “Saved by the Bell” (Robin Gibb) | Robin’s Reign (Robin Gibb solo album), February 1970 | 3:05 |
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Side 2
| No. | Title | Original album | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | “Lonely Days” (Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb, Maurice Gibb) | 2 Years On, November 1970 | 3:46 |
| 2. | “Morning of My Life” (Barry Gibb) | Melody Soundtrack, May 1971 | 3:53 |
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| 3. | “Don’t Forget to Remember” (Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb) | Cucumber Castle | 3:28 |
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| 4. | “And the Sun Will Shine” (Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb, Maurice Gibb) | Horizontal, February 1968 | 3:34 |
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| 5. | “Run to Me” (Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb, Maurice Gibb) | To Whom It May Concern, October 1972 | 3:10 |
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| 6. | “Man For All Seasons” (Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb, Maurice Gibb) | 2 Years On | 2:58 |
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| 7. | “Alive” (Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb) | To Whom It May Concern | 4:00 |
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Personnel
- Barry Gibb – vocals, rhythm guitar except on 7
- Robin Gibb – vocals, organ, drum machine except on 2 and 10 guitar on 7
- Maurice Gibb – bass, piano, vocals
Additional personnel
- Vince Melouney – lead guitar on 6 and 11
- Colin Petersen – drums on 2, 4, 6, 10 and 11
- Geoff Bridgford – drums on 1, 3, 8, 9, 13 and 14
- Alan Kendall – lead guitar on 1, 3, 5, 12 and 14
- Clem Cattini – drums on 12
- Bill Shepherd (conductor) – orchestral arrangement
- Kenny Clayton – orchestral arrangement on 7
Alternate versions
North America
The U.S. (RSO SO 875) and Canadian (RSO 2394 112) releases of this album included the song “Wouldn’t I Be Someone” from the Bee Gees’ unreleased album A Kick In The Head Is Worth Eight In The Pants and rearranged the tracks in the following order:
Side 1
- “Wouldn’t I Be Someone”
- “I.O.I.O.”
- “My World
- “Saved By The Bell
- “Don’t Forget To Remember
- “And The Sun Will Shine
- “Run To Me
- “Man For All Seasons
Side 2
- “How Can You Mend A Broken Heart”
- “Don’t Want To Live Inside Myself”
- “Melody Fair”
- “Let There Be Love”
- “Lonely Days”
- “Morning Of My Life”
- “Alive”
Germany
The German version of Best of Bee Gees Vol. 2 on Polydor (Stereo Vinyl 2480 030, music cassette 3194033) featured many different tracks, including solo work by all the three brothers. The cover features different photos and the front and back, taken by German photographer Klaus Köhler. Most likely, this compilation was released a year or two prior to 1973.
All tracks written by Barry, Maurice and Robin except where noted, followed by original album inclusion of tracks not included in the original track listing above
Side 1
- “Let There Be Love”
- “I.O.I.O.”
- “Don’t Forget To Remember”
- “Saved By The Bell” (Robin Gibb)
- “Lamplight” (from Odessa)
6. “One Million Years” (Robin Gibb, Robin Gibb solo single, October 1969)
Side 2
- “August October” (Robin Gibb, from Robin’s Reign)
2. “Sweetheart” (from Cucumber Castle)
3. “Railroad” (Maurice Gibb, Maurice Gibb solo single, April 1970)
4. “I’ll Kiss Your Memory” (Barry Gibb, Barry Gibb solo single, May 1970)
5.”Lonely Days”
6. “Tomorrow Tomorrow” (Single, May 1969)
Conclusion
The Bee Gees Volume 2 is a compilation album by the Bee Gees, released in 1972. It is the second in a series of two best-of albums, following Best of Bee Gees in 1969. The album covers the years 1969-1972, and features some of the group’s biggest hits from that period, including “I’ve Got to Get a Message to You,” “To Love Somebody,” “Run to Me,” and “How Can You Mend a Broken Heart.”
The album is a solid collection of the Bee Gees’ greatest hits from their early 1970s period. The songs are all well-produced and performed, and they showcase the group’s unique blend of pop, soul, and disco. The album is also notable for featuring the first appearance of Robin Gibb’s solo hit “Saved by the Bell.”
Overall, Bee Gees Volume 2 is a great introduction to the group’s music. It features some of their biggest hits, and it gives a good overview of their sound from the early 1970s. If you’re a fan of the Bee Gees, or if you’re just looking for some great pop music from the 1970s, then this album is definitely worth checking out.
Here are some of the pros and cons of the album:
Pros:
- Great collection of the Bee Gees’ early 1970s hits
- Well-produced and performed
- Showcases the group’s unique blend of pop, soul, and disco
- Features the first appearance of Robin Gibb’s solo hit “Saved by the Bell”
Cons:
- Not as strong as the first Best of Bee Gees album
- Some of the songs are a bit dated
Overall, Bee Gees Volume 2 is a great album that is sure to please fans of the group. It’s not as strong as the first Best of Bee Gees album, but it’s still a solid collection of their early 1970s hits. If you’re a fan of the Bee Gees, or if you’re just looking for some great pop music from the 1970s, then this album is definitely worth checking out.
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