He's a Liar
"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.
"He's a Liar" | ||||
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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) | Bee Gees, Albhy Galuten, Karl Richardson | |||
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Unlike the last three Bee Gees albums – which included primarily their established, longstanding studio and 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. However, the song did better in Greece, the Netherlands, Spain, Italy, and France.
Chart performance
Chart (1981) | Peak position |
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Australia (Kent Music Report) | 38 |
Austria | 30 |
Belgium (Ultratop 50) | 10 |
Canada (RPM) | 33 |
France (SNEP) | 19 |
Germany (Media Control Charts) | 68 |
Greece | 1 |
Italy (FIMI) | 5 |
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40) | 12 |
Spain (PROMUSICAE) | 6 |
UK Singles (Official Charts Company) | 82 |
US Billboard Hot 100 | 30 |
US Cash Box | 40 |
US Record World | 43 |
References
- "Billboard: Bee Gees - 'He's a Liar'". Billboard. September 19, 1981. Retrieved 8 March 2015.
- Brennan, Joseph. "Gibb Songs: 1981". Retrieved 8 March 2015.