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"'Sound of Love'" is a ballad number performed by the Bee Gees, It was written by Barry, Robin & Maurice Gibb, and appeared on their album 'Odessa' in 1969.

Background



It was originally recorded at Atlantic Studios, New York City on August 20, 1968, and was finished at IBC Studios, London in November of that year. A mix with the original vocal take appears on the 'Sketches for Odessa' disc released with the remastered edition in 2009. The song starts with a piano introduction from Maurice Gibb, the bass and drums come in at 0:37. The orchestra was conducted by Bill Shepherd, with a powerful lead vocal from Barry Gibb.

Personnel



* Barry Gibb lead vocal, guitar

* Maurice Gibb piano, bass, guitar

* Vince Melouney guitar

* Colin Petersen drums

* Bill Shepherd orchestral arrangement

Cover versions



* Etta James recorded this song and released on her 1970 album 'Etta James Sings Funk'. The version was arranged by Gene Barge and produced by Barge and Ralph Bass, and James' version was released as the B-side of "When I Stop Dreaming" on Cadet Records.

* The Sandpipers recorded this song on their 'Come Saturday Morning' album also in 1970 on A&M Records.

References



Category:1969 songs

Category:Bee Gees songs

Category:Songs written by Barry Gibb

Category:Songs written by Robin 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 Robin Gibb

Category:Song recordings produced by Maurice Gibb

Category:1960s ballads

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