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"'Time Is Time'" is a song written by Andy and Barry Gibb. Andy Gibb performs this song and was released as a single in November 1980 and included on 'Andy Gibb's Greatest Hits'. The B-side, "I Go for You" was originally from his 1978 album 'Shadow Dancing'.

Background and release



"Time Is Time" was recorded in the middle of 1980 at Middle Ear Studios in Miami Beach. It was credited to Andy himself with his brother Barry, but Andy said later that it was his own composition with one change by Barry. Its full ending, when the musicians stop, Andy continues to sing a few more words, and drummer Steve Gadd hits the hi-hat again, but when it was released, it ends with the fadeout.

The song reached No. 15 on the 'Billboard' Hot 100 and No. 29 on the US Adult Contemporary chart in 1980.[http://musicvf.com/song.php?id=2350 Andy Gibb, "Time Is Time" chart positions] Retrieved May 29, 2013 The track appeared on his 1980 album, 'Andy Gibb's Greatest Hits' and was the first single and one of the new cuts on that album.[https://archive.today/20140702012248/http://www.discogs.com/Andy-Gibb-Andy-Gibbs-Greatest-Hits/release/3387194 Andy Gibb, 'Andy Gibb's Greatest Hits'] Retrieved May 29, 2013 as well as 2010's 'Mythology' box set. The song was produced by Barry Gibb, Albhy Galuten and Karl Richardson.[http://www.discogs.com/Andy-Gibb-Time-Is-Time/release/1540399 Andy Gibb, "Time Is Time"] Retrieved May 29, 2013 The song is also known for breaking a streak of Andy Gibb's top 10 records. The song spent 11 weeks in the Top 40.

It was edited for its single release with one less repeat of the chorus at the end. When it appeared for the first time in CD format through the compilation 'Andy Gibb' it fades out early at 3:41.

Personnel



*Andy Gibb lead and backing vocals

*Barry Gibb backing vocals, acoustic guitar

*Joey Murcia electric guitar

*George Terry electric guitar

*Cornell Dupree electric guitar

*Harold Cowart bass guitar

*Steve Gadd drums

Chart positions



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!Chart (1980-1981)

!Peak
positions

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|Austria (3 Austria Top 40)

|align="center"|17

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|Germany (Media Control Charts)

|align="center"|44

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|US 'Billboard' Hot 100

|align="center"|15

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|US 'Billboard' Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks

|align="center"|29

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|US 'Cash Box'

|align="center"|19

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|US 'Radio & Records'

|align="center"|18

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|US 'Record World'

|align="center"|21

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References



Category:1980 singles

Category:Andy Gibb songs

Category:1980 songs

Category:Songs written by Andy Gibb

Category:Songs written by Barry Gibb

Category:Song recordings produced by Barry Gibb

Category:Song recordings produced by Albhy Galuten

Category:RSO Records singles


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