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Israel (Bee Gees song)
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Wikipedia article
"'Israel'" is a ballad track written by Barry Gibb. It appeared on the Bee Gees' 1971 album, 'Trafalgar'.
It was recorded on 7 April 1971 at the IBC Studios in London, along with the two Maurice Gibb compositions, "Trafalgar" and "It's Just the Way", the Robin Gibb composition "Engines, Aeroplanes", and another Barry Gibb composition, the ballad "Don't Wanna Live Inside Myself".
"Israel" was released as a single in May 1972 in Belgium, in the Netherlands, where it reached No. 22, and in New Zealand. "Dearest" was chosen as the B-side.
While the exact meaning of the song is unknown, Seth Rogovoy interpreted it for The Forward as a "love song to Israel", noting that Gibb played it onstage during a trip to Israel in 1972.
Personnel
*Barry Gibb lead and backing vocals, acoustic guitar
*Maurice Gibb piano, bass and acoustic guitar
*Geoff Bridgford drums
*Bill Shepherd orchestral arrangement
References
Category:Bee Gees songs
Category:1971 songs
Category:Songs written by Barry Gibb
Category:Song recordings produced by Robert Stigwood
Category:Song recordings produced by Barry Gibb
Category:Song recordings produced by Robin Gibb
Category:Song recordings produced by Maurice Gibb
Category:1972 singles
Category:1970s ballads
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