Never Say Never Again (Bee Gees song)

"Never Say Never Again" is a song by the Bee Gees, It was written by Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb and Maurice Gibb in 1968 and was released on the album Odessa in 1969.^[1] Lead vocals by Barry Gibb.

Writing and recording

The word Spain appeared in the song's chorus.^[2] As Robin recalls that he wanted a line, 'I declared war on Spain. Robin says, "Instead, Barry wanted something so normal it was ridiculous. He said my words were so unromantic. But what could be more normal than a man in love wanting to declare war on anything that was to him unlovely?".^[3]

Unlike the other songs in the album, this song was recorded quickly. Sketches for Odessa has an alternate mono mix from December 7 with a distorted electric guitar part that is not on the multitrack master and a different lead vocal, on this song it features only the guitar and the orchestra.^[4] At the beginning of the song, the chord was A. Barry Gibb sings harmony vocals on the line Never say never say never again, Never say never say never again.

The orchestra was arranged by Bill Shepherd, with Barry and Maurice on guitar and Colin on drums.

Personnel

• Barry Gibb — lead and harmony vocal, guitar
• Maurice Gibb — bass, guitar, piano
• Colin Petersen — drums
• Bill Shepherd — orchestral arrangement

Cover versions

• Tangerine Peel covered "Never Say Never Again" released it as a single on MGM Records.^[5][6]

References

1. ↑ Joseph Brennan. "Gibb Songs: 1969". 
2. ↑ Never Say Never Again Lyrics at Elyrics.net
3. ↑ Hughes, Andrew. "The Bee Gees - Tales Of The Brothers Gibb". Retrieved 21 July 2013. 
4. ↑ Joseph Brennan. "Gibb Songs: 1968". 
5. ↑ By Melinda Bilyeu, Hector Cook, Andrew Môn Hughes. The Bee Gees. Retrieved 4 December 2014. 
6. ↑ "Tangerine Peel - Never Say Never Again". Discogs. Retrieved 9 January 2015. 

External links

• Full lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics