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Holiday (Bee Gees song)
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Wikipedia article
"'Holiday'" is a song released by the Bee Gees in the United States in September 1967. It appeared on the album 'Bee Gees' 1st'. The song was not released as a single in their native United Kingdom because Polydor UK released the single "World" from their next album 'Horizontal'.
Composition and recording
The song is composed primarily in a minor key with a strong orchestral presence. Brothers Barry and Robin Gibb, who also wrote the song, share lead vocals. The song was recorded during the same session as "To Love Somebody" around April 1967.
All three Gibb brothers sung the "Dee dees" in the chorus sections of the song.
Release
'Billboard' described the single as "an intriguing ballad change of pace from their "To Love Somebody" hit," and specifically praised the production. 'Cash Box' praised the "powerful organ backdrop" and "excellent vocal showing."
The song's flipside was "Every Christian Lion Hearted Man Will Show You" in the US, Canada and Australia but "Red Chair, Fade Away" was used in other territories. The song's music video, consisted of footage of the band enjoying traveling a city bus in Paris. Their footage visiting Paris is also used as the music video for "Words". Another promotional film, filmed in black and white, featured the group performing the song.
The song remained a concert favourite for over 30 years, and Maurice Gibb often provided the audience with comedic antics by attempting many failed attempts to join Barry and Robin while singing this song. Evidence of this can be seen in the 1989 "One For All" concert video where Maurice takes a camera from a film cameraman standing nearby and films Barry and Robin as they sing the song.
Personnel
* Barry Gibb lead and backing vocals
* Robin Gibb lead and backing vocals, pump organ
* Maurice Gibb bass guitar, mellotron, Hammond organ, backing vocals
* Colin Petersen drums
* Bill Shepherd orchestral arrangement
Chart performance
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Cover versions
* In 1968 French-American singer Claudine Longet covered the song on the album 'Love Is Blue', A&M Records SP-4142, Side A Track 4.
* In 1968Mike Hennessy. From the Music Capitals of the World. 'Billboard.' Mai 4, 1968, pp. 52-53. French singer Michel Didier covered the song in French under the title 'C'est une folle ide' (lyrics: Michel Didier).7", 45 rpm single, B-side: 'Je voudrais dormir auprs de toi,' written by Michel Didier. Philips/Fontana, srie Parade, 260.142 MF.
* In 1979, Moulin Rouge recorded a late 1970s disco style cover version
* In 2007, HRSTA recorded a cover on its third album 'Ghosts Will Come and Kiss Our Eyes'
Legacy
The song was prominently featured in the South Korean film 'Nowhere to Hide'. It later featured in the South Korean television series 'Reply 1997', and South Korean girl group Red Velvet's 'Level Up Project', as a contrast to the song of the same name by SM Entertainment labelmate, Girl's Generation.
One of the robots sang the song in the "Mitchell" episode of the American television comedy series 'Mystery Science Theater 3000'.
References
Category:1967 singles
Category:1967 songs
Category:Bee Gees songs
Category:Demis Roussos songs
Category:Songs written by Barry Gibb
Category:Songs written by Robin Gibb
Category:Song recordings produced by Robert Stigwood
Category:Polydor Records singles
Category:Atco Records singles
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