All by Myself (Bee Gees song)

"All by Myself" is a song recorded by the English rock group Bee Gees in 1966 and was not released until 1970 when it was included on Inception/Nostalgia. It was written by Maurice Gibb, who has also sing lead vocals on this track. According to Allmusic's Steve Leggett, the song was a Beatles along with three other songs by the Bee Gees, "How Many Birds", "Exit, Stage Right" and "Coalman".^[1]

Origin and lyrics

It was the first song written and credited to Maurice Gibb alone, and was also his first solo lead vocals on a Bee Gees record. The song features a hard distorted electric guitar which was played by himself. The horns was played by Geoff Grant. It was recorded around June to July 1966 in Saint Clair Studios in Hurstville.^[2]

About the lyrics, the singer know his street where he live, he never take, he always give, they always leave him on the shelf, he live his life all by himself. His car isn't big, he can't go fast, he also trying to save his health. Everything that his own and no one lives on him, and he sings that he's a man who stands alone.^[3]

Personnel

• Maurice Gibb — lead vocal, lead guitar, bass guitar
• Colin Petersen — drums
• Russell Barnsley — drums
• Geoff Grant — trumpet

Cover versions

• Australian rock band The Brigade release it in 1968 on Astor Records, backed by "Joan". It was written by Maurice Gibb but spelled 'Maurice Dibb' on the label as it was a mistake.^[4] It is their debut single and was produced by Ron Tudor, The Brigade also supported the Rolling Stones on their first tour.^[5]

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