August October

"August October" is a song written and performed by English singer-songwriter Robin Gibb, the second and the last song released from the album Robin's Reign. It reached #45 in the UK in three weeks.^[1] It was also charted in other countries like Germany (#12), New Zealand (#11) and in Denmark (#3). It was backed by "Give Me a Smile", a song also appeared on his debut album. It was released as a single in February 1970, same month on which the album was released. It was later covered by Elton John.^[2]

Recording and release

"August October" was recorded at London in October 10, 1969 same day as "Gone Gone Gone" and "Lord Bless All".^[3]Gibb's voice on this song was low, especially on the first verse:^[4] Autumn and Friday the winds blew, July, September, I knew you, and now I sit on the sand hill, I sing our song to the sea.

The Italian LP Best of Bee Gees, Volume 2 has a mono mix of this song with a fadeout ending (at 2:25), but then it comes to a full ending seconds later. If this was to be a true mono mix, it was hardly used, as most Polydor divisions issued stereo singles, and Atco's mono single appears to be a reduction from stereo. Additionally, for the second time Gibb recorded an Italian alternate vocal.^[3]

Chart performance

Charts	Peak position
United Kingdom Singles Chart^[1]	45
German Media Control Charts	12
Danish Singles Chart	3
New Zealand RIANZ Charts	11

References

1 2 Robin Gibb Singles Chart History
↑ "Elton John covers "August October" by Robin Gibb". You Tube. Retrieved 7 March 2013.
1 2 Brennan, Joseph. "Gibb Songs: 1969". Retrieved 7 March 2013.
↑ "August October Lyrics at Elyrics". Elyrics. Retrieved 7 March 2013.

Robin Gibb

Studio albums	Robin's Reign How Old Are You? Secret Agent Walls Have Eyes Magnet My Favourite Christmas Carols 50 St. Catherine's Drive

Extended plays	Robin Gibb

Singles	"Saved by the Bell" "One Million Years" "August October" "Oh! Darling" "Help Me!" "Juliet" "Another Lonely Night in New York" "How Old Are You" "Boys Do Fall in Love" "Secret Agent" "Like a Fool" "Toys" "Please" "Wait Forever" "My Lover's Prayer" "First of May" "Mother of Love" "Too Much Heaven" "Wing and a Prayer" "Ellan Vannin" "Islands in the Stream" "Sydney" "I've Gotta Get a Message to You "I Am the World" "Days of Wine and Roses"

Related articles	Discography Bee Gees Hugh Gibb Andy Gibb Spencer Gibb Alistair Griffin The Soldiers One World Project G4 US5 Hither Green rail crash Times Square: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Sing Slowly Sisters

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