Sound of Love (song) explained

Sound of Love
Artist:	Bee Gees
Album:	Odessa
Recorded:	20 August 1968 (Atlantic Studios) November 1968 (IBC Studios)
Length:	3:27
Label:	Polydor Atco (United States/Canada)
Producer:	Robert Stigwood, Bee Gees

"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.^[1] 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.^[2] 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.^[3]
• The Sandpipers recorded this song on their Come Saturday Morning album also in 1970 on A&M Records.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Gibb Songs: 1968 . Joseph Brennan.
2. Web site: Etta James - Etta James Sings Funk . Discogs.com. . 1970 .
3. Web site: Etta James – When I Stop Dreaming / Sound Of Love . 1970 . Discogs . 24 May 2013.
4. Web site: The Sandpipers - Come Saturday Morning . Discogs.com. . 1970 .