I Was a Lover, a Leader of Men
"I Was a Lover, a Leader of Men" | ||||
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Single by Bee Gees | ||||
from the album The Bee Gees Sing and Play 14 Barry Gibb Songs | ||||
B-side |
"And the Children Laughing"(Australia) "How Love Was True"(Philippines) | |||
Released |
November 1965 (Australia) January 1966 (Philippines) | |||
Format | 7", 45rpm | |||
Recorded |
October 1965 Festival Studio, Sydney | |||
Genre | Folk rock | |||
Length | 3:35 | |||
Label |
Leedon (Australia) Festival (Philippines) | |||
Songwriter(s) | Barry Gibb | |||
Producer(s) | Bill Shepherd | |||
Bee Gees singles chronology | ||||
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"I Was a Lover, a Leader of Men" is a single released in November 1965, recorded by the Bee Gees, written by Barry Gibb.[1] The song was backed with "And the Children Laughing". However, it was released in the Philippines in January 1966. It is also the first track of the Bee Gees' first album, The Bee Gees Sing and Play 14 Barry Gibb Songs. This song won Barry a song-writing award.[2]
Chart performance
The song reached number 85 in Australia.
Personnel
- Barry Gibb – lead vocal, guitar
- Robin Gibb – harmony and backing vocal
- Maurice Gibb – guitar, harmony and vocal
- Uncredited musicians – drums, piano
References
- ↑ "I Was a Lover, a Leader of Men - Bee Gees | Song Info | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
- ↑ Meyer, David N. (2013). The Bee Gees: The Biography. Da Capo Press. p. 23. ISBN 9780306820250.
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