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Sweetheart (Bee Gees song)
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Wikipedia article
"'Sweetheart'" is a song released by the Bee Gees, released as the B-side of "I.O.I.O." in March 1970. and released on the album 'Cucumber Castle' in April 1970.
Recording
The song was written by Barry and Maurice Gibb, and featured Barry Gibb on lead vocal. Violins are featured in this song, but the musicians who played theme were not credited. The song was recorded on September 26, 1969. Barry Gibb only sings and play guitar on the song's demo.
It was one of the tracks featuring Terry Cox on drums following the departure of Bee Gees' original drummer Colin Petersen.
Personnel
*Barry Gibb lead and harmony vocal, acoustic guitar
*Maurice Gibb backing vocal, bass and acoustic guitar, piano
*Terry Cox drums
*Uncredited violins, orchestral arrangement
Engelbert Humperdinck version
The song was later recorded by Engelbert Humperdinck and released as a single, and its flipside was "Born to Be Wanted" on Decca Records in UK, Germany and Belgium, on Parrot Records in US and Jugoton Recordsin Yugoslavia. The song was released on his album 'Sweetheart'.
Chart performance
Other versions
Alan Caddy Orchestra and Singers covered "Sweetheart" in 1970 and released on '6 Top Hits' and 'Tribute to Engelbert Humperdinck'. Top of the Pops released this song for 'Top of the Pops, Volume 13' in September 1970 on Hallmark Records. American singer and actor Dean Martin recorded his version also in 1970 and included on 'For the Good Times'.
References
Category:1970 singles
Category:1970 songs
Category:Bee Gees songs
Category:Songs written by Barry Gibb
Category:Songs written by Maurice Gibb
Category:Song recordings produced by Robert Stigwood
Category:Song recordings produced by Barry Gibb
Category:Song recordings produced by Maurice Gibb
Category:Decca Records singles
Category:Engelbert Humperdinck songs
Category:Polydor Records singles
Category:Atco Records singles
Category:Country ballads
Category:Song recordings produced by Peter Sullivan (record producer)
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