One (Bee Gees album)

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One
One cover
Studio album by the Bee Gees
Released April 17, 1989 (UK)
April 24, 1989 (Germany)
August 1, 1989 (US)
Recorded September 1988, Mayfair Studios, London
("Wing and a Prayer" recorded in 1987, Middle Ear, Miami Beach)
Genre Rock, Pop, Adult contemporary
Length 52:15
Label Warner Bros.
Producer Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb, Robin Gibb, Brian Tench
Professional reviews
the Bee Gees chronology
E.S.P.
(1987)		 One
(1989)		 High Civilization
(1991)

One is the Bee Gees' sixteenth studio album, released in April 1989 (in the United States the release was delayed, coming out in August of the same year). After the European success of the previous album, E.S.P., the Gibb brothers began to work in the One album in early 1988. In March, brother Andy suddenly died and the Bee Gees took a break until August when they returned to the studio to complete the album. The style of One was more melancholic than E.S.P., and heavily influenced by the loss of their brother. The first single from the album, "Ordinary Lives", dedicated to Andy, was an example of that. The album had a little impact in the market. Other singles from the album included "One," "Bodyguard," and "Tokyo Nights." Despiting the success of the single "One" in the US, the album only peaked at #68 there. In the UK reached #29, selling better in Germany and Switzerland, hitting the Top 10 in both countries. As of 2006, One sold circa 1 million copies worldwide.

Contents

[edit] Track listing

# Title Notes Length
1. Ordinary Lives Lead vocal by Barry Gibb. Originally recorded under the title of "Cruel World". Released as a single. 4:01
2. One Lead vocal by Barry Gibb. Released as a single. 4:55
3. Bodyguard Lead vocal by Robin and Barry Gibb. Released as a single. 5:21
4. It's My Neighborhood Lead vocal by Barry Gibb. 4:17
5. Tears Lead vocal by Barry Gibb. 5:16
6. Tokyo Nights Lead vocal by Robin Gibb. A previous version of this song was recorded back in 1987. 3:56
7. Flesh and Blood Lead vocal by Robin Gibb. 4:44
8. Wish You Were Here Lead vocal by Barry Gibb. Written a couple weeks after Andy Gibb's death, in March 1988. This song was dedicated to him. 4:44
9. House of Shame Lead vocal by Maurice Gibb. 4:51
10. Will You Ever Let Me Lead vocal by Barry Gibb. 5:58
11. Wing and a Prayer Lead vocal by Barry Gibb. Bonus track included only in the CD release. Produced by Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb, and Robin Gibb. 4:10

All compositions by Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb.

[edit] Credits

Artist Credit
Barry Gibb vocal, guitar
Robin Gibb vocal
Maurice Gibb vocal, keyboard, synthesizer, guitar
Tim Cansfield guitar
Peter-John Vettese keyboard, synthesizer
Nathan East bass
Steve Ferrone drums
Alan Kendall guitar
Scott Glasel programming

Album produced by Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb, Robin Gibb and Brian Tench except for "Wing and a Prayer", produced by Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb and Robin Gibb.

[edit] Singles

Date Single Notes Peak positions
March 1989 "Ordinary Lives" Released only in Europe #54 UK, #8 Germany, #19 Austria, #23 Netherlands
June 1989 "One" Released worldwide #7 US, #71 UK, #1 Brazil, #7 Argentina, #11 Canada, #37 Germany
October 1989 "Tokyo Nights" Released only in Europe and Asia -
January 1990 "Bodyguard" Released only in the United States #9 Adult Contemporary
January 1990 "Wish You Were Here" Released only promotionally in limited Latin-American and European countries #2 Brazil

[edit] Chart performance

Chart Peak position
Germany 4
Switzerland 6
Netherlands 15
Norway 19
Austria 23
United Kingdom 29
Australia 36
Italy 39
Sweden 42
Canada 46
Japan 63
United States 68
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The Bee Gees
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Studio Albums
1960's
Barry Gibb and the Bee Gee's (1965) · Spicks and Specks (1966) · Bee Gees' 1st (1967) · Horizontal (1968) · Idea (1968) · Odessa (1969)
1970's
Cucumber Castle (1970) · 2 Years On (1970) · Trafalgar (1971)  · To Whom It May Concern (1972) · Life in a Tin Can (1973) · Mr. Natural (1974) · Main Course (1975) · Children of the World (1976) · Spirits Having Flown (1979)
1980's
Living Eyes (1981) · E.S.P. (1987) · One (1989)
1990's
High Civilization (1991) · Size Isn't Everything (1993) · Still Waters (1997)
2000's
Singles (US & UK)
1960's
New York Mining Disaster 1941 (1967) · To Love Somebody (1967) · Holiday (1967) · Massachusetts (1967) · World (1967) · Words (1968) · Jumbo (1968) · I've Gotta Get a Message to You (1968) · I Started a Joke (1968) · First Of May (1969) · Tomorrow, Tomorrow (1969) · Don't Forget to Remember (1969)
1970's
If I Only Had My Mind on Something Else (1970) · I.O.I.O. (1970) · Lonely Days (1970) · How Can You Mend a Broken Heart? (1971) · Don't Wanna Live Inside Myself (1971) · My World (1972) · Run To Me (1972) · Alive (1972) · Saw a New Morning (1973) · Wouldn't I Be Someone (1973) · Mr. Natural (1974) · Throw a Penny (1974) · Charade · Jive Talkin' (1975) · Nights on Broadway (1975) · Fanny (Be Tender with My Love) (1976) · You Should Be Dancing (1976) · Love So Right (1976) · Boogie Child (1977) · Edge of the Universe (Live) (1977) · How Deep is Your Love? (1977) · Stayin' Alive (1977) · Night Fever (1978) · Too Much Heaven (1978) · Tragedy (1979) · Love You Inside Out (1979) · Spirits (Having Flown) (1979)
1980's
He's a Liar (1981) · Living Eyes (1981) · The Woman in You (1983) · Someone Belonging To Someone (1983) · You Win Again (1987) · ESP (1987) · Crazy For Your Love (1988) · Ordinary Lives (1989) · One (1989)
1990's
Bodyguard (1990) · Secret Love (1991) · When He's Gone (1991) · Paying The Price Of Love (1993) · For Whom The Bell Tolls (1993) · How to Fall in Love, Part 1 (1994) · Alone (1997) · I Could Not Love You More (1997) · Still Waters (Run Deep) (1997) · Immortality (1998)
2000's
This Is Where I Came In (2001)
Soundtracks
Melody (1971) · Saturday Night Fever (1977) · Staying Alive (1983)
Live Albums
Compilation Albums
Best of Bee Gees (1969) · Best of Bee Gees, Volume 2 (1973) · Bee Gees Gold (1976) · Bee Gees Greatest (1979) · Their Greatest Hits: The Record (2001) · Number Ones (2004) · Love Songs (2005)
Gibb Productions
Andy Gibb's "Flowing Rivers" (1977), "Shadow Dancing" (1978) & "After Dark" (1980) · Jimmy Ruffin's "Sunrise" (1980) · Barbra Streisand's "Guilty" (1980) · Dionne Warwick's "Heartbreaker" (1982) · Kenny Rogers' "Eyes That See in the Dark" (1983) · Diana Ross' "Eaten Alive" (1985) · Carola's "Runaway" (1986)
See also: Bee Gees discography