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Timber! (Bee Gees song)

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"'Timber!'" is a song recorded by the Bee Gees, written by Barry Gibb. The song was released in Australia as their second single in July 1963, backed with "Take Hold of That Star". It was later included on the group's first album 'The Bee Gees Sing and Play 14 Barry Gibb Songs'.

In September 1963, it was included as the first track on their first EP "The Bee Gees", as well as being included on their compilation album 'Brilliant of Birth' in 1998.

Recording



"Timber!" was recorded in June 1963 in Festival Studio, Sydney. Robert Iredale was the engineer in charge.

Barry Gibb was the lead vocals in the song, with Robin and Maurice Gibb singing the harmony vocals.

Chart performance



In Australia, the song peaked at #75.

Personnel



Partial credits sourced from Joseph Brennan.

*Barry Gibb lead vocals, rhythm guitar

*Robin Gibb harmony and backing vocals

*Maurice Gibb harmony and backing vocals

*Uncredited musicians double bass, drums, violin, piano

References



Category:Bee Gees songs

Category:1963 singles

Category:1963 songs

Category:Songs written by Barry Gibb

Category:Leedon Records singles


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