Alive (Bee Gees song)
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"Alive" was the second single of the To Whom It May Concern
album. As was customary for Bee Gees singles during this time, it was another piano ballad which Barry has noted that he doesn't even remember writing. As mastered for the album, the inherent dynamic range in the vocal and piano has unfortunately been compressed almost out of existence, but it still comes across as an expressive ballad. The remastered version found on Tales from the Brothers Gibb
has increases the range somewhat lost on the album version.
"Alive" reached number 34 on the US charts in 1973. It was the group's last top 40 hit in either the US or UK until "Jive Talkin'
" in 1975, "Alive" was the group's last release on the ATCO label. In 1973, the Bee Gees' manager, Robert Stigwood
formed his own label, RSO Records
, where the Gibb brothers enjoyed their most success.
To Whom It May Concern (Bee Gees album)
To Whom It May Concern is the Bee Gees' tenth studio album, released in October 1972. It was the follow-up of their American successful LP Trafalgar, and continued its melancholic and personal sound. The album was recognised as "a farewell to the old Bee Gees"...
album. As was customary for Bee Gees singles during this time, it was another piano ballad which Barry has noted that he doesn't even remember writing. As mastered for the album, the inherent dynamic range in the vocal and piano has unfortunately been compressed almost out of existence, but it still comes across as an expressive ballad. The remastered version found on Tales from the Brothers Gibb
Tales from the Brothers Gibb
**On releases of Tales outside North America, three Barry Gibb solo tracks were added to Chapter IV from the "Hawks" soundtrack right after Robin Gibb's "Toys": "My Eternal Love", "Where Tomorrow Is" and "Letting Go"....
has increases the range somewhat lost on the album version.
"Alive" reached number 34 on the US charts in 1973. It was the group's last top 40 hit in either the US or UK until "Jive Talkin'
Jive Talkin'
"Jive Talkin" is a song by the Bee Gees, which hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached the top-five on the UK singles chart in the summer of 1975. Largely recognized as the group's "comeback" song, it was their first U.S. top ten hit since "How Can You Mend a Broken Heart" in...
" in 1975, "Alive" was the group's last release on the ATCO label. In 1973, the Bee Gees' manager, Robert Stigwood
Robert Stigwood
Robert Stigwood is an impresario and entertainment entrepreneur who relocated to England in 1954...
formed his own label, RSO Records
RSO Records
RSO Records was a record label, formed by rock and roll and musical theatre impresario Robert Stigwood in 1973. The "RSO" stands for the Robert Stigwood Organisation. The company's main headquarters were at 67 Brook Street, in London's Mayfair...
, where the Gibb brothers enjoyed their most success.
Chart performance
| Chart | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia | 4 |
| Netherlands | 15 |
| Canada | 28 |
| United States | 34 |