He's a Liar

"He's a Liar"
Single by Bee Gees
from the album Living Eyes
B-side	"He's a Liar (Instrumental)"
Released	19 September 1981
Format	7"
Recorded	February — June 1981
Length	4:00 4:36 (extended intro)
Label	RSO
Songwriter(s)	Barry, Robin & Maurice Gibb
Producer(s)	Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb, Maurice Gibb, Albhy Galuten, Karl Richardson
Bee Gees singles chronology
"Spirits (Having Flown)" (1979) "He's a Liar" (1981) "Living Eyes" (1981)
"Spirits (Having Flown)" (1979) "He's a Liar" (1981) "Living Eyes" (1981)

"He's a Liar" was the first single from The Bee Gees album Living Eyes released on 19 September 1981.^[1] It had been approximately two years since the last Bee Gees single had been released. The song was written by brothers Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb.

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Unlike the last three Bee Gees albums – which included primarily their established, longstanding studio & touring band – "He's a Liar" features an array of studio musicians: Don Felder of Eagles on lead guitars; Harold Cowart on bass; Steve Gadd on drums; and Richard Tee on piano. A version with a slightly longer intro was released as a 12-inch single in Germany and later on the Japan only compilation Rare Collection. It was recorded between the months of February and June 1981.^[2]

Even though this song sounded nothing like the Bee Gees' disco-era singles, the backlash had pigeonholed the Bee Gees as a disco act and radio stations were reluctant to play any new Bee Gees music. After six consecutive number-one singles in the US, "He's a Liar" peaked at #30, which was a far cry from the dizzying heights of their success in the late '70s.

Chart performance

References

External links

Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics