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Sound of Love (song)

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"Sound of Love"
Song by Bee Gees
from the album Odessa
ReleasedMarch 1969 (1969-03)
Recorded20 August 1968 (Atlantic Studios)
November 1968 (IBC Studios)
Length3:27
LabelPolydor
Atco (United States/Canada)
Songwriter(s)Barry, Robin & Maurice Gibb
Producer(s)Robert Stigwood, Bee Gees

"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.

Background

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It 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

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Cover versions

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References

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  1. ^ Joseph Brennan. "Gibb Songs: 1968".
  2. ^ Discogs.com (1970). "Etta James - Etta James Sings Funk". Discogs.
  3. ^ "Etta James – When I Stop Dreaming / Sound Of Love". Discogs. 1970. Retrieved 24 May 2013.
  4. ^ Discogs.com (1970). "The Sandpipers - Come Saturday Morning". Discogs.